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2013 Audi R8 V10 Plus
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2013 Audi R8 V10 Plus review: Classic MOTOR

Awesome new gearbox, more power, and less weight makes us very happy indeed

2014 Holden Commodore: Wheels Car of the Year finalist
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39 Years of Holden Commodore: 2014 – Wheels Car of the Year finalist

The right car for Australia and (mostly) good enough for the world makes its final COTY appearance

2013 Holden Commodore: VF Good
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39 Years of Holden Commodore: 2013 – VF Good

It’s more sophisticated inside and out. It’s set to take on the world as a Chevrolet SS, and at home, Holden is hoping Aussies will fall in love with Commodore all over again

2012 Aston Martin Vanquish
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2012 Aston Martin Vanquish review: Classic MOTOR

Gaydon’s fresh flagship is more powerful, more elegant and a heap more fun

2002 BMW E46 M3
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2002 BMW E46 M3: Legend Series

The BMW E46 M3 won our Performance Car of the Year title back in 2002 and it’s worthy of the ‘legend’ title

2017 Mercedes-Benz E400 Cabriolet review
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2017 Mercedes-Benz E400 Cabriolet review

Lower the roof, raise your standards

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Explained: Mazda compression ignition petrol engine

Mazda aims to revolutionise the internal combustion engine, developing petrol engines with the efficiency of a diesel. We delve into the tech, to explain how this game changing process works.

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39 Years of Holden Commodore: 2012 – HSV 25th Anniversary Series

The fully-loaded GTS Anniversary Edition celebrates a quarter-century of HSV’s local heroes

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2017 Honda Civic Type R review

Honda is back in the performance car game in a big way

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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

The Insider The approach of peak variant
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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

2008 Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG headlights
Performance COTY

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

Superb engine, brakes and steering makes SL63 a legend

Holden Commodore VB SLE drive
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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

Holden Commodore range
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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