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2017 LA Motor Show: 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class images leaked
You’re not meant to see it yet, but our first look at Merc’s new fastback sedan has arrived early via an online slip-up

Porsche 911 Carrera S wins Performance Car of the Year 2005: Classic MOTOR
A Porsche 911 won the first ever PCOTY. Here’s why history repeated itself in 2005…

Performance cars $75K-150K: Australia’s Best Value Cars
Spoiler alert! Equal parts fast and fancy, these cars blend visceral driving thrills with plenty of luxury.

Performance cars under $75K: Australia’s Best Value Cars
Performance cars aren’t often known for being good value for money, but there’s a surprising array of athletic n’ affordable autos on the market.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII at Performance Car of the Year 2005: Classic MOTOR
Is this all it could give, or would a fully fit EVO have won PCOTY?

2017 LA Motor Show: 2018 Infiniti QX50 revealed
Nissan’s luxury sub-brand has confirmed it will be the first car maker to put a variable compression ratio engine in a production vehicle

Dual-cab 4×4 utes: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017
Australia can’t get enough of dual-cab utes right now, and there’s plenty to choose from. Here’s the best of the bunch.

Subaru Impreza WRX STi at Performance Car of the Year 2005: Classic MOTOR
Chassis tweaks eliminated the push for more shove

People movers under $60K: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017
Got a crowd to move? People movers may have fallen out of fashion, but this bunch provides excellent value for money.

Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG at Performance Car of the Year 2005: Classic MOTOR
Stomped by the E55 in a straight line, C55 plays catch up on track

Large SUV/4WD: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017
Love the great outdoors? These high-riding family wagons will get you far away from the big smoke.

SUV 7-seater under $60K: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017
Whether you’ve got a big brood or just want a couple of “just in case” seats for when the in-laws visit, these three-row SUV options should fit the bill.

HSV Clubsport R8 at Performance Car of the Year 2005: Classic MOTOR
Clubsports lose pace around the track but are better for it

Medium SUVs $45 – $60K: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017
Move over wagons and sedans, medium SUVs are the new family car of choice among Aussie motorists. A budget between $45-60K opens up a vast array of options – some of them bordering on premium – but here’s the cream of the crop.

Medium SUVs under $45K: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017
Sub-$45k medium SUVs are the fastest-growing segment in Australia as far as outright sales are concerned. You’re spoiled for choice if you’re shopping in this segment, but here are the cars you should have at the top of your shortlist.

Renault Sport Clio Cup at Performance Car of the Year 2005: Classic MOTOR
It’s no PCOTY rookie, so why do we love the Frenchie more this time?

Small SUV: Australia’s best value cars 2017
Two Japanese stalwarts and a surprise European appearance round out the small SUV affordable top three

Premium large: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017
Germany’s three heaviest hitters go toe-to-toe in this luxury sedan budget battle

Performance Car of the Year 2005 – The Cull: Classic MOTOR
Here’s the sometimes-sorry tale of the 15 cars that didn’t make the PCOTY finals grade in 2005

Premium medium $45 – $60K: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017
These are the three most cost-effective mid-size executive cars on sale in Oz

Premium compact under $50K: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017
Audi, Mini and BMW complete the podium of small, stylish and economical luxury hatches

Performance Car of the Year 2005 – Our reader’s diary: Classic MOTOR
We invited a MOTOR reader to join us at PCOTY with the proviso of acknowledging that he was one Lucky Bastard

2018 Wheels Car of the Year: The contenders
One of Australia’s cheapest cars is in the running for this year’s award – and a surprise entry from an Aussie hero. What else makes the cut?

2017 LA Motor Show: 2018 Mercedes CLS teased
First taste of 2018 Mercedes CLS interior and nose hinted ahead of global reveal
