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Finke Desert Race
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Finke Desert Race: Wheels takes to the track

Toby Hagon’s Finke preparations ramp up as his Team Wheels co-driver, Bernie Webb, does a track recce in their Mazda BT-50

Subaru WRX STI vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evo
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Subaru WRX STI vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evo

It’s Evo vs STI in one final stoush, but can either compete with the new-age hot hatches from Europe?

2016 Lamborghini Huracan Spyder
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2016 Lamborghini Huracan Spyder review

Losing the roof simply adds to the appeal of the already awesome Lamborghini Huracan supercar

Ford Falcon XR Sprints review
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Ford Falcon XR Sprints review

Ford saved the best performance Falcons ever, for last.

KAR Motorsport Ford Mustang
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KAR Motorsport Ford Mustang

KAR Motorsport transforms the new Mustang from a mild pony car into a frothing, snorting 686kW demon steed

BMW 7 Series
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A spirited Tassie drive in a BMW 7 Series

Low-tech Tasmanian whisky gurus meet high-tech Bavarian limo

Hyundai Elantra Elite v Mazda 3 touring
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Hyundai Elantra v Mazda 3 comparison review

We pit the Hyundai Elantra against the benchmark Mazda 3.

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Jaguar XE v Volvo S60 comparison review

Slick new Jaguar takes on Volvo’s ageing high performance sedan. Which classy executive comes out on top?

BMW M135i long-term update 5
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BMW M135i long-term update 5

It’s fare-thee-well to our force-fed hard-charger

Finke Desert Race
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The fight for Finke Desert Race glory

Winning one Finke Desert Race title in a year is enough for most competitors. For some, though …

McLaren's P1 GTR workshop
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McLaren’s P1 GTR workshop

Infiltrating the bunker with one hell of a loot

Nissan Zama museum
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Nissan Zama museum

Nissan drops MOTOR into its toybox of priceless road and race classics

Finke Desert Race
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A history of the Finke Desert Race

Some bored blokes once had a weekend fang on the edge of the Simpson Desert. Now it’s one of the world’s biggest, toughest off-road races.

Opinion: Is Electronic Stability Program a good idea in cars?
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Opinion: Is Electronic Stability Program a good idea in cars?

Remove the consequences of a mistake and you become more likely to make one

The worst pit stops in Formula One
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The worst pit stops in Formula One

If you thought Daniel Ricciardo’s bungled Monaco pit stop was bad, here’s a reminder of how explosive pit lane can get

Renault Sport Clio Trophy review
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Renault Sport Clio Trophy review

Renault Sport took its turbocharged Clio back to the drawing board. But did they make it better?

2015 peugeot 308 active review
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2015 Peugeot 308 Active Long-Term Review

Early signs say the Peugeot we knew and loved is back

Finke desert rally Mazda BT-50
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Finke desert rally: prepping the Mazda BT-50

It’s known as the Bathurst 1000 of the Outback, so how do you prep a stock-standard Mazda ute for a 452km desert bash?

Carbon technology: Geek Speak
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Carbon technology: Geek Speak

The McLaren F1 mastermind’s bid to bring more F1 tech to the road

How to build an Audi R8
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How to build an Audi R8

MOTOR goes inside Böllinger Höfe, Audi’s brand new facility where R8s are born

HSV GTS vs Ford Mustang GT
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HSV GTS vs Ford Mustang GT

We have the best Aussie and US muscle available at the same time, so who builds these beasts best?

Morgan's mighty 3-Wheeler
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Morgan’s mighty 3-Wheeler

Man in utility vest let loose in three-wheeled car. What could possibly go wrong?

Meet Australia’s first Ford Mustang owner
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Meet Australia’s first Ford Mustang owner

Shock jock Tom Elliott’s mid-life mission to return to his muscle car roots ends happily

Holden Special Vehicle’s Top 10 Greatest Hits
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Holden Special Vehicles’ Top 10 Greatest Hits

We take a look back at 10 of the best-ever HSVs. And one we hope they will build.