Does a PHEV really make sense? We spend a week with the BMW 530e
What’s the benefit of an electric or hybrid car? Will I save money and what’s a PHEV like to live with? We spend a week with the BMW 530e to find out.
Refreshed BMW 1 Series pricing and spec announced
Big price drop for BMW M140i heads pricing and spec release for upcoming BMW 1 Series LCI due later this year.
New Amarok V6 Sportline undercuts the competition
Volkswagen lowers the cost of entry to its V6 diesel ute range which sits unique in the market until the X-Class lands next year.
2018 Haval H7 Review – Passenger Ride
Alex Rae’s Passenger Seat 2018 Haval H7 Review with specs, performance, ride and handling, verdict and score.
Great Wall pick-up with hybrid engine and rear diff lock by 2020
The popularity of American pick-up trucks in China will see Great Wall introduce its own by 2020, and export to Australia seems likely.
Haval collaborate with Ironman 4×4 on local tuning program for H9
Haval Australia is working with local specialist Ironman 4×4 to develop revised suspension and tuning for its largest and most capable 4×4 the H9.
2017 Mini Countryman Cooper SD All4 Review
Alex Rae’s 2017 Mini Countryman Cooper SD All4 Review with pricing, spec, performance, ride and handling, safety, verdict and score.
Exclusive: Twin-turbo V8 Lexus rumour gains weight
As emissions targets get tighter and rivals more powerful, Lexus faces having to introduce forced-induction to its performance models, which might be sooner rather than later.
2017 Hyundai Elantra SR Turbo Review
Alex Rae’s 2017 Hyundai Elantra SR Turbo Review with pricing, spec, performance, ride and handling, safety, verdict and score.
2018 Toyota Camry to use Xevo over Apple Carplay and Android Auto
Toyota’s new Camry will rely on older phone-mirroring technology as it continues to shun Apple and Google for mobile connectivity.
Proposed lower vehicle emissions standard being called a ‘carbon tax’…
A federal government proposal to introduce lower fuel emissions standards in Australia is being called a ‘carbon tax’…
2018 Audi Q5 and SQ5 Review
Alex Rae’s 2018 Audi Q5 and SQ5 Review with pricing, spec, performance, ride and handling, safety, verdict and score.
BMW 420i LCI Luxury Edition joins the 4 Series range
BMW has expanded its 4 Series LCI lineup with the addition of the new 420i LCI Luxury Edition model in both coupe and gran coupe.
Honda Australia increases warranty to five-years unlimited kilometres
Honda Australia has asserted its position of providing quality, reliable vehicles with a locally funded increase to its warranty program.
2017 BMW M140i Performance Edition Review
Alex Rae’s 2017 BMW M140i Performance Edition Review with pricing, specs, infotainment, performance, ride and handling, safety, verdict and score.