Award-winning Cabaret Artist and Writer when she isn't behind the wheel. A Musical Theatre Actress by trade who quickly swapped Song and Dance for Comedy and Cabaret — and brings that same timing to a car review.
News & RecallsHonda has put the Prelude back on sale at $65,000 driveaway, 25 years after the last one left dealers. It has Type R brakes, 147kW hybrid power, and a simulated gearshift. Whether that justifies the price is the actual question.
News & RecallsSuzuki's first EV for Australia is here: two variants, 344-395km of range, and a four-star ANCAP rating that will take some explaining at the showroom.
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 has landed in Australian showrooms without an ANCAP rating. Toyota says it is the safest RAV4 ever. ANCAP has not said anything, because it has not tested it.
Hyundai has pulled 3,478 first-generation Kona Electric SUVs over a battery fault that can start a fire while charging or parked. Here is who is affected.
Australia's first electric HiLux is in showrooms from $74,990. It tows 1,600kg, does 315km on a warm day, and Toyota expects to sell 500 of them this year. That is not a failure. It is a plan.
EVs reached a record 16.46 per cent of new car sales in April. BYD is now Australia's second-biggest car brand. Chinese manufacturers collectively are the largest source of EV sales in the country.
EVs6:56Hyundai's new electric family SUV slots between the KONA Electric and IONIQ 5. Amelia spends a day in the Elite spec and finds out where it actually fits.
News & RecallsAt Auto China 2026, GAC International formally set out its export strategy and confirmed Australia in the next wave of launch markets.
Hot Hatches6:30Toyota's small sedan still does the safest, most sensible job in its segment. Jenny argues that is exactly the problem.
4WD & SUV8:42The new Palisade goes hybrid and grows again. Amelia takes the seven-seat hybrid through a real Australian week and unpicks who it is actually for.
4WD & SUV7:09Ford's big family mover, full diesel, eight seats, real boot. We put the Tourneo Titanium X through a proper Aussie family week.
Utes5:22Forty-five years of Triton, simplified. Amelia drives the work-spec GLX to see if Mitsubishi's cheapest dual-cab is still worth a look.
4WD & SUV4:13Mahindra's compact SUV play for Australia. Three letters, three rows of features, and a price tag that's going to make a few rivals uncomfortable.
EVs11:02On road, off road, and on the track at The Bend. Amelia takes the new ZEEKR 7X through everything to see if Geely's premium EV brand has the goods.
Luxury7:21Genesis is making the German luxury brands work harder - and the GV70 is a big part of why. Amelia takes the 2.5T Sport through a week of suburban Sydney.
EVs8:40Hyundai's new flagship electric SUV. Seven seats, properly long range, and the most relaxing IONIQ to drive yet. Amelia takes the Calligraphy AWD for a week.
4WD & SUV5:44Mazda pushes into premium territory with the CX-60 GT Vision Luxury AWD. Amelia tests whether it earns its price tag or whether it is just a bigger CX-5.
EVsChina's electric SUV gets a proper Australian test. Amelia takes the Zeekr 7X off the bitumen and into the bush, where battery range anxiety meets actual mud.
4WD & SUV7:45Bold new boxy styling, hybrid powertrain, three rows that actually fit. Amelia tests the Calligraphy spec in the striking Earthy Brass paint.
Utes3:27Top spec D-MAX, eye-catching Sunstone Orange paint. Amelia takes a quick look at Isuzu's halo ute.
EVs7:09Small footprint, big performance, full Volvo cabin. Amelia tests the dual-motor Ultra spec to see if it earns the asking price.
Utes5:29Affordable, well-equipped, and slowly winning over the ute-buying public. Amelia tests the top-spec Cannon X.
Utes6:03The single-cab V8 ute the Australian outback refuses to give up. Amelia tests the GXL to see if the icon still earns the loyalty.
4WD & SUV6:51Indian-built, properly capable, and undercutting everything in its size class. Amelia tests the Scorpio to see if it earns its budget pricing.
Hot Hatches5:141.6 L turbo three, AWD, manual gearbox, built for rally. Amelia tests the most committed Yaris ever made.
EVsThe part nobody talks about until they own one. Amelia walks through charging the IONIQ 5 from home, work and public networks to separate the facts from the fear.
