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Nathan Ponchard

Nathan Ponchard is a contributor for Wheels and WhichCar.com.au.

Mazda CX-3 review test drive
Reviews

2015 Mazda CX-3 review

Mazda’s promising CX-3 small SUV – its fourth all-new model in 18 months – marks the next step in its ‘SkyActiv’ product offensive.

Audi S3 Cabriolet
Reviews

Audi S3 Cabriolet review

Ingolstadt adds some angst and adrenaline to its A3 convertible range with the four-seat Audi S3 Cabriolet

Mazda 2 Genki first drive road test review
Reviews

First Drive: Mazda 2

Ponch gets an early taste of the all-new Mazda 2 in Japan

Fiat 500 first test drive review
Reviews

First Drive: Fiat 500

Modern touches add a bit more appeal to Fiat’s retro city runabout

Bentley Continental GT3
Motorsport

Bentley chases Bathurst 12-Hour

For Bentley the time to expand its racing portfolio is now, and the Bathurst 12-Hour is well and truly in its sights

Audi abandons CVT multitronic
News

Audi to abandon CVT transmissions

Continuously variable transmission to be phased out as Audi commits to new seven-speed dual-clutch

Audi RS5 TDI concept
Reviews

First Drive: Audi RS5 TDI Concept

Ponch drives an audacious and innovative Audi RS5 diesel prototype in Sweden

Kia Grand Carnival
News

Kia aims for a bigger slice

Korea’s second brand wants to double its share of the Aussie market

Audi A3 Cabriolet first drive review
Reviews

First Drive: Audi A3 Cabriolet

Ponch puts a small convertible – and his manhood – to the test

BMW M3 M4 Review Test Drive
Reviews

First Drive: BMW M3 & M4

If the eye-widening, hair-raising, sphincter-clenching all-new M3 and M4 are anything to go by, BMW’s revered M division is back

MINI Cooper S
Reviews

First drive: MINI Cooper

Sharper performance, handling – and price – for new Mini

W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Reviews

First drive: W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

BMW and Audi need to up their game enormously if the 3 Series and A4 are going to out-class the new C-Class

Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG
News

S-Class hits hyperspace, V-Class turns posh

Mercedes-Benz tackles performance, luxury and economy

Lexus RC F
News

Lexus reveals hot new coupe

Japanese luxury brand set to tackle Germans with V8-engined RC F

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe
Events

Benz moots Maybach, drop-top, wagon for S-Class family

Three more models tipped for Mercedes-Benz’s S-Class range-topper, including a return of the Maybach name for a top-tier limousine

Citroen C4 Cactus
Events

Citroen previews the less-prickly Cactus

Clever design and basic weight-saving measures mark a bold step forward for Citroen’s C4-based Cactus

Opel Astra OPC Extreme
Events

Opel's Astra takes the Extreme road

Lean and mean Astra Extreme may only be a concept, but Opel wants it – bad

Ford Focus
Events

Fresh face, fresher tech for Ford's Euro Focus

Mid-life makeover brings significant change to Euro-spec Ford Focus including turbo-led performance boost

Wheels magazine, first drive, Alfa Mito, small hatchback, Italy
Reviews

First drive: 2014 Alfa Romeo MiTo

Only months before a new-generation Mini Cooper launches in Australia, Alfa Romeo has put its Mini challenger – the Mito – through a ‘Series II’ enhancement program.

Wheels magazine, Holden Barina RS, hatch, first drive
Reviews

FIRST DRIVE: Holden Barina RS

Holden introduces the RS badge to its diminutive Barina. But is it warm or hot?

Wheels magazine, motoring, Top 10 2013, Mercedes-Benz A45, AMG
Features

Top 10 2013: Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG

We take a look at the cars that moved us in 2013, including the Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG.

Wheels magazine, motoring, Top 10 2013, Holden Calais
Features

Top 10 2013: Holden Calais

We take a look back at the cars that really moved us in 2013, including the Holden Calais.

Wheels magazine, motoring, Top 10 2013, Renault Clio
Features

Top 10 2013: Renault Clio

We take a look back at the cars that really moved us in 2013, starting with the Renault Clio.

Wheels magazine, Renaultsport, Clio, Renault, hot hatch
Reviews

FIRST DRIVE: Renaultsport Clio 200

The hot little Renaultsport Clio is back, and it's all grown up with a turbocharged engine and dual-clutch gearbox. Does the magic still exist?