These days automatics can change gear for you better than ever before, so D is no longer for Dunce. So, are paddle shifters a waste of time?

Isaac Bober’s first drive 2014 Jeep Cherokee Sport review with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety and verdict.

Isaac Bober’s first drive 2014 Mazda3 Touring review with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety and verdict.

Ford Australia has announced that almost 80% of its local fleet will be available with EcoBoost engine technology by 2015.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Australia has announced the costmetic-enhancement only Amarok Dark Label will arrive Down Under in 2015 from $56,990 (+ORC).

Isaac Bober’s first drive 2014 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD Diesel review with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety and verdict.

Volvo Trucks has released its latest YouTube commercial this time pranking a first-day-on-the-job parking attendant at a Casino on the Italian Riviera.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles announces next-generation T6 Transporter, saying Tristar concept hints at design direction of the new model Transporter to be introduced in the “forseeable future”.

The 2015 Toyota Hilux has been caught testing in Europe according to a new report.

On-sale now in Brazil only, the VW Saveiro, which has been around since 2009 has been face-lifted to give it a baby Amarok look.

ANCAP awards Volkswagen Polo and Lexus CT200h and IS with 5 star safety rating, but is critical of key safety tech not being available on entry-level models.

A warmed-up version of the garden-variety Hyundai i30, the SR variant gets a bigger engine and sports-tuned suspension. The price and standard kit see it appeal in the segment.

Volvo has released details on its Scalable Product Architecture (SPA), the platform the all-new XC90 and other future Volvos will be built on. It’s also shown the face of the new SUV. A bit of it, anyway.

Welcome to our new regular spot: Five Videos on Friday. Caution, some of these videos will cause serious distraction from the work you’re actually meant to be doing. Enjoy.

Isaac Bober’s first drive 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer GSR review with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety and verdict.