4WD & SUV7:13Fifth-generation Sportage in the top petrol GT-Line trim. Amelia tests the all-new mid-size Kia SUV.
LuxuryKorea's answer to the German luxury SUV. Amelia does a full walk around the 2022 Genesis GV70 to examine what the badge and the budget actually deliver in Australia.
4WD & SUV9:06Inline-six petrol with mild-hybrid assist, properly luxurious cabin, and Jaguar styling. Amelia tests the F-Pace P400.
4WD & SUV5:34V6 petrol versus plug-in hybrid Sorento. Amelia compares the two seven-seater powertrains to figure out which is worth the money.
EVs12:19Amelia reviews the all-new IONIQ 5, the AWD top trim. The car that put Hyundai's EV strategy on the map.
EVs9:21Subcompact electric SUV from Mercedes. Amelia tests the entry-point EQ model in Australia.
4WD & SUV10:51Mid-size French SUV in the top GT Sport trim. Amelia owns the Allure version and reviews the GT Sport.
4WD & SUV6:47Original-era Vitara badge, modern turbo engine. Amelia tests the small Suzuki.
Hot Hatches8:20Sole AU spec, 2.5 L turbo, 213 kW. Amelia tests Hyundai's overlooked performance sedan.
EVs10:37First-gen Kona EV in the top Highlander trim. Amelia tests the long-range version.
4WD & SUV9:59The Santa Fe gets a full facelift for 2021. Amelia takes the top-spec Highlander through an Australian family week to find out if the update delivers.
4WD & SUV8:09The entry-level RAV4 GX gets its moment. Amelia reviews how much of the model's appeal survives when you strip the hybrid drivetrain and top-trim touches.
Luxury11:54The Supra gets a power bump for 2021. Amelia reviews the GTS with an update that adds output and a price tag to match the extra performance credentials.
News & RecallsBefore the IONIQ 5 hit Australian showrooms, Amelia reported on what Hyundai was promising. A news segment on the EV that shifted the mainstream conversation about going electric.
4WD & SUV9:09The T-Roc is Volkswagen's compact SUV play for Australia. Amelia reviews whether German build quality and a competitive price are enough to stand out in a crowded field.
News & Recalls2:28JLR's SVO division signals a high-performance Defender could be on the way. This week's news also covers the facelifted Volvo XC60 and what to expect from both.
4WD & SUVHyundai's large sedan gets the N Line treatment. Amelia takes a first look at the 2021 Sonata N Line and its case for Australian buyers who still want a proper sedan.
EVs4:55The IONIQ 5 had not launched yet but the detail was already strong enough to get excited about. A close look at what Hyundai's new electric platform promised ahead of its Australian arrival.
4WD & SUV7:39The Kia Stonic is the Korean brand's sub-compact SUV play. Amelia reviews whether it delivers the elevated driving position and practical dimensions at a price that makes sense.
Luxury11:12The Genesis GV80 takes on the German trio directly. Amelia reviews whether Korea's luxury SUV has what it takes to pull buyers away from the established European names.
Luxury4:54Genesis's mid-size luxury sedan arrived in Australia with a complete redesign. Amelia looks at what the new G80 was promising before it hit showrooms.
Hot Hatches8:08The car Australia knew as the Elantra is now the i30 Sedan. Amelia checks out the Elite trim and works out whether the rename comes with genuine improvement.
4WD & SUV4:21Hyundai's largest SUV was heading to Australia with eight seats, V6 power, and an interior designed to close the gap with luxury brands. Amelia covers what to expect.
Hot Hatches10:35The Fiesta ST was one of the last non-SUV Fords you could buy in Australia. Amelia finds out if the pocket hot hatch is still making a case for itself as Ford's lineup shrinks.
4WD & SUVThe 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe gains a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine that delivers more power than the outgoing diesel at no extra cost, making it a genuinely tempting upgrade for buyers after a large family SUV.
Luxury11:37Genesis wants to be taken seriously in the premium sports sedan market. Amelia reviews the G70 in its biggest engine spec to see whether the Korean upstart has the credibility to challenge German stalwarts.
EVs10:30The affordable EV field in 2020 had grown enough to compare. Tesla against the best of the rest, looked at without the hype that usually follows the brand around.
