Is it that time again to upgrade the ol’ girl in the garage yet? Maybe you’re one of the many buyers who stick to what they are familiar with and you’re due for an update? Or maybe you’re in the market for a safe, stylish and conservative small car that […]
Hatchbacks
2016 Peugeot 208 GTI review (video)
Peugeot has brought its refreshed 2016 208 GTI to Australian shores, adding some French spice to the exciting and competitive compact hot hatch market segment. Before you ask is this really a hot hatch, there’s something you should know about the 208 GTI. At 153kW, it’s the most powerful car […]
Renault Clio R.S. 220 Trophy review (video)
The Renault Clio R.S. 220 Trophy has arrived on Australian shores, and Renault is billing it as the most hardcore Clio that money can buy. Only 220 examples are being shipped to Australia, and judging by the Clio R.S.’s success world-wide, they’ll soon be gone. The R.S. 220 is $10k […]
2016 Skoda Fabia 81tsi wagon review (video)
SUV’s have saturated our roads to the point of mind-numbing banality, so here’s the 2016 Skoda Fabia 81TSI wagon as a refreshing reminder that there are still some practical alternatives for those willing to look. The new Fabia is a bit of a bitsa, based half on the Volkswagen Polo’s […]
2016 Volkswagen Polo 81TSI Comfortline review (video)
The Volkswagen Polo has been a staple product in the compact car segment for 41 years now. The baby of the lineup has proven a hit for buyers of all ages, and it was crowned World Car of the Year back in 2010. Obviously, we could mention Volkswagen’s recent fall […]
Mazda3 Touring sedan review (video)
So you’ve decided it’s time to upgrade the car. What do you buy? Well, most Australians in the new car market are buying one of these; the Mazda3. But which variant do you go for? Do you opt for the more expensive and more powerful Astina or do you just […]
Renault Megane R.S. 275 Cup Premium review (video)
Renault is calling it a highly potent road warrior. Facts tell us it is one of the quickest front-wheel drive hot hatches on sale, as well as being the most powerful currently on the market. The Renault Megane R.S. 275 Cup Premium isn’t quite the most potent hot hatch the […]
2015 Subaru Impreza 2.0i-S review (video)
The small car market is one of the toughest in Australia at the moment, as well as being one of the most popular. How does the 2015 Subaru Impreza 2.0i-S fit in? And is it a proposition worthy of your consideration? Subaru is renowned for being one of Japan’s premium […]