Alastair Brook

Alfa Romeo Stelvio Q Performance Car of the Year 2020 results
Performance COTY

Alfa Romeo Stelvio Q finishes in 10th at PCOTY 2020

Further evidence that this isn’t the place for an SUV

Performance Car of the Year 2020 Drag Performance Test
Performance COTY

Performance Car of the Year 2020: The Drag Test

Knocking on the 10-second bracket as we test acceleration and braking on The Bend’s 1km-long front straight

Performance Car of the Year 2020 Track Test
Performance COTY

Performance Car of the Year 2020: The Track Test

Put on the track suit and lace up those sneakers, it’s time to test the athleticism of our 10 PCOTY challengers

Performance Car of the Year 2020 Road Course
Performance COTY

Performance Car of the Year 2020: The Road Course

PCOTY testing begins with our 10 finalists tackling some demanding tarmac in South Australia

Performance Car of the Year 2020 Introduction
Performance COTY

Performance Car of the Year 2020: Introduction

10 seriously clever cars, 5 full-throttle days – it’s australia’s ultimate fast car prize

Features

A photographer’s guide to getting the most from Monterey Car Week

Our resident snapper headed to the US for Monterey Car Week, this is his survival guide

Lotus Evora Sport 410 IPS review
Reviews

2019 Lotus Evora Sport 410 IPS review

Does a self-shifter spoil a great sports car?

Sports Coupe Comparison
Comparisons

The 911 group test you weren’t expecting

Has the new Porsche 911 become too polished for its own good? Four divergent attractions aim to demonstrate that there is another way

Renault Megane Trophy-R review
Reviews

Renault Mégane Trophy-R review

Honed and focused hot Mégane brings back the magic

Small Hatch Comparison
Comparisons

Kia Picanto GT vs Suzuki Swift GL Navigator vs Renault Clio Life Comparison

How much fun does $17K afford? We trial a trio of terrific, pint-sized tearabouts that will crank plenty of smiles without breaking the bank

Classic 1985 Peugeot 205 GTi
Features

Modern Classic: Peugeot 205 GTi

If you can’t innovate, imitate. That seemed to be the mantra behind the Peugeot 205 GTi. Then we drove it and realised that the french had both perfected the art of the hot hatch and created an icon

News

American-sourced trucks are booming down under

Aussies' thirst for big, converted dual-cab utes like RAM is growing

2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera feature review
Reviews

2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera | MOTOR feature review

Blistering acceleration and smokin’ styling sum up Aston Martin’s new 533kW twin-turbo V12 ‘super GT’

Features

BMW M850i: Spiritual enlightener

Semi-urban racetracks have been pushed to extinction. Are big, petrol-powered coupes headed the same way? BMW’s M850i visits the sites of former roundel glory, and makes its case for a stay of execution

2019 Genesis G70 performance review
Reviews

2019 Genesis G70 3.3T performance review

It packs a 272kW twin-turbo V6, rear-drive and costs ‘just’ $80K, but can the leather-packed Genesis G70 fill a Calais-sized hole in our hearts?

Hyundai Ioniq vs BMW i3s
Reviews

Hyundai IONIQ Electric Premium and BMW i3s comparison review

Whether you're shopping for something mainstream or premium, these two EVs have you covered

Honda Civic Type R track review Bang For Your Bucks 2019
Best Value Performance Cars

Honda Civic Type R track review: Winner, Bang For Your Bucks 2019

Despite BFYB 2019's strong line-up, the Civic Type R successfully defends its title

2019 BMW M2 Competition Pure track review
Best Value Performance Cars

BMW M2 Competition Pure track review: 2nd place, Bang For Your Bucks 2019

It was close, but wunderkind Beemer doubles up on MOTOR silverware

2019 Hyundai i30 Fastback N track review Bang For Your Bucks 2019
Best Value Performance Cars

Hyundai i30 Fastback N track review: 3rd place, Bang For Your Bucks 2019

Sleek sibling proves just as good against BFYB criteria

2019 Volkswagen Polo GTI track review
Best Value Performance Cars

VW Polo GTI track review: 4th place, Bang For Your Bucks 2019

Upsized small hatch still a giant-killer, especially in the wet, but...

2019 Mazda MX-5 GT track review
Best Value Performance Cars

Mazda MX-5 GT track review: 5th place, Bang For Your Bucks 2019

How many cars can you name that are still true to their original brief?

2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI track review
Best Value Performance Cars

VW Golf GTI track review: 6th place, Bang For Your Bucks 2019

Has a lot of talent; doesn’t let it pool in any one area

Best Value Performance Cars

VW Golf R Special Edition track review: 7th place, Bang For Your Bucks 2019

Special it is, cheap it ain’t, and that’s the problem

2019 Renault Megane RS280 Cup track review
Best Value Performance Cars

Renault Megane RS280 Cup track review: 8th place, Bang For Your Bucks 2019

Dynamic on the track, the hot Frenchie is compromised by ergonomics