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McLaren 650S Spider
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A raising of spirits: We pursue the story behind McLaren

Kiwi motorsport legend Bruce McLaren was killed 45 years ago, but, as Michael Stahl and a current 650S find, the memory of him in the Shaky Isles is still very much alive.

Reviews

Mini JCW Video Review

The fun-loving Mini Cooper is an icon of self-expression and personalisation. And although it has gained a few extra kilos over the years, this new model is still quintessentially ‘Mini’.

Porsche Macan Turbo review
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Porsche Macan Turbo review

Cayenne’s baby bro’ brings a new level of crazy to the crossover market

Peugeot 308 GTi 270 review
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Peugeot 308 GTi 270 review

If you prefer your GTi French than German, Peugeot’s latest hot hatch is quite a thing

Lotus Exige S Roadster review
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Lotus Exige S Roadster review

A Lotus Exige with luxury bits? What’s going on?

2015 Porsche Cayman GT4 review
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2015 Porsche Cayman GT4 review

Some breathless laps at the Phillip Island circuit in Victoria suggest that the 283kW GT4 – the first Cayman worked over by Porsche’s motorsport division – will be every bit as entertaining as it felt overseas

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Peugeot 308 vs Renault Megane vs Volkswagen Golf

In an ever-automated world, here are three affordable Euro manuals that prove it’s great to shift your own gears

Bathurst Shootout: Holden SS vs V8 SC vs F1 car
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Bathurst Shootout: Holden SS vs V8 SC vs F1 car

Lowndesy punts a trio of chalk-and-cheese V8s around Mount Panorama. Quickly.

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Snackable Review: Jaguar F-Type V6 S AWD Coupe

The Jaguar F-Type V6 S AWD Coupe is sure to steal hearts with its gorgeous looks and good all-round performance. But it comes at a premium over faster rivals.

Top 10 female racers
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Top 10 fastest female racers

Our list of the 10 best speed queens

Nissan GT-R at Bathurst
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Nissan R35 GT-R at Bathurst: Classic MOTOR

We return the GT-R to the place its legend started, Mount Panorama

Holden Commodore SS-V Redline
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2015 Holden Commodore SS-V Redline review

A bigger, more powerful and more vocal V8 for the VF Series II Commodore makes it a fitting send off for the most popular Holden nameplate ever.

Fiat 500 v Nissan Micra v Suzuki Celerio comparison review
Comparisons

Fiat 500 v Nissan Micra v Suzuki Celerio comparison review

These babies are among the smallest and cheapest cars in Australia, but they are bursting with brio and bonhomie

Maserati Quattroporte GTS
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Maserati Quattroporte GTS review

Italian limo strong on style but struggles on substance

2015 Volkswagen Golf R wagon Wolfsburg Edition
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2015 Volkswagen Golf R wagon Wolfsburg Edition review

There’s something inherently right about a 2.0-litre petrol turbo driving all four corners, and the Golf R wagon Wolfsburg Edition finesses the formula better than most

Mazda 3 v Alfa Romeo Giulietta v Hyundai i30 v Holden Cruze comparison review
Comparisons

Mazda 3 v Alfa Romeo Giulietta v Hyundai i30 v Holden Cruze comparison review

Italy takes on the world as we turn up the heat on four popular hatchbacks

Hard day’s night: the Bathurst 24 Hour
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Hard day’s night: the Bathurst 24 Hour

We sit 24 hours ringside at one of Australia’s longest enduros

Porsche Cayman GT4
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Porsche Cayman GT4 review

Hardcore Cayman gets an injection of 911

2016 Peugeot 308 GTi review
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2016 Peugeot 308 GTi review

The Peugeot 308 GTi is France’s answer to the Volkswagen Golf GTI. How will this capable hot hatch measure up when it arrives early next year?

Ford Territory v Hyundai Santa Fe v Kia Sorento v Nissan Pathfinder v Toyota Kluger comparison review
Comparisons

Ford Territory v Hyundai Santa Fe v Kia Sorento v Nissan Pathfinder v Toyota Kluger comparison review

Got a big family? Here are five seven-seat SUVs designed to move you.

Mazda 3 SP25 review
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Mazda 3 SP25 review

Get used to seeing these on the road

CLA 45 AMG v Lancer Evo X MR v Subaru WRX STI
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CLA 45 AMG v Lancer Evo X MR v Subaru WRX STI

Is Germany or Japan now the king of all-wheel drive?

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Snackable Review: Mazda CX-5

Mazda’s CX-5 is stylish, efficient and has a reputation for quality. It’s no surprise it’s one of Australia’s most popular SUVs.

praying for a new era of Japanese performance cars
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Opinion: Why I’m praying for a new era of Japanese performance cars

Where have all the good fast Japanese cars gone?