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2023 Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport hybrid sedan review

A Corolla sedan isn’t particularly attention-grabbing but with updated hybrid and media systems, it’s a good, basic, cheap-to-run machine

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2023 Genesis GV60 review: Performance AWD

A close relative to the popular Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, is the quirky Genesis GV60 the Korean EV to get?

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Subaru BRZ review: 2023 long-term test

The new BRZ is a tester’s darling but what’s it like to live with?

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2023 Ferrari Roma review

Ferrari’s gorgeous 2+ (not a typo) looks as elegant and civilised as any car can but will cheerfully tear the planet in two

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Polestar 3 v Tesla Model Y comparison: Price, features & technology

Two high-tech electric SUVs from EV-only car brands, but will the Polestar 3 be worth the extra spend and wait? For now, we can only compare their price and specs – let’s see how they go

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2023 Nissan X-Trail E-Power hybrid review & road test video

The RAV4 has something to be worried about with Nissan’s new E-Power hybrid, it may not be as efficient but it sure is quiet

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2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 review: Australian first drive

Downsizing is in full swing at Mercedes-AMG, but does the electrified 2.0L C43 deliver?

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Toyota GR86 vs Mazda MX-5 2023 comparison review

Two affordable sports cars, one focused and one fun. But of the Mazda MX-5 and Toyota GR86, which is our pick?

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2023 Subaru Outback XT turbo review: First Australian drive

Newfound turbo power puts the Subaru Outback in front

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2023 GWM Ora Sport (Lightning / Next Cat) review: Australian preview drive

Want a Porsche Taycan on a budget? The Ora Sport gives plenty of quirks and style, but not a huge amount of substance

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Best Electric Cars, $80k-100k: Luxury EVs tested

This is part three of our price-based EV buying guide, comparing Australia’s electric cars priced between $80,000 and $100,000

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Long-term review: New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Is the new Outlander PHEV worth $16K more than its petrol equivalent? We add the world’s most popular plug-in hybrid to our long-term fleet to find out

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2023 Tiguan Allspace review: 162TSI Monochrome

Another semiconductor shortage special from Volkswagen, but this one balances style and speed in a well-specified package

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Chery Omoda 5 v Toyota Corolla Cross v MG ZST comparison: Spec to spec

Chery is preparing a comeback to the Australian market with the Omoda 5, but how does it fare against popular small SUV rivals?

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2023 Audi E-Tron GT review: Australian first drive

Audi delivers a svelte electric flagship that isn’t only swift and silent, it might actually be the pick over a Porsche Tacyan – If you choose the right variant

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2023 Lexus RX review: Australian first drive

Can the new-gen Lexus RX be both the best-driving model to bear the nameplate yet while maintaining the qualities – and quality – for which it is renowned?

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2024 Toyota BZ4x review: First spin on Australian asphalt

Good things come to those who wait, they say – but will Toyota’s long-delayed BZ4x EV be the good thing Australian buyers have been waiting for?

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2023 GWM Ora review: Australian preview drive

The artist formerly known as Good Cat, now simply Ora in Australia, is an intriguing and cute entrant into the price-driven EV market

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2023 Polestar 2 review: Long Range Single Motor

Polestar’s first mass-market car is settling into the Australian market with a sharp drive and tactile materials

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Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2023 review: 132 TSI

Is the middle child of VW’s Tiguan Allspace range the quiet achiever, or just a bit of a black sheep?

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2023 Mitsubishi eK X electric review: Is this the EV Mitsubishi needs in Australia?

Is the time ripe for Mitsubishi to have another crack at an all-electric microcar in Australia?

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What happened in MOTOR 16 years ago? We spent a day driving Subaru Australia’s heritage fleet

Throwback to the time when Subaru threw us the keys to its collection of precious gems

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2023 Porsche 911 Dakar review: The ultimate 911?

Exploring the foothills of Morocco’s mighty Atlas mountain range in the new go-almost-anywhere Porsche 911 Dakar

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2023 Polestar 2 review: Do you need the Performance pack?

We’ve driven a good slice of Polestar 2s, but this is the first Dual Motor version without the $8K Performance pack, and it’s great