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2018 Ford Mondeo Range Review

The mid-sized Ford Mondeo steers very nicely, rides very comfortably, and makes a superbly accomplished touring car. Both engines are good, and auto braking is available.

March 13, 2018

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Opinion: The tale of the forgotten gear

Ignorance is bliss, especially when it comes to gears

March 12, 2018

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2018 BMW i3S review

Does added punch from electric motors deliver the needed buzz?

March 12, 2018

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Explained: Audi E-Diesel

Audi is working on a fully synthetic fuel that could allow us to continue using our beloved combustion engines, as an alternative to impending electrification, but how does is it made?

March 11, 2018

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Special Report: The China syndrome

How the world’s largest car market is poised to impact the cars we drive

March 11, 2018

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2018 Mazda MX-5 RF GT Limited Edition quick review

Just 110 MX-5 RG GT Limited Editions will be sold by Mazda in Australia. We see if the price premium this model commands is worth it

March 11, 2018

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Editor’s letter: The death of the Motor Show

With Detroit and Geneva under our belts already this year, Editor Inwood ponders the increasing irrelevance of the Motor Show in today’s digital age

March 11, 2018

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2018 MG ZS review

Chinese-owned British brand MG has launched what it calls a premium SUV in Australia, for not much money

March 10, 2018

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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X first drive review : classic MOTOR

Lancer Evo X ups the grunt and refinement, but it mixes fat with the fit

March 10, 2018

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Opinion: Elon Musk might really be from the future

Maybe he knows something we don’t. The words “gets paid nothing” have so far failed to appear in any Musk biography

March 10, 2018

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2008 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 first drive: classic MOTOR

More power, more drive, more emotion; Lambo’s facelifted Gallardo shoots and scores

March 10, 2018

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McLaren GTR – evolution of a badge

When McLaren turns its fastest road cars into racers, it stamps the GTR badge onto the body

March 9, 2018

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Race cars from around the world for sale: Classifieds of the week

There are plenty of used (possibly abused) race cars for sale right now in Australia

March 9, 2018

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Opinion: Give the Honda Civic Type R a chance

Please go drive a Honda Civic Type R before complaining it’s not a worthy PCOTY winner

March 9, 2018

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2018 Mitsubishi Pajero Range Review

On-road handling and stability are strong points for the Mitsubishi Pajero compared with other dual-range 4WD wagons, and yet it is still good off road. All Pajeros seat seven.

March 9, 2018

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2017 Jeep Wrangler Range Review

The Wrangler can trace a lineage back to the brilliantly effective original Jeep that saw service in World War II. It is comfortably the most off-road capable vehicle Jeep makes.

March 9, 2018

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2018 Skoda Octavia and Octavia RS Range Review

The mid-size Skoda Octavia has a regal look, and keen, frugal engines. All Octavias have auto-braking. The Octavia RS is like a VW Golf GTI in sensible clothes.

March 8, 2018

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Holden Commodore VXR v Kia Stinger GT v Jaguar XE 25t v Skoda Superb 206 TSI comparison review

We pit Holden’s completely new, technology-laden ZB Commodore in range-topping VXR V6 AWD guise against the overtly sporting rear-drive Kia Stinger GT, the roomy, swift Skoda Superb Sportline 206TSI and the temptingly premium Jaguar XE 25t to see which of these stylish four-doors delivers the most for $55-65K.

March 5, 2018