The Audi Q3 range is a value proposition for prospective SUV consumers looking for a compact city cruiser. The Audi Q3 has always been a hot seller on our shores, and it's easy to see why. It's Audi’s premier compact SUV and a fierce rival to competitors like the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA. First revealed in 2019, the Q3 hasn't had much of a refresh compared to its rivals. But with ...
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The Maserati Levante GT continues to exude the Italian marque’s famed flair and mantra, now packaged in a family-friendly package. Love them or hate them, SUVs - or crossovers - are here to stay. The general public just can’t seem to get enough of them, and the industry that shifted so much to the point where producing SUVs has now become a make-or-break move necessary for keeping a brand afloat. Here’s where ...
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The Jeep Wrangler has been retrofitted with modern creature comforts but still retains its old-school barbarian charm. From its inception, the Jeep Wrangler has always had unique appeal going for it. It's one of those iconic cars in automotive history that exudes a certain philosophy, and to this day it still refuses to bend its traditional formula in order to conform with the rest of the industry. A dinosaur in our strange ...
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Raised proportions and a functional demeanour make the Crosstar a viable proposition for prospective buyers. The Honda Jazz (or Fit if you parallel imported yours) has cemented its place early on as being the cheap and cheerful hatchback which could do it all. You had the standard variant for daily commuting, hybrid versions for added fuel efficiency, and even RS models for those who wanted a bit more fun and a ...
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A drive from Silicon Valley to Los Angeles shows why plug-in hybrids like the BMW 330e still make sense in a growing EV world. Electric Vehicles (EVs) are undoubtedly the future for the automobile – at least for the next decade anyways, until governments and manufacturers come around to e-fuels… However until then, if or when, the car industry is firmly committed to producing EVs. Like everyone else, I’m all for anything ...
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Want something that can pounce on most supercars on the road and wake up the entire neighbourhood, whilst still looking discreet? Let me introduce you to the Mercedes CLS 53. This is a tried and tested formula from Mercedes - take a loud boisterous engine, throw it into one of their cars, and magic happens. In the past, this would have meant a guzzling V8 or V12, with lots of other ...
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Is the Corolla Cross a shot of innovation or JUST another "for-the-sake-of" SUV/crossover? When the Corolla Cross was first launched in Southeast Asia in 2020, Toyota's perceived "slapping of the revered 'Corolla' badge" on the boot lid of a sports utility vehicle (SUV) / crossover made me cross and take an instant dislike to this vehicle. Having grown up with the likes of the KE70 rear-wheel drive Corolla (affectionately known as ...
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Volvo is on the charge, quite literally, and it wants to fully electrify its lineup come 2030. Leading this charge is the XC40 Recharge, showing the world how the Swedes can do it in an organised, formal manner. The Volvo XC40 Recharge (And the C40 Recharge, which we reviewed earlier) are Volvo’s first foray into the EV space. Even with its EV underpinnings, it can still hold its own against ...
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