EV Reviews

Volvo XC40 2025 review: Recharge Pure long-term | Part 1

By Tom White · 26 Aug 2024

Volvo now offers its acclaimed XC40 EV in a more affordable 'Pure' rear-wheel-drive grade. Is it where the smart money is?

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Subaru Solterra 2024 review: Touring long-term | Part 2

By Justin Hilliard · 24 Aug 2024

The 2024 Subaru Solterra is twinned with the Toyota bZ4X, but those two fully-electric mid-size SUVs look more different than you think. And as we've found with the former, they're also not as practical as they should be.

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Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Calligraphy AWD vs Kia Sorento Hybrid GT-Line AWD 2025 comparison review

By Laura Berry · 23 Aug 2024

We compare the Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy Hybrid with the Kia Sorento GT-Line Hybrid to find out which of these closely related SUVs is the safest, most practical, most fuel efficient and best to drive.

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Hyundai Inster 2025 review - International preview drive

By Dom Tripolone · 22 Aug 2024

It feels like a weekly occurrence; another challenger automotive brand from China releasing a new electric car pitched towards the entry-point of the Aussie market. But this time its a city-sized EV from South Korean giant Hyundai, with pure electric power and tonnes of personality. CarsGuide's Dominic Tripolone slipped behind the wheel for a pre-release drive.

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BMW iX3 2025 review: M Sport

By John Law · 21 Aug 2024

BMW has carefully crafted the iX3 M Sport's price to sneak under the luxury car tax threshold. Is it worth the savings or should you look elsewhere?

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Volvo EX30 2025 review: Twin Motor Performance Ultra

By Emily Agar · 19 Aug 2024

The new Volvo EX30 is cute and compact, stylish but pared back and has a rather expensive price tag attached. So, where does it fit in the market?

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BYD Atto 3 2025 review

By Stephen Ottley · 18 Aug 2024

The BYD Atto 3 has been one of Australia's best-selling electric vehicles. But it's getting older and 'early adopters' are running low, so BYD has given its small SUV an upgrade. But is it enough to keep the Tesla Model Y rival appealing to buyers? We drive it to find out.

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Nissan Qashqai 2024 review: Ti e-Power long-term | Part 3

By Andrew Chesterton · 16 Aug 2024

I've now handed back my Nissan Qashqai Ti e-Power after three motoring months, and swapped it for a weekend behind the wheel of an EV. And there were times I craved a return to ICE-assisted electricity.

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Genesis GV70 2024 review: Electrified Performance long-term | Part 3

By Dom Tripolone · 14 Aug 2024

It's time to say goodbye to the Genesis GV70 Electrified Performance after three months.

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Jeep Avenger 2025 review - International first drive

By Tim Nicholson · 08 Aug 2024

Models like the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee have built Jeep's reputation as a go-anywhere adventure brand, with a premium twist. The famed brand is finally ready to enter the electric era and following some plug-in hybrid models, Jeep is gearing up to launch the Avenger sub-compact SUV in Australia this year. We test the Avenger in Italy before it reaches our shores.

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