REVIEWS

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

MG4 review: Australian first drive of budget EV
Even in pre-production, UK spec, the MG4 hatch proves the long wait for a good, affordable electric car may well be over

2024 Hyundai Kona review (entry model)
Hyundai’s small SUV isn’t so small anymore, and neither is the price – so what do you get when spending the least possible on a new one?

BMW iX5 Hydrogen review: Prototype drive
Is it time to take hydrogen vehicles seriously? BMW presents a chunky argument as to why we should

Zeekr 001 Review: China’s Model 3 Performance challenger
New Chinese EV brand kicks off with a rapid, long-range ‘shooting brake’ wagon as it targets luxury electric cars from BMW, Mercedes and Tesla.

2023 Golf R 20 Years track review: The Ultimate Golf?
We hit the track in Volkswagen’s celebratory R

Volkswagen GTI and R range hit the racetrack
Volkswagen claims to have the broadest range of attainable performance vehicles on the market, but are they up to the task?
