Car Reviews &#038; Features

Modern Classic: Ford BA Falcon XR6 Turbo

Adding a turbocharger to Ford’s BA Falcon sports sedan elevated it to Aussie-icon status

December 31, 2021

Lotus’ new chassis keeps its lightweight ethos alive in an electric future

How do you recapture the lightweight, dynamic spirit of the Lotus Elise 25 years on and ahead of its electric future? This is how

December 31, 2021

2021 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line review

Not much separates the Tiguan 162TSI R-Line from pricier premium models –on paper at least – so we take one for a spin to see if that really is the case

December 30, 2021

2021 Mazda CX-3 Neo review

The bottom rung of Mazda’s small SUV ladder may be pared back to bare essentials, but it doesn’t skimp on quality

December 29, 2021

2022 Lexus UX300e review: Australian first drive

Lexus’s first battery-electric vehicle comes in a very familiar package

December 28, 2021

Opinion: Could emission limits kill the dual-cab ute in Oz?

Robbo reckons regulations could force a massive shift in car-buying habits

December 28, 2021

The Mazda 3 X Turbo doesn’t exist, but we think it should

A little less ho-hum, a lot more zoom-zoom

December 28, 2021

RSque Venture: Why is Audi’s RS Q E-Tron taking on Dakar?

An Audi RS Q E-Tron – that isn’t even a full EV – is competing in the Dakar Rally bearing the slogan ‘future is an attitude’ and we want to know what’s going on

Why the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X is the Evolution to buy

Ten out of Ten: Mitsubishi’s iconic rally racer reaches its final evolution

Opinion: What was Australia’s car design golden age?

Former GM design boss considers the ‘glory days’ of Aussie automotive design

We pay our respects to the Toyota Tarago

A belated farewell to a people-mover revolution

How Chinese EVs are changing the world

The world’s largest car factory is China, and its focus on electrification will change the world. First Norway; Australia next?

December 26, 2021

2021 Mini Cooper S JCW Sport review

Looks like a John Cooper Works, priced like a John Cooper Works, goes like a Cooper S – so what gives?

December 26, 2021

2021 Hyundai i30 N manual review

The updated i30 hatchback N is a quicker, sharper, more involving driving tool

What happened in MOTOR 17 years ago? The WRX takes on the Integra Type S and Renault Sport Mégane

The WRX Sportwagon is due to return next year, in the meantime lets flashback to when the MY05 took on the Integra Type S and Renault Sport Mégane

How the Lancia Stratos became a modern classic

Lancia set out to build the ultimate, no-compromise rally car from scratch. The result was one of the most successful and legendary race and road cars of all time

2023 Hyundai i30 N DCT review: Track test

Putting the latest i30 N – now with a DCT automatic at last – to the ultimate dynamic test

Comparisons

2022 Kia Sportage vs Hyundai Tucson comparison review

The two Korean giants have both released striking new mid-size SUVs to combat the ongoing threat from Europe, Japan and now China. Which of these two is for you?

Living with the 2020 Nissan Juke Ti

Enright adjusts to life with less than a litre

2021 Toyota Prius i-Tech review

Twenty years after first going on sale in Australia, is there still a place for the Prius in Toyota’s hybrid-rich line-up?

The MOTOR Awards 2021: Gutsiest Racing Move

Our choice for the gutsiest racing move of 2021 is…

2022 Renault Megane E-Tech Electric review: International first drive

It‘s dubbed the GTI of EVs but does Renault‘s battery-powered Megane hatch live up to the claim?

December 23, 2021

Mini’s big EV charge toward 2030

We sit down with brand boss Bernd Korber for the full rundown of Mini’s full-EV plans

December 23, 2021