4WD & SUV10:08Mazda placed the CX-30 between the CX-3 and CX-5 and hoped buyers would find the gap. Amelia reviews the top G25 Astina to see if the newest addition to the family earns its place.
Utes7:44Nissan's Navara goes off-road with the N-Trek and N-Trek Warrior. Amelia looks at what both variants add over the standard ute and who each one is actually aimed at.
4WD & SUV9:03The Venue is Hyundai's entry point into the SUV segment. Amelia reviews the Active trim as the sub-compact takes on a market full of budget crossovers.
4WD & SUV10:38The Outlander has always aimed broad, with petrol, diesel and PHEV options in the same lineup. Amelia takes the diesel AWD Exceed through what it's actually built for.
Luxury9:32Jaguar's entry-level SUV brings the cat badge to the compact crossover fight. Amelia reviews the R-Dynamic SE at the $65k mark, where the competition is fierce.
Hot HatchesThe 2019 Kia Cerato Sport+ hatch gets a 2.0-litre and a six-speed auto. Amelia looks at whether the second-best spec is actually the smarter buy.
Hot HatchesThe 2019 Mazda3 G20 Evolve marks a significant generational leap for Mazda's small car, bringing a mature interior design, refined ride and a cleaner exterior that sets it apart from rivals in the segment.
Hot Hatches4:46The fourth-generation Mazda 3 hatch arrived with a long list of changes. Amelia covers the five features that matter most and explains why this car was being taken seriously.
4WD & SUV12:52Land Rover's Discovery in HSE trim is a large luxury SUV with genuine off-road credentials and a seven-seat interior. Amelia puts the SDV6 through a real-world Australian week.
Hot HatchesThe i30 N gets a sleeker body. Amelia reviews the Fastback version to find out whether the four-door coupe shape changes the hot hatch case at all.
EVs8:47The all-new Hyundai Ioniq Electric was Australia's first taste of a purpose-built electric hatch from a mainstream brand. This is the review from when it arrived here.
4WD & SUVAmelia reviews the 2019 Kia Sorento facelift in the near-entry Sport trim. The seven-seat mid-size SUV is available in four trim levels and two engine options, making the Sorento range accessible at a lower price.
4WD & SUVThe 2019 Haval H9 Ultra is a seven-seat large SUV from the Chinese brand that pairs a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an eight-speed automatic and a generous feature list at a competitive price point.
4WD & SUVAmelia reviews the 2018 Mazda CX-5 Akera AWD Diesel, Australia's top-selling medium SUV. For 2018, both engine options receive improvements in power, fuel economy and price.
Hot HatchesAmelia reviews the 2018 Mazda MX-5 RF, the retractable fastback version of the world's best-sold roadster. It uses a 2-litre naturally aspirated engine with 118 kW and 200 Nm of torque.
Hot HatchesAmelia reviews the 2016 Hyundai Elantra, a cost-effective sedan alternative to the i30 hatch. It comes with a single 2-litre petrol producing 112 kW and 192 Nm, and introduces Apple CarPlay to the range.
4WD & SUVThe Toyota Prado is the proper 4WD that the school-run crowd borrows from the off-road crowd. Amelia reviews the 2016 model and looks at whether the asking price is justified.
Hot HatchesThe Suzuki Swift has been Australia's affordable small car benchmark for years. The 2015 model review covers what you get for the money and whether the formula still works.
4WD & SUVThe Honda Odyssey is a people mover that does not pretend to be anything other than a people mover. Amelia reviews the 2015 model to find out if that honesty translates to a good family car.
Utes2m 49sThe LandCruiser 70 Dual Cab is a working vehicle in the truest sense. Updated with a direct injection diesel for 2013, it's as capable as it's ever been.
sedan2m 38sThe Nissan Almera is a budget sedan with modest ambitions and an honest price. It doesn't try to be more than it is.
hatchback3m 46sThe Veloster is unlike anything else on sale. Three doors arranged asymmetrically, a funky interior and a character that's hard to ignore. The + grade adds some welcome polish.
4WD & SUV1m 56sThe Lexus RX 450h F-Sport adds sportier styling to an already accomplished luxury hybrid SUV. It looks the part. Whether it drives the part is another question.
sedan2m 21sToyota refreshed its big front-wheel drive sedan to take on the Commodore and Falcon. The Aurion plays it straight and does it well.
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