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Lexus RZ 2023 review: 450e preview test

By Byron Mathioudakis · 17 Nov 2022

Ahead of its mid-2023 launch, Lexus' first pure EV, the RZ, has the looks, packaging, performance and dynamics to set it apart from the burgeoning premium medium EV SUV set, even if pricing and specification details remain a secret. Though limited, our first taste in a prototype RZ 450e reveals a unique and sophisticated proposition that still manages to adhere to established brand values.

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Peugeot 2008 2023 review: GT

By Helen Frost · 14 Nov 2022

Roughly 99 per cent of Australians don't seem to be French car people, but the funky looking Peugeot 2008 might help persuade more people to take a look. For its size, the GT is spacious, drives well and is comfortable for the family on a road trip, as long as there aren't too many of you. The biggest question - is it worth the fairly sizeable price tag?

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Ford Everest 2023 review: Ambiente 4x4 Bi-Turbo - off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 14 Nov 2022

In a market where the prices of large SUV wagons are always on the rise, the entry-level base-spec Ford Everest Ambiente stands out as a feature-packed proposition that is more budget-friendly than its stablemates.The Everest line-up is comfortable and capable but does the Ambiente miss out on too much standard equipment? Or is it, in fact, the best-priced 4WD available?

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SsangYong’s resurrection takes shape

By Tim Nicholson · 14 Nov 2022

SsangYong's financial woes are about to be a thing of the past, after its new owners finalised debt payments, allowing the brand to move forward with its new-model rollout.The Korean car maker has struggled through ownership uncertainty and financial issu

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Land Rover Defender 2023 review: 110 V8

By James Cleary · 14 Nov 2022

Available in a vast array of body, specification, and engine combinations the Land Rover Defender is as much at home in the bush as it is in the suburbs, and the supercharged 110 V8 is the most powerful of all. Is it the perfect full-size, high-performance, five-seat SUV for your family?

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Why EVs need to be awesome - not just 'green'

By Stephen Ottley · 13 Nov 2022

Say what you will about Tesla - and I’m sure many of you will in the comments section - but the American brand was unquestionably the catalyst for the current electric car boom in the car industry.

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Ford Everest 2023 review: Trend Bi-Turbo 4WD

By Ash Leung · 12 Nov 2022

Feels like the new-generation Ford Ranger ute has picked up all the headlines, but its five-seat Everest SUV sibling is making a big impact with family buyers. We spent a week with the Trend Bi-Turbo to see how it measures up.

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XC60-replacing Volvo EX60 revealed?

By Tim Nicholson · 10 Nov 2022

The reveal of Volvo's new flagship EV, the EX90 SUV, included a little surprise for Volvo fans.During the online reveal of the seven-seat EX90, Volvo CEO Jim Rowan told viewers to stay tuned to the final EX90 video to catch a glimpse of something else bey

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2023 Audi Q8 e-tron EV uncovered

By Tim Nicholson · 10 Nov 2022

Audi has lifted the lid on its Q8 e-tron, which is a heavily revised version of the e-tron electric SUV with a new name.As reported, Audi is switching up its confusing naming strategy for electrified vehicles where previously e-tron was used for plug-in h

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Aston Martin DBX 707 2023 review

By Matt Campbell · 10 Nov 2022

Can Aston Martin really build a luxurious, powerful family SUV? You bet!

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