Has Nissan been copying Toyota’s homework? Possibly, although it has arrived at a different answer to the question of hybrid power. Recognising the RAV4 Hybrid is one of Australia’s best-selling cars, Nissan recently wedged its tricky “e-Power” motor into the popular X-Trail. Initially the tech was only available on theContinue Reading
It’s like watching an action movie with the sound muted. The Mustang fires sideways on the wet skidpan, front wheels cranked to the limit with opposite lock as power overcomes Pirellis. We can hear tyres chattering across the tarmac, water sloshing into the wheel arches, and the occasional click ofContinue Reading
Mazda is revolutionising its range with the rollout of new high-end SUVs. The new mid-sized CX-60 is the first cab off the rank and here are five things you need to know about the plug-in hybrid version. It’s all new, but an old formula The CX-60 is built off aContinue Reading
The new Lexus RX promises to deliver an electric car experience rivals can’t match. This is not the first electric Lexus But it is the first designed from the ground up as an electric car. Lexus launched a battery-powered version of the UX compact SUV in 2021. That car isContinue Reading
Fiat needs you to fall in love with its new electric hatchback, because a decision to buy the 500e will be made with the heart, not the head. Cuter than kittens, the nuova bambino has a retro charm that electric rivals cannot touch. Few electric hatchbacks have a familiar faceContinue Reading
Volkswagen’s T-Roc has become one of its most popular models. Roughly one in five VW customers pick the Golf-sized compact SUV, thanks in part to a lack of supply of other models. In response, Volkswagen has created a new entry point to the T-Roc range. Priced from $36,990 drive-away, theContinue Reading
Land Rover’s Defender 4WD remained virtually unchanged for about 70 years, but the all-new version has taken an almighty leap into the 21st century. Here are five things you need to know about it. It looks the part Check out those proportions. This stocky Defender has massive wheels that lookContinue Reading
Forbidden fruit isn’t always this sweet. Of the dozens for cars off-limits to Australia, the Ford Bronco shapes up as one that would work well on our roads. It looks sensational, it’s fun to drive and has close ties to Australia. The Ford Bronco rides on the same “T6” platformContinue Reading
Based on the next-gen Toyota Prado, the new Lexus GX promises to ramp up the luxury appeal of Toyota’s popular off-roader. It follows in the wheeltracks of the Lexus LX, a full-sized machine that transforms the Toyota LandCruiser into a leather-lined alternative to the likes of Mercedes-Benz. Full details forContinue Reading
As with most things in life, performance cars are becoming more expensive. But Cupra is swimming against the tide with a new model that delivers a satisfying drive for a surprising price. VW’s Spanish spin-off has built a turbocharged cousin to the Golf GTI for an eye-popping $12,500 less thanContinue Reading