Daniel Gardner

Mazda’s dual-cab gets a light update and price hike but continues to stand out for the right reasons

Hyundai’s Ioniq 9 resists the EV trend of big figures and flashy style in favour of what matters for a family friendly seven-seater

Ioniq 9 follows Kia EV9 into the large electric market but makes up for the wait with performance, range and technology bonuses

A racing-derived 552kW V8 slotted into a carbon-composite coupe weighing under 1400kg is every bit as unforgettable as you might suspect

Hot hatch GTI’s mid-life update proves sweeping changes are not always necessary for significant progress

A new VZ grade hasn’t significantly changed the Cupra Born formula, but the results leave a lasting impression

Spanish electric flagship SUV is a must-drive for anyone considering a Tesla Model Y. It’s a compelling design that meets a genuinely cracking drive

Volkswagen’s third-generation Tiguan targets a more mainstream audience over the dare-to-be different crowd

Cupra’s newest model is not its most radical but the Terramar’s positioning in the growing family make it one of the most versatile and broadly appealing

It’s big, it’s fast, it looks like nothing else on the road and the long-wheelbase Volkswagen ID Buzz GTX is coming to Australia

Mazda poised to celebrate milestone MX-5 birthday with limited-edition special

Mazda’s all-new CX-80 will launch in Australia late this year, adding a second seven-seat SUV to the family, though in a more compact size than the flagship CX-90

Skoda’s new generation Kodiaq honours the brand’s value mantra while bringing more tech and luxury touches

BMW’s fourth-generation X3 sharpens the technology and quality proposition but puts a freeze on price

Cupra has unveiled its all-new Terramar SUV in Barcelona, taking its growing sports model family to six, ahead of an Australian arrival date in the third

Australia’s first hybrid ute – the GWM Ute Cannon Alpha – arriving June 2024

Expensive GWM or bargain seven-seater? GWM’s Tank 500 takes another shot at premium SUV territory

Continuous improvement process could introduce SUV suspension revision in response to media/customer feedback

Australia will be the only global market to offer the complete Mazda CX-60, CX-70, CX-80 and CX-90 SUV set

The facelifted Cayenne range has seen extensive changes for 2024, and the result is one of motoring’s great SUVs just got better.

Change is afoot for the Toyota Kluger. It’s more expensive than it was a year ago, and the V6 has been dropped for a turbo-four. Is it still worth considering?

Ferrari is asking top money to step up from the Roma coupe to its new Roma Spider – but is the brand’s first soft top in 20 years worth the spend?

Three and five-door Minis to get end-of-life design realignment but not an all-new model architecture retirement gift

BMW’s’ Neue Klasse tech and design innovations could infiltrate other brands within its wider family

Polestar Synergy takes three designs and fuses them into one extraordinary electric hypercar

Four-motor prototype tests as BMW M claims its first hi-po EV must topple all existing company Nurburgring titles

Next-gen Ford Mustang GT and Mach-E electric pioneer escape into the wild months ahead of Australian launch

Mazda’s highest output engines to date are making the carmaker lust for more spirited models in future

All new Mahindra Pik-Up could be offered alongside existing model when it arrives in Australia at a point after 2025

Mahindra’s electric intentions shape up with another battery powered concept joining its ranks

Continuous improvement of all premium Mazda models will likely herald adaptive damping soon

Mazda makes another skirmish into a premium arena with its new large SUV, but creating a fresh flagship comes at a cost

Negative customer response could prompt about-turn for Mercedes-AMG downsizing strategy

Images of a battery-powered Toyota Hilux on Australian soil have emerged on social media

Bigger, more powerful and more efficient Santa Fe coming to Australia next year

Ineos has forged the Quartermaster moniker for its eagerly anticipated go-anywhere Grenadier ute model ahead of its official public debut at the Goodwood

Subtle but comprehensive update keeps Mazda CX-8 looking fresh for a unique audience

Mazda has confirmed that an influx of more premium, next-generation SUV models led by the CX-60 midsize SUV will not necessarily mark the end of its Choice is key and new-generation models can ‘coexist’ alongside existing line-up says Mazda

There’s still time to get into a new car before the end of financial year with some of Mazda’s most popular models in stock

Mazda’s venerable 6 wagon soldiers on as a viable family car alternative and an antidote to SUV addiction

Volkswagen’s all-new Amarok dual-cab ute is pricey but absolutely worth it

At a time when the price of everything keeps going up, it will come as welcome news to buyers that the new Amarok is $400 cheaper to service than the old model over five years

Performance-boosted Volkswagen Amarok Walkinshaw looks to be on the cards for a return, but you’ll have to wait

4x4 customisers rejoice; Volkswagen has developed more than 40 aftermarket Amarok accessories, including some designed in Australia

Mazda’s new family flagship takes a huge step up with beautiful interior quality and magnificent drivetrain, with a similar leap in price

The hot-hatch benchmark returns to reclaim its front-drive performance throne, but can it?

Rally inspired Triton to follow sixth-gen model reveal later this year, electric will come late in the decade

A trip to Mitsubishi’s winter wonderland reveals a side to the Outlander PHEV’s character that few would believe

In the search for a replacement for its ageing ASX, Mitsubishi is considering model sharing with ally Renault

Mitsubishi Australia has imported the Delica D:5 for local sales evaluation

2022 Vision Ralliart concept hid a secret that could preview the next-generation Outlander and Mitsubishi’s first high-performance car in decades

Mitsubishi’s reborn Ralliart to offer performance-focused accessories as well as complete vehicles

Civic and Accord models to remain part of the family while Honda Australia broadens its SUV horizons

After months of speculation that Honda might be planning its exodus from the Australian market, the Japanese brand has made a statement of intent with a

Honda Australia has confirmed that its ‘mid-term’ electrification plans will focus exclusively on hybrid vehicles, with a product expansion strategy that