This beefed-up Porsche redefines the term ‘muscle car’
The exceptional Panamera G3 feels like a proper Porsche that’s spent a lot of time in the gym, and perhaps at a pharmacy stealing steroids.
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‘Tank’ that elevates you with the Riviera’s glitterati
So you need something individual to swan into the French Riviera’s Pam Pam bar? How about something with an Italian name and all the elegance of a German tank.
This luxe electric SUV has a cool party trick
Personally, I avoid car dealers with the same passion with which I shun Lycra, Brussels sprouts and the ear-harming yowls and y’alls of country music. But I will say this: Audi dealers must be phenomenally good at their jobs.
This car is basically Alexa with windscreen wipers
Who’s really in charge in the Mercedes CLE 450 Premier Edition – me, or the car’s tetchy virtual assistant?
Akio stays in the driver’s seat but Brad’s in the pits
Toyota’s head honcho will keep the company chair warm despite a scandal with the carmaker’s compliance but saving the latest Brad Pitt racing movie might be a bit of a challenge.
This station wagon beats any SUV, hands down
It struck me this week, as I pondered Audi’s riotous RS6 station wagon and the many ways in which I love it, that perhaps the reason I hate all SUVs is that – unlike me – they are simply too tall.
Hang on — is this Volvo SUV the perfect family car?
I spent a long time trying to find anything annoying or substandard about the latest incarnation of Volvo’s seven-seater XC90, but I just couldn’t. Apart from the relentless bonging, obviously.
New Chinese brand to drive down EV prices
This impressive newcomer has Tesla in its sights and a drive of its latest SUV suggests it has the quality and engineering smarts to win over buyers.
Rambo Lambo that doesn’t attract the fun police
Take a good close look at this image and ask yourself, would I hand over $650,000 for that boxy monstrosity? Now consider that its badge is Lamborghini …
Investors bet on ‘pin-up’ car portfolio
As cars get quieter and more politically correct, Aussie investors are pouring cash into the vehicles that adorned bedroom walls in the nineties.
Budget brand branches out with roadster
Until now, this affordable Chinese brand has failed to live up to the famous badge on its bonnet. A new model will give it a tangible link with the past.
Tesla rival changes tack with new car
Its first model was designed to go head to head with the Model 3 but this start-up brand has a very different target in mind with its second effort.
The new Mercedes C63 AMG has me totally confused and conflicted
Rumour has it, when senior Benz staff realised how different this stunningly impressive vehicle would be from models of old, they considered calling it something else. They should have.
The inconvenient truth about Tesla
The world’s most talked about EV brand is copping a hammering from commentators at the moment as sales slide, stock mounts and prices are cut.
New EVs coming to Australia
The man who designed the Holden Monaro has revealed some new EV cars coming to Australia as car buyers want to try something new.
Bold switch for legendary off-roader
This hard-as-nails four-wheel-drive has an incredibly loyal following but that may be tested by a big change to its character.
Oh what a feeling! Toyota and rivals’ dodgy data scandal
Japanese brands are the go-to for quality, reasonably priced vehicles but the scandal unfolding over dodgy data could dim reputations in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Wheezy does it: Royal Enfield Himalayan lacks a bit of puff
This Indian adventure bike is cheap, rugged – and woefully underpowered. I got hosed off the lights by a chuckling cyclist at one point.
Don’t buy a lemon: Top five first cars for teenagers
Buying your first car – or your teen’s first car – can be a nerve-racking experience. Here are some ways to reduce your chances of buying a dud.
Popular brand introduces cheaper hybrid SUV
Petrol-electric car sales have more than doubled this year and this leading carmaker plans to cash in by introducing a more affordable version of its family wagon.
Family wagon has a sting in the tail
A brand with a reputation for developing surprisingly rapid family cars has applied its skills to a new breed of high-performance SUV.
Massive shift in car buying trends
May vehicle sales show that Australians are embracing new technology, prompting Toyota to make a huge move regarding its local line-up.
‘Cheating’: Big scandal grips Toyota, Mazda
The world’s largest carmaker has apologised after it was found to have submitted false testing data to regulators. And other makers have been dragged into the scandal.
Car boss says buyers are wary of used EVs
A top car company executive says consumers and car dealers are spooked about the ramifications of buying or trading a second-hand electric vehicle.
Why Aussies can’t get enough of this budget-priced 4WD
This high-riding off-road machine is capable of extraordinary adventures without charging an extraordinary price.
Bold change in direction for Euro SUV
This well-known brand has traditionally taken a conservative approach to its flagship family-sized SUV, but the latest model is a departure.
Car maker slashes EV price by thousands, again
This electric Tesla Model Y rival has had a second price cut in six months, joining a growing trend of discounting in response to slowing growth.
Monaco the F1 fan’s favourite tranquilliser
There’s boring racing and then there’s soporific; sadly both apply to the Monaco F1 Grand Prix, whereas hitting the Italian high roads in a rental – well, there’s some real excitement.
Self-driving cars are having their ‘ChatGPT moment’
For all the hype, fully autonomous cars and robotaxis seemed to be years away. But it will only take the flick of a switch for everything to change.
New car brand locked in for Australia
This niche vehicle manufacturer is returning to our shores after a long hiatus but its latest generation of cars are very different from their predecessors.
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