Car news, reviews & advice
No-nonsense car reviews, car news, and car advice. Practical Motoring helps you understand cars better and keeps you up to date with the latest stories.
Our latest stories
A Smartbar bullbar proving its worth
Bullbars are contentious, except in rural areas where most people regard them as a necessity. But can a plastic bullbar protect a car?
New Mazda MX-5 ND scores a 5-star ANCAP rating and best-ever pedestrian rating
Mazda’s fourth-generation MX-5 is the first to score a 5-star safety rating and the highest pedestrian rating for a vehicle tested in Australia…
Updated Toyota V6 Aurion gets much-needed features
The Toyota V6 Aurion range has been given much-needed features including sat nav and advanced safety features to keep it competitive.
New Caterham cars for Australia: cheaper, and faster than ever
Want an ultrabasic, ultrasharp motoring experience? Maybe you need a Caterham. The Caterham range has expanded, becoming cheaper at the entry level and quicker at the top end. Here’s the revised range (all prices plus onroads): Seven 275 1.6L/100kW, entry level model, now at a lower price, $69,850 Seven 275 S 1.6L/100kW, a new higher […]
2017 Audi A5 and S5 revealed but could quattro with ‘ultra technology’ be a buzz kill?
The 2017 Audi A5 and S5 have been revealed overnight with the new-look second-generation models expected to arrive in Australia in the first half of 2017.
Mercedes-Benz G350D Professional “very likely” for Australia
Want a tough 4WD? The new Mercedes-Benz G350D Professional might be what you’re looking for. The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen is not well known in Australia, but is one of the classic 4WDs with a history dating back to its origins as a joint venture with famed offroad specialists Steyr-Puch in 1979. Since then the vehicle has […]