Car Advice

Behind the Wheel

Aston Martin Cygnet Review

Aston Martin Cygnet 1.33-litre four-cylinder dual VVT-i petrol engine, six-speed manual with Stop & Start technology, 72kW/125Nm. Exclusive Test Drive of the Aston Martin Cygnet Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire – Stratford-upon-Avon, UK...

Kia Soul Review

Headlining the 2012 Kia Soul’s mid-life makeover is a bigger petrol engine with more power and better fuel economy – together with even funkier hair and makeup. The Soul led Kia’s recent design-based range revitalization. (Kia still refe...

Toyota Yaris Review

UPDATE: Overnight the Toyota Yaris received a five-star EuroNCAP safety rating. Since its launch in 2005, the Toyota Yaris has continuously outsold its competitors and in 2011 demands a 13% market share in its segment. With such a successful sales...

2012 Subaru Impreza Review

The all-new Subaru Impreza has taken significant steps forward in efficiency, quality and overall refinement. The fourth-generation Impreza sedan and hatch go on sale in Australia in early-March 2012, at which time it will become the first mainstr...

Lexus LFA Review

Lexus LFA Supercar: 4.8-litre V10 Dual VVT-i with rear-mounted six-speed automated sequential transmission, 412kW/480 Nm. 0-100km/h – 3.7 seconds, top speed – 325km/h $700,000 (Manufacturer’s List Price) Location: Sandown motor racing c...

Morgan Aero SuperSports Review

A fusion of swoopy, timeless curves and hunkered down, muscle-bound demeanour, Morgan’s Aero SuperSports sure makes a statement. And now I’m just about to add a big, bold exclamation mark with a prod of my right foot on the throttle, the r...

Lexus CT 200h Review

The Lexus CT 200h makes an excellent case for a practical city car with a sense of excitement.   What Lexus has managed to do with the CT 200h is take a relatively lacklustre Toyota Prius and give it character, soul and a much-needed s...

Jaguar XF 2.2 Diesel Review

Jaguar XF 2.2 Diesel 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel with Intelligent Stop/Start and 8-speed ZF automatic transmission 140kW/450Nm: Jaguar XF 2.2 Diesel Luxury: $78,900 (Manufacturer’s List Price) Jaguar XF 2.2 Diesel Premium Luxury: $86,100...

Volkswagen Tiguan Review

The 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan has been updated with a fresh exterior, revised engine range and the introduction of a new front-wheel drive entry model. It’s been a good three and a bit years since the original Volkswagen Tiguan came to Australi...

Mercedes-Benz E 250 Review

The Mercedes-Benz E 250 is about as comfortable and cruisy as a luxury sedan can get. Not many would believe it, but a small 1.8-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine powers this large luxury family sedan, producing 150kW and 310Nm. However,...