New Car Reviews

Fiat 595 Abarth quick spin review

STEPHEN OTTLEY 1:19pm Even the most powerful engine and limited numbers can't justify the price tag of this baby hot hatch.

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Nissan Qashqai TS new car review

2014 Nissan Qashqai TS

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

CAMERON MCGAVIN Japanese brand's small SUV is packed full of value but is let down by its performance.

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Honda Jazz VTi new car review

Honda Jazz

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

ANDREW MACLEAN Honda's latest Jazz adds value and space to be among the smartest city cars.

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Range Rover Sport quick spin review

Range Rover Sport SDV8 HSE Dynamic.

STEPHEN OTTLEY It not only lives up to its name, but the Sport retains the key attributes you expect from Range Rover - off-road ability and an opulent cabin.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class review

Merecdes-Benz C250

ANDREW MACLEAN German brand's popular sedan makes all the refinement, safety and luxury of its S-Class limousine more accessible than ever before.

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Jeep Cherokee Sport v Hyundai ix35 Elite

Compact SUV battle: Jeep Cherokee Sport v Hyundai ix35 Elite.

ANDREW MACLEAN Jeep's new compact SUV takes on Hyundai's established performer.

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Mazda2 first drive review

Mazda2

DAVID MCCOWEN New city car impresses during overseas test.

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Volkswagen Polo new car review

VW Polo

Peter Mckay German brand's facelifted city car lifts the bar to new heights.

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Audi S3 sedan new car review

Audi S3 sedan

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

SAM HALL Audi's new S3 sedan packs prodigious punch without breaking the bank.

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Nissan 370Z Nismo first drive review

Nissan 370Z Nismo

STEPHEN OTTLEY Performance division tries to amp up the Japanese brand's coupe with mixed results.

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Nissan GT-R Nismo first drive review

Nissan GT-R Nismo

STEPHEN OTTLEY Track-focused machine pushes Nissan's supercar to new heights.

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Renault Megane Authentique new car review

Renault Megane

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

ANDREW MACLEAN Renault's refreshed Megane brings more efficient engines, but doesn't address some shortcomings.

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Bentley Continental GT V8 S quick spin review

Bentley

ANDREW MACLEAN The British brand's sporty V8 coupe offers a richness and roar that few cars can match.

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Holden Trax LTZ new car review

Holden Trax

SAM HALL Compact SUV offering bolstered with more power and some minor tweaks - but at a price.

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Hyundai VelosteRaptor first drive review

Hyundai

ANDREW MACLEAN Korean brand puts some sizzle into its sportiest Veloster with a pair of racey prototypes.

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BMW 435i Gran Coupe new car review

Gran Coupe

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

CAMERON MCGAVIN German brand's swoopy-roofed sedan mixes the style of its Coupe with the practicality of its sedan, making it the sweet spot of the range.

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Maserati Ghibli S new car review

Maserati Ghibli

ANDREW MACLEAN Italian brand's new mid-sizer brings a stylish, sporty alternative to the German-dominated segment.

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Kia Cerato Si Hatch new car review

Kia Cerato Si

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

ANDREW MACLEAN Korean brand's small hatch is often overlooked, but proves to be a contender in a crowded small car segment.

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Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid new car review

Porsche Panamera

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

TOBY HAGON Porsche's first plug-in hybrid is more a technical showpiece than a typical sportscar.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee versus the outback

Jeep Grand Cherokee Outback

TOBY HAGON Almost 3000km of some of the world's most testing terrain put Jeep's popular four-wheel-drive to the test.

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Peugeot RCZ-R quick spin

Double threat: The Peugeot RCZ-R looks good and goes fast.

STEPHEN OTTLEY The French brand has added some muscle to its stylish coupe.

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Aston Martin Rapide S first drive review

Aston Martin Rapide S

ANDREW MACLEAN British brand refines its Rapide S four-door sedan with new eight-speed automatic that cuts fuel consumption and lifts its top speed.

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Aston Martin Vanquish first drive review

Aston Martion Vanquish

ANDREW MACLEAN What better way to live out your James Bond fantasy than behind the wheel of Aston Martin's updated flagship.

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Fiat 500 & Abarth 595 Turismo new car review

Abarth

STEPHEN OTTLEY Italian brand sticks to the winning formula with its popular city car.

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Mahindra XUV-500 new car review

Mahindra XUV-500

Rating: 1.5 out of 5 stars

TOBY HAGON This Indian newcomer fails to get the basics right.

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BMW 220d Coupe new car review

BMW 220d coupe

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

CAMERON MCGAVIN What it lacks in style BMW's compact two-door makes up for with an engaging drive and everyday practicality.

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Nissan Navara first drive review

Nissan's Navara proves capable off-road.

DAVID MCCOWEN New ute impresses during a preview drive on home turf in Thailand.

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Volvo S60 T5 R-Design new car review

Volvo S60 T5 R-Design

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

TOBY HAGON It's not perfect but the Swedish brand's new engines make the S60 more appealing.

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Mitsubishi Mirage LS sedan new car review

Mitsubishi Mirage sedan

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

ANDREW MACLEAN This new sedan from Japan may be simple but it is sizable.

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Range Rover Autobiography LWB quick spin review

Ranger Rover Autobiography LWB

ANDREW MACLEAN If you want to have the freedom to go anywhere - on or off-road - and do it complete luxury then you need one of these ultimate SUVs.

