REVIEWS
2015 Volkswagen Golf R wagon Wolfsburg Edition review
There’s something inherently right about a 2.0-litre petrol turbo driving all four corners, and the Golf R wagon Wolfsburg Edition finesses the formula better than most
Mazda 3 v Alfa Romeo Giulietta v Hyundai i30 v Holden Cruze comparison review
Italy takes on the world as we turn up the heat on four popular hatchbacks
2016 Peugeot 308 GTi review
The Peugeot 308 GTi is France’s answer to the Volkswagen Golf GTI. How will this capable hot hatch measure up when it arrives early next year?
Ford Territory v Hyundai Santa Fe v Kia Sorento v Nissan Pathfinder v Toyota Kluger comparison review
Got a big family? Here are five seven-seat SUVs designed to move you.
2015 Mazda BT-50 review
Mazda’s ute contender puts on a meaner face in a mid-cycle update that also brings more equipment
2015 Lexus IS200t review
It has taken a while, but Lexus has finally joined mid-sized luxury leaders with a 2.0-litre turbo engine for its top-selling IS range
2016 Mercedes-Benz G500 review
It’s as authentic as ever, but the latest update to the G-Wagen brings driving tweaks and a new V8 engine
BMW 3 Series v Audi A4 v Infinit Q50 v Lexus IS v Mercedes C-Class comparison review
Pay attention Australia: this could be the first of the ‘new’ traditional rear-wheel drive sedan stoushes for our post-Falcadore future.
2016 Skoda Octavia RS 230 review
Skoda has added an electronic front diff and more power to its sought-after Octavia RS, to form the RS 230. Will it be worth an even longer wait?
2016 Audi A4 review
Don’t be misled by the familiar look. Under the skin, Audi’s all-new A4 packs a technological arsenal intended to unleash hell on 3 Series and C Class
2016 Kia Picanto review
Due here in March, the five-door Picanto hatch will woo young buyers with style and value – as Kia boldly goes where Volkswagen, Fiat and Ford have failed
Peugeot 308 Access v Renault Megane TCe120 v Volkswagen Golf 90 comparison review
In an ever-automated world, here are three affordable Euro manuals that prove it’s great to shift your own gears
2015 Suzuki Vitara review
Suzuki is back in the small-SUV game in a big way with the Vitara, a monocoque rival for the Mazda CX-3 that majors on style, space, handling, and personalisation
Holden Trax v Honda HR-V v Mazda CX-3 sTouring v Renault Captur v Suzuki S-Cross comparison review
Boom, boom, boom goes the baby SUV as Renault, Mazda and Honda throw sexy new metal into this fast-growing segment
2016 Holden Astra review
The Opel Astra is new from the ground up, and will headline a cutting edge, high-tech future for Holden when it replaces the Cruze
VW Polo v Mazda 2 v Renault Clio v Peugeot 208 v Honda Jazz v Suzuki Swift v Ford Fiesta v Toyota Yaris v Holden Barina comparison review
Nine feisty, funky and affordable hatchbacks duke it out for urban supremacy. Can our reigning champ and 2010 COTY winner Volkswagen Polo blitz this fresh field of contenders?
2016 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack review
The second-generation Passat Alltrack is claimed to be lighter, faster and more fuel efficient. Should it be on your SUV shortlist?
2016 Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG review
It’s faster, feistier, and a lot more comfortable. But is the more complete Mercedes A45 AMG still the king of hot hatches?
2015 BMW M5 Pure review
BMW has released a cut-down version of its powerhouse M5 sports sedan – and this one cuts the price-tag way deeper than it slashes lap times
2015 Toyota Prado review
Toyota has given the Prado its first all-new diesel engine in nine years. It’s smaller but more powerful than the engine it replaces, and a sixth ratio has been added to the auto gearbox. The unloved petrol V6 has also been tweaked
2015 Lexus RX review
That attention has been lavished on the new Lexus RX is clear from the styling, but the popular large SUV needs to make more than a visual statement if it is to match the BMW X5 and Volvo XC90.
2015 Ford Focus review
Ford has re-nosed its compact Focus and revised its ride and steering, while extending turbo power to every car in the line-up. So where has this facelift left the model’s renowned dynamics?
2015 Chrysler 300 SRT review
It is more grand tourer than sports sedan, but with the biggest V8 sold in Australia the Chrysler 300 SRT stakes out a patch all its own for image and punch.
2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport Si4 SE review
The new Discovery Sport in diesel form is off to a flying start in Australia. Now a 2.0-litre petrol turbo variant has lobbed in, broadening the British 4×4 icon’s appeal.
