Big limo Beemer designed to leave a smaller footprint
The biggest saloon in BMW's stable comes with the option of an all-electric power plant and a truckload of technology.
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Latest model makeover shows Nissan is on the right path
It's been on the Australian market for almost 30 years but the Nissan Pathfinder is just starting to show its true colours.
Porsche’s updated baby soft-roader still fits to a T
Porsche continues its never-ending quest to build a car for every buyer, this time with the new Macan T soft-roader.
BMW’s new baby soft-roader has all the basics covered
BMW's new baby SUV has taken a couple of big steps forward, even with the basic model.
Hyundai’s electric flagship recharges trophy cabinet
Having dominated car awards with its electric Ioniq5, Hyundai's Ioniq6 is now flying the company flag.
Farewell turbo, hello hybrid: Forester stands strong
Subaru's popular Forester has evolved markedly over its near-three-decade life, and while there's no longer a turbo in the mix, the boxer remains.
Only the Americans could upside a Gladiator this big
Meet the next big thing from America - Jeep's gargantuan Gladiator Rubicon ute, recently facelifted and upsized.
New Outback gives Subaru lovers more reason to explore
An upgraded Subaru Outback has hit the Australian market - with a familiar sound from beneath the bonnet.
New-look hybrid X-Trail fuels the electric car market
Nissan has joined the list of hybrid-powered with its classy new X-Trail, but the unique drive system is not best practice in this competitive market.
Posh soft-roader downsizes but still packs a punch
Japanese luxury brand Lexus has surprised by dumping traditional power and switching to smaller, four-cylinder engines in its new, fifth-generation SUV.
Nissan’s little SUV still punching above its weight
Nissan is upgrading almost its entire SUV fleet in the space of a few months - and the baby Qashqai suggests there's plenty more to come.
Pajero with strong heritage could use some spice
Less of a Pajero and more of a Triton is a fitting description for Mitsubishi's largest SUV.
Porsche takes a taste of the track to the streets
Porsche's four-litre, six-cylinder, normally-aspirated, flat six engine arms the 911 Carrera GT3 with 375kW and 470Nm.
Electric cars speed up but utes and SUVs dominate sales
Electric vehicles are continuing to make gains in Australia, according to new sales data, but the popularity of big utes and SUVs dominates.
Brightest light of this Disco might be under the bonnet
Land Rover's latest Discovery offers a few visual changes, but the greatest shift comes in the form of a revised power plant line up.
What’s in a name? Here’s a hybrid from Haval
The first hybrid offering to hit Aussie shores from Haval is likely to appeal to families with its features and price tag.
Baby Beemer SUV not such a small contender
The third-generation BMW X1 continues to break new ground for its sector, sharing functionality with bigger and electric versions from the Bavarian stable.
S stands for so much more in mid-range Macan
Few mid-range SUVs are begging to be driven as hard as the bi-turbo, 2.9-litre, V6 Porsche Macan, which comes with some of the brand's most classic traits.
Queensland considers third-party car insurance reform
Queensland is looking at a shake-up of the state's compulsory third-party car insurance scheme amid concerns over premium competition and insurer profitability.
Volvo keeping pace with electric commitment
Volvo's determination to be first among equals for EV buyers is reflected in the quality of its second all-electric model, the C40.
All-electric Genesis with top-end luxury and technology
The GV60 is the first exclusively electric model from Genesis, reaching 100km/h in four seconds and adorned with luxurious appointments and plenty of tech.
Warrior master off road with the bumps to prove it
Nissan has added some additional go-anywhere capacity to its latest customised ute, the Navara Warrior.
Volvo stablemate takes early pole position in EV race
Offering an admirable range, with spunky Scandinavian style and an online showroom, Polestar makes a strong case in the electric vehicle market.
Hybrid Haval turns up heat in SUV market
Chinese car maker Haval is busy refining its models as it fights for a greater share of the Australian market.
Spirit of the Z lives on in latest version
Decades after first thrilling drivers as a Datsun, with some questionable inclusions along the way, Nissan's latest Z is a sure case of '50 not out'.
Room for eight in flagship Hyundai
Korean car maker Hyundai has dipped its toe into loftier company - and a new price bracket - with an upgrade of its big, premium SUV, the Palisade.
Brawny Jaguar getting hearts racing
Jaguar's formidable F-Pace SVR won't win any environmental awards, but commands plenty of attention from high-end SUV buyers.
Feisty, funky and fun tiny Fiat relative
Bystanders will likely hear the Abarth 595 coming before they see it, with the punchy little Fiat prodigy proving that size isn't everything.
Mate, where’s my self-driving car?
More self-driving cars are hitting the road in America, letting drivers relax behind the wheel. But when will Australians be driven around by their own cars?
Luxury EV giant ticks over like clockwork
Hyundai's new Genesis Electrified G80 takes passenger serenity to new heights - and carries a price tag to match.
Latest suave lines of Porsche evolution
Several decades of Porsche 911s have combined to produce the latest range which clearly carries the family DNA, but are each unique.