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7.5
Kia Cerato review
The only thing missing from the Cerato S is a Hertz tag on the keyring, but it's a fundamentally well-sorted sedan that covers all the basics.
Mike Costello
8
Nissan Qashqai ST+ review
Save for a few curious choices on the spec sheet, the Nissan Qashqai ST+ represents a sweet spot in a smart range of SUVs.
Scott Collie
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8.4
Hyundai Ioniq 6 review
The Ioniq 6 is Hyundai's realisation of its Prophecy Concept. Does this slinky electric four-door have what it takes to beat the Model 3?
James Wong
8.1
Honda HR-V e:HEV review
The Honda HR-V e:HEV won’t be for everyone, but it's for those wanting something a cut above the rest in the small SUV segment.
Anthony Crawford
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7.9
Toyota HiLux Rogue review
Toyota has gone to town on mechanical changes beneath the skin of the HiLux Rogue – but does it make enough of a difference?
Paul Maric
7.3
Suzuki Ignis review
The Suzuki Ignis is still Australia's cheapest SUV despite price rises. But does it make sense in up-spec GLX guise?
William Stopford
8.4
Toyota Corolla Cross GX Hybrid review
Big on value, space and efficiency, the Toyota Corolla Cross GX Hybrid is a basic but brilliant small SUV.
Matt Campbell
Mitsubishi Triton GLS off-road review
The venerable Mitsubishi Triton remains a front-runner when it comes to off-roading, even in its twilight years.
Simon Christie
7.8
Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 review
An electric seven-seat SUV? You'd be surprised to know the Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 is currently your only option.
James Wong
8.4
Jaguar F-Type 75 review
The R75 is the most sorted F-Type I’ve driven, and it doesn’t look half bad either. It brings the curtain down on 75 years of Jaguar sports cars.
Anthony Crawford
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7.9
Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line review
The Volkswagen T-Roc has been updated for 2023 with tweaked looks inside and out – just be careful when ticking option boxes.
Jack Quick
8.6
BMW 740i review
The BMW 7 Series is back for 2023 with a bold new look, a stunning interior, and a powertrain so refined you could might think it's electric.
Scott Collie
8.2
Lexus UX250h review
As rivals jack up prices up and offer limited electrified options, the base Lexus UX hybrid remains an efficient and affordable premium SUV.
James Wong
7.3
Chery Omoda 5 review
Chery is back for another bite of the Australian market, and promises its new Omoda 5 is a proper global model benchmarked against the best.
William Stopford
8.1
Nissan X-Trail Ti e-Power review
The new Nissan X-Trail e-Power debuts new hybrid technology for Australia. It makes a good first impression.
Scott Collie
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Tesla removes parking sensors to save money, the results are predictably terrible
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Watch brands and Formula 1
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These 5 classic Ferraris are worth over $20 million
We checked out one of the rarest collections of Ferraris in the world and it didn't disappoint. The Ferrari 288 GTO, F40, F50, Enzo and LaFerrari all here in one place.
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Council fixes Australia's biggest pothole
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The iconic Nissan Skyline from Fast and Furious 4, driven by the late Paul Walker, is hitting the auction block
One of the more iconic R34 Nissan GT-Rs from history will hit the auction block soon, and it's not going to come cheap.
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Michael Schumacher's F1-2000 car hits the auction block
RM Sotheby's is auctioning off a piece of Formula 1 history for a hefty $11 million later this month in Hong Kong.
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Porsche brings a '70s arcade classic into the electric era
Porsche has played Pong with two Taycans and a drone and, while you can't do the same, you can play a Taycan-themed version of the classic game online.
Jade Credentino
Red Bull goes outback testing in RB7 F1 car
Watch as Red Bull's championship winning RB7 F1 car does a tour of Australia.
Paul Maric
Truck's brakes fail down steep hill, oblivious caravan driver fails to get out of the way
This scary footage shows how important it is to keep an eye on your surroundings - especially when going down steep hills near trucks.
Paul Maric
Tyre causes Soul-shaking flip on busy highway
A Tesla driver has captured the moment a Kia Soul was pulled several metres in the air during a horrifying crash on a busy LA highway.
