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2017 Skoa Octavia RS front
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2018 Skoda Octavia RS Liftback review

Small changes make the new RS a nicer ride to live with

2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S side
Performance COTY

Porsche 911 Carrera S wins Performance Car of the Year 2005: Classic MOTOR

A Porsche 911 won the first ever PCOTY. Here’s why history repeated itself in 2005…

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2018 BMW X3 xDrive 30i quick review

The all-new X3 has arrived with three variants including this mid-priced 2.0-litre petrol version, which is expected to be biggest seller.

Performance cars 75K 150K Australias Best Value Cars
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Performance cars $75K-150K: Australia’s Best Value Cars

Spoiler alert! Equal parts fast and fancy, these cars blend visceral driving thrills with plenty of luxury.

Performance cars under 75K Australias best value cars
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Performance cars under $75K: Australia’s Best Value Cars

Performance cars aren’t often known for being good value for money, but there’s a surprising array of athletic n’ affordable autos on the market.

2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE
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2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE review

Introverts need not apply for this track-ready beast

Headed Woodward with Mike Simcoe
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Headed Woodward with Mike Simcoe

Robbo shoots the breeze with GM design boss Mike Simcoe at Detroit’s annual Woodward Dream Cruise

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO VIII
Performance COTY

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII at Performance Car of the Year 2005: Classic MOTOR

Is this all it could give, or would a fully fit EVO have won PCOTY?

2017 Kia Stinger 330S vs 2017 Holden VFII SS V Redline Commodore
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2017 Kia Stinger 330S vs 2017 Holden VFII Commodore SS-V Redline review

Can Kia’s stonking twin-turbo V6 Stinger really fill a Falcodore-sized hole in our hearts?

Dual cab 4x4 utes Australias Best Value Cars 2017
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Dual-cab 4×4 utes: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017

Australia can’t get enough of dual-cab utes right now, and there’s plenty to choose from. Here’s the best of the bunch.

Australia's petrol is one of the dirtiest in the world
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Wheels Investigation: Australia’s petrol is one of the dirtiest in the world

Aussie petrol is amongst the developed world’s dirtiest, and quality standards are going nowhere

Subaru Impreza WRX STi
Performance COTY

Subaru Impreza WRX STi at Performance Car of the Year 2005: Classic MOTOR

Chassis tweaks eliminated the push for more shove

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Quick Review
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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Quick Review

Jeep’s strong-selling Grand Cherokee has become even more premium via a significant mid-life makeover

People movers under 60K Australias Best Value Cars 2017
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People movers under $60K: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017

Got a crowd to move? People movers may have fallen out of fashion, but this bunch provides excellent value for money.

Editors letter The pressure and pride of Car of the Year
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Editor’s letter: The pressure and the pride of Car of the Year

Organising COTY wouldn’t be much more difficult if the office was on fire, but it’s all worth it in the end

Mercedes AMG C55 AMG
Performance COTY

Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG at Performance Car of the Year 2005: Classic MOTOR

Stomped by the E55 in a straight line, C55 plays catch up on track

Volkswagen Golf GTI P vs Honda Civic Type R
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2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance vs 2017 Honda Civic Type R review

The Type R needs to save Honda’s mojo, but a sharper Golf GTI stands in its way. Game on!

Harry Bates Toyota Yaris AP4
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Toyota Yaris AP4 rally car ride with Harry Bates

MOTOR scores a first-hand experience in a new Australian Rally Championship car

2018 Ford Focus RS Limited Edition Review
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2018 Ford Focus RS Limited Edition Review

Ford throws a proper differential into the snout of its feistiest hot hatch

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The Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo was almost supercharged

Former Tickford and FPV program manager tells MOTOR how the Barra almost became ‘super’

Large SUV4WD Australias Best Value Cars 2017
Best Value Cars

Large SUV/4WD: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017

Love the great outdoors? These high-riding family wagons will get you far away from the big smoke.

SUV 7-seater under 60K Australia's Best Value Cars 2017
Best Value Cars

SUV 7-seater under $60K: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017

Whether you’ve got a big brood or just want a couple of “just in case” seats for when the in-laws visit, these three-row SUV options should fit the bill.

2005 HSV Clubsport
Performance COTY

HSV Clubsport R8 at Performance Car of the Year 2005: Classic MOTOR

Clubsports lose pace around the track but are better for it

2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
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2018 Jeep Cherokee Review

The Cherokee is a comfortable and powerful mid-sized SUV from Jeep that drives very nicely. The dual-range 4WD Cherokee Trailhawk is very good off-road too.