Engine conversions
A cornerstone of our sport since time immemorial, and a world that’s only getting wider as manufacturers pump out huge-horsepower crate engines. From big-blocks to Barras, LS combos of all sorts, and Godzillas, you’ll find helpful info here no matter your transplant of choice.
Snackable Review: Toyota HiLux
Toyota pulls out all the stops for its first completely new HiLux in a decade.
2015 Citroen C4 Picasso First Drive Review
Futuristic, nicely designed mini MPV touches down, with lots of quirky Frenchness that’s reasonably fun to drive.
Snackable Review: Suzuki Swift Sport
Can Suzuki’s stylish pocket rocket stand out in the highly competitive hot-hatch segment?
Snackable Review: Hyundai Santa Fe
It won’t elicit envious glances from the neighbours, but if you need a sensible way of carting seven then Hyundai’s Santa Fe ticks a lot of boxes.
2015 Volvo V60 D4 Long Term Review
We get our first taste of the Swede life in the V60, a stylish wagon that’s staying on as part of the furniture
2015 Alfa Romeo 4C First Drive Review
Alfa’s mid-engine hero is here and it’s a game-changer; the 4C is fast, fabulous and flawed, like all the best supercars.
2015 Nissan Navara ST 4×4 First Drive Review
Nissan’s new tradie secret is its much improved dual purpose workhorse; steering and handling dynamics not quite there though.
Snackable Review: Lexus IS200t F-Sport
The IS model is the best selling Lexus and the most fun to drive. Even more so now that it comes with a turbocharged engine, part of a mild update to the IS lineup that also includes a fuel-miser hybrid and a faster V6.
Toyota HiLux Video Review
After years of redevelopment, the first all-new Toyota HiLux in a decade has arrived. Toyota has stopped at nothing to make sure it remains Australia’s favourite workhorse.
Snackable Review: Jeep Renegade
The Jeep Renegade has finally hit Australian shores. Entering the compact SUV segment, the Renegade is city-chic meets off-road toughness all wrapped up in a neat little SUV box.
2016 Holden Ute Review
Based on the proven Commodore sedan, the Holden Ute is easy to drive, performs well, and can cart around mountain bikes, large dogs, jet-skis and pretty much anything else.
Snackable Review Ford Falcon XR8
Ford’s Falcon XR8 promises to send out the Falcon with a big bang, not a fizzle.
2015 Volvo XC90 First Drive Review
Volvo’s second-gen seven-seater steps up. It’s the company’s first shot at the luxury SUV big leagues and it’s a good one.
Audi TT Roadster goes to the Western Bulldogs’ night of nights
Our lifestyle editor took an Audi TT Roadster to the Western Bulldogs’ best and fairest function at Crown Casino. Did it live up to her expectations?
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander First Drive Review
Mitsubishi’s family SUV gets suite of upgrades making it better than the last Outlander, but still not quite enough to take top honours in the segment.
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Shooting Brake First Drive Review
Merc’s classy compact wagon is a refined and entertaining grocery-getter with engines to suit all tastes.
Snackable Review: Audi RS3
Audi has been renowned for producing fast all-wheel-drive sedans and coupes, but now it’s introduced a hot-hatch wearing the company’s flagship RS badge.
Snackable Review: BMW 3 Series
BMW’s 3 Series was once the compact luxury sedan, but these days its rivals have never been stronger in either number or competitiveness. Can a major 2015 update for the current-generation model bring key advantages?
2015 Mazda 2 Sedan First Drive Review
Mazda’s mini sprouts a boot and cements its spot as the class player in the niche light sedan segment.
2015 Mazda CX-5 First Drive Review
All conquering SUV gets numerous design and engineering upgrades, plus more standard spec, putting the SUV market leader even further ahead.
2015 Lexus RC F First Drive Review
An oh-so-Japanese blend of V8-rear-driven performance and luxury that doesn’t cookie-cut heroic German rivals.
Value of the seven-seater
The family that plays together stays together, right? So when the family gets to critical mass, it’s time to make a call on the car. Do you scale up to a third row, or get a second car?
2015 Holden Astra GTC First Drive Review
The Astra’s back… again. It’s a good value, good looking hatch (despite its age) but drive experience is warm rather than hot.
Dash cam dilemmas
An in-car camera or dash cam can exonerate you if you’re in a car accident, but it can also document your vehicular indiscretions
