Car Reviews

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

2016 Toyota Hilux off-road review

Road-test editor Fraser Stronach has had a closer look at the all-new Hilux. His verdict: it’s a ripper.

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.

Audi S8 review

Rich and terrified of flying? Step this way

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?

Custom 4x4: Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label

Four-wheel drive perfection might not exist. But sometimes hunting for it can lead to something special.

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 Nissan GT-R Nismo review

Wings and things make it faster ’round the ’Ring

2015 Jeep Renegade First Drive Review

Jeep's compact SUV has a distinctive design, excellent dynamics and fair-dinkum off-road ability. Needs more grunt though; especially the base 1.6.

2015 Holden Insignia VXR First Drive Review

Rebadged Opel now hottish Holden mid-size sedan with plenty of fruit and handsome styling, but not the performance car we were hoping for.

Hyundai i30 SR review

Is the new i30 SR a hot hatch – or a warm one?

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

Snackable Review: Audi A7 3.0 TDI Quattro

For those who want to stand out from the crowd, Audi's A7 'coupe-sedan' offers plenty of style with a healthy amount of substance.

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

Snackable Review: Toyota 86

The Toyota 86 offers big value on the ‘smiles per mile’ scale. It may not be the quickest in a straight line, but few can match it for fun factor through the bends.

Wolf Packed: top Amarok mods in Aus

For some, a basic model truck is enough. For others, modifications are a must. Check out some of the best Volkswagen Amaroks in Australia.

Toyota Hilux gets stretched

A crash with a BMW X5, a cracked skull and a chassis-bending bump at Bendethera were unlikely preludes to this superbly stretched Hilux.

Audi RS5 Cabrio review

Sounds and looks fat but not lean where it counts