16 June 2023 by Tom White
One thing Australia seemingly has no shortage of at the moment is small SUVs. Well, this isn't entirely true. If you wanted to get your hands on a Toyota Corolla Cross, for example, there is a shortage. But amongst some of the other most recently released models, which you might be able to actually...Read more
16 June 2023 by James Cleary
Over a hundred years’ worth of sports cars, racing cars… sports cars that are racing cars; Alfa Romeo has captured the beauty and excitement of automotive design and engineering. But… in Australia, the famous Italian brand’s production car line-up currently consists of a sedan , and now, two SUVs...Read more
13 June 2023 by Stephen Ottley
Football, meat pies, kangaroos and… it used to be ‘Holden cars’, but these days maybe the old ad jingle could include the Toyota Corolla. The Japanese small car has been a favourite amongst Australian car buyers for decades, and despite a slow start as people questioned what was then a relatively...Read more
10 June 2023 by Andrew Chesterton
To paraphrase a (traditionally pretty naughty) saying, it's not so much the size that matters in the new-car world, but more what you can do with it. It doesn't matter if you're rolling in a Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series or a pint-sized Kia Picanto , it's how well your vehicle is packaged that will...Read more
3 June 2023 by Chris Thompson
Second chances are important, because we’re all human and we all make mistakes. When the Chery Omoda 5 launched in Australia back in March we praised it for its value and its list of features but there was something we were disappointed with. Now Chery says it's addressed the issues we had with the...Read more
30 May 2023 by Chris Thompson
In Australia, electrified cars are coming in a big way. Some parts of Europe already buy mostly electric or hybrid cars, and a lot of the world would see an EV as a normal option when considering a new car. It’s catching on here, too. In 2023 so far, almost one in every seven cars has been...Read more
26 May 2023 by Andrew Chesterton
Full disclosure — the Kia Seltos has long been a favourite of mine. I was at its launch in Seoul when it first burst onto the scene back in 2019, and it’s combination of size, practicality and clever tech ensured it stood clear from its mainstream small SUV competitors. But that was way back, and...Read more
23 May 2023 by Emily Agar
This is the baby SUV for Hyundai’s line-up but it does tend to remind you of this a little too often for this to truly be fun. Still, it presents an interesting road-side presence and a comfortable urban driving experience. Coupled with the competitive price tag, is this the little SUV that could?...Read more
19 May 2023 by Stephen Ottley
Changing the name of a popular car model can be a very risky move - just ask Nissan. The Nissan Pulsar was once one of Australia’s most popular small cars, competing directly against the Toyota Corolla . Then Nissan HQ forced the local operation to adopt the new global nameplate for its hatchback...Read more
9 May 2023 by Justin Hilliard
And just like that my three months with the 2023 Nissan Qashqai ST-L are over. If you’ve read the first two instalments of this long-term UrbanGuide review, you’ll already know I am genuinely going to miss it. There are many reasons why, and I’ve already covered those on the value, ownership,...Read more
17 April 2023 by Tom White
Sometimes it’s good to check in on your friends. You might not have seen them in a while, and they might not be the most recent addition to your circle, but it’s still good to see how they’re doing once in a while. For this review, we’re checking in with the Mazda CX-30 , which we loved when it...Read more
17 April 2023 by Justin Hilliard
I’ve now ‘owned’ my 2023 Nissan Qashqai ST-L for two months, and I’ve genuinely found myself appreciating it more and more every day. After all, as far as I’m concerned, it’s ‘no nonsense’ motoring in the best way possible. But as promised, in this second instalment of my long-term UrbanGuide...Read more
4 April 2023 by Tom White
Small cars aren't what they used to be. For the most part, I mean this in a good way. A lot of the remaining cars in this ever-diminishing segment are safer, higher tech, and better to drive than ever before. The problem is, they're also much more expensive. Don't feel like you, dear reader, are to...Read more
28 March 2023 by Tom White
The Haval Jolion. You’re reading this review because you’ve seen increasing numbers of these on the road, and you’ve probably noticed how relatively affordable they are. It helps that the Jolion seems to be in ready supply, so unlike some of its more established rivals, you probably won’t have to...Read more
20 March 2023 by James Cleary
A car park is a lot like a dog park. Each contains a variety of personalities, from cranky and slothful to bright and engaging. Small, medium and large. Fast, slow and everything in between. How about these canines and their automotive equivalents? British Bulldog - Land Rover Defender . Golden...Read more
16 March 2023 by Justin Hilliard
I've spent a lot of time behind the wheel of the previous-generation Nissan Qashqai. No, seriously, there's no other car I've spent more time in over the years. And for what it's worth, I always rated the second generation of the small SUV, mainly because it was surprisingly practical due to its...Read more
25 January 2023 by Justin Hilliard
And just like that, my three months with the Mazda CX-3 Akari LE AWD have come to an end. But will I miss it? Yes, and no. Before I get into why, in the second instalment of this three-part long-term review, I first promised to go into detail about how the semi-premium light SUV drives. And in that...Read more
19 December 2022 by Justin Hilliard
Welcome back for the second instalment of my UrbanGuide long-term review of the Mazda CX-3 Akari LE AWD! Month two was a quieter one for me, with less time spent behind the wheel, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t started to form stronger opinions on the best-selling light SUV . As promised, in this...Read more
25 November 2022 by Justin Hilliard
Please welcome my next long-term test vehicle, the 2023 Mazda CX-3 Akari LE AWD! Just like the Suzuki Ignis GLX and Citroen C4 Shine I had through my garage earlier this year, the best-selling CX-3 is a city-focused SUV that I'll be putting up against our UrbanGuide criteria, meaning you'll soon...Read more
2 November 2022 by Matt Campbell
In a world where hatchbacks are being cancelled left, right and centre, it was super refreshing to get into the Volkswagen Golf GTI hot-hatch recently. I’d driven other Mk 8 Golf models including the R flagship wagon , but this was my go in the car I’d long considered to be the best Golf for the...Read more