Alastair Brook

Opinion

Opinion: Are we letting algorithms decide the next generation of classic cars?

The influence of social media can hype certain models and inflate prices; combat it by buying what you like

2021 RTR Ford Mustang Carbonized Grey Australia review
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2021 RTR Ford Mustang review

To concentrate on the engine’s huge outputs alone misses the point as RTR's chassis modifications are the real highlight

Reviews

2022 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series review: Track test

Flat out at Phillip Island raceway in Affalterbach’s love letter to internal combustion

2021 Audi RS5 Coupe track review
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2021 Audi RS5 Coupe track review

Comprehensive track test of the updated Audi RS5 Coupe including lap time!

2021 Lexus RC F Track Edition track review
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2021 Lexus RC F Track Edition track review

On the limit in, and a fond farewell to, the Lexus RC F Track Edition

2021 Mercedes AMG GLE 63 S Coupe review
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2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe review

The coupe version of AMG’s monster truck promises more than a just dramatic body swap

Haval H6 v MG HS
Comparisons

SUV Comparison: 2021 MG HS vs Haval H6

These two mid-size SUVs are rocketing up the Aussie sales charts, so we enlist design guru Richard Ferlazzo to answer a simple question: why?

2021 Peugeot 2008 GT review feature
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2021 Peugeot 2008 GT review

It's difficult to make a rational case for the 2008 against stiff small SUV opposition, but doing so misses the point

2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV Aspire review
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2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV review

How does Mitsubishi’s first plug-in hybrid model after the hugely successful Outlander PHEV stand up against its electrified small-SUV rivals?

2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI feature review
Features

2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI feature review

Volkswagen isn't content with resting on its laurels with the MK8 Golf GTI. But has it messed with a perennially winning formula?

car vs ute vs SUV
Features

Car vs Ute vs SUV: How the vehicle you buy should guide the way you drive

Exactly what are the real-world dynamic drawbacks of choosing an SUV or dual-cab ute over a passenger car?

2021 Jaguar i-Pace EV400 S first drive review
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First drive: 2021 Jaguar I-Pace EV400 S

Now charges even quicker, but at a price

2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid 2WD Urban review feature
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2021 Toyota Yaris Cross review: Hybrid 2WD Urban

Toyota pitches the Yaris Cross as meeting the “lifestyle needs of active urban dwellers” but does it meet its own brief?

Hyundai i30 N DCT Ford Focust ST auto
Comparisons

Compared: 2022 Hyundai i30 N DCT vs Ford Focus ST auto review

The much-improved dual-clutch version of the Hyundai i30 N goes head-to-head with Ford’s fierce auto-equipped Focus ST. We pick a winner

Audi SQ2 Mercedes-AMG GLA 35
Comparisons

Shadow boxers: Audi SQ2 v Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 comparison

Mercedes-AMG and Audi turn down the firepower as their performance crossovers engage in covert combat

Highball Cars and Coffee
Opinion

Opinion: How Highball became Australia’s motoring Mecca

If you’re thinking of turning up at Highball Cars and Coffee in something ‘unique’, prepare to be humbled

Living with the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 S
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Living with the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 S

Kirby straps in for a long jaunt with the Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 S, here's what it's like to live with

2021 Audi RS6 v Mercedes-AMG E63 S
Comparisons

2021 Audi RS6 v Mercedes-AMG E63 S comparison

Mercedes-AMG arms its super sedan with extra grunt and more compliance. Is it enough to overcome the do-it-all RS6?

2021 Ford Mustang 2.3 High Performance review
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Frugal fastback: 2021 Ford Mustang 2.3 High Performance review

Is the frugal four-pot fastback ‘High Performance’ in both name and nature?

1986 Porsche 944 Turbo for Wheels Australia
Features

Modern Classic: Porsche 944

Evolution of the parts-bin 924 became a financial lifeline for the Stuttgart brand, and one of the best-handling cars of its era

2021 Volkswagen Golf review
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2021 Volkswagen Golf review

Is the base-model Golf the safe bet?

2021 Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain review
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2021 Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain review

If you're thinking about a Ranger or HiLux, Isuzu's new-generation flagship D-Max is here to make you think again

2021 Ford Mustang GT convertible review
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2021 Ford Mustang GT convertible review

Now beginning to age, is the classically-charged convertible still fighting fit for today?

2021 Porsche 992 911 Turbo
Features

Is the Porsche 911 Turbo the penultimate driving machine?

It’s Porsche versus Prom on one of Australia’s most stunning and temporarily deserted roads