CUVs (compact utility vehicles) are the hottest thing in Australia since sliced bread. Want proof? All but a small handful of manufacturers have experimented in the segment, to varying degrees of success. Now, Fiat wants a bit of the action with the new 500X. In order to secure its piece […]
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2016 Lexus RX 450h F Sport review (video)
Lexus continues to resist torquey turbo-diesel engines with its SUVs, despite all of the German rivals offering such an option. Instead, the luxury Toyota brand is sticking to its hybrid formula for its most elite SUV. Welcome to the 2016 Lexus RX 450h F Sport. This is Lexus’s new RX; […]
2016 Suzuki Vitara S Turbo review (video)
Five years ago the acronym CUV didn’t even resist. Automotive journalists were still approaching the term SUV with caution, what with the American connotation and all. Fast-forward to 2016 and not only are CUVs a thing, they’re the most ravenously exploding segment in Australian car sales. Now then, the new […]
2016 Holden Cruze SRi Z-Series review (video)
In October of this year, the Australian-made 2016 Holden Cruze SRi Z-Series will ride quietly into the sunset for the last time, joined by the 56-year old Ford Falcon and soon to be followed by the Cruze’s bigger brother, the Holden Commodore. The Cruze doesn’t have the same passionate and […]
2016 BMW 320i M Sport review (video)
So, you’re in the market for a mid-size premium sedan. We feel sorry for you. It’s probably one of the toughest segments to crack at the moment. With so many high quality and equally tempting propositions out there, which one do you go for? We thought we’d test out the […]
2016 Volkswagen Amarok Atacama TDI420 review (video)
The 2016 Volkswagen Amarok competes in one of the fiercest and most competitive growth segments of the Australian vehicle market; the pickup utility sector. This makes it very difficult for any fresh carmaker to come in and take a slice of the pie. In terms of sales and volume, the […]
2016 Mazda3 SP25 Astina review (video)
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 […]
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 […]