New Car Reviews
Fiat Panda Lounge new car review
TOBY HAGON It may be a strange name, but the Italian brand's new city car offers something different.
Volvo S60 T6 R-Design quick spin
DAVID MCCOWEN Swedish brand's facelifted flagship S60 sedan is a worthy alternative to the German triumvirate.
Volkswagen Golf GTI new car review
TOBY HAGON The seventh-generation Golf GTI still sets the benchmark for hot hatches.
Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG quick spin review
STEPHEN OTTLEY Big thrills from the little Mercedes-Benz that takes AMG in new direction.
Ford Fiesta ST new car review
CAMERON MCGAVIN Feisty little hot hatch re-sets the formula for affordable fun.
Chevrolet SS first drive review
ANDREW MACLEAN Australia’s struggling Commodore makes for an impressive American performance sedan.
Jaguar F-Type V8 S new car review
TOBY HAGON The supercharged F-Type is a fitting tribute to Jaguar's history.
Tata Xenon quick spin
DAVID MCCOWEN It may have a big name in India but Tata has a lot of work to do to win over Aussie ute buyers.
Audi RS5 Cabriolet new car review
ANDREW MACLEAN German brand's performance drop-top is a great cruiser, but lacks the driving experience of its coupe brother.
Fiat 500L first drive review
ANDREW MACLEAN Italian brand’s five-seater trades on the retro city car but offers a better drive and more space.
Tata Xenon 4x4 new car review
TOBY HAGON An Indian brand is the latest to arrive in Australia, and its Xenon ute has some ground to make up.
BMW 428i new car review
CAMERON MCGAVIN German brand's new coupe blends performance and driving quality to put itself ahead of the pack.
Citroen DS3 D-Sport Cabriolet Quick Spin
ANDREW MACLEAN French brand's funky hatch now comes in a drop-top variant.
Suzuki S-Cross: First drive review
DAVID MCCOWEN Genre-bending hatch offers adequate performance and value.
Peugeot 2008 new car review
TOBY HAGON Peugeot’s compact crossover blurs lines like few other cars.
Jaguar F-Type V6 quick spin
STEPHEN OTTLEY It's taken a long time but Jaguar's new two-seat sports car has been worth the wait.
Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG new car review
ANDREW MACLEAN German hot rod division's first four-cylinder raises the bar for hot hatches.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: First drive review
DAVID MCCOWEN Rechargeable hybrid SUV builds on lessons learned in electric cars.
BMW 520i new car review
TOBY HAGON The cost's up for the 'basic' 5, but so's the fit-out and the value.
Hyundai Veloster Street quick spin
MATT CAMPBELL Limited edition hatch is more about looks than turning up the heat.
Kia Rondo SLi new car review
CAMERON MCGAVIN South Korean brand's people-mover is great value but is let down by a lack of safety features.
Audi RS6 Avant quick spin review
STEPHEN OTTLEY What is it? The most powerful engine Audi makes - in a station wagon.
Kia Cerato Koup Turbo new car review
TOBY HAGON South Korean brand has finally joined the boom in affordable sports cars.
Holden Commodore SS Ute new car review
ANDREW MACLEAN Aussie load lugger is great fun and more car-like than its rivals, but does that make it a great ute?
Hyundai ix35 Series II first drive review
STEPHEN OTTLEY Updated SUV gets new engines and suspension tuned specifically for Australian roads.
Volkswagen e-Golf first drive review
Greg Kable German brand adds an electric model to its popular small car line-up.
Renault Clio Expression 120 EDC new car review
TOBY HAGON French brand's new city car has high hopes of becoming a serious player in the market.
Audi A3 Attraction 1.4 TFSI: She says, he says
Sally Dominguez and Matt Campbell German brand's new hatch creates plenty of debate.
Nissan Dualis TS new car review
CAMERON MCGAVIN The Japanese brand's updated SUV doesn't change much cosmetically, but it receives a much needed engine upgrade.
Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG 4Matic first drive review
ANDREW MACLEAN Mercedes’ four-wheel drive muscle car is mighty quick and mega fun to drive.
Lexus ES300 first drive review
TOBY HAGON Comfortable and cushy, the new Lexus ES brings most of the luxury experience, albeit at the expense of dynamic ability.
Aston Martin Vanquish Volante first drive review
ANDREW MACLEAN British brand's flagship convertible is stunning to look at, and equally impressive on the road.
Holden Caprice V new car review
CAMERON MCGAVIN Less is more. Or not if you happen to be talking about Holden’s Caprice.
Lexus IS300h F Sport new car review
TOBY HAGON Quality and attention to detail pay dividends in the latest Lexus.
Nissan Pathfinder first drive review
STEPHEN OTTLEY Japanese brand plays it soft with its all-new seven-seat SUV.
Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium new car review
ANDREW MACLEAN Rugged new look for Subaru's original crossover puts it back on the SUV shopping list.
Mercedes-Benz E400 Cabrio: She says, he says
Sally Dominguez and Matt Campbell German brand's twin-turbo four-seater drop-top proves an ideal all-weather cruiser.
Holden Trax LS new car review
TOBY HAGON A competent and practical small family SUV that would shine with a better engine.
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Edition 507 Estate first drive review
DAVID MORLEY German brand's ballistic 'family wagon' is the last hurrah for the naturally-aspirated 6.2-litre V8.
Fiat Panda first drive review
STEPHEN OTTLEY It’s taken 33 years but Fiat’s baby crossover has arrived at just the right time.
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Edition 507: Racetrack review
ANDREW MACLEAN We belt Benz's swansong V8 through the Californian desert.
Holden Colorado first drive review
SAM HALL Holden’s rough-and-tumble family workhorse offers more bells and whistles without setting any new benchmarks.
Tata Xenon first drive review
ANDREW MACLEAN Indian ute feels like it's from the past, but is tough enough to handle the harshness of Australia.
Kia Cerato SLi new car review
CAMERON MCGAVIN South Korean brand's new small hatch is a solid package that won't disappoint.
Audi A3 Sportback car pool
MATT CAMPBELL German brand's new coupe drives well but has its drawbacks.
Fiat Abarth 695 Maserati Edizione quick spin
MATT CAMPBELL Italian brand's special edition sporty hatch adds a luxury marque to its name, and a lot to the price tag.
Proton Preve new car review
TOBY HAGON The Malaysian marque faces growing Chinese pressure in Australia - and struggles to stand out.
BMW 4-Series: First drive review
DAVID MORLEY From relaxed cruising to heady acceleration the new BMW 4-Series is great over any distance.
Kia Cerato Koup first drive review
SAM HALL Turbocharged two-door coupe marks a significant step in Kia’s transformation Down Under.
Volvo S60, V60: first drive review
Peter McKay Cleaner interiors and tweaks to the driving experience freshen Volvo’s mid-sized sedan and wagon.
Mazda3 first drive review
TOBY HAGON Added maturity, ambience and driving finesse for third generation Mazda3.
Mitsubishi ASX Aspire Diesel 4WD new car review
CAMERON MCGAVIN Japanese car maker's baby SUV is a competent urban runabout but doesn't set any benchmarks in a burgeoning segment.
Volkswagen Beetle Fender Edition quick spin review
MATT CAMPBELL German brand's adds some rock flair to its retro small car.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI economy test
SAM HALL We join the World Solar Challenge to test one of Australia's most efficient new cars.
Bentley Flying Spur: First drive review
Glenn Butler British brand's second-generation limousine epitomises luxury on wheels.
BMW i3 first drive review
Greg Kable We finally drive BMW's radical electric city car without any camouflage.
