Performance / Sports Cars

Back in September, we drove the 2013 Holden VF Commodore SSV and were impressed by its sharp handling, quality and unbeatable value for money. It didn’t take too long before we find ourselves getting behind the wheel of its high performance cousin, the SSV Redline, to find out just how …

The Honda CR-Z is one of those cars with a ‘world first’ claim by its maker under its belt – the world’s first hybrid sports car. When we tested the 2012 model, we were impressed with the car’s handling and fuel economy. Since then, Honda has given the car a …

Car makers these days pay a great deal of attention on lower emissions, better fuel efficiency, reduced weight and smaller displacement engines. Of course at the top of the crop there are still big powered V8 saloons but they don’t change hands for anything under six figures. Fortunately, that’s not …

Photos by: Dario Duno This is the 2014MY Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X MR. Yes, I know. I wish I could say it’s all-new too, but it isn’t. Besides the “new” mildly revised front bumper…. And the “new” coloured multi-information display…. And the “new” chunkier side skirts…. And the “new” body …

The Peugeot RCZ coupé was released in 2009 and helped replenish the brand with some much needed sportiness since the days of the Peugeot 205 GTi back in the 80s. It was designed to be the company’s halo model, a car that is not aimed at selling in volumes but …

Renault has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to hot hatches. In 2009 the striped-out Megane R26R set the fastest lap time for a front-wheel-drive car around the famous Nurburgring. Now they have done it again with the new Megane RS265 with a lap record of 8 minutes and 8 …

A few months ago, I reviewed the naturally aspirated Veloster + and came out mightily impressed. Its seductive lines won me, and many others, over at first sight. It was a competent handler as well, that wasn’t shy of corners. However, the car’s visual exhilaration was let down by its …

Sport and Hybrid, two words that have never gone together, until the arrival of Honda’s latest environmentally friendly car, the Honda CR-Z. It’s a car designed to prove two things: Hybrid can be sporty, and Sporty can be fuel efficient. Honda calls this new category created by the CR-Z, sport …

Like a pair of newlyweds, I am in love with the Volkswagen Golf GTI. It has been two months since we moved in together and we get along extremely well, like a house on fire. She doesn’t just have the good looks, especially in the sexy white outfit that she …

Car reviewed is based on Australian Specified model and may differ to that available in your country of residence. The Easter long weekend afforded an opportunity to take Golf GTI out on a country sprint through some twisty South Australian back roads to the picturesque seaside village of Port Elliot. …

Long Term Diary In this long term review, I will be updating this diary on a monthly basis for the next 3 months. Therefore, be sure to check back in for the latest monthly updates! Month 1   The gleaming white VW Golf GTI enters our long term garage with 27km …