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Opinion: Can the Stinger GT ‘replace’ our Aussie sedans?

Can the Kia Stinger GT really fill a Falcon or Commodore-sized hole in our hearts?

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2017 Audi Q5 Range Review

The second-generation Audi Q5 is a sharp-looking luxury SUV with first-rate smartphone connectivity. The mid-sized, five-seat, Q5 steers beautifully, and auto braking is standard.

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Six of the biggest motor show surprise cars

The landmark vehicles that few saw coming

2017 BMW 530d quick review
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2017 BMW 530d quick review

BMW’s diesel-drinking large sedan makes for an incredibly classy cruiser

A celebration of Group B’s gobsmacking cars
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A celebration of Group B’s gobsmacking cars

Drink in the unique details of Group B’s hero cars

POLL: Which Holden Commodore SS was the best?
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POLL: Which Holden Commodore SS was the best?

Let us know which generation of Commodore to wear an SS badge is your favourite

Mitsubishi Evo VIII MR with 9 miles on clock sends eBay crazy
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Mitsubishi Evo IX MR with 9 miles on clock sends eBay crazy

Would you pay over $125k for a Lancer?

Holdens SS story a history of the badge
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Holden’s SS story: a history of the badge

HOLDEN’S confirmation of a VXR badge for the next hot Commodore is the final nail in the coffin of the iconic Commodore SS nameplate.

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Opinion: Torque-converters are better than dual-clutch autos

Why my next auto will be a good old torque-converter unit, not some over-hyped, brittle, double-clutch

Hyundai i30 N vs its rivals – on paper
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Hyundai i30 N vs its rivals – on paper

Hyundai’s hot hatch hero measures up against new contenders set to do battle at the end of this year

Mercedes-Benz X-Class ride along
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Mercedes-Benz X-Class ride along

An early preview of Benz’s one-tonne ute ahead of its April 2018 arrival in Australia

2018 Holden Equinox first drive review
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2018 Holden Equinox first drive review

The Holden Equinox has a huge weight of expectation placed upon it. The proposed volume player in Holden’s SUV assault, the imported sports utility has undergone a serious amount of revisions to lick it into shape for a tough Aussie crowd.

Holden Acadia first drive review
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Holden Acadia first drive review

We get behind the wheel of Holden’s replacement for the Captiva

2013 Audi  RS4 Avant vs 2017 Audi RS3 Sedan
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2013 Audi RS4 Avant vs 2017 Audi RS3 Sedan: new vs used

Audis for those who don’t want to forgo practicalities while kicking RS

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How the Mercedes-Benz X-Class compares to the top dual-cab utes

Make no mistake, people will pay more for a Mercedes ute, but how does the X-Class actually stack up against top-spec workhorses like the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux and Volkswagen Amarok?

2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon first
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2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon review

Unleashing the 626kW muscle car from hell

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2018 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Widebody review

Dodge adds some extra girth to its 527kW Hellcat

What is Level 3 autonomous driving tech and when do we get it?
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What is Level 3 autonomous driving tech and when do we get it?

Level 3 driving autonomy is here but it may still be some time before anyone is allowed to actually use it

Kia Carnival Platinum petrol quick review
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Kia Carnival Platinum petrol quick review

Kia’s seven-seat tribal transport goes for a high-country escape

2017 Honda Civic RS
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2018 Honda Civic RS quick review

With new chassis upgrades and lively steering, the turbo 1.5-litre makes a good base for the ‘R’

Race to autonomy: who are the key players?
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Race to autonomy: who are the key players?

Research ranks the carmakers pushing towards a self-driving future, and puts established marques on top

Herrod Ford Mustang GT
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2017 Herrod Ford Mustang GT review

Powered-up pony car packs a hell of a punch

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Geek Speak: Alfa Romeo’s brake by wire

Computer-controlled brakes? Introducing brake by wire

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2017 Kia Stinger GT review

Fast blast in Kia’s sporty rear-driver at the world’s most famous racetrack