Half of all new cars sold in Australia these days are mid-size SUVs. The segment is now literally where young families, couples and empty nesters shop for their main personal transportation. We line up two of the most popular models in this highly competitive segment to help you decide which …

The all-new second generation 2023 BMW M2 has been officially unveiled today, combining compact dimensions with powertrain and chassis technology from the latest BMW M3 and M4 to create a new iteration of the baby M car. Availability of a six-speed manual alongside an eight-speed automatic transmission, the new M2 …

The first race-prepared seventh-generation Ford Mustang has made its first global appearance at Mount Panorama today ahead of the Bathurst 1000 race weekend. The 2023 Ford Mustang GT ‘Gen3’ Supercar was uncovered in the pit lane at Mount Panorama in full racing guise. The road-going variants of the seventh-generation Mustang …

Owners of the latest generation Subaru WRX in Australia can bolster the profile of their performance car with an assortment of factory fitted accessories. For the sleek and edgy Subaru WRX Sportswagon there is a full range of customised accessories to enhance dynamics. Style it to the max with a …

The updated 2023 BMW Z4 roadster will launch in Australia early next year with a host of key revisions. The open-top two-seater will feature fresh design accents for the exterior, newly available paint finishes, a new alloy wheel design and an expanded range of equipment to boost its appeal. BMW …

The first generation Lexus NX mid-size luxury SUV has drawn more new customers to the Lexus brand than any other Lexus model in history. As the top-selling Lexus model in Australia and many other world markets, the NX is one crucial model that Lexus must get right in its second …

Toyota’s updated HiLux Rogue flagship pick-up is set to arrive in local showrooms in October, sporting significant mechanical upgrades that include wider track and increased ride height. The upgraded HiLux Rogue will be priced from $70,200 plus on-road costs, meaning the upgraded suspension, brakes and body enhancements will be offered …

Ford once again sounds a wake-up call for sports car enthusiasts around the world with the introduction of the all-new Ford Mustang. Claimed as the most exhilarating and visceral Mustang yet, the seventh generation model brings a “fighter jet-inspired” digital cockpit, updated turbocharged four-cylinder and naturally aspirated V8 engines, and …

For decades, the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class have been battling it out in the compact executive segment. So dominant have those models become, that left field options have had little success in shaking up the status quo.  Perfectly good cars like the Audi A4 and Lexus IS have …

The all-new Nissan Z is the first renewed Z model in 12 years, replacing the long-running 370Z. For the first time, new Z has dropped its numeric moniker in its name and is called simply the Nissan Z. For a performance model with more than 50 years of heritage, Nissan’s …

The mid-size SUV market is saturated with no fewer than 10 models, making it one of the hottest passenger car segments out there. But there are only a few household names, those which have been around since the inception of the segment. And the Subaru Forester is one of them. …

Toyota has confirmed an extensive development program in Australia for the Tundra full size pick-up, hinting at its intention to re-engineer the American-built Tundra in right-hand-drive (RHD) format and evaluate the vehicle against Australia’s unique local conditions and tough customer use. Toyota has partnered with Melbourne-based Walkinshaw Automotive Group, for …

Toyota Australia will expand its Gazoo Racing family of performance vehicles when the new-generation GR86 sports coupe launches locally in September. Replacing the outgoing Toyota 86 which has been on the market for nearly a decade, the new GR86 brings improved performance from its larger 2.4-litre engine, sharper handling and …

Let’s admit it, other than a limo the most stylish way to carry many people is still by using a seven-seater SUV. It’s become an essential part of life for many Australian families. From school runs and drive-throughs to road trips and bush trekking, the large SUV cannot be done …