2018 Volkswagen Polo review

Tiny, brimming with character, rough around the edges and lacking the latest in-car technology. These are typical characteristics of light-...

2017 Kia Picanto S manual review

The older I get, the more I appreciate the concept, and indeed execution, of a clever micro car – and the 2017 Kia Picanto is right at the...

2018 Skoda Fabia 81TSI review

Skoda’s mantra for some time now has been ‘simply clever’, and its vehicles have gained quite a loyal following from people drawn to the qu...

No Kia small SUV until 2019

Kia Australia likely won’t have a proper Mazda CX-3 rival in the hot small crossover segment until 2019, the company says. A small SUV to...

2017 Suzuki Swift GLX Turbo review

Despite declining sales, the light car segment is still hotly contested in Australia. Numerous long-running nameplates still compete in th...

Nissan Micra, Note potential fits for Australia – CEO

The  Nissan Micra and  Note light cars could be potential future candidates for the Australian market, according to the company’s local C...

2017 Renault Clio Zen review

Having been big fans of the pre-facelift Renault Clio RS during our long-term ownership, the recent Renault Clio update piqued our intere...

Suzuki Swift GLX Turbo v Kia Rio SLi comparison

While SUVs are the flavour of choice in recent years, the humble hatchback continues to be a popular option for first-car buyers, downsizer...

2017 Suzuki Swift review

Suzuki is on a roll. New cars such as the Ignis, Baleno and Vitara are giving the humble Japanese brand more exposure than it has had in y...