Car Reviews

Zenos E10 S review

New British sportscar firm unleashes a serious rival for Ariel, Caterham and Lotus

Audi A1 v Mini Cooper v Peugeot 208 v Renault Clio comparison review

Style and substance combine in these four fabulously dressed and amusingly nimble $30K premium superminis.

Jaguar XE v Mercedes-Benz C200 comparison review

Jaguar’s XE mid-sizer is primed for war with the Germans, but can it really dull the shine of the stellar C-Class’s three-pointed star?

2016 Mercedes-Benz SL review

A mid-life facelift brings more pleasing lines and active damping to Mercedes’ absorbing power cruiser

2016 Audi A4 review

The A4 looks much the same but everything’s new. And – mainly – much better.

Mercedes-AMG SL63 review

First drive of AMG's latest bruising twin-turbo V8 roadster

2016 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack review

Tall estate or short SUV? The AWD version of Volkswagen’s polished Passat steers a comfortable middle path

2015 Kia Sportage Review

Good looking and well equipped, the compact Kia Sportage is one of the most enjoyable SUVs to drive. This review covers the Sportage on sale prior to February 2016.

Custom 4x4: EVA Iveco Daily

Is the Iveco Daily the ultimate touring rig? Mark Allen hitches a ride with EVA to find out.

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Quick Review

In a world where SUV ‘soft-roaders’ are at one end and 4x4 off-roaders are at the other, the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport sits somewhere in the middle. With modern passenger car-like styling and a capable 4x4 system, the new-for Australia wagon is as comfortable in a busy city as it is on a tough outback track.

Isuzu MU-X Quick Review

The Isuzu MU-X is a simple and reliable four-wheel drive wagon with an attractive price tag. Its engine and gearbox are well-proven and its basic design and electronics mean there are fewer things to go wrong. This car is for anyone who wants consistent on- and off-road performance, without the frills.

Skoda Fabia 66TSI Wagon v Mazda CX-3 Neo comparison review

Does the trendy, fun-sized Mazda CX-3 have the clout to pip the practical Skoda Fabia wagon?

2016 Hyundai Elantra review

Hyundai’s all-new small sedan feels more mature and convincing, bringing a more willing engine and better dynamics.

2015 BMW X6 50i review

New X6 continues to defy the odds. And physics

2016 BMW M2 review

The price of entry to BMW M world will drop to $89,900 with the arrival of this old-school, small, taut and terrific M2. Rejoice.

2016 Mini Cooper S Convertible review

The new Mini Cabrio is called a Convertible, just to make sure you know they did change stuff. It is slicker and more rigid – and still lots of fun

Mazda MX-5 Video Review

Mazda's back-to-basics MX-5 delivers on the classic roadster brief: light weight and oodles of fun to drive.

2016 Jaguar XF review

First local test of Jaguar’s all-new XF

2015-2016 Holden Cruze Range Review

The Holden Cruze is comfortable and well equipped, and has more room in the back than most small cars. It is Holden’s alternative to the popular Toyota Corolla and Mazda3.

Audi S6/S7 review

Blink and you’ll miss the changes to Audi’s upgraded ’bahn stormers

Mini Cooper Clubman review

The Clubman's barn doors remain, but convention now rules in Mini's crossover SUV, with greater length, width and added practicality built in for good measure.

Ford Everest v Toyota Prado comparison review

Ford’s new seven-seat Everest sets out to scale uncharted territory for the Blue Oval, but standing in its path is the current king of the hill, the freshly updated Toyota Prado

Top 10: 2015's most popular 4x4s

In Australia’s buoyant 4x4 market, utes continue to outdo wagons in popularity. Here’s the low-down on Australia’s best-selling 4x4s from 2015.