Car Advice

Toyota bringing TRD-tuned 86 to Oz
Factory tweaked 86 to finally land down under

Brat Packs
Two dads in two performance wagons attempt to prove that having children is not the end of the road.

2015 Ford Everest review
Ford’s all-new seven-seater has genuine off-road credentials and the ability to challenge the popular Toyota Prado, Isuzu MU-X and Holden Colorado 7 for 4×4 SUV honours

Lexus RC turbo arrives in December
Think 2.0-litre four-cylinder rear-wheel-drive coupe from Japan, think Toyota 86. But add a turbocharger to that equation and you can now picture a Lexus RC200t

Ford takes triple V8 Supercars win
Monday Motor Sport Report: V8 Supercars bluewash in Queensland; More Red Bull F1 favouritism?; Power fade at Indy Mid-Ohio; Latvala edges Ogier in Finnish WRC thriller

Snackable Review: Mitsubishi Triton
If you’re looking for a value-for-money four-wheel drive, it’s hard to go past the Mitsubishi Triton. Its tidy handling, user-friendly 4×4 system and the $36,990 entry-level price tag appeals to serious adventurers and weekend warriors alike.

Lighter, faster Ferrari F12 Speciale spied
Images of super F12 surface

2015 Frankfurt Motor Show preview
The 66th Frankfurt motor show, which opens on September 15, is shaping up as the biggest ever with everything from an all-new Renault Megane to an awesome Lamborghini Huracan Spyder. Here’s what we know so far…

Opinion: Dumbing down Australia
Imagine how a new law proposing to make a frontal lobotomy compulsory for all immigrants to Australia would be received

Haval’s Aussie launch delayed
Chinese SUV brand Haval has been forced to delay its Australian launch due to problems establishing its Australian dealer network

Ford’s GT race car caught at full noise
Spy video reveals true sounds of Ford’s GT race car

Snackable Review: Nissan Navara NP300
Forget your silly little dogs, your Gucci handbags and your Toyota Yaris – there is nothing more attractive than a real woman, or bloke, driving a real car. The new Nissan Navara NP300 is no bubble-gum ride.

Confusion reigns over what China free trade agreement will mean for Australia
Federal government says China FTA does not open the door to less skilled Chinese car industry workers; VACC says it’s not so sure

2015 Hyundai Tucson review
The Hyundai Tucson arrives in Australia to replace the already successful ix35 as the right car at the right time, with mid-size SUVs now the second-largest segment in Australia

Top 12: Infamous cars
Twelve notorious vehicles, remembered for all the wrong reasons

Ferrari snaring AMG and Bentley buyers
Ferrari Australia is taking advantage of a global market downturn to snare more volume and poach more customers from other brands.

Suzuki Celerio vs Nissan Micra vs Volkswagen Up comparison review
They’re among the smallest and cheapest babies in Oz; they’re also bursting with brio and bonhomie.

Clothes label crushes 911 for advert
Rag & Bone sacrifices 911 for fashion film

Secret V6 engine plans revealed for Audi R8
V6 power and sub-$300K price for new entry-level Audi R8 supercar to compete with Porsche 911 and Mercedes-AMG GT

Mercedes-AMG joins forces with exotic motorcycle brand MV Agusta
High-performance AMG arm of Mercedes-Benz puts Italian motorbikes in local showrooms, but won’t sell you one

Ford Fiesta Sport vs Renault Clio vs Alfa Romeo Mito
Cool Euro hatches have gone viral, with tiny engines that thrive on boost juice. Does the formula work?

Ferrari 488 GTB lands in Australia; Spider revealed
Two-year wait for Ferrari’s new turbo terror

Huge price cuts for M3 and M4
M3 and M4 gifted price slash

2016 Audi R8 review
New Audi R8 supercar continues with its Lambo-infused formula but adds more technology and more punch to tackle Lamborghini Huracan and Porsche 911 Turbo