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2018 Honda Civic Type R review – Type R as we know it is dead

It’s the hot hatch of the moment – the hardcore, superfluously styled, yet surprisingly civilised Honda Civic Type R

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39 Years of Holden Commodore: 2011 – HSV Black Edition

Editor Bill needed to reconnect with Aussie roads and local muscle, so he grabbed HSV’s new Black Edition in Melbourne, aimed for Sydney the back way, and turned it up to 11

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2017 Hyundai Kona quick review

Hyundai’s small SUV might be late to the market, but it’s not shy about targeting the top of the class

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The Insider: The approach of peak variant

After years of premium automakers attempting to fill every possible niche with a new car model, many industry factors are pointing to a return to the simplified lineup and longer life cycles

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Performance COTY

Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG at Performance Car Of The Year 2008: Classic MOTOR

Superb engine, brakes and steering makes SL63 a legend

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Opinion: Goodbye to the Aussie-made Commodore

It wasn’t this hard to farewell the Falcon. We almost can’t quite believe it

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39 Years of Holden Commodore: 2010 – Holden VE Series II SS V Redline first drive

Bolder, better balanced and Brembo-braked, the SS V Redline spearheads Holden’s important new VE Series II assault. Factor in its revamped interior, and you’re looking at a Commodore that further narrows the gap between factory-fettled and HSV-honed

2008 BMW M3 M DCT
Performance COTY

BMW M3 M-DCT at Performance Car Of The Year 2008: Classic MOTOR

The M-DCT coupe reminds you how great the M3 is..

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Geek Speak: Active aerodynamics

Active aerodynamics play a part in future supercars

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Opinion: Let’s remember the Commodore for its triumphs

Let’s remember the Commodore the way it should be – not how it went out, but how it lived tearing up the Mountain

2008 Audi TT
Performance COTY

Audi TTS at Performance Car Of The Year 2008: Classic MOTOR

Robotic-like performance from a fashion statement

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2017 Hyundai Kona review

The Koreans look to make up on lost time with the extrovert Kona compact SUV

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2018 Citroen C3 Aircross review

Baby Citroen SUV arrives with cheerful design flair and a peppy turbo triple

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2018 Volvo XC60 review

Volvo’s all-new XC60 lobs with a premium mission underpinned by Swedish sensibility

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2008 Holden Commodore: HSV W427 First Drive

Believe the hype. With the balance to back up the numbers, HSV has just created Australia’s first supercar

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2018 Citroen C3 review

The French attempt a style revolution for the light-car class and mostly succeed, at a price

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Performance COTY

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X at Performance Car Of The Year 2008: Classic MOTOR

Great on track but shines on open roads

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2017 Merc-AMG C63 S Coupe vs 2016 Dodge Challenger Hellcat: new vs used

Mighty Mopar makes C63 AMG seem a little underwhelming

2007 Wheels Car of the Year: Holden VE Commodore
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2007 Wheels Car of the Year: Holden VE Commodore

The General’s billion-dollar baby is no immaculate conception, but it meets the COTY criteria better than any other new car of 2006, shining through as the most deserving recipient of Australia’s premier motoring award.

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Opinion: Will Ford return to the WRC?

Will the Blue Oval be M-Sport’s knight in shining armour?

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Performance COTY

FPV F6 at Performance Car Of The Year 2008: Classic MOTOR

Wickedly fast, but lacks overall GTS balance

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Holden’s stillborn 350ci VB Commodore

The untold story of Holden’s secret plan for a powered-up Bathurst racer

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2018 Jaguar F-Pace Range Review

The Jaguar F-Pace is the British marque’s first 5-seat SUV, and combines a spacious wagon bodystyle with excellent performance both on- and off-road.

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Alfa Romeo Giulia quick review

Entry version of Alfa’s mid-size executive sedan packages engineering brilliance without the frills