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The 10 best hidden European racing circuits

You’ve done Nürburgring, Spa and Silverstone? How about something a little more intimate but which delivers serious driving fun? Andy Enright is your guide

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2022 Lexus NX350h review: Australian first drive

The new-generation NX medium SUV brings new looks, upgraded powertrains and an all-new driver interface. But does it still feel like a Lexus?

2022 Audi A8 L Mahattan Grey EU-spec
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2022 Audi A8 and S8 review: International First Drive

Updated A8 a more of styling nip-tuck than major tech upgrade, especially as Australia won’t get the Level 3 autonomous tech or fabulous PHEV drivetrain

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Mercedes-Benz gives air-cooled technology a new lease on life in EV future

This is how Mercedes-Benz plans to ditch water cooling for trick aerodynamics to maximise the utility of new EV powertrains

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2022 Gunther Werks Speedster Porsche 911 993 review

Californian restomodders perfect open-air Porsche coolness, and we steal the keys!

2021 Ford Puma ST-Line Desert Island Blue Australia SRawlings
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2022 Ford Puma ST-Line Review

Ford’s compact SUV is best bought in mid-spec ST-Line, with a great price tag, heaps of tech and tons of room.

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2022 Hyundai Tucson Highlander N-Line review

We know the new Tucson is good buying in 2.0-litre diesel form, but how does the 1.6 turbo petrol go?

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Everything you need to know about buying an S1 Lotus Elise

Analogue driver’s cars are hot property at the moment. Can you get more analogue than the original Lotus Elise?

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Data reveals exactly how fast the Porsche 992 911 GT3 is around Sydney Motorsport Park

We strap a VBOX to the new Porsche 911 GT3 to see exactly how it makes its speed at SMP

2022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT EU-spec
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Snow Blower: 2022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT review

A Black Forest blizzard blast reveals Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT’s split personality

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Review: 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQE ride-along

The new electric-powered Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan is being positioned as a spiritual successor to the E-Class. No pressure, then

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These are the only manual performance cars on sale in Australia

Seeking a manual car with over 250kW? You don’t have many options these days

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2022 Hyundai Nexo FCEV review

This isn’t Hyundai’s first fuel-cell electric vehicle, but it’s the first one built to be one rather than a retro-fitted SUV

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Cupra Formentor E-Hybrid review

As the Cupra brand gears up for its Australian launch, we take a Formentor E-Hybrid through Sardinia in search of a spark

2022 Kia Cerato Sport Plus sedan Horizon Blue SRawlings
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2022 Kia Cerato Sport+ review

As a solid all-rounder, the Cerato Sport+ sedan covers needs well, if without offering much in the way of indulgence wants.

2022 Abarth 595 Competizione Rally Blue Australia BSullivan
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2022 Abarth 595 Competizione review

If engineers took a Fiat 500, a slab of Red Bull and locked themselves away for a few weeks at the top of a mountain pass, an Abarth 595 would be the result

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Five pieces of kit we’ve discovered this month

Shopping for a gift or looking for some retail therapy? Here are five cool pieces of kit that we’ve found this month

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2021 Mazda 6 Sport review

On an ageing platform, does Mazda’s midsize sedan still have 6 appeal?

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What happened in MOTOR 18 years ago? The BMW M3 CSL took on the Porsche 911 GT3 and won

Flashback to the time when we had the BMW M3 CSL, Porsche 911 GT3 and an empty Eastern Creek Raceway all to ourselves

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Living with the 2021 Mini Cooper JCW Hatch

John Cooper Works Mini lands at MOTOR’s HQ and makes a good first impression, but does it have the substance to last?

2021 Kia Seltos GT-Line Starbright Yellow Australia SRawlings
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Kia Seltos GT-Line review

Top of the range Seltos GT-Line packs some stuff we wish was in other versions while charging a pretty decent amount of money for the privilege

Comparisons

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander v Kia Sportage v Subaru Forester comparison review

Mitsu is out to stake a claim with its all-new Outlander, but Kia’s fresh Sportage and the updated Subaru Forester are deeply ensconced on the mid-size SUV reservation

2021 Range Rover Sport HST D350 MHEV Firenze Red Metallic UK-spec
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2021 Range Rover Sport D300 HSE review: International first drive

Slotting a modern Ingenium straight-six into the ageing but still-talented Range Rover Sport provides a tantalising preview of how good its successor might be

2022 Lexus ES 250 F Sport Sonic Iridium Australia JOstwald
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2022 Lexus ES 250 F Sport review

A newcomer to the range, the Lexus ES 250 F Sport offers a premium experience and a striking body – but can its drive match its looks?