Car Reviews &#038; Features

Australian first drive: 2021 Aston Martin DBX

The DBX is impressive on paper, but does it hold true to Aston’s brand?

May 31, 2021

2021 Kia Seltos GT-Line review

As Kia’s Australian line-up continues to grow, Jez Spinks drives the Seltos to see how it stacks up in the small-SUV stakes.

May 30, 2021

Aston Martin’s V8 Vantage is a future classic in waiting

Modern classic Aston is a V8 brute in a handmade suit

May 30, 2021

The coolest car products we’ve come across this month

Preparing for a track day? Shopping for a gift – or just yourself? Check out what’s new in Cool Kit

May 30, 2021

What happened in MOTOR 15 years ago? We went flat out in 1300kW of fast metal

Throwback to some high-speed hijinks with over $1.4 million of mid-‘00s precious metal

May 29, 2021

Aston Martin Victor 2021 review

Ultra-rare, one-off Aston is an assault on all of the senses

May 29, 2021

We take a closer look at the Bugatti Bolide’s 3D-printed titanium suspension

This isn’t your regular Officeworks order – Bugatti’s high-tech printer is producing ground-breaking new suspension components

May 28, 2021

Flat out in a trio of AMGs for the ultimate Phillip Island speed comparison

Turns out that getting three cars to cross the line at the same time is harder than it looks

May 28, 2021

Australian first drive: Audi’s updated SQ5

Diesel makes a permanent comeback under the bonnet of Audi’s updated SQ5 performance SUV but can it rise above petrol-powered rivals?

May 28, 2021

2021 Kia Sorento Sport+ AWD review

Does the diesel-powered Sorento Sport+ represent best bang for buck when it comes to Kia’s classy seven-seat SUV?

May 27, 2021

First drive: Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA

Alfa Romeo has delivered a masterpiece of a driver’s car in the ultra-focused Guilia GTA and GTAm

May 26, 2021

2021 Ford Fiesta ST review

The new Fiesta ST has taken its sweet time getting to Australia, but all good things come to those who wait

May 26, 2021

2021 Bentley Bentayga V8 review

Time to find out if Crewe’s war wagon can talk the torque

May 25, 2021

2021 Peugeot 2008 GT Sport review

The range-topping 2008 costs $9000 more than the entry-level Allure spec, so is it worth the extra cash?

May 24, 2021

2021 Ford Focus ST automatic review

Ford’s Focus ST is all torque with plenty of action, but does the automatic gearbox take the shine off?

May 23, 2021

Comparisons

2021 Dual-cab ute megatest: Performance and braking comparison

We test the acceleration and braking performance of 11 dual-cab 4×4 utes available in Australia from Mitsubishi, Toyota, Ford, Nissan, Isuzu, Jeep, Mazda, Ssangyong and GWM

May 22, 2021

Comparisons

2021 Dual-cab ute megatest: Results and summary

With on-road, off-road, performance and tow testing done, we score the top 11 dual-cab utes in Australia

Can Audi’s all-weather expertise trump Porsche’s ‘Ring racer on the drag strip?

Two very green 300kW weapons battle it out on a very wet drag strip

Audi SQ2 review: Australian launch

Audi’s facelifted Q2 is finally joined in Australia by a hero Audi Sport model, the SQ2. Jez Spinks tests its potential as a performance offering.

2021 Audi Q2 review: Australian launch

Audi’s compact Q2 has come in for a mid-life makeover, gaining refreshed looks and thousands of dollars in new features. Jez Spinks puts its value to the test.

2021 Kia Niro PHEV S review: Australian launch

Does Kia’s first plug-in hybrid model strike the balance between driving efficiency and versatility?

Comparisons

Lifestyle utes compared: 2021 HiLux Rugged X vs Ranger Raptor vs Gladiator Rubicon vs BT-50 Thunder

The 2021 Wheels and 4×4 Australia dual-cab ute megatest series continues with a comparison of the 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon, Ford Ranger Raptor, Mazda BT-50 Thunder and Toyota HiLux Rugged X to find the best lifestyle ute

May 20, 2021

2021 Ford Puma ST-Line V review

Ford’s fun driver’s SUV stumbles with some of the important stuff

May 19, 2021