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Mercedes-Benz E-Class: History and significance
Throughout Mercedes’ rich history and ever-expanding range, one model remains the heart of the brand – the E-Class.
Mazda RX-Vision concept: The story of Mazda designer Ikuo Maeda
The relationship between a father and son can sometimes be complex, especially when they work in the same business. The warm and tender upbringing many of us take for granted was not always evident to the likes of JFK, Edsel Ford and Kerry Packer.
NZ anti-mobile phone ad could be the best we’ve seen
NZ Transport has taken a break from shock tactics to bring us a perfectly odd road safety campaign.
From Grand Prix novice to Formula 1 fanatic
Our Lifestyle Editor has been wooed by the Formula One after attending the 2016 Australian Grand Prix. Judging by the excited texts we received Sunday night, we think we’ve created a monster.
Can a sports car be a family car?
Sam has a very real dilemma: Can her beloved two-door sports car accomodate a growing family or is it time to move on?
Holden Commodore launch at Lang Lang: A day to remember
It’s an eerie feeling standing among the wallabies and roos as the sun goes down on Holden’s Lang Lang proving ground.
Why buying your teenager an older car is a bad idea
A teenager’s first car shouldn’t be a rust-bucket. Here’s why…
Elderly drivers are speeding past youth – it’s an outrage!
If you’re an old bastard, or on your way to becoming one, prepare to defend your driver’s licence
Does Drivemode technology work?
Within the first few years of a new car coming out, the cutting-edge technology – especially in-car tech – becomes obsolete.
Motorclassica Exhibition: Just for fun
I do plenty of stuff around cars, whether it’s driving interesting ones, meeting people who work with them or watching people race them. I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Opinion: Honda’s NSX has an identity crisis
The first Honda NSX changed the world. Here’s why the new NSX won’t change anything
Self-parking cars can change the world
Stephen Corby’s world has been turned upside down thanks to self-parking cars.
Why the new Top Gear will suck
We loved to watch Jeremy Clarkson fall on his cocky face, and he knew it. There is no sign replacement Chris Evans gets that
2014 Mini Cooper Pepper long term review
Not-so-mini Mini with three boosted pots: living with the 2014 Mini Cooper Pepper
Defending the indefensible Land Rover Defender
After decades in production and with more than two million made, Land Rover’s current Defender has finally signed off. Australian author Tony Park will miss it.
The lucky country: new car affordability in Australia
In real – or even unreal – terms, new cars have never been cheaper
What a Jeep Grand Cherokee taught me about stereotypes
A trip home in a Jeep Grand Cherokee taught me more about automotive stereotypes than any Internet meme ever could.
The search for a family car
With a growing family, Nathan discovered the trials and tribulations of upgrading the family car to a seven-seater. Masculinity optional.
Japan is a glimpse into our not so distant future
Some people worry about the future, but this is a fruitless and fraught exercise. If you’re worried about it, just go and visit; it’s only a half-day flight from here, and it’s called Japan.
Restraining order
Samantha uncovers a secret killer lurking in the back seats.
Dash cam dilemmas
An in-car camera or dash cam can exonerate you if you’re in a car accident, but it can also document your vehicular indiscretions
Dieselgate: Where there’s smoke…
Volkswagen should not be let off the hook, argues Stephen Corby
Top 10 car hacks
A few tricks of the trade to make life behind the wheel a bit more comfortable. It may even save you a penny or two.
Will VW lawyers have wriggle room?
Volkswagen has apologised for its cheating diesels and announced a recall. Can it be forced to pay billions of dollars in fines?
