2018 BMW X3 30i X-line Review
BMW X3 redefines SUVs, as SAVs. A strange statement to be sure but it means X3 is not defined by unneeded off-road credentials. Once we understand that all becomes clear. Very few SUV-like vehicles will […]
Articles by Simon Lai
2018 Peugeot 5008 Allure Review
After driving the Peugeot 3008 at the end of the year, I was left with a jaw dropping experience. So when I heard about the 5008 I was itching to find out if it was […]
2018 Mazda6 Review
Mazda6 has been around for a few years now and has just undergone a mid-life revamp bringing in a new 2.5-litre turbo petrol engine out of CX-9 a revised 2.2-litre twin turbo diesel with a […]
2018 Jeep Compass Limited Review
Everyone seems to be getting in on the compact SUV market in response to the growing popularity of the segment. Jeep is no different with its Jeep Compass Limited, however, this small SUV is a […]
2018 Holden Calais Diesel Review
Who would have thought a decade ago there’d be a diesel Commodore. How times have changed with the Holden Commodore Calais ZB model now available with a 2.0-litre, front drive, four cylinder turbo diesel engine […]
2018 Toyota Corolla ZR Review
The Toyota Corolla leads sales in the passenger car market yet again this year (no surprise there). The reason being its ordinary, no-fuss, uncomplicated approach, not because there is any feature that is particularly outstanding. […]
2018 Toyota Camry Ascent Sport Hybrid Review
Friends are always excited to hear what car I’m testing next, but the mention of a hybrid is met with a chuckle. But this is undeservedly so if the Toyota Camry Ascent Sport Hybrid is […]
2018 Toyota Yaris SX Review
The latest Toyota Yaris was launched just over a year ago and continues to perform well in the new light car segment, right up there with the Hyundai Accent and Mazda2. In my hands were […]
2018 Kia Sorento GT-Line Diesel Review
When you drill right down, Kia’s Sorento is arguably THE best value SUV on the market right now, especially the top of the range, diesel only, GT-Line model driven at $58,990. Compare it with anything […]
2018 Nissan 370Z Review
There aren’t many cars like the Nissan 370Z – a two-door, two-seater, rear-wheel drive coupe with a V6 engine. Not much has changed with the 370Z, just a few inconsequential inclusions to the package this […]
2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R Review
Not much has changed in the updated Subaru Outback though that’s not necessarily a bad thing. There’s no need to alter something when it’s this good and has been for quite a while. Subaru have […]
2018 Honda Civic Type R Review
You hear that? That’s the sound of my pulse racing. It’s an undeniable reaction when you jump into a Honda Civic Type R. I mean, who doesn’t get excited at the prospect of driving a […]