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Rolls-Royce’s electric Spectre has landed – in all its pompous glory
You don’t buy a Rolls, you commission one, and the options are almost endless. But the marque’s first EV sure makes its presence felt on Australian roads.
- Tony Davis
July
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This flagship Lexus sports coupe is a hidden gem
The luxury car maker’s updated LC 500 is a beauty with a roar.
- Tony Davis
June
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Is Lexus’ plug-in hybrid the best NX on the market?
A PHEV is either the perfect compromise or an expensive and unnecessary one, depending on your situation.
- Tony Davis
May
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Why the new Lexus LBX Sports Luxury AWD is an ideal city car
It’s not exciting, but the brand’s smallest car has its pluses, as well as the usual Lexus ownership perks.
- Tony Davis
March
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Mercedes-Benz’s GLC300 is a classy family car. But is it exciting?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC300 is a worthy update of its luxury medium-sized SUV. Here’s why it’s a dependable choice while waiting for the next EV.
- Tony Davis
February
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- Life & Leisure
Why the Lexus UX300e Sports Luxury will woo fans of the brand
This fully electric, lavish SUV comes with a great owner benefit program, but there are other makes out there with better range and performance.
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Is this $110k+ version of Australia’s favourite Audi worth it?
The smoothness, the beautiful interior, the abundance of tech... The first hybrid variant of the mid-sized Q5 delivers, but here’s why you might want to wait.
- Tony Davis
January
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Dial up the fun with the updated Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
This one’s for those who love transport stripped back to its purest form, and the sheer pleasure of riding a bike. Yours for $10,990 ride-away.
- Tony Davis
December 2023
- Opinion
- Life & Leisure
The new Porsche 911 Carrera T is yours from $300,700
Calling all brand aficionados: this beautiful, well-engineered car is great to drive and still has that gorgeous flat-six sound. Get it while it lasts.
- Tony Davis
- Opinion
- Life & Leisure
The fun factor is off the scale in the fourth-generation Mazda MX-5
There’s an auto option, but why bother? The $48,690 GT RS continues to deliver in spades.
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The Audi RS e-tron GT proves an EV can be zippy
From $248,200 plus, you can have all the performance, handling and technology of a Porsche Taycan. What’s not to love?
- Tony Davis
November 2023
- Opinion
- Life & Leisure
After a plush SUV? Mercedes-Maybach’s GLS 600 is for you
It’ll set you back $393,969 plus on-road costs, options and customisation. But the ride is probably worth it.
- Tony Davis
October 2023
- Opinion
- Life & Leisure
The new $80,000 Mazda CX-60 bucks the EV trend
It has the convenience of a petrol engine or a battery, depending on your needs, but most drivers now prefer a fully electric vehicle.
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- Opinion
- Life & Leisure
Brutalism on wheels: why the new BMW 740i has limited appeal
Would you pay $268,900, plus on-road costs, for a luxurious but hefty petrol limo when that very concept seems to be outdated?
- Tony Davis
September 2023
- Opinion
- Life & Leisure
Polestar 2: a very good car made even better
This is a facelift that matters. The new Polestar’s safety options are now integrated, which means it’s been built better.
- Tony Davis
- Opinion
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Mercedes-AMG aims new $375k convertible at next-gen buyers
Not everyone will love what the designer calls “the more voluptuous body” of the SL63, but there’s no faulting its powerful performance or sophisticated tech.
- Tony Davis
August 2023
- Opinion
- Life & Leisure
The third EV under $40,000 hits Australia
Chinese car company GWM has released the Ora, a hatch ideal for city spinning.
- Tony Davis
These iconic $700k Bentleys are the last of a dying breed
The 12-cylinder behemoth may be a mechanical marvel, but it’s a relic of another era.
- Tony Davis
July 2023
- Opinion
- Life & Leisure
Is this electric limo really worth $145,000?
It’s classy, well-appointed, and whisper-quiet... but Hyundai’s Genesis Electrified G80 was formerly a petrol car and such a conversion means compromises.
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- Opinion
- Life & Leisure
Want to know the most exciting thing about the MG4 electric hatch?
It’s the groundbreaking price. With a real-world range of 300km, this car’s the ideal city runabout for under $40,000 – if you can take its boxy looks, that is.
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