Articles by Emily Agar
22 January 2024 by Emily Agar
The SUV equivalent of Mercedes-Benz's newest electric sedan, the EQE, is here. It brings a softer kerb-appeal than its sedan sibling but maintains all of the luxury trimmings. Even though it’s most closely related to the GLE , this SUV doesn't sit on fuel-based underpinnings. It’s been designed as...Read more
13 January 2024 by Emily Agar
The Kia EV9 has landed and it’s a big bruiser-looking thing; all squared edges with a healthy dose of swagger thrown in. It’s an upper-large SUV that can comfortably host a family of seven and features trimmings to rival a Christmas tree but it’s also the most expensive Kia to ever launch in...Read more
10 January 2024 by Emily Agar
Hyundai has facelifted its popular i30 sedan and you get tweaks to the engine, design and safety features. It competes against other small sedans like the Kia Cerato , Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla . Read more about Hyundai i30 2024 review: Sedan Hybrid Hyundai i30 2022 review: Sedan N Hyundai i30 2021...Read more
24 December 2023 by Emily Agar
First launched in 2008, the BMW X6 created history (and a new car category) with its coupe styling on an SUV framework. It was a polarising effort but one that opened up the SUV market for those wanting the size and presence of an SUV without compromising on the sporty styling of a smaller car. The...Read more
23 December 2023 by Emily Agar
Oh boy, was this fun but difficult to write up!
It’s been an...Read more
18 December 2023 by Emily Agar
The humble station wagon has fallen by the wayside in favour of the ever-popular SUV, however, it was once more common for a very good reason. It offers the space many families crave without having to upsize into a vehicle that can feel big and bulky. A lot of drivers enjoy the sportier on-road...Read more
16 December 2023 by Emily Agar
Whether you’re planning on buying an off-road SUV or ute as your family...Read more
14 December 2023 by Emily Agar
The Honda CR-V hit our shores in 1997 and it’s been a popular medium SUV for families ever since but the recently launched 2024 (sixth-generation) version sees some much-needed updates to help keep it competitive in a hotly contested market. The newest generation CR-V maintains a handy seven-seat...Read more
10 December 2023 by Emily Agar
Lexus has released a revamped version of its smallest electric SUV, the UX300e and I’ve been driving the Sports Luxury grade this week with my little family of three. This model sees a few key upgrades to its battery performance , driving range and technology . These improvements should see it...Read more
9 December 2023 by Emily Agar
This might not be how you thought this article would begin, but I love...Read more
14 November 2023 by Emily Agar
The newly updated Polestar 2 Long range Single motor is an electric five-door fastback that has an understated sportiness about it. There are some 'EV' vibes in the styling but this car sways more towards a conventional look than some other electric sedans on the market (I'm looking at you Ioniq 6...Read more
11 November 2023 by Emily Agar
The Mitsubishi ASX ES is the baby SUV from the Mitsubishi stable. It has a great kerbside look and the dimensions that makes it your best friend in the city but it hasn’t had a true redesign and that means it has some solid competition from other compact SUVs, like the Kia Seltos, MG ZS and Suzuki...Read more
7 November 2023 by Emily Agar
Mercedes-Benz has released an all-electric sedan which is the equivalent of its iconic E-Class. It has the looks and technology to rival any EV on the market but what about the practicality for a family ? Will this be the luxury electric sedan families have been hoping for? I've been driving it for...Read more
2 November 2023 by Emily Agar
The Genesis Electrified G80 is a large electric sedan that’s managed to slide in under the radar compared to its competition; the Audi e-tron GT, BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE. In fact, on first glance, many people assumed I was driving some sort of Bentley (it’s the winged badge!) and some were...Read more
28 October 2023 by Emily Agar
Before you read any further, I must confess that my first ever car was...Read more
25 October 2023 by Emily Agar
The 2024 Peugeot e-2008 is the French brand's first electric car in Australia. It sits somewhat awkwardly in the semi-premium end of the scale for a small SUV and has some strong competition from the EV side, too, with the Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro EV being its direct competitors. With...Read more
21 October 2023 by Emily Agar
Let me preface what I’m about to write with a caveat: it truly depends...Read more
17 October 2023 by Emily Agar
This week I’ve taken the recently updated Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce on a massive road trip and after the first few hours of driving it, I thought this is the sort of car you get when you need some extra boot space but still want that sports car vibe. It helps that our test model is finished in the...Read more
14 October 2023 by Emily Agar
The CX-90 G50e Azami is a new top-spec model being offered by Mazda. Not to be confused with the similarly named and sized, CX-9, this large SUV features a gutsier mild-hybrid engine and premium price tag to match. This positions it firmly in the luxury SUV category but I've been driving it for the...Read more