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How the Astron Omega 1 engine is reviving the rotary engine concept

Modern jet turbine technology could revive the rotary engine with a micro package and macro power output. Here’s how it works

2022 Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+ High-tech Silver Metallic Australia SRawlings
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2022 Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+ review

Genre-defining Mercedes CLS four-door coupe gets the Affalterbach-lite treatment and might just be close to perfection in AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+ form

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Can burning hydrogen save the ICE engine?

Internal combustion of a greener kind picks a fight with electrification in a bid to save the exhaust note

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The Maserati MC20 Trofeo doesn’t exist, but we think it should

We envisage a world where Maserati goes all out with its new supercar halo

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Ten pieces of kit we’ve discovered this month

Whether you’re preparing for a track day or decorating the house, here are ten products we’ve been lusting over lately

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Why the Audi R8 was killed off in Australia

Mid-engine supercar with Italian connection cops a cruel execution

2021 Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line review
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2021 Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line manual review

Hyundai still thinks there are enough people who want their sedans small, turbocharged and wild-looking. Who are we to argue?

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What happened in MOTOR 20 years ago? We went to Japan to drive the Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R M-Spec

The M-spec bridged the gap between Nissan’s domestic powerhouses and polished European sports cars. 20 years ago, we drove it to see what it could tell us about the incoming R35

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The Autonomy Dilemma: are we ready for self-driving?

The technical challenges of full autonomy are vast. But the issues of ethics and ultimate responsibility are arguably even more complex

2022 Audi S3 Sportback Python Yellow Australia
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2022 Audi S3 Sportback review: Australian first drive

Fourth-gen Audi S3 packs in performance, practicality and a pleasing price

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Why the BMW 1M is a modern classic

As potentially terrifying as it was terrific, this was the raw, unadulterated junior M-car that almost didn’t make it

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The LT6 ‘Gemini’: GM’s ultimate LS V8

The General’s new 5.5-litre LT6 produces a Ferrari-beating 493kW – without a pushrod in sight

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Top Ten: Performance Car Innovations

We examine 10 contemporary pieces of tech that shifted the dial in the performance car world.

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Exploring Norway’s EV haven in a Hyundai Ioniq 5

We take Hyundai’s new Ioniq 5 through Norway to experience EV mobility the way it should be done

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Mitsubishi Mirage: Driven to extinction

Light hatch exits leaving nothing but a shimmer on the horizon

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2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric review

Volvo’s striking and award-winning XC40 now has a fully electric version. It may not be cheap but it’s fast and it delivers what the punters want – a compact SUV

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2022 Genesis G70 Shooting Brake Sport Line review

Are wagons coming back? The newest addition to the Australian market from Genesis seems to think so

2023 Aston Martin DBX707 review for Australia
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2023 Aston Martin DBX 707 review: International first drive

It might be a big, heavy SUV but the Aston Martin DBX707 sure dances nicely

Comparisons

Audi Q5 vs Genesis GV70 vs Jaguar F-Pace comparison review

The Genesis GV70 is the most complete offering so far from the ambitious Korean luxo brand. But has it got the wow factor to challenge Audi and Jaguar?

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2022 BMW M3 manual review

If the three-pedal G80 M3 is the last of a dying breed, you’d better snap one up

2022 Hyundai Palisade Elite Australia
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2022 Hyundai Palisade Elite AWD review

We jump in the mid-spec variant of Hyundai’s plus-size SUV to see if represents the sweet spot of the range

2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Kia EV6 vs Polestar 2 Australia CBrunelli
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Peak Charge: 2022 Kia EV6 v Hyundai IONIQ 5 v Polestar 2 comparison review

Hold that Tesla Model 3 order! Korea and Sweden have fresh answers to America’s EV sales hero, but which is the best alternative?

2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Blaze Orange Metallic US-spec
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2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing review

With a beast of a turbo V6, rear-wheel drive, limited-slip diff and the option of a manual, Cadillac has thrown all the right ingredients at its CT4-V Blackwing

2022 Mazda CX-30 G25 Touring Machine Grey Metallic Australia SRawlings
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2022 Mazda CX-30 G25 Touring review

Mazda’s impressive upsized compact SUV scores the blacked-out SP trim in Touring form