Think luxury sports sedan and the BMW 3 Series immediately springs to mind. Since its inception in 1975, the 3 Series has been often regarded as the de facto rear-wheel drive, driver-focused compact executive saloon. It is the German marque’s best-selling model, accounting for nearly one-third of the brand’s annual …
Read More »2019 Toyota Corolla ZR Petrol Review
It feels like the Toyota Corolla has been around forever. It must feel that way because it’s now in its 12th-generation and it’s still immensely popular. Not because it’s anything special but because it’s a name synonymous with words like sensible, reliable and dependable. In other words – it’s just …
Read More »2019 Ford Focus Hatch and Wagon Review
Not just another small car – says the new Ford Focus commercial. There is every reason for Ford’s marketing team to sell their latest Focus as unique in the segment because this class is one of the most competitive today. At the time of writing there’s no fewer than 10 …
Read More »2019 Toyota Prius Review – eco king gets tested
What you see here is the world’s best-selling hybrid vehicle. The pioneering Toyota Prius became the world’s first mass-produced hybrid car back in 1997 and has since racked up over 5 million sales globally. It represents more than half of all hybrids sold worldwide by Toyota. The automotive landscape has …
Read More »2019 Lexus ES 300h Review
When Lexus dropped the first photos of the new ES, I knew Lexus was onto something with the seventh-generation of the its most conservative model. For a nameplate known more for its spaciousness, comfort and luxury, the new ES actually has style this time around, and a good dose of …
Read More »2019 Toyota Crown 2.0 RS Advance Review – Japan’s hidden gem
When you’re a journalist, you’ll always be on the lookout for a story, just waiting to get that scoop that no one else has covered, and it was while planning a recent long-awaited holiday to Japan that I had one of those lightbulb moments and got an idea for something …
Read More »2019 Kia Cerato GT Hatch and Sedan Review
Want a small car with a little more excitement but not ready for the full performance package just yet? Here’s one – the Kia Cerato GT. Topping off the Cerato range, Kia’s best-selling model, the GT comes with a zesty turbo engine matched by tweaked ride and handling for a …
Read More »2019 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé LCI Review – 430i Luxury Line
The first-generation F30-based BMW 4 Series is a car that’s certainly had a very good innings, but it’s one that’s soon to come to an end. First released in 2013 as a way of separating the 3 Series Coupe and Convertible models from the standard 3er Sedan, the 4 Series line also …
Read More »2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid Review
Toyota’s new-generation Camry sedan has undergone a dramatic redesign from bumper to bumper that results in the sportiest and most aggressive looking Camry in its history. Built on a new platform, the 2019 Camry brings more emotional styling, new powertrains with higher power and better fuel economy, a revamped chassis …
Read More »2019 Toyota Corolla ZR Hybrid Hatch Review – one for the driver
Like the Toyota Camry, the Corolla is one of those cars that’s all too easy to bag – justifiably or otherwise, depending on your point of view – but there’s no denying its immense popularity and rock solid reliability. Toyota sold over 40 million of them and after spending a …
Read More »2019 Hyundai Ioniq EV Elite Review – Australia’s cheapest EV
Up till now, electric cars seemed to be something reserved for the more well-heeled motorists out there. With Tesla largely holding a monopoly over the niche EV market with its high-end, high-performance models, there’s been little for those unable to fork out six figures on a car. Plus, with battery …
Read More »2019 Lexus LS 500h Sports Luxury Review – First-class cabin
It’s fair to say when you’re at the pinnacle of your game, you are expected to be excellent in almost every area and the Lexus LS is the embodiment of such excellence. From the very first LS sedan 30 years ago, the model has been the standard-bearer for cabin refinement, …
Read More »2019 Kia Stinger 200S Review
The Kia Stinger was one of the most hotly-anticipated cars of 2018, with the Euro-fighting turbocharged fastback showing the world just what Kia was capable of making when it’s designers and engineers really stuck their heads down and got to work. While it’s received very positive reviews since its launch …
Read More »2019 Kia Carnival S Diesel Review – can it really handle eight?
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not the most qualified to comment when it comes to testing out a people mover. As someone without children, I personally have no need for one, and I can’t really call upon much prior experience as my parents never had one when …
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