Car Reviews &#038; Features

Performance Car of the Year 2005 – The Cull: Classic MOTOR

Here’s the sometimes-sorry tale of the 15 cars that didn’t make the PCOTY finals grade in 2005

November 22, 2017

2017 Volkswagen Amarok and Amarok V6 Range Review

The sophisticated Volkswagen Amarok handles better than most SUVs – let alone other dual-cab utes – and is very good off road. A V6 diesel engine offers rapid overtaking.

November 22, 2017

2015-2017 Toyota Camry Review

The Australian-built Toyota Camry was the best selling mid-sized car in Australia, by far. You get a lot for the money, with plenty of space and the option of hybrid power.

November 22, 2017

2017 Audi Q2 2.0 TSFI quattro Sport quick review

A bigger petrol engine brings extra oomph to Audi’s small SUV.

2018 Ford Focus RS Limited Edition review

Ford narrows the RS’s Focus

Premium medium $45 – $60K: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017

These are the three most cost-effective mid-size executive cars on sale in Oz

Premium compact under $50K: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017

Audi, Mini and BMW complete the podium of small, stylish and economical luxury hatches

Performance Car of the Year 2005 – Our reader’s diary: Classic MOTOR

We invited a MOTOR reader to join us at PCOTY with the proviso of acknowledging that he was one Lucky Bastard

COTY

2018 Wheels Car of the Year: The contenders

One of Australia’s cheapest cars is in the running for this year’s award – and a surprise entry from an Aussie hero. What else makes the cut?

2018 Hyundai i30 N track test

An early taste of Hyundai’s Aussie-spec hot hatch

Pontiac Solstice review: Classic MOTOR

GM goes Mazda-baiting and comes up with a winner

Performance Car of the Year 2005 – Hillclimb: Classic MOTOR

After sprinting and blasting at the Airport and Winton, PCOTY’s fast fleet meets the real world on The Hillclimb

2018 Jaguar E-Pace review

Jag’s stylish baby high-rider makes a compelling proposition

2006 BMW Z4 Coupe first look: Classic MOTOR

Back when BMW’s Z4 Coupe was a new concept

Large under $65K: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017

Fancy a little luxe for not a lot of dosh? These big sedans have plenty to give.

Features

Peter Brock drifts Elfin MS8 Streamliner: Classic MOTOR

We get Peter brock to slide rule the Elfin in the name of smoke and science

2005 Renault Sport Mégane Cup review: Classic MOTOR

Renault’s much-maligned Mégane adds Cup – and deletes the mug

November 18, 2017

Performance Car of the Year 2005 – Winton Raceway: Classic MOTOR

It has been known to make grown cars melt in their own steering juices, it’s Winton Raceway and it sorts the gold from the brass

November 18, 2017

Large under $45K: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017

The segment that provides the most metal for your money is no longer Australia’s favourite, but there are still plenty of compelling cars to tempt SUV-averse buyers looking for lots of space.

November 18, 2017

Features

Camouflaged cars captured on camera are no accident

Car makers let you see their latest hardware when they are good and ready, not in a moment’s lapse of concentration

Holden Commodore SV6 vs Ford Falcon XR6 comparison review: Classic MOTOR

Commodore and Falcon six-cylinder sports sedans might have been more practical than their V8 siblings. But is practicality all it’s cracked up to be?

Ford Falcon BF XR6 Turbo auto review: Classic MOTOR

Ford’s six-speed auto BF XR6 Turbo is a bloody bottler

Medium under $45K: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017

After a smart sedan with decent space but don’t need something limo-sized? These cars should provide you with the “happy medium” you’re searching for.

Features

2017 Kia Stinger GT vs 2016 Ford Falcon XR6T Sprint: New vs used

Brand new V6 Stinger, or a pre-loved legend of Aussie performance?