As electric vehicle technology continues to advance and grow in popularity, so does the EV lineup. The Hyundai IONIQ name was first launched as a hybrid and all-electric model in 2019. Now, IONIQ has turned into its own sub-brand – one that will eventually mother many EV-only models. First off […]
SUVs
2023 Ford Everest review – Australian launch (video)
This is it, the seven-seat SUV sibling of the exciting new Ford Ranger; the (mostly) all-new 2023 Ford Everest. It comes into the heavy-duty SUV field as a more refined and more intelligent proposition than ever before, which should leave many competitors shaking in their boots. Four variants make up […]
2022 Volvo V60 Cross Country review (video)
Volvo has become a benchmark car maker for elegance and sophistication. This adds to its longstanding heritage in safety and innovation, influenced by bold targets. One of those targets in recent years is to become a fully electric brand by 2030. As part of that transition, all petrol-powered Volvos sold […]
2022 Lexus LX 500d F Sport review (video)
The Lexus LX has returned for its fourth generation, sporting a fresh platform, new engines and more technology than ever before. Since 1996, Lexus has had its own niche with the Toyota LandCruiser-based LX line, compared with other more on-road focused crossovers. Although it shares its bones with a lesser […]
2022 Land Rover Defender 90 P400 review (video)
The legendary Land Rover Defender is back in its purest form – the ‘90’ 3-door short wheelbase. Catapulted into the 21st century with loads of off-road and safety tech, it still retains its rugged capabilities and iconic silhouette. The Defender was originally developed as a British equivalent to the American […]
2023 Hyundai Palisade review – Australian launch (video)
Hyundai’s biggest vehicle on sale in Australia, the Palisade, has been treated to a neat facelift for 2023, with updates providing a more refined drive experience as well as enhanced comfort and convenience inside. The Palisade has enjoyed decent success in Australia since it arrived in December 2020, accumulating around […]
2022 Nissan Patrol Ti review (video)
To anyone who says the V8 is dead and electrification has taken over, the 2022 Nissan Patrol Ti is a 2715kg punch in the face. Yes, bent-eights are undeniably disappearing and becoming a thing of the past – with even arch-rival Toyota switching to a twin-turbo V6 for the LandCruiser […]
2022 Mazda CX-9 Azami review
There are few market segments in Australia’s automotive market more hotly-contested than the large seven-seat SUV category. Mazda’s second-generation CX-9 is one of two entrants for this class from the Japanese brand – the other being the somewhat smaller CX-8. This current incarnation of CX-9 has been with us since […]