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The 'base' Karoq can be optioned to luxury levels, though that comes with an upmarket price tag. It's a good thing that deserves to do better.
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100% impartial car reviews from the CarExpert testing team
7.7
Subaru Crosstrek AWD 2.0S review
The Subaru Crosstrek 2.0S is a solid little SUV, but one that's a smarter buy at the bottom end of the range.
Scott Collie
8
Ford Escape ST-Line PHEV review
The Ford Escape is one of the best cars nobody buys in Australia. That dubious distinction also applies to the plug-in hybrid.
William Stopford
8.1
Hyundai Kona review
The new Hyundai Kona is a bigger and better take on the formula laid down by its predecessor – it's also a more expensive one though...
Scott Collie
8.1
Audi Q5 35 TDI review
The Audi Q5 35 TDI might not be as flashy as the variants sitting above it in the range, but it still has something to offer.
Scott Collie
9.2
Aston Martin DB12 review
I wouldn’t be surprised to learn the best of Aston Martin’s F1 chassis and powertrain engineers worked on this car, alongside the very best from the technology and the luxury world
Anthony Crawford
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8.1
BMW iX1 xDrive30 review
The all-electric iX1 offers a solid EV experience in a familiar package. It's not perfect, but remains a notable contender against its rivals.
James Wong
8.6
Audi RSQ3 Sportback edition 10 years review
Yes, it’s been a decade since the original Audi RSQ3 performance SUV launched. This special edition marks the milestone nicely.
Matt Campbell
8
Kia Sorento GT-Line V6 FWD review
The V6-powered Kia Sorento offers silky smooth performance, and in GT-Line spec it's got enough luxury features to make a premium Euro sweat.
James Wong
7.9
Subaru Crosstrek AWD 2.0L review
Subaru has changed the name of its smallest SUV, but not the formula that has made it so popular for so long.
Mike Costello
7.8
Mazda CX-30 G20e Evolve M Hybrid review
The CX-30 M Hybrid is a very, very mild-hybrid. But, this G20e Evolve offers solid value relative to the range to go with minor fuel savings.
James Wong
Toyota GR Corolla Morizo Edition review
We take Toyota's ultra-exclusive Corolla track star for some hot laps to see if this $80,000 hyper hatch is collector's gold.
James Wong
7.7
MG ZST review
This budget small SUV isn’t as affordable as it once was, so does the top-spec MG ZST still stack up in light of fresh competition?
Matt Campbell
8.3
Kia EV9 review
The Kia EV9 looks like a concept car, but it's a practical, functional family SUV packing an all-electric punch.
Scott Collie
8.3
Volkswagen Amarok Core TDI405 review
The Volkswagen Amarok Core is an entry-level workhorse that proves a base model ute doesn't need to look, feel, or drive like one.
Jack Quick
7.3
Mitsubishi ASX review
The ASX is a small and affordable SUV that’s big on practicality and has built a name for its reliability – but it’s very, very old now.
Matt Campbell
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Activists' simple solution to stopping autonomous vehicles
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Meet the Everest Raptor that Ford won't build
The Ford Everest Raptor that hasn't come from the factory instead exists in Thailand, courtesy of Shana E-Sport.
Scott Collie
This company can transform your econobox into a Bugatti
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The Drift Mansion: An Ultimate Gearhead Getaway
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Forget an LS swap, a VW VR6 Turbo crate motor is a neat way to cram 550hp in your project
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Wild Mitsubishi Colt is louder than a jet engine
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Jade Credentino
Road rage idiot charged after allegedly crashing into driver, chasing them with a knife
A driver has been charged with a string of offences after allegedly ramming into another car and wielding a knife at a man in Victoria.
Dev Singh
Forget the Warrior, this six-door landaulet is the wildest Patrol
A company in the US has created what looks like the bigger and badder sibling to the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet.
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Would you pay $180,000 for a classic Mini with Tesla power?
An American company is selling a converted 1971 Mini Cooper S EV for $120,000. The classic car has been fitted with a Tesla Model S motor.
Jade Credentino
Did you know this Mazda came with marsupial-inspired wheels?
