The new Subaru XV is seen during the first press day of the the Geneva International Motor Show on March 7, 2017 in Geneva. Europe's biggest annual car show kicks off in Geneva with luxury and crossover vehicles under the limelight, but with the emissions scandal still hanging over the industry. / AFP PHOTO / ALAIN GROSCLAUDE

CARSGUIDE Geneva show stars headed Down Under

The Geneva motor show gave Australian buyers a glimpse of a host of new models headed for local dealerships over the next year.

Geneva Auto Show Press Days 2017

Geneva’s whacky concept cars

Self-driving cars, hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles and cute city runabouts were among the stars at this year’s Geneva motor show.

Photo of three-car comparison between Toyota C-HR, Mazda CX-3 and Honda HR-V

Which family-sized SUV should I buy?

Allan has had a dream run with his Honda CR-V but wants to cast around for alternatives before he commits to another one.

Photos of the 2017 Mini Countryman

First drive: Mini Countryman

First drive: Mini Countryman premium compact SUV

CarsGuide 3 car comparison - Volkswagen Tiguan, Kia Sportage and Mazda CX-5. The Mazda. Picture: Supplied

The must-have cars for 2017

The year is young but already some car buying habits are beginning to emerge. SUVs are hot and family sedans are not.

Photo of the 2017 VW Passat Alltrack Wolfsburg edition

It’s an offroader but not an SUV

Volkswagen’s Passat Alltrack is the ideal off-road companion for people who can’t bring themselves to buy an SUV.

Photos of the range 2018 Rover Velar

Range Rover’s next rock star

RANGE Rover has been an instant hit with the Hollywood elite. Now the company has amped up the style of its latest model coming to Australia.

Photo of three-car comparison between Toyota C-HR, Mazda CX-3 and Honda HR-V

Best-selling mini-SUVs compared

For the first time in Australia, “faux-wheel drives” have overtaken passenger car sales. We compare three of the best.

Photos of the 2016 Kia Cerato S ($19,990 driveaway)

Which car should I buy my teenager?

Phil Kenny is looking for a first car for his daughter and has narrowed the field down to small cars from Kia, Hyundai and Toyota.

The Mercedes-Benz X-Class ute has been unveiled before it arrives in showrooms in 2017. Picture: Supplied

The Mercedes of utes has landed

MERCEDES has sent its new ute to Australia — a year before it goes on sale — because local demand has caught the company by surprise.