If you’re shopping for a mid-size luxury sedan around the $60-70k mark, you’ll be overwhelmed with options considering the sheer number of cars available in this popular segment. But if comfort and spaciousness are at the top of your priority then there is only one obvious choice – the Lexus …
Read More »2016 Audi TTS Coupe Review
Captivating audiences since 1995, the Audi TT has always stolen the spotlight. Its curvaceous yet sporty lines came well matched with its predictable dynamics, making it one of the world’s best driver cars. 21 years later and into its third generation, we review the 2016 Audi TTS; a middle ground performance …
Read More »2016 Volvo XC90 Review: D5 Inscription
It’s been a long and tumultuous journey for Volvo. Clouded in an air of uncertainty just a few years ago when parent company, Ford, was perched on the verge of bankruptcy set off by the Global Financial Crisis. With an aging lineup and little money for new product investment, Volvo …
Read More »Head to Head: Subaru WRX STI vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Final Edition
Subaru WRX STI and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, two of the most recognisable name plates in world rally since the mid-90s. They were deadly rivals right from the start, both designed with only one aim in mind – to dash across the uncompromising terrain of rally stages as fast as possible. …
Read More »2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Series II Review
It’s an odd feeling to be able to say you admire a Hyundai, step back to the company’s early days and the notion would be laughable – Hyundai, a great car? It’s been a long time coming for the Korean automaker, however, their current range of vehicles, specifically the Santa …
Read More »2016 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series Sahara Review
King OFF the road – that’s how Toyota describes the updated 2016 LandCruiser 200 Series. While I don’t see why it isn’t one, I think it might as well be the “King OF the road”. This behemoth is 60mm longer, 105mm wider and 65mm taller than the already large LandCruiser …
Read More »2016 Audi RS3 Sportback Review
Meet the latest hot hatch king in Australia – the 2016 Audi RS3 Sportback. As I sit in front of my MacBook to write this article, I still couldn’t wipe that silly grin off my face. It is the best hot hatch I’ve driven in the last couple of years! …
Read More »2016 Mitsubishi Triton Review
The next generation of Mitsubishi Triton has landed, sporting a sleek new look and revised powertrain designed to meet the needs of the tradesman’s work ute while also being a very capable family vehicle. The Triton is quite possibly the most factory configurable vehicle on the market, the sheer number …
Read More »2016 Tesla Model S P90D Review
Here I am sitting in the driver’s seat of a Tesla Model S P90D. Ahead of me lies an empty stretch of tarmac so straight I can almost see the curvature of the Earth. Through the gigantic 17-inch centre touch screen, I turn off Creep mode to stop the car from …
Read More »2016 Kia Optima Review – Optima GT
The third-generation Kia Optima that made its debut five years ago was a game changer for Kia. It proved the Korean company has come of age and is capable of producing world-class, not to mention stylish vehicles, at a reasonable price. It had good refinement, plenty of standard equipment and …
Read More »2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Final Edition Review
After 23 years of being the benchmark for handling and performance, the Final Edition marks the end of the Legendary Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution line. The Final Edition comes in at $53,700 excluding on-roads which by comparison, is actually well priced among the regular EVO X models, with the GSR sitting …
Read More »2016 Audi A6 Review – A6 1.8 TFSI
The current Audi A6 mid-size sedan has been on sale since 2012, and in a car’s life cycle, it’s time for a refresh to keep sales going until the next-generation model comes along. 2016 sees the A6 updated with a facelift, extra features and new powertrains. Kicking off the three-tier …
Read More »2016 Toyota HiLux Review
The Toyota HiLux year after year tops the sales charts and it’s not hard to see why; with its style and practicality you can use it as a tough work truck, a family mover or as an enthusiast vehicle. The HiLux range is extensive; up to 31 different cab combinations …
Read More »2016 Lexus IS 200t Review
Lexus has finally cast away its long serving 2.5-litre V6 like a pair of worn out shoes, replacing it with the company’s first turbocharged petrol unit. First made its debut under the chiseled body of the popular NX 200t SUV, the 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine in the IS 200t has …
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