Our full review of the BYD Sealion 7 EV SUV. Testing the 530 hp AWD Performance model’s 4.5s 0-100, 567 km WLTP range, and how it compares globally.
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Our preview drive of the 1381hp Zeekr 8X PHEV. Insane power, 300km+ EV range, and luxury to shame rivals. Confirmed for Australia mid-2027.
At $72,900, the Zeekr 7X Performance does 0-100 in 3.76s. Our review compares its luxury comfort and charging speed against the pricier Tesla Model Y Performance.
Introduction To The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander I’ll admit, when I first slid behind the wheel of the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander, I wasn’t expecting to be smitten. Yet here I am, several hundred miles later, still marveling at how this family-friendly three-row SUV wraps comfort, technology, and peace of mind into a package that starts at just $29,995—unheard of in this segment[1]. Packing a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, the Outlander feels like a statement: “We’ve got your back for years to come,” and frankly, that reassurance sunk in on my first long drive. I remember chattering with my partner as we passed…
Key Details on the 2026 Mazda CX-5 Imagine stepping into a compact SUV that feels as roomy as something in the next class up, yet still hugs every twist and turn with confidence. Back in college, my roommate swore that only German sedans could deliver that precise blend of space and engagement—so when I climbed into the new CX-5, I was honestly skeptical. But wow, Mazda has stretched this model by 4.5 inches in overall length, added a 3-inch longer wheelbase, and widened the body by just over half an inch to deliver best-in-class second-row legroom and headroom that even…
Can a Kia Beat a V12 Ferrari? Picture this: you’re standing at the start line of a drag strip just as daylight seeps across the horizon. A family‐style Kia EV6 GT idles silently next to a snarling, 6.5-litre V12 Ferrari Purosangue that looks like it’s flexing its muscles before the race even begins. You can almost feel the vibration of raw horsepower rumbling through the pavement under the Ferrari’s wheels. Yet when the lights go green, it isn’t the fiery roar you expect. Instead, it’s a near-silent surge from the Kia, its electric motors unleashing their torque with such ferocity…
Powertrain And Performance Under the hood of the Denza B8 hides a hybrid heartbeat that feels more like a secret weapon than a budget-friendly SUV’s afterthought. I remember the first time I accelerated away from a stoplight and felt my jaw drop—this isn’t your everyday plug-in hybrid. A 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine teams up with dual electric motors to unleash a combined 550 kW and 760 Nm, blasting the B8 from 0–100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds [4]. That’s sports-scar territory. What’s even wilder is the 36.8 kWh Blade battery’s ability to quietly whisk you through up to 100 km…
Transformative Changes In The 2025 Audi Q5 I still remember the first time I slid into a Q5 years ago—comfortable, competent, but hardly revolutionary. Fast-forward to the 2025 model, and Audi has flipped our expectations on their head. The interior now greets you with what the brand calls a “digital stage,” where an 11.9-inch curved instrument cluster merges seamlessly into a 14.5-inch central touchscreen. Glancing from speedometer to navigation feels as fluid as turning a page in a futuristic novel, and Audi even offers an optional passenger-side display so your co-pilot can fiddle with playlists or waypoints without stealing your…
Value For Money And Features At a sub-$50,000 price point, the MG QS Essence feels like stumbling on a hidden gem. Honestly, I never expected to find a seven-seat SUV bristling with so much kit without leaving my wallet crying in the corner. When you compare it with rivals that ding you for every extra feature, the QS Essence almost seems mischievous—slipping goodies into the base model while everyone else charges a premium. Take the standard power tailgate, for instance: little cost to MG, huge convenience for you, especially on those rainy grocery runs. Then there’s the whopping 21-inch alloy…
Stock Performance There’s something almost primal about planting your foot on the accelerator of a performance car straight from the showroom floor and feeling that engine come alive beneath you. I still remember my first spin in an M3 Competition xDrive—how the turbochargers whined to attention, how the cabin hummed with mechanical promise. It’s not just about numbers on a page; it’s the visceral tingle in your spine as the inline-six revs through its powerband. Similarly, slipping behind the wheel of a Ferrari SF90 Stradale delivers an electric whirr before the V8 explodes into its thunderous crescendo. Both machines embody…