Mini has launched its most comprehensive JCW range to date, featuring everything from smoking-hot petrol-powered hatchbacks to stylish convertibles and, for the first time ever, all-electric variants. And yes, they’ve never looked better, while still offering the BMW-owned small car brand’s trademark go-kart handling. For as long as I can remember, the Mini Cooper S […]
2026 Subaru Forester review: Quick drive
The new Subaru Forester has finally arrived in Australia, but the redesigned mid-size SUVs you see here aren’t for sale. The sixth-generation Forester was released in the United States some time ago, and we’ve briefly driven one in the United Kingdom. No we’ve had the opportunity to drive it on home turf, but not on […]
2026 Skoda Enyaq RS: Facelift revealed for hottest variant
While the rest of the facelifted Skoda Enyaq range was unveiled at the beginning of 2025, the hottest variant, the RS, has only just been revealed. Like the rest of the Enyaq range, the revised RS is available as a regular crossover or less practical “coupe”. The eye-catching Mamba Green shade pictured here is exclusive […]
The EVs with the longest range in Australia
Driving range has long been a key consideration for new car buyers chasing their first (or next) electric vehicle (EV) – after all, nobody wants to suffer from ‘range anxiety’. The good news is that modern EVs can cover more ground than ever before, and the local battery-electric vehicle market now includes several new models […]
Refreshed Mahindra XUV700 is a genuine standout for budget-conscious families
SPONSORED The Aussie obsession with mid-size SUVs continues unabated and shows no signs of slowing, at the expense of sedans, station wagons, and even the humble hatchback. Medium SUVs remained the nation’s most popular new vehicle type bar none in 2024, when once again more than a quarter of a million examples were sold – […]
2025 Jeep Avenger now Australia’s cheapest electric SUV after $16,000 EOFY discount
The Jeep Avenger can now be had for as little as $40,000 drive-away – around $16,000 less than before – making it Australia’s most affordable electric SUV. The entry-level version of the American off-road brand’s first EV, the Longitude, is now being offered for $40,000 drive-away including premium paint as part of an end of […]
Cupra defends Tavascan’s four-star ANCAP safety rating, welcomes real-world testing
The Cupra Tavascan has missed out on a maximum five-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), and it’s because of a driver assist feature – or rather, its absence. Despite receiving scores of 89 per cent for adult occupant protection, 87 per cent for child occupant protection and 80 per cent […]
2025 Mazda CX-60 gets mechanical upgrades, but here’s what’s missing
Connectivity tech introduced by Mazda in 2024 and subsequently rolled out across various models isn’t part of the latest update for the mid-size CX-60 crossover. The 2025 Mazda CX-60 has received mechanical and equipment upgrades – along with price cuts of up to $5560 – yet buyers will still miss out on the carmaker’s Mazda […]