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2025 BMW X3 M50 xDrive Review

May 3, 2025

The M50 xDrive sits at the top of the X3 line-up, a performance-oriented SUV with a compelling blend of power, agility and everyday usability. Don’t wait for the new X3 M as rumours suggest this M50 will be the hottest gas-burning X3. BMW will apply the full M treatment to the forthcoming iX3, due next year. But don’t feel hard done by, for this is worthy of its M badge, even if it’s not the full-fat version. It still has a heap of power, goes like hell and yet is civilised enough to play...

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2025 BMW X5 xDrive 3.0d Sport Collection Review

The X5 has withstood the test of time, debuting back in 1999. For 17 years it has been the best...

by Alex Schultz

April 30, 2025

Ford

Ford Everest vs Hyundai Santa Fe vs Nissan Pathfinder Comparison

Got kids to move but a people mover just won’t cut it? You’ll need a large seven-seat SUV then. Here...

by Alex Schultz

April 27, 2025

Jeep

2025 Jeep Wrangler Overland 4-door Review

Jeep updates its venerable Wrangler as it rolls into another year of battle in the market place. And there’s a...

by Alex Schultz

April 26, 2025

JAC

2025 Jac T9 Review

Utes are still big business, despite a drop-off recently. Could that be because of less expensive newcomers? We try out...

by Alex Schultz

April 24, 2025

GWM

2025 GWM Cannon Lux Review

GWM fires a salvo into the value end of the ute market with its revised Cannon. Is it the right...

by Alex Schultz

April 22, 2025

BYD

2025 BYD Sealion 7 Premium Review

Confused by BYD’s oceanic series nomenclature? Think of the new electric Sealion 7 as a raised up Seal with an...

by Alex Schultz

April 20, 2025

Reviews

2025 Subaru BRZ tS Review

by Alex Schultz

April 19, 2025

Subaru is selling a two-wheel drive vehicle again. It’s the same name as before, the BRZ, only this is much improved. Years ago at a Subaru launch, the company said it would not sell the BRZ sportster here because it didn’t conform to its AWD ethos. Well, it did briefly, 12 units sold in 2012. But it couldn’t match the pricing of Toyota’s largely identical GR86. Back then the Toyota was $56,990 but now the least expensive variant is $59,990, a six-speed auto. The six-speed manual is a Hakone version which costs $61,990. And wouldn’t you know it? Subaru has once...

Mazda

2025 Mazda CX-80 SP Hybrid Review

The CX-80 joins the Mazda ranks as another seven-seat option for buyers of large SUVs. How is it different to...

by Alex Schultz

April 16, 2025

Ford

2025 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Review

Ford’s Mustang Dark Horse is a polished piece of kit, at home both on road and track. It’s a sell-out,...

by Alex Schultz

April 13, 2025

BMW

2025 BMW M5 Review

BMW’s top sports saloon continues to surprise, each generation delivering something new. This time it’s electrification, which brings 1000Nm to...

by Alex Schultz

April 12, 2025

Leapmotor

Leapmotor C10 REEV first drive – EV-first with petrol peace of mind

It's not every day you're piloting a Chinese electric vehicle with Italian plates around Spanish roads. Yet, that's precisely what...

by Kyle Cassidy

April 9, 2025

LDV

2025 LDV T60 Max Plus 4×4 Review

LDV has added another option to its T60 line-up in the Max Plus. This is a decent update to the...

by Alex Schultz

April 6, 2025

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Ram 1500 Hurricane first drive report

The latest version of the Ram 1500 isn’t powered by a V8 engine. Shock horror. But we are used to...

by Kyle Cassidy

April 4, 2025

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