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2022 Honda Civic review: Australian first drive

The new-generation Honda Civic has arrived in Australia. It’s not priced for all-comers, but those who do buy in will be impressed with the offering

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2022 Volkswagen Arteon 140TSI Elegance review

VW’s Arteon returns with new looks, and comes in 140TSI and 206kW all-wheel drive R-Line. Here we drive the 140TSI Elegance

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We take on The Great Alpine Rally for its 100th anniversary

One of Australia’s greatest racing anniversaries almost went uncelebrated. We simply couldn’t let that happen

Formula 1 race director Michael Masi
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Michael Masi interview: F1’s Aussie ruler

Michael Masi, an avuncular Australian, aims to bring a level of diplomacy to the world’s fastest and most turbulent motorsport category

2021 Citroen C3 vs Toyota Yaris SX hybrid
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2021 Toyota Yaris SX vs Citroen C3 comparison

They are the survivors of the decimated light-car class – ‘premium-lites’ that suggest you look past the price tag, and focus on form and function

2021 Mercedes-Benz E 300 de Estate Mojave Silver Metallic EU-spec
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2022 Mercedes-Benz E 300 de Estate review

A diesel plug-in hybrid E-Class wagon is one of the Australian market’s forbidden fruits. Shame, as it tastes so good

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What happened in MOTOR 18 years ago? We drove the safety car at the 2003 Bathurst 1000

For 18 glorious laps, MOTOR Magazine (technically) led the 2003 Bathurst 1000…

2022 Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne review
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2022 Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne review

A stork with electric wings

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2021 Genesis GV80 vs Audi Q7 comparison review

If Genesis is to fulfil its ambitions of being a true premium challenger, then the GV80 needs to have the measure of the class heavyweight

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2022 Kia EV6 review: International first drive

As the retro boxy Hyundai Ioniq 5 makes its Australian debut, we take a spin in its sleek and sporty stablemate: the Kia EV6.

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Toyota GR Yaris Rallye tested on Rally of Melbourne stages with Neal Bates

What better way to test the capability of a rally-bred, Rallye-badged hot hatch than… rally? And who better than Neal Bates to talk us through it.

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2022 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro review: Australian first drive

The car VW hopes will become as iconic as the Beetle and Golf isn’t due to go on sale here until 2023 at the earliest, but Jez has the keys to a grey import…

2021 Audi S5 Coupe review
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2021 Audi S5 Coupe review

Ingolstadt’s mid-sized two-door performer is a finely polished gem, even if its manner is more clinical than its charismatic styling suggests

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Opinion: You’re never too old to improve your driving skills

The biggest on-track mistake is thinking you’re better than you actually are

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Ferrari Testa Rossa J review: Pint-sized electric tribute driven

The Testa Rossa J may appear a toy-like novelty for the elite, but it’s also an authentic driving machine that perfectly honours an icon

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Did you know Ford built a Sierra XR8 with Mustang power?

Once upon a time the iconic Aussie nameplate was used for a South Africa-only Sierra

2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Shark Blue Australia
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Track Drive: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 review

If ever a car could prove the devil’s in the detail, this is it

2021 Toyota C-HR GR Sport review
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2021 Toyota C-HR GR Sport review

Fettled chassis, big wheels, sport tyres and a badge that promises a bit of aggro. Except the other badge says hybrid. Is the C-HR GR Sport a lie?

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GN34: Ford’s secret supercar

The story of the mid-engined hero car created by Ford SVO in the 1980s as a full-on Ferrari and Porsche challenger – and why it didn’t happen

Hyundai Tucson Elite 1.6 T-GDi
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2021 Hyundai Tucson Elite 1.6 turbo petrol review

Turbo brings useful boost to Hyundai’s fresh mid-size SUV

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What you need to know before buying a MkII Ford Focus RS

There is a time and place for understatement. The Ford Focus RS isn’t one of them

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An all-electric endeavour: Off-roading a Volkswagen ID.4 in the American desert

What it’s like to complete the gruelling 2021 Rebelle Rally in a Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV

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The Lexus LC F doesn’t exist, but we think it should

No points in guessing what the F stands for

Hyundai Kona N
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2022 Hyundai Kona N review: Tested on road and track

When physics give you lemons, make lemonade