Performance Car Comparisons

Top five fastest front-drivers at the ‘Ring
Honda has reclaimed the Nurburgring front-wheel-drive lap record with its Civic Type R, beating back aggressive European competition

Holden to shed 30 dealers as shutdown looms
An almost 70-year-old car-making business won’t be the only thing Holden plans to quit by the year’s end

2017 Kia Rio Si v Mazda 2 Genki light hatch comparison review
The all-new Kia Rio holds up well against most of its light-car competitors but how does it fare against the highly regarded Mazda 2?

2017 Skoda Octavia RS245 hangs on automatic choice
Skoda’s best corner-carving Octavia yet will need to have a DSG option if it is to become a permanent addition to Australia’s showrooms

Five ultimate BMW M3s part 2: E36 M3 GT
While the M3R was more powerful, the GT wins on liveability and the cool-factor

Audi Q2 v Mini Countryman v VW Tiguan vs Ford Escape v Mazda CX-5: which SUV should I buy?
Cheryl wants to know which small or medium SUV offers a good mix of power, safety and features?

2017 BMW 530e iPerformance Quick Review
BMW rounds out its 5 Series offerings with a plug-in hybrid executive saloon that costs no more than the fossil fuel-burning alternative to buy

2017 BMW 530e iPerformance review
BMW’s all-new 5 Series range adds a plug-in hybrid version, but without the price hike the tech usually attracts

2018 Holden Commodore to get a V8!
Supercars-spec version of Holden’s NG Commodore will have a V8 under the bonnet in 2018 – and it’ll look like this

2017 Lexus LC500 review
Striking concept car looks wrap an all-new platform and the most encouraging sporty Lexus since the one and only LFA

2018 Lexus LC 500 Hybrid review
Hybrid works better on paper than on the road

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk first drive review
The addition of the off-road-focused Trailhawk has expanded the repertoire of an updated Grand Cherokee line-up.

2018 Lexus LC 500 review
Lexus takes another step forward with flagship V8 two-door

Dodge Viper ACR to take another stab at Nurburgring record with crowd-funded cash
America’s patriotic public raises $159,000 to pack the Dodge Viper ACR’s bags and send it off in search of lap time supremacy in Germany

2017 Kia Rio Si quick review
Kia introduced the fourth generation of its popular Rio light hatch earlier this year, bringing with it a European-inspired look and enhanced ride

Five ultimate BMW M3s part 1: E30 Sport Evolution
A look at the greatest production BMW E30 there ever was

Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series arrives with ultra-exclusive $590k price tag
Fancy the fastest 911 Turbo you can buy? Porsche’s 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series is your steed – at a hefty cost

Motorsport’s angriest men
Who’s on pole for a thrombo?

2017 Suzuki Swift quick review
Suzuki’s all-new instalment in the long-running Swift series arrives in Australia, with a four-model lineup and significant improvements to space, refinement, safety and driveability.

Honda reveals specifications on new Civic Type R
Honda reveals new Civic Type R specifications

Honda Civic Type R: 13 things you didn’t know
The wait is nearly over for Honda’s hot hatch and its potent performance details are starting to trickle out ahead of its arrival later this year. Here’s the low-down

Arrows A22 F1 car at a track day
Someone found the cheat codes for this racetrack

2018 Peugeot 308 update revealed
Peugeot sticks with rad two-tone paint job for 2018 308 GTi

2018 Toyota Supra hits the Nurburgring
2018 Toyota Supra prototype spotted in public again, as first full-frontal view looms