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Here are the cars to watch for in 2020

High-powered sports cars are still alive and kicking, but electric options will also hit their stride.

Paul Gover |

Welcome new tech for Mercedes’ best-selling SUV, the GLC

A test drive of the SUV mid-life update reveals it's gained in many areas, and lost in only a few.

Ged Bulmer |

Road test: Porsche’s 718 Cayman is an exhilarating drive

Porsche’s entry-level sports car demonstrates it’s more than just a poor man's 911.

Ged Bulmer |

Does the electric Taycan deliver on the Porsche promise?

For this car to succeed, it needs to live up to the lofty expectations bestowed upon the sports car maker.

Hannah Elliott |

BMW adds X-factor to rebooted 1 Series hatchback

The all-wheel-drive 135i xDrive is the upgrade that BMW’s baby hatch needs.

Paul Gover |

What’s it like to drive the first electric Mercedes-Benz?

Mercedes-Benz isn’t the first, but wants to be the best with its new all-electric SUV.

Ged Bulmer |

Lexus turns up the wick with the RC F coupe

It’s taken time, but Lexus has finally achieved proper sports car credibility.

Ged Bulmer |

Aston Martin belatedly joins SUV brigade with DBX

The struggling British sports car maker holds high hopes for its first family-friendly model.

Hannah Elliott |

A look inside Porsche's massive new Taycan factory

Step behind the the scenes as Porsche pulls together its first modern electric car.

Hannah Elliott |

Q is for 'quick': Audi’s updated Q5 SUV impresses

A refined driving experience matched with chunky power delivery ensures the Q5 50 TDI can talk the torque.

Ged Bulmer |

Is Alpina’s B5 Touring better than a Beemer?

Tweaks by a key collaborator strengthen the appeal of BMW’s capable family wagon.

Ged Bulmer |

Volvo's Polestar 1 Coupe is a different breed of hybrid

Due to debut in 2020, this sleek carbon-fibre coupe will redefine the luxury hybrid market.

Hannah Elliott |

Tesla's Model 3 shows EVs can be both green and mean

Once you get your head around the acceleration and mind-boggling tech, everything else seems old hat.

Ged Bulmer |

BMW Z4 vs Toyota Supra: which should you buy?

Two sports cars from one blueprint; one German, the other Japanese. We select our favourite.

Paul Gover |

Lexus RX now a worthy rival to big German SUVs

Dynamic upgrades put the venerable RX model in the same conversation as some coveted rivals.

Ged Bulmer |

Daimler's design guru sees a future in 'sustainable luxury'

The man behind wild concepts like the Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury Shuttle has an eye on ease and aesthetics.

Hannah Elliott |

Lamborghini’s Huracan Evo serves up dynamic thrills

A day at Phillip Island leaves a bellisimo impression of the Italian maker’s latest track day special.

James Fordham |

Road test: Bigger is better for Audi’s upsized Q3 SUV

It turns out that size does matter in the highly competitive prestige compact SUV category.

Ged Bulmer |