REVIEWS
Alfa 4C v Audi TT v Peugeot RCZ-R comparison review
A cheap Italian supercar, a sharply suited German, or a firey, bolshy Frenchie? Better bring your gloves!
2016 Mercedes AMG C63 S Coupe review
Two doors fewer but so much more in new Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe
2015 Toyota Mirai review
Toyota has developed Mirai as the world’s first full-production fuel cell vehicle. Australians miss out though as Toyota will only sell it where refuelling stations are available.
Mazda CX-5 v Hyundai Tucson v Ford Kuga v Subaru Forester comparison review
Can the turbocharged, top-spec Hyundai Tucson Highlander run with the best of the medium SUV bunch, when each is in its most powerful form?
2016 Ferrari 488 Spider review
The Ferrari 488 Spider gets all the good stuff from the GTB coupe – including a new turbocharged V8 – but adds a retractable hardtop that stows in 14 seconds. Can it be as good to drive?
2015 Hyundai Genesis long-term car review
We rate and review the 2015 Hyundai Genesis, the company’s first luxury sedan
2016 Subaru Levorg 2.0 review
A classic-Liberty sized sports wagon with WRX running gear, the Subaru Levorg will give the VW Golf R wagon a run for its money
2015 Toyota Fortuner review
Toyota brings us a seven-seat, off-road capable wagon that’s based on the Hilux dual-cab ute. Is the Fortuner really an enticing alternative to the Kluger and Prado?
2016 DS 5 Blue HDi review
An exquisite interior and smooth diesel engine distinguish the first car from premium Citroen sub-brand DS. How well does the chassis perform in an Australian environment?
Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell review
The Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell is the world’s first mass-production hydrogen fuel-cell powered car, and its presence in Australia signals the Korean company’s focus on hydrogen power as a key part of sustainable motoring
2015 BMW i3 REx long-term car review, part 3
As the BMW i3 departs the Wheels test fleet, modern life strikes a cord
2015 BMW i3 REx long-term car review, part 2
Family bonding proves inevitable in the BMW i3’s unusually intimate cabin.
2015 McLaren 570S Coupe review
McLaren retains the form factor but shrinks the price, sending its 570S Coupe in to bat against the likes of the Porsche 911 Turbo, the Audi R8 and the Aston Martin Vantage
2015 Honda Civic Hatch Series II review
Honda has improved one of its most invisible models – the UK-built Civic Hatch – to the point where it is a viable alternative to the better of the C-segment five-doors
2015 BMW X1 xDrive 25i Review
A front-drive BMW X1 is a big step ahead in terms of packaging. It’s a shame the way it rides doesn’t live up to the same standards
2015 Lexus GS F review
Forget grunt, it’s about grip with the new Lexus GS F medium performance sedan that uses an old recipe to find new and exciting flavours of fun.
2016 Volkswagen Passat review
The B8-generation Volkswagen Passat combines affordable luxury with handsome sheetmetal, generous space and an excellent chassis
Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 long-term car review
Stahly loves that his Porsche 911 Carerra is working hard for him just sitting still
2015 HSV Clubsport R8 LSA review
HSV saves the best for last, shoehorning the 400kW supercharged LSA V8 into the Clubsport and delivering a performance bargain of staggering capability.
2015 Nissan GT-R review
Nissan massages its wondrous GT-R with newfound comfort and refinement that do nothing to diminish its amazing performance. But has age wearied the Japanese supercar warrior?
2015 Porsche Cayman GT4 review
Some breathless laps at the Phillip Island circuit in Victoria suggest that the 283kW GT4 – the first Cayman worked over by Porsche’s motorsport division – will be every bit as entertaining as it felt overseas
2015 Holden Commodore SS-V Redline review
A bigger, more powerful and more vocal V8 for the VF Series II Commodore makes it a fitting send off for the most popular Holden nameplate ever.
Fiat 500 v Nissan Micra v Suzuki Celerio comparison review
These babies are among the smallest and cheapest cars in Australia, but they are bursting with brio and bonhomie
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
