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2018 Volkswagen Golf R Grid: Hot Hatch Megatest 4th

R-branded Golf version 7.5 finally steps out from the GTI’s shadow

2004 Holden VZ SS ute performance review: classic MOTOR

Holden’s ute range cops a freshen-up to stay in line with VZ improvements

2019 Ford Fiesta ST – 9 things you should know

The all-new Fiesta ST is packed with tricks and tech that make it the fastest compact hot hatch in Ford’s history. Here are the most interesting factoids

Wheels magazine May 2018 issue preview

Brabham’s Aussie supercar, Jeep’s ballistic Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, Volvo’s impressive XC40 – here’s what you’ll find inside the latest issue of Wheels

Porsche supercar weight saving explained

Fancy materials forge a new frontier in paring-down performance cars

2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI Original: Hot Hatch Megatest 5th

Retro-inspired range opener a cracking value alternative with actual pedigree

2018 Renault Clio RS220 Trophy: Hot Hatch Megatest 6th

Downsizing brings a supersize serve of driver thrills and satisfaction

A dirty weekend in the Land Rover Discovery SD4

The Land Rover Discovery revels in a dirty getaway to the Victorian High Country

The best of Nissan’s Australian touring cars

As Nissan’s domestic racing programme evaporates, we take a look back at the Japanese brand’s most notable touring cars

Holden Commodore Calais vs Toyota Camry SL Hybrid comparison review

Toyota’s battery-boosted Camry takes on the turbocharged Holden Commodore

2018 Ford Focus ST: Hot Hatch Megatest 7th

There’s a pointer to other manufacturers: check out this steering and damping

History of Australian sports cars

Australia’s own creations are more than just Commodore and Falcon

2018 Skoda Octavia RS245: Hot Hatch Megatest 8th

Czechs keep the visuals restrained while delivering eye-widening grunt

2004 Porsche 911 GT3 RS review: classic MOTOR

Just how hardcore is the Porsche 911 GT3 RS? It laps the Nürburgring faster than any other production 911

2018 Subaru WRX STI: Hot Hatch Megatest 9th

Base STI thumps up-spec WRX, but little else in the class of 2018

2018 Subaru WRX Premium: Hot Hatch Megatest 10th

Among the things quicker than the old Rex is the pace of progress

2018 Toyota 86 GTS vs 2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG: new vs used

An 86 is great, but what if you like straights more than corners?

Opinion: Why car-sharing is awful

Tim isn’t too keen on lending his car out to strangers… or anyone for that matter

2018 BMW 125i M Sport: Hot Hatch Megatest 11th

Rear-drive wildcard does the ‘two-burning’ bit just fine, but the two turning…

2018 Mini Cooper S JCW: Hot Hatch Megatest 12th

Style over substance doesn’t wash in this company

2018 Ford Mondeo Trend vs Toyota Camry Hybrid SL comparison review

Ford’s Falcon replacement faces off against the first Hybrid Camry to not be built locally by Toyota

Cool car things we want: May 2018

Neat kit for the eat, sleep, drive, repeat life

Falken Azenis FK510 performance tyre review

Japanese tyre makes its case with its competitive price-performance balance

Opinion: Why do we keep letting speed limits get absurd?

Nobody wants to talk speed limits, which are getting lower even though cars and roads are getting safer