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BMW X4 first drive review

BMW X4

SAM HALL Potent in diesel form, BMW's polarising SUV boasts plenty of talent.

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Renault Megane first drive review

Renault Megane hatch

SAM HALL Updated engines and styling for Renault's small car range.

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Renault Megane GT220 new car review

Renault Megane GT220

SAM HALL Punchy new hatch fills the void between warm and hot in Renault's local line-up.

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Aston Martin Vantage V8 N430 first drive review

Aston Martin Vantage N430

ANDREW MACLEAN What it lacks in practicality the Aston Martin N430 makes up for with track-inspired purity.

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Honda City VTi-L new car review

Honda City

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

CAMERON MCGAVIN Honda's range-topping baby sedan is well-equipped and a sweet drive, but its price elevates it among more spacious rivals.

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Jeep Cherokee new car review

Jeep Cherokee

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

TOBY HAGON Jeep's radical looking Cherokee is a convincing soft roader that still has the smarts for adventurous types.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate first drive review

Mercedes-Benz C-Class wagon

DAVID MCCOWEN New wagon leads the fight against luxury SUVs.

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Nissan Qashqai first drive review

Nissan Qashqai: For the

SAM HALL Curiously named crossover brings some much-needed European flair to Nissan's local SUV portfolio.

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Mini Cooper S quick spin review

Looks old, is new: The latest Mini Cooper S is an all-new model.

ANDREW MACLEAN The Mini may be getting older but its still young at heart, as the new Cooper S proves.

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Jaguar F-Type Coupe first drive review

F-Type

TOBY HAGON British brand's most focused two-door brings practicality to its ample pace.

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Ferrari 458 Speciale driven (it's fast!)

Ferrari 458 Speciale

TOBY HAGON Frenetic and ferociously fast define one of Ferrari's most engaging supercars.

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Wagon v SUV: BMW 328i Touring long term review

BMW 328i Touring

TOBY HAGON A month in our prestige wagon is doing a fine job of dealing with the kids.

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Mitsubishi Mirage sedan first drive review

Mitsubishi Mirage sedan

SAM HALL Cheap and cheerful, the Japanese brand's city sedan is a solid, no frills proposition.

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Mini Cooper new car review

Mini Cooper

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

TOBY HAGON The biggest change for the latest Mini is a repositioning that makes it more affordable.

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Renault Clio GT new car review

Renault Clio GT

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

ANDREW MACLEAN French brand bridges the gap between its regular Clio and sporty RS models with a warmed-up city hatch.

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Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Skoda Octavia RS

Hatchlings: Volkswagen Golf GTI (with optional bi-Xenon headlights) and Skoda Octavia RS.

SAM HALL We pit the benchmark hot hatch against its more affordable liftback cousin.

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Audi S8 quick spin review

Audi S8

TOBY HAGON German brand's flagship limousine is a well-dressed executive express with the heart of a sports car.

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Jeep Cherokee tackles a 2800km outback test

Jeep Cherokee Outback

TOBY HAGON New mid-sized SUV takes on the worst conditions Australia can offer.

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Lexus NX first drive review

Lexus NX

TOBY HAGON New turbocharged engine brings plentiful performance to Japanese brand's debut luxury compact SUV.

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Audi A3 Cabriolet first drive review

Audi A3

DAVID MORLEY As far as body styles go, Audi's A3 line-up is now complete with the cabriolet arriving just in time for winter.

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Skoda Octavia 132TSI Elegance Wagon new car review

Skoda Octavia

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

CAMERON MCGAVIN This under-rated Czech wagon should be on your mid-sized shopping list.

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Aston Martin V12 Vantage S quick spin

Natural born thriller: The Aston Martin V12 Vantage S

TOBY HAGON The British brand has the looks but this latest arrival has the performance to match its style.

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Mercedes-Benz GLA200 CDI new car review

GLA 200 CDI

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

TOBY HAGON It may not be a genuine off-roader but this compact Mercedes-Benz GLA200 CDI SUV is comfortable and fun in the urban jungle.

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Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Coupe first drive review

Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG coupe

ANDREW MACLEAN German brand's hot rod division creates a two-door limousine that feels faster and more agile than its smaller siblings.

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Mercedes-Benz S500 Coupe first drive review

Mercedes-Benz S500 coupe

ANDREW MACLEAN German brand spends millions making a car do what others have spent decades trying to prevent - leaning through bends.

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Subaru WRX STI new car review

Subaru WRX STI

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

ANDREW MACLEAN Fourth-generation pocket rocket is faster and cheaper than ever before, but has it evolved enough to keep up with its European rivals?

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Hyundai Genesis first drive review

Hyundai Genesis

DAVID MCCOWEN Hyundai's Genesis sedan could prove to be a revelation.

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV new car review

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars

TOBY HAGON The Japanese brand's plug-in electric SUV has a lot to offer but only in certain conditions.

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Mazda2 prototype first drive review

Mazda2

STEPHEN OTTLEY Japanese brand's city car grows up.

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Renault Megane RS275 Limited Edition first drive review

Renault Megane RS275 Limited Edition.

STEPHEN OTTLEY Drive takes a flat-out blast on the world's most demanding racetrack in Renault Sport's latest hot hatch.

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