Australian buyers are ditching hatchbacks and turning to small SUVs in record numbers. Volkswagen is cashing in on the trend with the T-Cross, a high-riding version of the Polo. VALUE The T-Cross is the cheapest SUV in Volkswagen’s local line-up. There are two variants to choose from: the Life, whichContinue Reading
A man has been charged over his role in an alleged luxury car theft plot across Sydney, which police allege is connected to organised crime groups. Five allegedly stolen cars were recovered in a subsequent search of a Ryde home on Friday, resulting in the man’s arrest. Officers began investigatingContinue Reading
For many car enthusiasts, the Volkswagen GTI has been the hot-hatch benchmark since its launch way back in 1976. There are faster, sharper and cheaper hot hatches, but none have managed to balance performance and day-to-day comfort quite like the Golf. Here are five things you should know about theContinue Reading
Volkswagen has confirmed big updates for its coming ID.4 and ID.5 electric SUVs. The mid-size pair is due in Australia next July in single and dual-motor layouts. A cheaper version with less power and a smaller battery is available overseas but is unlikely to make it to Australia. This meansContinue Reading
A former AFL star has successfully fought to have allegations he was involved in a violent car chase thrown out of court. Daniel Connors, 35, returned before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday for a committal hearing to test whether the case against him could secure a guilty verdict. MrContinue Reading
The Volkswagen Amarok has been at the pointy end of the four-wheel-drive ute market for more than a decade. A new model was well overdue, though, as the previous version lagged the latest rivals for safety and technology. Here are five things you should know about the new Amarok. Don’tContinue Reading
This is the sort of car Subaru fans adore – a practical family wagon with the turbocharged heart of a WRX. The brand has a lot of history in this area, with models such as the Liberty RS and GT, as well as the high-riding Forester GT and XT machinesContinue Reading
Volkswagen will finally enter the electric car market in Australia when the ID.4 and ID.5 SUV twins land in the middle of next year. The pair are the same cars under the skin but the ID.4 wears a conventional SUV body and the ID.5 is more style focused with aContinue 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
The Volkswagen Golf has been the benchmark small car for years, combining tech, excellent driving dynamics and stylish good looks. We test the latest version to see if it lives up to its reputation. VALUE The Golf line-up starts at about $40,800 drive-away and rises to $44,490 for the R-LineContinue Reading