If you had to name the hottest automotive trends going around right now, chances are SUVs and electric vehicles (EVs) would top the list. Mash them together while keeping prices affordable, and you get a segment that’s growing by the day. One of the most important considerations for electric SUV…

The venerable Volkswagen Golf is still one of the best small cars that money can buy – it’s just a shame you need a fair bit more money to buy one these days than in years gone by. The ‘base’ model tested here is just under $40,000 before on-road costs,…

Mazda Australia is expanding its SUV range later this year to include a new pair of new large SUVs. That will make Australia the only market to offer all four vehicles on the brand’s rear/all-wheel drive Large Architecture. The two-row CX-60, aimed at markets like Europe and Japan, was launched…

The Maserati GranTurismo is back after five years in the wilderness. The last GranTurismo died in 2019 after 12 years and more than 40,000 sales worldwide, and it took one of the world’s sexiest engines to the grave in the process. Forget the dated cabin or slightly wobbly drive, the…

The first examples of the Zeekr X are arriving in Australia, ahead of first deliveries in late 2024 or early 2025. Arriving in Sydney this week, the Zeekr X will be one of the first two models from the Geely-owned electric vehicle (EV) brand to launch in Australia, likely after…

Hyundai’s electric hero is due for an update. A new Ioniq 5 is coming to Australia later in 2024 with an updated interior, new technology, and more range in some cases, along with design tweaks designed to make it look even less like an SUV, and more like an oversized…

‘Fast’ is an understatement when it comes to Aston Martin’s new race car for the road. The Aston Martin Valiant is a more hardcore and even faster follow-up to the Valour which launched last year. The Valiant was developed with input from two-time Formula One World Champion and current Aston…

You’re looking at the cheapest version of Skoda’s flagship SUV in Australia – for now. It’s the Skoda Kodiaq, and given it was released in 2016, it’s not surprising the Czech manufacturer is looking to switch things up with a new generation on the way this year. The current model…

Want to go experience the Nürburgring but not keen on risking your own car? Korean luxury brand Genesis is the latest carmaker to launch a fleet of Track Taxis, offering passenger rides around the famed 20.8km circuit. Starting from July 6, up to three passengers can strap themselves into one…

The new-generation MG 3 has introduced petrol-electric hybrid tech, and I was pretty impressed by the MG 3 Hybrid+ Essence I reviewed recently. WATCH: Paul’s review of the MG 3 Hybrid+ Essence But if you want to save a bit of money – $4000, in fact – you might actually…