After more than 50 years, Australians can finally buy a brand new right-hand-drive Ford Mustang from a local Ford dealership with full factory warranty. It’s the first time in history the iconic pony car is sold globally and comes with its steering on the right direct from the US production …
Read More »2016 Toyota Prius i-Tech Review
Efficiency. It’s a term that’s been blurred over the years. Many claim their vehicles are efficient and economical, in reality, some can cost as much as a V8 to run. Thankfully, clear as day, the 2016 Toyota Prius shines through with its realistically low and achievable fuel economy, making it a more …
Read More »2016 Lexus GS F Review
In a world increasingly dominated by turbochargers and tricked twin-clutches, it’s refreshing to see Lexus giving the one finger salute to the establishment and persevere with its large capacity, naturally aspirated engines and torque converter automatics. Like the Lexus IS F and RC F before it, the GS F is …
Read More »Holden Commodore SSV Redline v Subaru WRX STI v Audi TTS review
Conceived on different continents and philosophically opposed, these three fun machines – Holden Commodore SSV Redline, Subaru WRX STI and Audi TTS – can’t be closer rivals when it comes to performance, and just performance. They all crack 100km/h from rest in less than five seconds, have immensely addictive aural characteristic …
Read More »2016 Lexus GS 200t F Sport Review
Japanese luxury carmaker, Lexus has expanded their mid-sized sports sedan range with the all new GS 200t. Boasting a more refined interior, plethora of technological upgrades and impressive dynamics, the all-new GS competes head-to-head with the best in the luxury car sector. The GS 200t made its entrance late in 2015 and replaces the …
Read More »First Look: 2017 Mazda CX-9
Fresh off the ship, the all-new 2017 Mazda CX-9 has arrived in Australia, and here we bring you some of the very first close-up photos of the SUV. The first shipment of the second generation CX-9 landed Down Under only days ago, and, according to Mazda, response for the new …
Read More »2016 Ford Mondeo Review
With the locally made Ford Falcon’s imminent departure, the latest Ford Mondeo is expected to take over the baton from its bigger brother, and the news is encouraging. The fourth-generation Mondeo arrived in Australia mid last year, but only in wagon and hatch body style. The sedan, which is available …
Read More »2016 Lexus RC 200t Review
After decades of watching the Germans dominating the luxury sports coupe segment like nobody’s business, Japanese premium marque Lexus finally rocked up to the party in 2015, unfashionably late but promising. The rear-wheel-drive RC coupe is Lexus’ answer to the BMW 4 Series, Audi A5 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe. And I’m utterly …
Read More »2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Review
Based on the highly capable Triton platform, Mitsubishi’s all-new Pajero Sport joins the range as a strong competitor in the increasingly popular SUV market. The 2016 Pajero Sport is in its third generation and replaces the outgoing Mitsubishi Challenger. Three trim levels – GLX, GLS and Exceed – are available, ranging …
Read More »2016 Toyota RAV4 Review
The Toyota RAV4 is the pioneer of the compact crossover class. First launched in 1994, it combined the versatility and space of a four-wheel-drive with the comfort and manoeuvrability of a hatchback. Today, the midsize SUV class that the RAV4 spearheaded is one of the most competitive and fastest growing …
Read More »2016 Citroen C4 Cactus Review
In most parts of the world, a Cactus is known as a hardy desert plant with short little spikes. In Australia however, “cactus” is also a slang word for “dead, useless or broken”. Not a wise name for its new car then, for a brand still struggling to improve its …
Read More »2016 Holden VFII Commodore SSV Redline Review
This is it, the last Australian developed and built Holden VF Commodore, signalling the end of an era with the Series II revision, the biggest update since the VF’s launch in 2013. Appropriately, the countdown to the end of local production has shifted the public’s attention toward the lineup’s performance hero, the V8-powered …
Read More »2016 Peugeot 308 GTi Review – 308 GTi 250
It is hard to do a hot hatch review without judging the incumbent against the well-liked and accomplished Volkswagen Golf GTI. It has been the perennial hot hatch of choice for the past two generations and it is not hard to see why. It is well rounded, reliable and relatively good …
Read More »2016 Jeep Renegade Review
The all-new Jeep Renegade throw’s its hat into the compact-SUV ring aiming to dethrone the ruling Mazda CX-3. Making an entrance in late 2015, the US-designed and Italian-built Renegade was something of an acquired taste. It’s a quirky, almost cute design, taking style cues from the Cherokee and classic Willys …
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