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On charge: the electric version of the smallest Lexus SUV still features an oversized grille.

Why the Lexus UX300e Sports Luxury will woo fans of the brand

This fully electric, lavish SUV comes with a great owner benefit program, but there are other makes out there with better range and performance.

  • Tony Davis
The Audi Q5 5S TFSI e quattro S-line Sportback: It’s certainly one of the best plug-in hybrids on the market.

Is this $110k+ version of Australia’s favourite Audi worth it?

The smoothness, the beautiful interior, the abundance of tech... The first hybrid variant of the mid-sized Q5 delivers, but here’s why you might want to wait.

  • Tony Davis

January

The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650: the choice is simply with or without the optional orange decal?

Dial up the fun with the updated Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

This one’s for those who love transport stripped back to its purest form, and the sheer pleasure of riding a bike. Yours for $10,990 ride-away.

  • Tony Davis

December 2023

The new Porsche 911 Carrera T is a real looker in, gulp, Python Green.

The new Porsche 911 Carrera T is yours from $300,700

Calling all brand aficionados: this beautiful, well-engineered car is great to drive and still has that gorgeous flat-six sound. Get it while it lasts.

  • Tony Davis
Still the one! The Mazda MX5 remains a well-balanced, well-designed car that’s a delight to drive.

The fun factor is off the scale in the fourth-generation Mazda MX-5

There’s an auto option, but why bother? The $48,690 GT RS continues to deliver in spades.

  • Tony Davis
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The Audi e-tron GT RS has a combination of power and grip that allows it to reach 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds.

The Audi RS e-tron GT proves an EV can be zippy

From $248,200 plus, you can have all the performance, handling and technology of a Porsche Taycan. What’s not to love?

  • Tony Davis

November 2023

The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600: it’s an ultra-luxurious limo disguised as an SUV.

After a plush SUV? Mercedes-Maybach’s GLS 600 is for you

It’ll set you back $393,969 plus on-road costs, options and customisation. But the ride is probably worth it.

  • Tony Davis

October 2023

CX-60

The new $80,000 Mazda CX-60 bucks the EV trend

It has the convenience of a petrol engine or a battery, depending on your needs, but most drivers now prefer a fully electric vehicle.

  • Tony Davis
The contentious grille has not won many fans on other models, in the writer’s experience.

Brutalism on wheels: why the new BMW 740i has limited appeal

Would you pay $268,900, plus on-road costs, for a luxurious but hefty petrol limo when that very concept seems to be outdated?

  • Tony Davis

September 2023

The Polestar 2 has been given a big upgrade for 2024.

Polestar 2: a very good car made even better

This is a facelift that matters. The new Polestar’s safety options are now integrated, which means it’s been built better.

  • Tony Davis
Mercedes-AMG SL63

Mercedes-AMG aims new $375k convertible at next-gen buyers

Not everyone will love what the designer calls “the more voluptuous body” of the SL63, but there’s no faulting its powerful performance or sophisticated tech.

  • Tony Davis

August 2023

GWM Ora is a cute EV hatch from the Chinese company.

The third EV under $40,000 hits Australia

Chinese car company GWM has released the Ora, a hatch ideal for city spinning.

  • Tony Davis
Bentley Flying Spur Speed.

These iconic $700k Bentleys are the last of a dying breed

The 12-cylinder behemoth may be a mechanical marvel, but it’s a relic of another era.

  • Tony Davis

July 2023

The Electrified G80 limo is essentially an EV in a body that previously had an internal combustion engine.

Is this electric limo really worth $145,000?

It’s classy, well-appointed, and whisper-quiet... but Hyundai’s Genesis Electrified G80 was formerly a petrol car and such a conversion means compromises.

  • Tony Davis
Its exterior might not win hearts and minds, but the price is right.

Want to know the most exciting thing about the MG4 electric hatch?

It’s the groundbreaking price. With a real-world range of 300km, this car’s the ideal city runabout for under $40,000 – if you can take its boxy looks, that is.

  • Tony Davis
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The Lamborghini Huracán STO’s loud orange paint and other extras add up to $260,000.

This Lamborghini Huracán STO costs $868k-plus. Here’s why

No one who buys this car will choose the base model for $607,920. But for all the extras, you’re still left with fabric loops for inside door handles.

  • Tony Davis

June 2023

This car was a global sensation 54 years ago. It’s back

Nissan’s latest version of the Z coupe might just be a thrill for motoring history buffs, as it harks back to the 1969 original.

  • Tony Davis

Nissan just rolled out the perfect old-school muscle car

This retro coupe will set you back $73,300 plus on-road costs – but it’s guaranteed to turn heads, even if the engine roar is not up to expectations.

  • Tony Davis

May 2023

Thinking big: David Dicker in the cockpit of his original FZed.

How a New Zealand-based car maker aims to take on F1 from 2026

“I feel moderately confident we might actually be able to do it,” says Australian businessman David Dicker of his goal to produce an F1 team and eventually, cars that will outpace Formula 1 models.

  • Tony Davis
Lekker’s big-frame e-bike is ideal for taller riders and has many other features to commend it.

This is the best e-bike we’ve ridden around town

The Amsterdam GT from Lekker has all kinds of clever features, including a battery which has five levels of assistance and can be charged on your desk at work.

  • Tony Davis

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