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Explained Lift flexible wishbone suspension
Features

Explained: Lift flexible wishbone suspension

We delve into the science behind a radical departure from the traditional spring and damper suspension unit, that could change performance and passenger cars in the very near future

Mark Skaife reflecting on his career
Features

Interview: Mark Skaife on being a Holden man

Holden hero Mark Skaife opens up about the end of local manufacturing – and retells stories from the glory days

Wheel Stories The King on Queen Street
Features

The custom king of Queen Street

The panel beater who rose to customiser royalty by accident

Holden Astra RS-V v Honda Civic VTi-LZ v Hyundai i30 SR Premium v Volkswagen Golf 110TSI Highline
Comparisons

Holden Astra RS-V v Honda Civic VTi-LZ v Hyundai i30 SR Premium v Volkswagen Golf 110TSI Highline

It’s been our hatchback benchmark for more than a decade, but is a significant mid-life update really enough to keep the Volkswagen Golf ahead of its all-new rivals?

2017 BMW M140i facing
Reviews

2017 BMW M140i Performance Edition long-term review

Dream-spec M140i enters the garage

Rolls Royce Phantom
Reviews

2018 Rolls Royce Phantom Review

The new Rolls Royce Phantom is the pinnacle, the epitome, of motoring luxury

Wheel Stories New pastures for raging bull
Features

Lamborghini’s man in Oz: From Italy to Australia via China

The bull moves in as last year saw Australia become Lamborghini’s eighth largest international market

Snow driving fear and a little perspective
Features

Snow driving, fear, and a little perspective for Michael Stahl

Despite all the driving experience in the world, there are still situations in which no amount of power or skill can save you

2018 Aston Martin DB11 V8
Reviews

2018 Aston Martin DB11 V8 review

First AMG-engined Aston proves to be a V12-beating formula

2017 tOYOTA 86
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Toyota 86 long-term review

We welcome Toyota’s budget rear-driver to the MOTOR long-term garage

Volkswagen Arteon cover MAIN
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2018 Volkswagen Arteon review

Volkswagen aims upmarket with its most stylish sedan yet

2018 Range Rover SV Autobiography
Reviews

2018 Range Rover SV Autobiography review

A super luxurious SUV with a dirty big blown V8

2017 Nissan X-Trail TL Quick Review
Reviews

2017 Nissan X-Trail TL Quick Review

The Nissan X-Trail TL has most of the features as the top-spec Ti, but with a more powerful and fuel-efficient turbo-diesel engine

2018 BMW X3 review
Reviews

2018 BMW X3 review

BMW’s much-needed new-metal cavalcade starts here, with an all new mid-size SUV

2017 BMW M4 CS
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2017 BMW M4 CS review

Fettled M4 delivers the goods, but at an almighty price

2017 Volkswagen Golf R manual driving
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2017 Volkswagen Golf R manual review

Save some dosh and change your own gears

Ranger Rover Velar D240 R-Dynamic SE quick review
Reviews

Ranger Rover Velar D240 R-Dynamic SE quick review

The twin-turbo diesel mid-spec Velar sits in the sweet spot of the range in terms of pricing, features and performance

2018 McLaren 540C
Reviews

2018 McLaren 540C review

How is this the ‘baby’ McLaren? It’s too fast for that

2017 Mercedes AMG GT S
Reviews

2017 Mercedes-AMG GT S review

Worthwhile improvements for AMG’s updated twin-turbo sports car

2017 Honda CR-V VTI-L v 2017 Nissan X-Trail ST-L comparison review
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2017 Honda CR-V VTI-L v 2017 Nissan X-Trail ST-L comparison review

Seven-seats are a must for some families, but which of these two heavy-hitters is the better buy?

2018 Ferrari 812 Superfast feature drive
Features

2018 Ferrari 812 Superfast feature drive

Maranello replaces the superb F12 berlinetta with something even better… surely the world’s greatest front-engine coupe?

2018 Porsche Cayenne Turbo driving
Reviews

2018 Porsche Cayenne Turbo review

The 911 for those who must have an SUV

2018 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid quick review
Reviews

2018 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid quick review

The plug-in hybrid version of Porsche’s grand tourer has plenty of driver appeal to go with its green credentials

Tim Schenken main
Features

Interview: Five minutes with Tim Schenken OAM

MOTOR speaks with the only Australian to drive for a factory-backed Ferrari team