2014-15 Toyota Corolla Review

The Corolla is an easy to live with, solid and very popular small car, with an excellent auto transmission. This review covers the Corolla range prior to June 2015.

Snackable Review: Volvo XC60

The Volvo XC60 makes for a pretty decent mum- or dad-mobile. From the school drop-off to the bumpy dirt roads, it makes itself at home. It’s pretty good looking too.

Snackable Review: Holden Cascada

Do you like to feel the wind in your hair as your tyres roll along the road? Are you on a budget? Maybe you should consider the Holden Cascada…

2014-15 BMW 3 Series Review

The BMW 3-Series is an athletic and balanced luxury car that has special appeal for keen drivers. This review covers the range prior to the mid-life update of October 2015.

2014-15 Nissan Navara D40 Review

Strong performance from the V6 turbo-diesel in more expensive models sets the Nissan Navara D40 apart, and that is enhanced by an excellent, seven-speed automatic gearbox.

Snackable Review: Fiat 500X

Good things don’t always come in small packages: think supermodel-portioned meals. But small is Fiat's forte and the new 500X is proof as it takes on the small-SUV segment.

2015 Holden Barina and Spark Review

The Holden Barina is a low-priced city car that steers and handles reasonably well, and looks good. The Barina Spark is a smaller car that shares the badge.

2014-15 Hyundai Accent Review

The Hyundai Accent is a city car that is bigger than most, and you can have hatchback or a sedan. This review covers the Accent range prior to September 2015.

Snackable Review: Kia Carnival

In the wise words of Sir Mix-a-lot, this “baby got back”!

Snackable Review: Suzuki Celerio

As the old German proverb goes, “what is cheap is always the most costly”, but according to reports, the Suzuki Celerio throws this theory right off course.

2015 Hyundai Elantra Review

The Elantra is the sedan version of the Hyundai i30 hatch. It has a comfortable cabin, and lots of equipment for the money. This review covers Elantras on sale prior to March 2006.

2015 Hyundai ix35 Range Review

The Hyundai ix35 is among the less costly family SUVs, and it has a five-year warranty. You can choose 2WD or AWD, and unusually for a car like this there is a full spare tyre.

2015 Hyundai i20 Range Review

The Hyundai i20 is designed to get you around a city without making a meal of your savings. Steering is light, it is easy to park, and it comes with a five-year warranty.

2014-15 Toyota HiLux Review

For decades the Toyota Hilux has been the default choice for anybody chasing a rugged and reliable 4WD ute. This review covers HiLuxes on sale prior to the update of October 2015.

2014-15 Ford Ranger Review

The 2014-15 Ford Ranger is rugged but easy to live with. All models have electronic stability control, and all but one have six airbags. It is available in 2WD and 4WD form.