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BYD Atto 3 EVO review: The small SUV gets far more than just a facelift as rear-wheel-drive switch pays off
The BYD Atto 3 EVO is far more enjoyable to drive as its evolution goes far beyond cosmetics and some extra gear in the cabin.
Best Compact Car 2026: Toyota, Mazda, MG, Geely, BYD and Kia vie for the title. And the winner is…
Australia’s best compact cars combine value, efficiency, practicality and driving enjoyment in a package perfectly suited to everyday life.
2026 BYD Atto 2 DM-i Dual Mode 2.0 review: Small hybrid SUV impresses with great value and driving manners
Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid combines sharp pricing, impressive efficiency and everyday practicality for buyers not ready to go fully electric.
2026 Honda Super-One review: Forget 500kW, this is entertainment
Honda’s first Australian EV is tiny, expensive and short on range, but the Super-One proves that electric cars don’t need huge power to entertain.
Kia EV9 GT review: Large electric SUV’s GT makeover adds performance to its practicality
Kia has turned its enormous electric family SUV into a 374kW performance flagship. It sounds ridiculous, but the EV9 GT might just pull it off.
GWM Tank 500 3.0TD review: A serious challenger to the off-road establishment
GWM fires a muscly 3.0-litre turbo-diesel across the off-road bows of the Everest, Prado and MU-X triumvirate.
Alfa Romeo Tonale review: Flawed beauty is full of improvements but falls into the style over substance trap
Just three years after the launch of the original, the Alfa Romeo Tonale has been given a heavy makeover. But is it enough to improve the breed?
GWM Cannon Alpha 3.0TD review: Supersized engine and off-road chops give newcomer the firepower to fight Ranger and HiLux
GWM takes aim at the established dual-order with a new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel that outmuscles its rivals
Forthing Taikon 5 review: Newcomer has the price and potential to make its mark in the medium SUV market – but some problems need fixing
Forthing is the latest Chinese brand to arrive in Australia, but does its Taikon 5 medium SUV offer enough to stand out from the crowd?
2026 Toyota LandCruiser Prado GX review: Is the cheapest Prado actually the best?
The entry-level Prado GX skips some luxuries, but its huge five-seat boot, comfortable ride and lower price could make it the sweet spot of the range.
Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro review: Big family SUV gets its hands muddy
Hyundai’s first crack at a proper off-roader is a good one, bringing hardware upgrades that add some genuine off-road ability.
Comparison: Kia Picanto v BYD Atto 1, a contest between two of Australia’s most affordable cars
Two answers to the same question – what is Australia’s most affordable car?
Best Large SUVS 2026 – Off-road
Serious off-road hardware meets family practicality, towing muscle and modern luxury in our toughest large SUV contenders for 2026.
Best Large SUVs 2026 – Luxury
From electric innovation and luxury to performance and serious off-road ability, these are the standout premium large SUVs of 2026.
Best Large SUVs 2026 – Hybrid
Efficiency, electrified performance and family practicality come together as we assess the standout hybrid large SUVs of 2026.
Best Large SUVs 2026 – Electric
From family-friendly seven-seaters to high-performance luxury flagships, these electric large SUVs showcase the best battery-powered choices available in 2026.
Best Large SUVs 2026 – Value
Sharp pricing, generous equipment and low running costs characterise our contenders for the best-value large SUV crown in 2026.
Honda ZR-V e:HEV LX review: Tweaks make the underrated hybrid SUV even better
Honda’s underrated ZR-V gets even better with a small update, but how does it compare to rivals that are both larger and cheaper to buy?
Jaecoo J8 SHS-P review: Extra seats and PHEV system lift it to higher ground
The Jaecoo J8 is a great value SUV, but its petrol/five-seat layout meant that it lacked appeal. The new SHS-P Summit model aims to change that and make it a serious player in the large SUV segment…
Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 Coupe review: Goodbye four, hello six
Can the arrival of a new inline six-cylinder AMG erase the memory of hybridised four-cylinder models?
Honda Super-One review: Proving small EVs can still be big on character
Honda’s tiny electric hatch combines clever packaging, impressive efficiency and an entertaining virtual gearbox, although its modest range and highway refinement underline its city-car focus.
Geely EX2 review: Small car, big energy
Meet the Geely EX2, the newest entrant into the affordable electric car battle which arrives in Australia with a big reputation.
Ultimate plug-in hybrid test: Chery Tiggo 7 v BYD Sealion 5 v Geely Starray EM-i v GWM Haval H6
Hybrid technology paved the way for lower all-round fuel use, and electric vehicles paved the way for those wanting something completely different. But if you want to hedge your bets, plug-in hybrid drivetrains, which have benefited from advances in both petrol and electric technology, are the way to go.
Mazda2 Evolve review: Veteran light car still gets the basics right
The Mazda2 may be one of Australia’s oldest cars, but its sharp dynamics, equipment and drivetrain still make it a solid option in 2026…
