Gautam Sharma
2027 Lotus Eletre X review: Quick drive
The electric SUV from Lotus has gained a petrol engine, boosting its range to more than 1000km. But is the plug-in hybrid Eletre X any good?
21 Days Ago
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2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class review: Quick drive
The facelifted Mercedes-Benz S-Class range arrives here in November, but is the updated S580L a fitting flagship limousine given there’s a new Mercedes-Maybach S580 coming?
1 Month Ago
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2027 Lamborghini Revuelto SV review: Quick drive
We drive the fastest and most powerful production Lamborghini ever at Italy’s Nardo Test Centre – does it improve the plug-in hybrid V12-powered Revuelto formula?
2 Months Ago
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Mercedes-Benz claims it will improve EV resale values by aligning with ICE models on price, design
Mercedes-Benz says that sharing components and even price tags across its electric and combustion models will ensure they have similar resale values.
3 Months Ago
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Mercedes-Benz says it'll build V8s for at least a decade, but has no plans for a new AMG C63 V8
Mercedes-Benz will keep building V8s until at least 2035, but noise regulations may mean they won't pop and crackle as much as before.
3 Months Ago
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2027 Mercedes-Benz GLA: New small SUV revealed with electric and mild-hybrid power
The German automaker's third-generation small SUV will be bigger than before and available with pure-electric power for the first time.
4 Months Ago
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2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class electric review: Quick drive
Polarising design aside, the new C-Class 'electric' is comfortable, rapid, refined, and has a genuine quality feel inside and out.
4 Months Ago
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2027 Lamborghini Urus SE Performante review: Prototype drive
In case the Lamborghini Urus SE wasn't powerful enough, the Raging Bull now offers a 597kW/1000Nm Performante version – and naturally, it's bonkers!
4 Months Ago
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2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class revealed with stars in its eyes – and a new V8
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has received the most comprehensive mid-life makeover in the history of the flagship limousine.
10 Months Ago
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Bigger, less boxy 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB debuts
German brand reveals more spacious seven-seat SUV underpinned by new MMA platform and armed with efficient powertrains and Superscreen HMI.
11 Months Ago
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2026 Ferrari 849 Testarossa revealed with 772kW of plug-in hybrid power
The prancing horse brand has rolled out coupe and spider variants of the 849 Testarossa, filling the void left by the discontinued SF90.
1 Year Ago
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Stunning Roma-replacing Ferrari Amalfi revealed
Goodbye Roma, hello Amalfi. Ferrari has a new entry-level, front-engined, V8-powered grand tourer and it brings upgrades in all key areas.
1 Year Ago
Gautam Sharma
2025 GAC GS8 review
We get a first drive of Chinese brand GAC's Toyota Kluger-fighting GS8 large SUV, one of several models likely to head Down Under.
1 Year Ago
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2025 Lexus LX700h review: Quick drive
We score an early stint behind the wheel of the new Lexus LX700h, the luxury hybrid sibling of the LandCruiser 300 Series.
1 Year Ago
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2025 MG 7 review
MG's rival for the Toyota Camry and Mazda 6 has long been forbidden fruit in Australia, but it's now slated for a 2025 local launch.
2 Years Ago
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2025 Porsche 911 GT3 review
We travelled to Spain for the international launch of Porsche’s upgraded racer for the road, the hard-core 911 GT3 and GT3 Touring.
2 Years Ago