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Thinking of buying a new car? Our Open Road magazine road testers go over new and used models with a fine-tooth comb, so make sure you read our car reviews first. We have hundreds of car reviews and helpful resources designed to help you to make a smart purchase. Find the car review you need below.

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Front angle view of a 2025 Geely Starray EM-i electric SUV
Front angle view of a 2025 Geely Starray EM-i electric SUV
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2026 Geely Starray EM-i launch review

2026 Geely Starray EM-i launch review

24 Sept 2025
Taking a ‘less is more’ approach to its line-up, the Geely Starray EM-i is only the brand’s second model, packing plug-in hybrid tech and a lean price.
Liam Murphy
Liam Murphy
Front angle view of a 2025 Geely Starray EM-i electric SUV
Front angle view of a 2025 Geely Starray EM-i electric SUV
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2026 Geely Starray EM-i launch review

2026 Geely Starray EM-i launch review

24 Sept 2025
Taking a ‘less is more’ approach to its line-up, the Geely Starray EM-i is only the brand’s second model, packing plug-in hybrid tech and a lean price.
Liam Murphy
Liam Murphy
Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak
Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak
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2025 MGU9 review

2025 MGU9 review

22 Sept 2025
Having established itself in the passenger car market, MG is now taking on the Aussie ute segment – but does the MGU9 stack up against competitors?
Kris Ashton
Kris Ashton
Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak
Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak
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2025 MGU9 review

2025 MGU9 review

22 Sept 2025
Having established itself in the passenger car market, MG is now taking on the Aussie ute segment – but does the MGU9 stack up against competitors?
Kris Ashton
Kris Ashton

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2021 Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line
2021 Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line
2021 Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line review
2021 Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line review
If any car has what it takes to break the SUV stranglehold on our market, it’s the new Hyundai i30.
Tim Pomroy
2 Nov 2021
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A montage of a blue car, white car and red car
Spec battle: 2026 Polestar 2 AWD vs 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance and MG IM5 AWD
Spec battle: 2026 Polestar 2 AWD vs 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance and MG IM5 AWD
The 2026 Polestar 2 is here. We pit the AWD performance variant against the Tesla Model 3 Performance and MG IM5 AWD on range, power, price and charging capability.
Bridie Schmidt
5 Sept 2025
2025 Volkswagen Tayron 150TSI Life
2025 Volkswagen Tayron 150TSI Life
2025 Volkswagen Tayron review 
2025 Volkswagen Tayron review 
Volkswagen adds a more affordable large SUV to its portfolio in a bid to attract families, but is the VW Tayron actually good value?
Kris Ashton
11 Sept 2025
2012 Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 SE
2012 Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 SE
2012 Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 SE
2012 Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 SE
The 2012 Land Rover Discovery 4 is easily Australia's most capable all-terrain four-wheel drive, but it's also an excellent people mover, and luxurious to boot…
Open Road
20 July 2017
1998 Holden Rodeo LX
1998 Holden Rodeo LX
1998 Holden Rodeo LX review
1998 Holden Rodeo LX review
The 1998 Holden Rodeo LX reveals a new optional V6 engine to the Rodeo range of light commercial vehicles should further broaden the appeal of an already popular model among tradespeople.
Open Road
17 June 1998
2023 GWM Tank 300 Hybrid
2023 GWM Tank 300 Hybrid
2023 GWM Tank 300 Hybrid review
2023 GWM Tank 300 Hybrid review
Hybrid tech and a five-star safety rating give the GWM Tank 300 plenty of firepower.
Tim Pomroy
19 July 2023
Blue 2021 Kia Niro EV driving on country road
Blue 2021 Kia Niro EV driving on country road
2021 Kia Niro EV review
2021 Kia Niro EV review
Can good looks and refinement carry the 2021 Kia Niro EV to victory in the Australian electric vehicle market?
Kris Ashton
24 Aug 2021
Red 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
Red 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N vs Tesla Model Y vs Ford Mustang Mach-E GT comparison review
2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N vs Tesla Model Y vs Ford Mustang Mach-E GT comparison review
It will be a battle of specs between three high-performance electric SUVs when the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N arrives in early 2024. How does it face off against the Tesla Model Y Performance and the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT?
Bridie Schmidt
18 Dec 2023
Red 2015 Mazda MX-5 NC-series driving on a road
Red 2015 Mazda MX-5 NC-series driving on a road
2005-2015 Mazda MX-5 NC-series used car review
2005-2015 Mazda MX-5 NC-series used car review
The Mazda MX-5 NC-series may be getting on in years, but the model still offers unbeatable sporty refinement on a budget.
Open Road
10 Feb 2021
Three Deepal S07s in yellow, red and silver parked on a shorefront with sunset ocean scene behind
Three Deepal S07s in yellow, red and silver parked on a shorefront with sunset ocean scene behind
2025 Deepal S07 review
2025 Deepal S07 review
A new Chinese-built arrival in the Aussie EV space stands out from the crowd, but is it for the wrong reasons?
Adam Smith
24 Mar 2025
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