Car Reviews
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2026 RAM 1500 Express Black Edition review – Australian launch (video)
The RAM 1500 Express Black Edition seems to have a straightforward mission; make full-size American pickup ownership more attainable. At just under $110,000 before on-road costs, it significantly lowers the entry point into the RAM lineup while retaining the attributes…
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2026 Honda Civic Type R review (video)
The hot hatch market looks very different in 2026 than it did a decade ago. Electrification is becoming increasingly common, automatic transmissions dominate sales charts, and many enthusiast-focused models have quietly disappeared altogether. That makes the 2026 Honda Civic Type…
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2026 Suzuki Fronx Hybrid review (video)
No, we’re not swearing at you in French. ‘Fronx’ might sound like something muttered under someone’s breath after stubbing a toe, but it’s actually Suzuki’s latest compact SUV. The unusual name is derived from ‘Frontier Crossover’, which is meant to…
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2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty XLT review – Australian launch (video)
While the regular Ford Ranger Super Duty models are unapologetically focused on commercial and fleet buyers, the new XLT broadens the appeal by adding a layer of comfort and convenience that makes it far easier to justify as an everyday vehicle.…
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2026 Kia K4 GT-Line hatch review – Top 5 Pros & Cons (video)
We are always excited to hear a new small hatch has landed on Australia’s shores, as many have sadly faded into thin air. One that has not given up the fight from SUV equivalents and EVs alike is the Kia…
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2026 Subaru Trailseeker review – Australian launch (video)
It wasn’t that long ago when performance wagons were limited to expensive European marques. Now, the Subaru Trailseeker comes in to change all of that. This rather innocent-looking thing is the most powerful and quickest Subaru ever officially offered in…
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2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe Black review
If you are in the market for a $130,000-plus large luxury SUV, you likely seek a vehicle that projects gravitas and authority just as well as it transports you and your family. The default reflex in Australia is to march…
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2026 Jaecoo J5 1.5T petrol review (video)
The Jaecoo J5 1.5T petrol enters one of Australia’s most fiercely contested segments armed with a straightforward mission; deliver as much equipment and value as possible for under $30,000, drive-away. Positioned beneath the larger Jaecoo J7 and sharing platforms with…
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2026 MINI Countryman SE Favoured review (video)
MINI has fundamentally repositioned the Countryman for its third generation. No longer a peripheral player in the compact segment, the 2026 Countryman SE (U25) has grown significantly in all dimensions to compete directly in the premium mid-size SUV category. This…