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Top Gear season axed after serious crash
Top Gear's future is once again up in the air, after a serious crash involving presenter Freddie Flintoff late in 2022.
Scott Collie
The $140,000 Toyota Corolla: Insane dealer markups
Would you pay almost $140,000 for a Toyota Corolla? One dealer in the US has slapped a massive mark-up on the hot new GR Corolla Morizo Edition.
William Stopford
Australia’s safest SUV not immune to crashes
No matter how much safety equipment new cars have, people will find a way to crash them. Need proof? Check this out.
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Three-year old throws $850,000 Ferrari around a race track
A three-year old with one million Instagram followers has taken his parents' 745kW Ferrari SF90 at high speeds on a race track.
Jade Credentino
What happens when you get pulled over in a car missing half its front?
A driver has been pulled over for an unusual defect with their vehicle: it was missing its bonnet, fenders, front bumper and windscreen.
Jade Credentino
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2000 BMW M5 owner review
"M S purchased this BMW M5 used for $39,000 (including all on-road costs) in 2019."
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2019 Mitsubishi Triton GLS (4x4) owner review
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2017 Kia Optima GT NAV (RED LEATHER) owner review
"Ann U purchased this Kia Optima used for $35,000 (including all on-road costs) in ..."
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2013 Volkswagen UP! owner review
"The Up! drives like a bigger car, is super fuel efficient and it's nice to drive a..."
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2010 Mitsubishi Pajero Exceed owner review
"Chris M purchased this Mitsubishi Pajero used for $17,500 (including all on-road c..."
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2019 Toyota Corolla ASCENT SPORT owner review
"Brandon Smart would buy this car again because: "I would definitely buy this car a..."
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2012 Renault Megane R.S. Trophy RS 265 Trophy+ owner review
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2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI owner review
"CHRIS P would buy this car again because: "This has been a great all-round car."
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2017 Lexus GS F ALCANTARA owner review
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2022 LDV T60 MAX LUXE (4x4) owner review
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2016 Fiat 500 owner review
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2022 Volvo XC60 RECHARGE ULTIMATE T8 PHEV owner review
"Alf T purchased this Volvo XC60 new for $111,000 (including all on-road costs)."
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2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i-S owner review
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2021 Porsche Macan owner review
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You can no longer buy a Kia Stinger in Australia
The curtain is finally closing on the Kia Stinger in Australia, with the brand's local arm confirming it's no longer taking orders.
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Lamborghini says its electric vehicles will lack the sound of its petrol cars but will offer even greater "emotional performance".
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Cupra wants its electric cars to sound like the USS Enterprise, or at the very least a Porsche Taycan.
Cupra wants its electric cars to sound like Star Trek ships
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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.
Best ute towing test: Top 12 compared...some fail our challenges! 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 test how each of our dozen utes handle a few towing challenges, matched with unladen performance tests as a control.
How much power your ute actually makes: Ranger vs HiLux vs RAM vs Silverado vs Triton vs BT-50 vs D-Max vs Cannon vs Navara vs Musso vs Gladiator
We take a look at what sort of drivetrain losses you might expect, by putting a dozen utes onto a rolling dyno.
Drag race reveals fastest ute! Ranger vs HiLux vs RAM vs Silverado vs Triton vs BT-50 vs D-Max vs Cannon vs Navara vs Musso vs Gladiator
The first part of our mammoth ute megatest is a round-robin drag race – with a plot twist. Let's mash some accelerators!
EVs under $50,000: GWM Ora vs
BYD Atto 3 vs
MG ZS spec comparison
The GWM Ora EV has just launched in Australia. How do its specs line up next to another pair of sub-$50,000 EVs?
Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 vs
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Australia's two top-selling vehicles duke it out, but for our money one clearly comes out on top.
Ford Fiesta ST vs
Hyundai i20 N comparison
It's the featherweight hot hatch duel you've all been waiting for. The Fiesta ST cult hero takes on the i20 N – who takes the crown?
1400km (870 mile) EV vs
Diesel challenge! There was just $5 between them... the results were surprising
1400km regional route, a diesel Audi and an electric Kia. Plus, not allowing Alborz to refuel. What could possibly go wrong?!
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