Open wide and say R

Can VW’s new Uber Golf R cut it against Renault’s Megane 250 cup and Ford’s sharp-as Focus RS in the battle of the hyper hatches?

A5 Sportback

The latest step in fast-moving Audi's global product strategy is the A5 Sportback - a hard-to-describe model lobbing into a new segment.

Jetta engine choices expand

Volkswagen has introduced a mid-life spruce up to its current Jetta sedan range in Australia

LAUNCHED: Peugeot 308 CC

At first acquaintance, the Peugeot 308 CC seems to have the goods.

LAUNCHED: Audi A5

Audi A5 Sportback models that show Audi can, deliver dynamics.

LAUNCHED: Audi A5 Cabriolet

The Audi A5 Cabriolet performs exactly as you'd expect: it's extremely refined top up or down.

LAUNCHED: Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

From the moment your thumbprint on the starter button is answered by a burst of V8-flavoured decibels, it's clear the Alfa Romeo's 8C Spider is up for the challenge.

Mitsubishi workhorse Triton gets tougher for 2010

Triton now has a new 131kW and 400Nm turbo-diesel and impressive safety gear. It's all about being tougher than the opposition.

2008 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI long-term review

Ged does a quick swap 'n' go model change from the petrol C200K to the oil-burning C220

3 Kings - Chevrolet Camaro vs Holden Coupe 60 vs Holden Monaro

We muster Holden's oz-developed muscle-car royalty to find the coupe worthy of the pony-car crown.

LAUNCHED: Audi TT TDI

The diesel sports car has landed.

LAUNCHED: Alfa Romeo Mito Sport

Feisty baby blends sporting cachet with character.

Audi A5 2.0T quattro

By finding yet another application for its latest-generation 2.0-litre TFSI four, Audi has created a cracker

Heir Triggers - Audi S4 vs BMW 335i

Can't stretch to an M3 or RS4? Open both barrels on either Audi's new supercharged S4 or BMW's twin-turbo 335i and you're unlikely to feel under-gunned.

LAUNCHED: Lexus IS 250 Convertible

Heavy metal strikes a serene chord.

LAUNCHED: Mazda 3 MPS

Second-gen hot hatch tames the torque, but still walks the walk.

LAUNCHED: Kia Cerato Koup

Good looks and, umm, looks good.

LAUNCHED: Skoda Octavia

Price-leader 1.6 joins value-packed range.

LAUNCHED: Audi S4

Supercharged V6 replaces atmo V8, but no sympathy cards required.

LAUNCHED: Audi TT RS

Reborn turbo five kicks RS, but chassis misses the sweet spot.

Bloom times - Lotus Evora

It's the Lotus built for touring, not just track days. But is the Evora enough to see the British sports-car maker blossom into a mainstream contender?

LAUNCHED: Volkswagen Polo

New-gen small car ponies up tiny turbo tech.

FIRST DRIVE: BMW 760Li

Wheelsmag's US correspondent John Lamm plays chauffer for the day in the biggest Beemer sedan.

LAUNCHED: Audi A5 2.0 TFSI Quattro

Turbo four definitely not on the nose.