Ever since Lexus introduced its new 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine in the NX last year, the PD team immediately longed for the engine to be included in the Lexus IS sedan – the sportiest sedan in the showroom. And now here it is. Does the Lexus IS 200t live up […]
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2016 Jaguar XE S review (video)
Only about one out of every 20 new vehicles that are released really catches your attention and invigorates your driving spirit. This new Jaguar XE S has a strong potential to be one of those unique cars; it’s the most powerful non-hybrid rear-wheel drive model in its class, arguably the […]
2016 Tesla Model S 90D 7.1 review (video)
You know you’re approaching a digitised world when the car you drive isn’t named after an animal, or a fancy made-up word, but instead a numerical value in relation to its software version. Welcome to the Tesla Model S 90D… 7.1. The Tesla Model S lineup can be a little […]
2016 Volkswagen Passat 132TSI review (video)
The 2016 Volkswagen Passat enters an automotive market that has shown clear signs in past months that Australians are moving away from sedans in favour of hatches, and both large and small SUVs. This places more pressure than ever on VW’s flagship sedan. The new eight-generation ‘B8’ Passat range kicks […]
2016 Kia Optima GT Turbo review (video)
In the market for a sporty, luxurious and practical sedan? Well, Kia claims its 2016 Optima GT is all of the above, and more. In the company of sub-premium mid-sized sedans like the Ford Mondeo, Hyundai Sonata, Holden Calais and Mazda6, the Optima enters a market segment already spoilt for […]
2016 Hyundai Elantra review – Australian launch
Hyundai is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its compact family sedan, and to celebrate, it has just launched the all-new sixth-generation Hyundai Elantra in Australia. Hyundai assures us that it’s more than just an aesthetic upgrade. So to find out, we travelled to the stunning mountainous roads of Tasmania to […]
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 […]
2016 HSV Clubsport R8 review (video)
It started life as a humble Aussie icon. Now, the HSV Clubsport sits in the market as one of the most powerful production sedans in the world. Isn’t it a shame the MY2016 is going to be the last model ever? Yep, as you’ve probably heard, Holden Australia is closing […]