2020 Mitsubishi Express SWB and LWB review
2020 Mitsubishi Express SWB and LWB review in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score. We were excited on hearing news that Mitsubishi’s Express van nameplate was re-entering the market after a seven-year hiatus. But it’s not quite the Japanese load mover we envision. Rather, it’s
2020 MG HS review
2020 MG HS Essence review in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score. MG, a British car maker once famed for sports cars and now a Chinese-owned brand making SUVs. It’s obvious the times have changed and volume sales in the SUV class are key to
Volkswagen’s modern Kombi sells out in Australia
Cashed up boomer hippies buy up the full allocation of modern Kombi’s. VW’s modern Kombi inspired campervan has sold out in Australia the same day it went on sale. Undeterred by the online-only buying system, customers digitally lined up to exhaust the full allocation of 30 VW California Beach limited
2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon review Australia
Finally, the all-new Jeep Gladiator arrives in Australia. Here is our first-drive review of the Rubicon. THE GOOD: Uncompromised off-road ability, good on-road composure and comfort, nails the adventurous fit-for-purpose brief. THE BAD: No diesel option, a more affordable entry model would be welcome. IN A NUTSHELL: Sure, it isn’t
2020 Nissan Juke Review and Video
The new Juke is ready to duke with the best. IN A NUTSHELL: The new Juke looks as distinctive as the original. But it’s a way better car. The old one was cramped and rough, while the new generation Juke is class-competitive for space and refinement. The cabin design and
New 2021 Nissan X-Trail revealed
Say hello to the next-generation Nissan X-Trail. Unveiled in the US overnight, this new generation Nissan Rogue previews what we can expect from the new Nissan X-Trail in Australia. Named either Rogue or X-Trail depending on what part of the world you live in, this new model brings sweeping updates
2020 BMW M8 Competition review
IN A NUTSHELL: The fastest M car yet feels every bit as impressive as it should. It’s not the Porsche 911 Turbo killer BMW first said it would be, though it comes close and excels for luxury and comfort. What is it? BMW’s original 1990 8 Series coupe was the
2020 Nissan Navara N-Trek review
We drive and review the 2020 Nissan Navara N-Trek, the little brother to the tough Warrior. Just how much different is it to that vehicle and the ST-X it is based on? We find out and deliver you the verdict.
2020 BMW X5 & X6 M Competition Review
2020 BMW X5 M and X6 M Competition review in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score. IN A NUTSHELL: If you can’t choose between these two, we’d suggest the X5 M Competition as the better (logical) choice. But some want the exclusive look of the
2020 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 review
2020 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 review in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score. The 2020 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is an even more muscular version of the Camaro 2SS muscle car. It adds a supercharged engine to the front that shoots considerably more power and torque to
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ review
THE NEW Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Australia has spent barely any time on HSV (could soon be GMSV) dealer floors, but we were itching to jump into one and give it a good test both on and off the road. Read on for our full on-road and off-road assessment. IN
Elinz 4K HD Sports Action Camera review
A budget action camera has rolled into Practical Motoring and we thought we’d see if it was up to the task of shooting car videos. A PROLIFERATION of action cameras since the ubiquitous GoPro became a number one hit has seen nearly all new arrivals to the scene mimic that
2020 Toyota GR Supra GTS quick spin review
Review of the 2020 Toyota Supra GTS in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score. THE SUPRA has been Toyota’s performance flagship since the 1978 A40 with a 92kW engine, originally based on the Celica coupe but lengthened to accept a 6-cylinder engine instead of a
2020 Mitsubishi ASX Exceed review
Review of the 2020 Mitsubishi ASX Exceed in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score. THIS IS Australia’s best-selling small SUV right now, eclipsing sales of much newer competitors despite its ten-year-old platform and packaging. We spent a week driving the top-spec Exceed model to give
2020 Lexus LS 500 F Sport review
Review of the 2020 Lexus LS 500 F Sport in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score. REMEMBER THE old Lexus LS? It looked a bit stuffy but carried the reputation of Toyota and Japanese build quality to the luxury car market. Today, it’s a much