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

The Proton Suprima S Super Premium is slated for release in Australia later this year
11 Feb 2014

Proton unveils new Suprima S Variant

Isaac Bober

Only weeks after it announced the release of the Suprima S, Proton has announced the release of a Suprima S variant. Called the Suprima S Super Premium, it’s intended to appeal to buyers “who give priority to specifications”.

Read More
New Toyota Kluger will be here in March
09 Feb 2014

New cars for 2014

Isaac Bober

We bought a record 1.14 million new vehicles in 2013, Now the manufacturers are hoping we’ll buy even more in 2014. Paul Murrell lists what new cars are on the way.

Read More
The BMW 116i is a quality package but it's priced a little high
09 Feb 2014

BMW 116i Review

Isaac Bober

The BMW 116i may be an entry-level model as far as BMW is concerned but it doesn’t have an entry-level price. Tony Bosworth asks if the five-door hatchback represents good value for money, and does it really deliver the goods?

Read More
The Commodore SS-V adheres to the European school of performance sedans with conservative styling
04 Feb 2014

Holden Commodore SS-V Review

Isaac Bober

Tony Bosworth reckons we’re looking at a future classic in the shape of this latest and greatest Holden Commodore SS-V sedan.

Read More
The BMW 520d rides and handles beautifully
03 Feb 2014

BMW 520d Review

Isaac Bober

It’s one of the best-looking BMWs and when a twin-turbo diesel beats under the bonnet, Tony Bosworth reckons the 520d is also one of the most efficient luxury cars you can buy.

Read More
The Maserati Quattroporte S V6 is better value than the V8
30 Jan 2014

Maserati Quattroporte Review

Isaac Bober

Paul Murrell reckons there’s no practical reason why you’d spend the extra dollars to buy the V8 when the Maserati Quattroporte S V6 is such a capable and enticing engine. But what’s $80,000 between friends?

Read More
1 823 824 825 826 827 843