The all-new Audi S3 Sportback and S3 Sedan have been officially revealed today, bringing improved performance and technologies as well fresh new styling. Here are some quick facts: Powertrain The new 2.0-litre turbocharged TFSI petrol engine that powers both the S3 variants produces 228 kW (310 PS) and 400 Nm …

For far too long, BMW has been watching rivals Mercedes-Benz and Audi racking in from the lucrative compact premium market. Mercedes’ A-Class and CLA-Class have brought a whole new group of young buyers to a brand once only accessible to wealthy older buyers, while the strong-selling Audi A3 hatch and …

With the Tesla Model 3 continuing to enjoy strong sales in the backdrop of increasing popularity of EVs in Australia, the company’s new Model Y crossover is set to continue that momentum. Due for local launch in early 2021, the Model Y will be the fourth addition to Tesla’s line-up …

For far too long, Audi has been watching rivals BMW and Mercedes-Benz racking in from the increasingly popular SUV-coupe segment. Yes, Audi has the Q3 Sportback – glad they are not calling it a ‘coupe’ – but it only plays at the lower end of the market. The Q3 Sportback …

When we drove the Lexus ES 300h in Luxury and Sports Luxury trims last year, we were impressed by its frugal fuel consumption, ride and handling balance, and elegant yet stylish design. The mid-size sedan from Lexus has come a long way, with each generation a stepped improvement of the …

With the trademark registration application for the GR Corolla name filed by Toyota in Australia earlier this year, a hot Toyota Corolla hatch is all but confirmed. Toyota’s go-fast division, Gazoo Racing, is aggressively transforming the company’s vanilla models into pocket rockets, with the most recent rollout being the ballistic …

Nissan’s first ever all-electric SUV has been officially revealed today, bringing electric mobility to the mainstream mid-size crossover segment. Available in front-wheel or all-wheel drive configuration, the Nissan Ariya is capable of up to 610km of guilt-free range in the highest capacity front-wheel drive variant. It’s no slouch either, with …

The Subaru Impreza has a special appeal in the saturated compact car segment, for it is the only one in class equipped with all-wheel drive as standard across all variants. Normally found only in some luxury cars, all-wheel drive offers greater traction on slippery surfaces for safer handling. Unlike luxury …

The Honda Civic Type R has added yet another circuit lap record under its belt, with the hot hatch claiming the fastest ever lap time for a front-wheel drive production car at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan. Lapping the iconic circuit in 2 minutes and 23.993 seconds, the Civic Type …

The next-generation Audi S3 sedan has been spotted testing on public roads in Germany without a shred of camouflage. It’s the first time the sports sedan hits the wild fully undisguised, revealing a sportier front bumper design, side skirts and the obligatory quad exhaust tips. Also visible in the spy …

With the Toyota GR Corolla name trademarked earlier this year, it’s only a matter of when the hot Corolla makes its debut. The GR name is given to Toyota’s performance line-up and is the acronym for Gazoo Racing, the company’s in-house tuning and racing outfit. The GR Corolla will take on …

The current-generation Honda HR-V has been around since 2014, which means a new model is due. With not a prototype in sight, or a teaser released, the next-gen HR-V seems a while away. But that did not stop creatives minds from envisioning what the new HR-V might look like. Here’s …

BMW introduced the 2 Series Gran Coupe earlier this year with a simple two-tier line-up. For the average buyer, there’s the 218i powered by the modest but still lively turbocharged 1.5-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine developing 103kW and 220Nm. The entry-level model is good for a 0-100km/h sprint in a claimed …

Before the SUV craze, the definition of the ultimate luxury car was a large saloon with the sveltest exterior design, the plushest cabin you could have ever imagined, and the latest technology and gizmos. It had to also have the ability to convey authority and power everywhere it goes. The …