Move over, Ronal Teddy Bears. The Mazda 121 bubble car was once available with strange koala wheels as a factory option.
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GWM Tank 300 appears unscathed after dramatic tumble
A driver tackling a dirt track in a GWM Tank 300 in China has taken a wrong turn and rolled down a steep hill.
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Chopped Fiat has us going 'dude, where's the other half of your car?'
YouTubers from Italy have effectively cut a Fiat Panda in half to give it the appearance of an extreme lowrider – or a video game glitch.
Jade Credentino
Leaked! Audi RSQ8 cops a dirty deluge
This Audi RSQ8 has seen and probably smelt better days after a sewage pipe bursts on its rear glass windscreen.
Jade Credentino
Ferrari not Superfast enough to escape wild Texas storm
A bystander has captured footage of a Ferrari 812 Superfast slammed by a billboard during a storm in Texas.
Jade Credentino
This used Tesla Model S is the cheapest way into the electric car market
Electric cars tend to be expensive, even at the entry level. That shouldn't be a problem with this "Tesla Model S".
Scott Collie
Is It Legal?
Is it legal for children to ride in a taxi without a child seat?
It might go against every fibre of your being, but in some parts of Australia it is legal for you to secure your 12-month-old child in just a seatbelt while they’re riding in a taxi.
Matt Campbell
Do I have to always give way to buses in Australia?
Bus drivers do not have right of way in all situations, but there are specific notated situations that require other road users to give way to buses.
Matt Campbell
It is illegal to upgrade my headlights to LED?
If you drive on the road with LED lighting that hasn’t been ADR approved, you are putting yourself at risk of a fine and/or a defect notice.
Matt Campbell
Is it legal to lift your 4WD, Ute in Australia?
While it may be legal to lift or modify your vehicle height, there are strict rules around the measurements and methods used.
Matt Campbell
Is it legal to lower your car in Australia?
There are different laws across the country that govern what you can and can’t do when you’re planning to lower your vehicle.
Matt Campbell
Is it legal for L platers to tow a trailer?
There is no Australia-wide rule when it comes to towing when you are a learner driver licence holder.
Matt Campbell
What are the speed limits for P platers?
Getting your P plates is like getting your freedom licence for a lot of Australian young people. However, some major restrictions still apply in some states when it comes to speed limits.
Matt Campbell
Can I be fined for driving with L or P plates if I hold a full licence?
Believe it or not, in some jurisdictions across the country, it is an offence to display L or P plates if you’re not an L or P plate driver.
Matt Campbell
What are the speed limits for L platers?
It might seem like a counterintuitive measure, but when learner drivers are learning how to drive, they are not allowed to learn how to drive at the speed limit of major highways and freeways.
Matt Campbell
Where can I put my L plates or P plates?
If you do not exhibit your L or P plates correctly you could face a fine and demerit points, and the latter are even more precious when you’re a learner or provisional driver.
Matt Campbell
Is it illegal to take my seatbelt off to take off a jacket or jumper?
Sometimes you just need to unclip your belt like, when you’re wearing a jumper. So is it illegal to undo your seatbelt while you’re driving?
Matt Campbell
How long do demerit points last in each state in Australia?
How long do you have to wait to get the points back on your licence? Depends where you are and even what you have done to get the points.
Matt Campbell
How much could I be fined for tailgating?
Not only is tailgating dangerous because it limits your stopping potential and increases the risk of an accident, it’s also an illegal with big penalties to pay.
Matt Campbell
Is it illegal to speed up when being overtaken?
It's very annoying, but is it illegal to speed up when someone tries to go past you?
Matt Campbell
Can I throw apple cores and banana peels out of the car window?
Laws across Australia are strict when it comes to littering, with the charge being lead in most jurisdictions by environmental authorities.
Matt Campbell
Can you be booked for running a yellow light?
Did you know that in most situations, the penalties are almost identical between running a yellow light and being caught for running a red?
Matt Campbell
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Hyundai Tucson, Veloster recalled due to fire risk
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Lamborghini hasn't committed to going electric with its future sports car lines, and left the door open for hybrid successors running on e-fuels.
