Car Reviews &#038; Features

McLaren Longtail: a brief history

The 600LT is the newest on a short list of Longtails

July 3, 2018

Mazda CX-5 Touring v Jeep Compass Limited comparison review

The Compass nameplate finally finds its bearings with the all-new 2018 model, but how does it measure up to one of the SUV segment’s top dogs?

July 2, 2018

1975 Mazda RX-3: Legend Series

Thankfully, this is the Bathurst RX-3 that time forgot. Its owner claims that it is the last surviving example of its kind

July 2, 2018

Mazda RX-7 turns 40 in 2018

First record of Australian RX-7 registration was 40 years ago

July 1, 2018

2018 Ford Fiesta ST performance review

Ford is tempting fate by messing with the winning Fiesta ST formula. However, sometimes change begets greatness

July 1, 2018

Wheel Stories: Show us your rig – The heavy-vehicle inspector who keeps NSW truckin’

We hear from the man at the helm of NSW’s heavy vehicle compliance enforcement

July 1, 2018

2018 Mercedes-Benz X350d review

We head to Slovenia for our first taste of Merc’s dual-cab ute in full-strength V6 format

2018 McLaren Senna performance review

Wilder than the P1 and with the potential to be the fastest production car ever made, McLaren’s 588kW Senna screams its intent

Diesel given the cold shoulder in Europe

The oiler in troubled waters

2018 Ford Focus RS Limited Edition long-term review

Cup-tyre-shod, WRC-inspired hot hatch takes up a seven-month residence in our long-term fleet

Opinion: Stop making electric performance cars

Battery power has its place, but it’s not in a sports car

June 29, 2018

1969 Holden Hurricane concept: Legend Series

History has proven that Holden’s first ever concept car came well before its time

June 29, 2018

2018 Mazda CX-8 review

Mazda Australia spots a vacant niche in its SUV line-up; seven-seater CX-8 slides in to fill it.

June 29, 2018

2018 Kia Carnival Platinum CRDi quick review

It’s the most money you can spend on a Kia, but do you get the most Kia for the money?

June 28, 2018

2016-2018 Holden Spark Range Review

The Holden Spark is a tiny five-door hatchback that is easy to park, fun to steer, and drives surprisingly well on country roads. Smartphone apps display on its touchscreen.

June 28, 2018

Opinion: How technology affects our love of cars

Two days with the MOTOR crew was enough to alter Morley’s perception of smartphones

June 27, 2018

2018 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Estate quick review

Mercedes-AMG’s scorching wagon offers an SUV antidote for families that need to be somewhere in a hurry

June 27, 2018

2018 Volvo XC60 D5 R-Design quick review

The D5 brings twin-turbo performance and diesel fuel economy to the award-winning Swedish premium SUV

June 26, 2018

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio review

It’s an SUV, Italian-style

June 26, 2018

2005 Mazda 6 MPS review: classic MOTOR

It’s not the rally-bred Evo slayer we’d hoped for, but the 190kW all-paw turbo Mazda6 MPS may be a better road car

June 26, 2018

2018 BMW M3 CS performance review

Bavaria makes finding ‘the one’ a little easier

June 25, 2018

The Gulf Racing cars: Legend Series

Advertising and racing have mixed to bring many famous liveries, but that of the Gulf Oil cars stands revered

June 24, 2018

2018 Aston Martin Vantage performance review

It’s the most important Aston Martin since the DB9. Is the AMG-powered Vantage a real rival to a certain Stuttgart big shot?

June 24, 2018