Car Reviews &#038; Features

Meet the Australian designer shaping the BMW X1’s future

BMW has an Aussie secret – Sydney-born automotive designer Calvin Luk.

November 10, 2015

2015 Mitsubishi Triton First Drive Review

The new Triton might not be the biggest ute, but its new diesel is terrific, it’s quiet and composed on road and practical as you like.

November 9, 2015

Ford Focus ST vs Mercedes Benz A250 Sport vs Volkswagen Golf GTI

After a hot hatch with four doors and suspension that won’t pummel your bones into soup? The new Golf GTI is the car you want. Or is it?

November 9, 2015

Comparisons

Mazda CX-5 v Hyundai Tucson v Ford Kuga v Subaru Forester comparison review

Can the turbocharged, top-spec Hyundai Tucson Highlander run with the best of the medium SUV bunch, when each is in its most powerful form?

November 9, 2015

Snackable Review: Suzuki Jimny Sierra

The Suzuki Jimny has been taking to Australian roads since 1998. This capable off-roader not only looks good but also comes at an affordable price.

November 6, 2015

2015 Skoda Octavia Scout 4×4 First Drive Review

Europe’s value-for-money AWD crossover is a great way for active, pragmatic family car buyers to get into VW Group tech and quality at a more affordable price point.

November 6, 2015

Audi S3 Sportback vs BMW M135i

Can the new, all-wheel drive Audi S3 boot BMW’s ripping rear-drive M135i off the Bavarian hatchback roost? Let the battle begin!

November 6, 2015

Snackable Review: Toyota HiLux

Toyota pulls out all the stops for its first completely new HiLux in a decade.

November 5, 2015

2016 Ferrari 488 Spider review

The Ferrari 488 Spider gets all the good stuff from the GTB coupe – including a new turbocharged V8 – but adds a retractable hardtop that stows in 14 seconds. Can it be as good to drive?

November 5, 2015

2015 Citroen C4 Picasso First Drive Review

Futuristic, nicely designed mini MPV touches down, with lots of quirky Frenchness that’s reasonably fun to drive.

Snackable Review: Suzuki Swift Sport

Can Suzuki’s stylish pocket rocket stand out in the highly competitive hot-hatch segment?

The Future of HSV

Despite the local car industry biting the dust, HSV’s top brass is firmly focused on the future

2015 Hyundai Genesis long-term car review

We rate and review the 2015 Hyundai Genesis, the company’s first luxury sedan

2016 Subaru Levorg 2.0 review

A classic-Liberty sized sports wagon with WRX running gear, the Subaru Levorg will give the VW Golf R wagon a run for its money

November 3, 2015

Snackable Review: Hyundai Santa Fe

It won’t elicit envious glances from the neighbours, but if you need a sensible way of carting seven then Hyundai’s Santa Fe ticks a lot of boxes.

November 3, 2015

2015 Volvo V60 D4 Long Term Review

We get our first taste of the Swede life in the V60, a stylish wagon that’s staying on as part of the furniture

2015 Alfa Romeo 4C First Drive Review

Alfa’s mid-engine hero is here and it’s a game-changer; the 4C is fast, fabulous and flawed, like all the best supercars.

WRX vs Commodore SS-V vs Golf GTI

Recent efforts have left its reputation in tatters, but now there’s an all new WRX ready to wrestle with the new-world order

Skoda Octavia RS review

Is the Czech within swinging distance of a GTI?

2015 Toyota Fortuner review

Toyota brings us a seven-seat, off-road capable wagon that’s based on the Hilux dual-cab ute. Is the Fortuner really an enticing alternative to the Kluger and Prado?

BMW M235i review

Turbo straight-six, rear-drive, tight wheelbase: the M235i is sound in theory, but in practice?

2015 Nissan Navara ST 4×4 First Drive Review

Nissan’s new tradie secret is its much improved dual purpose workhorse; steering and handling dynamics not quite there though.

Snackable Review: Lexus IS200t F-Sport

The IS model is the best selling Lexus and the most fun to drive. Even more so now that it comes with a turbocharged engine, part of a mild update to the IS lineup that also includes a fuel-miser hybrid and a faster V6.

2016 DS 5 Blue HDi review

An exquisite interior and smooth diesel engine distinguish the first car from premium Citroen sub-brand DS. How well does the chassis perform in an Australian environment?