Category: Car Review

Mazda 6e makes 190kW/290Nm and, at 2015kg, is 0.2 seconds faster than the old 1627kg Mazda 6 turbo. Charging is 194kW on a 400V system.

GWM Tank 300 Ultra Hi4-T exposes the new Prado's lazy engineering and nasty plastic box, with 300kW of hybrid power for under $60,000 drive-away.

Haval H7 Vanta is a comfortable, well-equipped hybrid SUV with huge rear-seat space and an impressive cabin, even if its styling remains one of the segment’s strangest.

The GAC Aion UT costs $31,990 with a 60kWh battery, 430km of range and 150kW, which is Dolphin Premium hardware for Dolphin Essential money.

The Honda Prelude e:HEV is back after 25 years, a $65,000 front-drive grand tourer with 315Nm from zero revs and a fake eight-speed gearbox to play with.

The GAC Aion UT is a cute, comfy city EV for under $32,000, but the latest over-the-air update has left the smart cruise wayward and the phone dropping out.

The $83,590 GAC M8 Luxury PHEV is the only plug-in hybrid people mover here, with 106km of EV range and captain's chairs that shame the Kia Carnival.

GAC AION UT review after a first drive in Australia. A cute, clever and surprisingly practical affordable electric hatch with one frustrating weakness.

The 2027 Volvo EX30 Cross Country adds twin-motor AWD, a lifted ride and a posh recycled cabin, but stays pricey against cheaper Zeekr rivals.

The 2027 Volvo EX30 is now bug-free and genuinely superb, a sharp, punchy little EV that makes the German establishment look bloated and dear.

The 2026 Kia K4 S Hatch with Safety Pack gets a CVT , thirsty engine, and tacky plakky cabin for $34k!

The 2026 Volvo ES90 Ultra proves luxury EVs do not need German badges, huge power, or shouty tech to feel expensive, despite Android Automotive gripes.