SUV reviews

2017 Holden Astra RS long-term car review, part two

Tony finds a surprisingly versatile driving experience in our trusty little Astra RS

June 18, 2017

2017 Audi RS3 sedan review

The Updated Audi RS3 sedan has arrived in Australia packing a lighter and more powerful five-pot engine and an even sharper dynamic package.

2017 Holden Astra sedan review

Holden’s small car range has a new addition in the form of the Chevrolet-sourced Astra sedan, but is it the same bundle of joy as the likeable hatch?

2017 Holden Astra Sedan quick review

Astra family grows with the addition of a sedan bodystyle, but is it as good as the laudable hatch?

2017 Audi RS3 sedan review

Cracking 294kW five-pot in new four-door bodyshell

2017 Kia Rio review video

Roomy Rio is full of surprises after a recent update, and keeps its industry-leading warranty

June 15, 2017

2018 Kia Optima review video

GT brings turbo power to steadily evolving Kia Optima range

2017 Ford Herrod Performance Mustang review

Melbourne based Herrod Performance gives the Mustang 500kW of grunt along with a lesson in road manners

Comparisons

2017 Kia Rio Si v 2017 Mazda 2 Genki comparison

Does the all-new Kia Rio have what it takes to beat one of the benchmarks cars of the light car segment?

2015-2016 Nissan Pulsar Review

A long, broad body on a lengthy wheelbase gives the Nissan Pulsar generous interior space for a small car, and the sedan a gigantic boot.

Kia Cerato Sport Quick Review

Kia has introduced a new mid-spec model that pulls on a tracksuit, but doesn’t bother changing out of its Ugg boots

June 13, 2017

2017 Mazda MX-5 2.0 Roadster GT long term review

Hello MX-5! Welcoming 2.0-litre ‘big block’ to The Garage

June 13, 2017

Comparisons

BMW M2 Pure v Ford Focus RS v Porsche 718 Boxster S

We took three of the most in-demand manual heroes for a jaunt up central Victorian mountain roads, yet this is more a celebration than a comparison.

June 12, 2017

Comparisons

Holden SS-V Redline v HSV Clubsport LSA 30 v Tickford Mustang 360 v Tickford Mustang 500

Tickford’s hotted-up V8 Mustangs aim to blow Holden’s establishment into early retirement

June 11, 2017

2017 Skoda Octavia RS230 long-term update 3

Our resident Czech spends a day out with friends for a good cause

June 10, 2017

2017 Mazda 2 Genki quick review

The Mazda 2 proves that light cars can be well equipped and fun to drive while remaining affordable.

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 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

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