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Range Rover Evoque Review

The new Range Rover Evoque signals the beginning of a new era for the iconic British brand. As the smallest, lightest and most efficient Range Rover to date, the Evoque shows that even a brand as historic as Land Rover can make an irresistible compac...

Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet Review

2012 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 118TSI 1.4-litre twincharged (turbocharged and supercharged) petrol with six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG transmission, front-wheel drive, 118kW/240Nm: $39,990 (Manufacturer’s List Price) Apart from the sle...

Holden Cruze Hatch Review

The locally built Holden Cruze hatch is the perfect answer to the ever-expanding list of European and Asian cars crowding the segment. With a choice of three engines and three transmissions, the Holden Cruze range has proven very popular this...

Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Review

2012 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG: 6.3-litre V8 with AMG Performance package, AMG Speedshift MCT seven-speed sports transmission, 358kW/600Nm. Options: AMG 19-inch matt black alloys, KEYLESS-GO, rear electric roller blind, AMG locking differential, tyre pr...

Porsche Panamera Turbo S Review

2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S, twin-turbo V8-cylinder, petrol, seven-speed DSG transmission I haven’t been behind the wheel of a Porsche Panamera for more than two years. And for good reason, too, because following the international press la...

BMW 330d Review

The BMW 330d Coupe is literally in a league of its own. Some car companies make a big fuss about their cars delivering both power and efficiency - for BMW, it’s just common practice. The problem with reviewing a BMW is just how much each var...

Renault Megane & Megane Cabriolet Review

When it comes to the small hatch segment, the Australian marketplace is pretty crowded. You have to have something that sells on its reputation, is brilliant value for money, or is an outstanding drive to ensure your place is cemented in the mind of...

Lamborghini Aventador Review

Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4: 6.5-litre V12 mid-engined, four-wheel drive two-door coupe with seven-speed ISR gearbox, 515 kW/690 Nm, 0-100km/h - 2.9 seconds, Top speed - 350km/h. Exclusive track test – Shanghai F1 GP Circuit, China. "I...

Nissan X-Trail & Pathfinder Off-road Review

Nissan’s four-wheel drives have always been at the forefront of off-roading. Be it the Patrol, Navara or the Pathfinder, the Japanese company has a long and rich history of four-wheel driving success. Next year marks the 50th anniversary of...

MINI Cooper D Countryman Review

So, you want a MINI, but don't want it to be mini? Then the MINI Cooper Countryman is for you. It takes all the good aspects of the MINI - fun handling, funky looks, curvy interior, economical engine - and transplants them into a bigger packag...