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2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Range Review

Exemplary performance and a truckload of equipment have made the Jeep Grand Cherokee a very popular big 4WD wagon. It is built on the same platform as the Mercedes GLE 4WD.

Medium SUVs 45-60K Australias Best Value Cars 2017
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Medium SUVs $45 – $60K: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017

Move over wagons and sedans, medium SUVs are the new family car of choice among Aussie motorists. A budget between $45-60K opens up a vast array of options – some of them bordering on premium – but here’s the cream of the crop.

Medium SUVs under 45K: Australia's Best Value Cars 2017
Best Value Cars

Medium SUVs under $45K: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017

Sub-$45k medium SUVs are the fastest-growing segment in Australia as far as outright sales are concerned. You’re spoiled for choice if you’re shopping in this segment, but here are the cars you should have at the top of your shortlist.

2018 Toyota Camry quick review
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2018 Toyota Camry quick review

TOYOTA believes its eighth-generation Camry will remain Australia’s bestselling mid-sizer as a result of a massive refocus on refinement, strength, safety, handling, ride and value.

2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid first Australian drive
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2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid – first Australian drive

Porsche’s technological flagship is a tree-hugging heavyweight that hits hard, but treads lightly

Toyota C-HR 2WD Quick Review
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Toyota C-HR 2WD Quick Review

We take a look at the manual gearbox-equipped version of Toyota’s style-driven compact SUV

2018 Toyota Camry SX_main
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2018 Toyota Camry review

Toyota reckons its eighth-generation Camry will remain Australia’s bestselling mid-sizer despite now being fully imported from Japan

2005 Renault Sport Clio Cup nw
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Renault Sport Clio Cup at Performance Car of the Year 2005: Classic MOTOR

It’s no PCOTY rookie, so why do we love the Frenchie more this time?

Small SUV Australias best value cars 2017
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Small SUV: Australia’s best value cars 2017

Two Japanese stalwarts and a surprise European appearance round out the small SUV affordable top three

Premium large Australias Best Value Cars 2017
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Premium large: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017

Germany’s three heaviest hitters go toe-to-toe in this luxury sedan budget battle

FPV Falcon GT P vs MG ZT260 nw
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Performance Car of the Year 2005 – The Cull: Classic MOTOR

Here’s the sometimes-sorry tale of the 15 cars that didn’t make the PCOTY finals grade in 2005

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2015-2017 Toyota Camry Review

The Australian-built Toyota Camry was the best selling mid-sized car in Australia, by far. You get a lot for the money, with plenty of space and the option of hybrid power.

2017 Volkswagen Amarok TDI550 Ultimate
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2017 Volkswagen Amarok and Amarok V6 Range Review

The sophisticated Volkswagen Amarok handles better than most SUVs – let alone other dual-cab utes – and is very good off road. A V6 diesel engine offers rapid overtaking.

2017 Audi Q2 2.0 TSFI quattro Sport quick review
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2017 Audi Q2 2.0 TSFI quattro Sport quick review

A bigger petrol engine brings extra oomph to Audi’s small SUV.

2018 Ford Focus RS Limited Edition
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2018 Ford Focus RS Limited Edition review

Ford narrows the RS’s Focus

Premium medium 45 60k Australias Best Value Cars 2017
Best Value Cars

Premium medium $45 – $60K: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017

These are the three most cost-effective mid-size executive cars on sale in Oz

Premium compact under 50k Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017
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Premium compact under $50K: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017

Audi, Mini and BMW complete the podium of small, stylish and economical luxury hatches

Winton Raceway testing
Performance COTY

Performance Car of the Year 2005 – Our reader’s diary: Classic MOTOR

We invited a MOTOR reader to join us at PCOTY with the proviso of acknowledging that he was one Lucky Bastard

2018 Wheels Car of the Year: The contenders
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2018 Wheels Car of the Year: The contenders

One of Australia’s cheapest cars is in the running for this year’s award – and a surprise entry from an Aussie hero. What else makes the cut?

2018 Hyundai i30 N nw
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2018 Hyundai i30 N track test

An early taste of Hyundai’s Aussie-spec hot hatch

Pontiac Solstice
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Pontiac Solstice review: Classic MOTOR

GM goes Mazda-baiting and comes up with a winner

Performance Car of the Year 2005 hillclimb
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Performance Car of the Year 2005 – Hillclimb: Classic MOTOR

After sprinting and blasting at the Airport and Winton, PCOTY’s fast fleet meets the real world on The Hillclimb

Jaguar E Pace main nw
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2018 Jaguar E-Pace review

Jag’s stylish baby high-rider makes a compelling proposition

2006 BMW Z4 Coupe
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2006 BMW Z4 Coupe first look: Classic MOTOR

Back when BMW’s Z4 Coupe was a new concept