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Tesla pledges to promote ‘core socialist values’, end price war
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Supersized American pickup sales surging in Australia
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Podcast: Kona review, June VFACTS
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It might go against every fibre of your being, but in some parts of Australia it is legal for you to secure your 12-month-old child in just a seatbelt while they’re riding in a taxi.
Is it legal for children to ride in a taxi without a child seat?
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Fiat plans to finally give the light car segment attention, revealing it had a Punto replacement in the works that ended up being cancelled.
Fiat wants to make up for lost time with light cars
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The Caterham Project V show car will be revealed on July 12. It'll debut a brand new design language for the company and feature electric power.
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Activists are protesting the proposed expansion of robotaxi services in San Francisco, and they're using traffic cones to do it.
Activists' simple solution to stopping autonomous vehicles
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The Ford Mustang Dark Horse R will be a stripped out, track-only version of the road-going model. It's getting revealed on July 27.
Hardcore Ford Mustang Dark Horse R teased
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Ford is recalling over 1800 Endura examples to fix a manufacturing defect that may cause the front brake flexible hoses to leak brake fluid.
Ford Endura recalled due to brake problem
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Best 4WD SUV revealed! MU-X vs LandCruiser vs Patrol vs Defender vs Everest vs LX600 vs Fortuner vs Pajero Sport vs Prado vs Grand Cherokee L vs Rexton
After a gruelling week of testing, we have a winner in Australia's most comprehensive 4WD SUV test. Here are the cars that came out on top.
Best 4WD SUV off-road revealed: MU-X vs LandCruiser vs Patrol vs Defender vs Everest vs LX600 vs Fortuner vs Pajero Sport vs Prado vs Grand Cherokee L vs Rexton
So, you want to take your 4WD SUV into the wilderness? You're not alone... Here's how our 12 competitors handled a series of off-road tests.
Best 4WD SUV towing test: Some fail our challenges! MU-X vs LandCruiser vs Patrol vs Defender vs Everest vs LX600 vs Fortuner vs Pajero Sport vs Prado vs Grand Cherokee L vs Rexton
Time to test how each of our dozen 4WD SUVs handle towing challenges, matched with unladen performance tests as a control.
Best performing 4WD SUV revealed: MU-X vs LandCruiser vs Patrol vs Defender vs Everest vs LX600 vs Fortuner vs Pajero Sport vs Prado vs Grand Cherokee L vs Rexton
What is the best-performing 4WD SUV? We lined up 13 of the best competitors out there, from Rexton to Defender, to find out.
Drag race reveals fastest 4WD SUV! MU-X vs LandCruiser vs Patrol vs Defender vs Everest vs LX600 vs Fortuner vs Pajero Sport vs Prado vs Grand Cherokee L vs Rexton
What is the fastest 4WD SUV? We lined up 13 of the best competitors out there, from Rexton to Defender, to find out.
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Toyota's stronghold on the hybrid market means other brands are overlooked. The Civic e:HEV and Niro HEV are both compelling, if exxy options.
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If your car is stolen, these cheap devices can help track it down, but which one is best? We find out!
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Honda, Volkswagen, and Mazda have taken their hatchbacks upmarket, at least when it comes to price. Which has done it most convincingly?
Ute of the Year revealed: Ranger vs HiLux vs RAM vs Silverado vs Triton vs BT-50 vs D-Max vs Cannon vs Navara vs Musso vs Gladiator
After 8 days of testing, we finally have a winner in our inaugural CarExpert Ute of the Year awards!
Best off-road ute revealed: Ranger vs HiLux vs RAM vs Silverado vs Triton vs BT-50 vs D-Max vs Cannon vs Navara vs Musso vs Gladiator
Time to put these dual-cab utes to the test off-road, with a series of easily replicated systems tests. We aren't trying to break them.
Best performing ute revealed: Ranger vs HiLux vs RAM vs Silverado vs Triton vs BT-50 vs D-Max vs Cannon vs Navara vs Musso vs Gladiator
How do our utes fare against a range of performance tests? We look at acceleration, braking, fuel use and towing abilities in this summary.
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