The BMW 3 Series is more than a luxurious, sporty and supremely refined prestige sedan or wagon - it’s also a driving icon. If you want a performance machine that makes you feel like the boss, seal the deal with a 3 Series.

The Toyota Camry is a medium sedan with a high-value, modest pricetag. If reliable, economical and mundane daily driving is your family’s mission, before SUVs came along, a proper Camry sedan got the job done.

If you’re shopping for an exciting medium-size sedan but need practicality, affordability and reliability rolled into an efficient, compact vehicle, the Hyundai Sonata is excellent value… and goes like stink.

Thinking about buying a plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) in 2024? Let’s assess whether this is a good idea or not, because it all depends mainly on you and your motivations…

There are so many medium SUV models in this ultra-popular segment, it's virtually impossible to choose between every single option. Here's how you make a shortlist that won't leave you making a $50,000 mistake...

Need big boot space, multiple child restraints and walk-in access for the extended family? A people mover beats a seven-seat SUV hands-down. But which one is better?

Here’s everything you need to know about choosing, using and charging Hyundai’s new all-electric Kona small SUV. Are you finally ready to leave internal combustion behind entirely…

Hyundai i20 N is the baby performance car: it's not quite as quick on the track as an i30 N, but it’s a cheaper mechanical driving experience. Let's see if it’s right for you...

How much will your prospective new 4WD wagon slide in its resale value in the next five years? Let’s look at the recent history of the big sellers to better inform you about your next off-roader’s future value…

Getting into a large SUV is easy in the first five seats, but up the back it’s a different story. Let’s find out which 7-seaters give you the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to kids and their chunky child restraints…

It’s very tempting to throw everything in the back of your ute without a care. But here’s why loading your ute the wrong way can lead to disastrous consequences out there on the road, and how you can load up safely…

When you buy a new ute in 2024, it will depreciate. It’s insidious, like throwing a $50 note out the window every few days. If your small business, farm or simply your garage needs a new ute this year, here’s a comprehensive guide to combat this covert cash gouge…

Three of Australia’s most popular new vehicles in 2023 were utes. If you’re shopping for a new vehicle in 2024, here are five very good reasons to buy the jack of all trades, a dual-cab 4X4 ute, while they’re hot…

On the road or on a track, the VW Golf GTI gets murdered by the Hyundai i30 N not just in performance, but also on value. Bang for your buck is what really matters in this hot hatch cage match.

If your family loves to hit the road at every opportunity, these five vehicles will help you quickly whittle down your shortlist and get packed for your long weekends, Christmas/New Year break and Easter holidays…

If you’re in the market for a new dual-cab ute, there’s probably a small part of your brain that is telling you all the good reasons for buying a big, brash pick-up truck born in the USA, but re-made here in Australia. But there is a dark side to these load-lugging leviathans…

Automotive safety agencies like ANCAP purport to force carmakers to change, but there’s a problem when it comes to pressuring governments to act. Here’s why deadly cars can be failures, but still pass the test…

The consumer law regulator has dealt Honda Australia a substantial penalty for misleading consumers during the fallout of their special dealership-culling operation. If you’re buying a new car, here’s why naughty corporate conduct matters…

The very worst thing about modern cars are the so-called Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Here’s why they’re so bad they actually put you in danger before keeping you safe…

A 4-year battle between a solitary consumer and a giant car company has ended, but not before highlighting just how insane the Australian legal system actually is. Here’s why common sense is so rare in the car industry…