BMW’s mid-size wagon is a grander tourerMOTORING BMW’s 5 Series Touring matches the competition on specification but comes in about $20,000 cheaper, making it the smartest choice for a mid-size premium wagon.
BMW X2 — it’s the SUV for those who won’t be seen in an X1MOTORING Under its trim and athletic shape, BMW’s coming X2 is virtually a copy of its larger X1 sibling — and though it’s smaller, the X2 won’t cost less.
You’ll get a buzz from the Alfa Romeo GiuliaMOTORING Alfa Romeo’s Giulia is a genuine, if temperamental, rival for the German compact luxury triumvirate of Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class
Driven: cheapest Jaguar everBABY SUV THE NEW E-Pace comes with a seriously tempting starting price — but you’ll pay if you want extras.
When the Rolls isn’t posh enoughBESPOKE MOTORING Once you’ve shelled out a million on your Rolls-Royce, you can go one better with a bespoke version limited only by imagination.
Bathurst’s other great race12-HOUR SPECTACLE Race fans are planning a second date with Mount Panorama this year — and the top drivers are coming too.
Limos are so last year — get ready for a raft of luxury wagonsMOTORING Sales of luxury cars have hit the brakes in a record market. SUVs are the big hope for prestige brands this year — and there is plenty of new metal on the way.
Tested: Audi’s mid-sized Q5PRESTIGE SUV Once the major force in the mid-sized prestige SUV arena, Audi’s Q5 has to earn plenty of converts to regain leadership.
Slow sales prompt luxury dealsPRESTIGE BARGAINS The overall new car market is headed for a record but some up-market brands are struggling — and sharpening their pencils.
One car, two critics: BMW M4SWOOPY COUPE On any BMW, the M badge signifies sporting intent. On the 4 Series, it endows the Competition with force and finesse alike — it can hit 100km/h in four seconds flat.
Audi unleashes braggin’ wagonPOWER PLAY The RS4 combines sensible family transport with sports-car thrills for the enthusiast.
Benz S-Class, now from less than $200K, still pampers and performsMOTORING In the rarefied air of an S-Class cabin, the technology is all you’d expect of a Benz flagship and the driving experience is as impressive as the sheet metal.
Infiniti sedan sports improvementsMOTORING The Infiniti Q50 Red Sport is impressively quick but, when it comes to being a genuine prestige performance sedan, it is still a work in progress.
New XC40 is Volvo’s first compact SUVMOTORING The Volvo XC40, the maker’s first compact SUV, was built to a price and designed to stand out — won’t be mistaken for any other classy rival.
Battle of the prestige SUVsMOTORING The premium badges’ search for niches brings the compact turbo diesel SUV ... with ample scope to spend plenty on options
Most powerful Corvette everMOTORING Chevrolet has unveiled the most powerful Corvette yet in a tantalising taste of the future for Aussie muscle-car fans.
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premium_iconWhy Aussies are spending big on utesLuxury vehicle UTES were once considered a humble workhorse, but now Australian drivers are racing out to buy a new breed of pick-up truck — the luxurious super ute — despite the hefty price tag.
Benz medium SUV is first with V8 punchMOTORING The Mercedes-AMG GLC 63, due in Australia next year, brings high-performance V8 power to the medium-size, premium-price SUV segment.
What’s hot and what’s not in car showroomsMOTORING Australia’s taste in cars has changed dramatically in the past decade. The winners and losers will surprise you.