REVIEWS

2023 Subaru WRX tS review
Poshest Rex has lots of objectively good things and one important thing that many will find not so good

2023 MG5 Essence review
In a world where cars are becoming less affordable, how good – or otherwise – is Australia’s most affordable sedan?

2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring review
America’s largely unheralded EV darling packs in extra-long EV range and strong, sensible performance in a stylish visage… at a price.

Ford Everest adventure series: Exploring Barrington Tops in our Car of the Year
The roaming duties continue on for the Blue Oval’s rugged family SUV

2023 Subaru Outback Touring review
The Outback’s naturally aspirated range-topper has a lot of standard kit but not a lot of go

2023 Audi Q8 E-Tron international review
Audi’s original E-Tron gains a new name and face. There’s also a bigger battery and more range, too! But how does it all come together?

Extreme Measures: Honda Civic Type R vs Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS
New vs benchmark? Technically, yes, but this road trip is more about revelling in pure, unadulterated driving thrills. Strap in, it’s about to get loud…

2023 Mercedes-AMG SL63 4Matic+ review
In recognition of its niche appeal and ‘Sports Light’ name, the superb seventh-generation SL becomes a completely new AMG-developed model, with all-wheel drive and four-wheel steering for the first time

2023 SsangYong Korando ELX review
The mid-spec model in Korean brand’s compact-SUV range ticks a lot of boxes, though there are also a few key crosses

2023 Mazda CX-90 review: Australian debut
Mazda’s new flagship is a massive rig with a mega price, but it stops short of delivering true excellence

2024 Volkswagen ID.3 review
Australia finally gets the ID.3, in newly facelifted form, in 2024. Will it be worth the wait?

2023 Ford F-150 XLT Heritage review
The world’s biggest-selling truck will soon be available in Australia. A big drive in its homeland reveals why the F-150 will have plenty of appeal here.

2023 Ford Bronco Heritage review
Ford’s retro off-roader would make you think twice about a Jeep Wrangler, but will it make it over to Australia?

2023 Porsche 718 Spyder RS review: International first drive
The last mid-engined Porsche with pistons goes out on a high

2023 Audi Q5 55 TFSI E PHEV review: Australian first drive
Audi’s hybrid SUV might seem out of place with its EV E-Tron brand growing, but there’s still value in Ingolstadt’s mid-sizer

2023 BMW M2 review – Australian first drive
Another smash hit? Or a difficult second album? We deliver the verdict on BMW M’s smallest model

2023 Mazda CX-5 G35 GT SP review
The CX-5 is ageing gracefully, with regular updates keeping this fan-favourite mid-sizer fresh

2023 MG ZS EV Long Range review
MG’s gawky ZS EV gets a range boost along with its inside and out facelift

2023 BMW M3 Touring review
The best family car you can buy? The ultimate M3? We drive BMW’s first ever M3 wagon

2023 Range Rover P530 Autobiography First Edition review
Only way to criticise the new Range Rover is to get very nitpicky – which is just about the biggest compliment you could give it

2023 SsangYong Rexton ELX review
SsangYong’s large 4WD SUV brings a plush interior for under $50,000 on the road, but is it good value?

2023 BMW XM review
Plenty of shock and awe but not one of M’s greatest achievements…

2023 Volkswagen T-Roc review: 140TSI R-Line AWD
Does the new, more-potent T-Roc R overshadow the mid-spec 140TSI R-Line, or is the latter ‘just right’? Let’s find out.

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ES review
Entry-level model of the Outlander plug-in hybrid line-up makes its case for value and efficiency