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10 Years of Putting Up With Warren Luff
After a decade of duties at MOTOR our go-fast man has done it all…
BMW X5 M vs Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 drag race
Two super SUVS face off on the drag strip
Sweet Dream: BMW M8
Beneath its eco-credentials the i8 is a proper supercar. We give it the mumbo it deserves
Renault Megane RS265 vs Volkswagen Golf GTi Performance
The GTI Performance is the most focused Golf for decades, but can it really stand up to the long established hot hatch king?
Chevrolet SS US road trip
It might be a regular visitor to the NASCAR winner’s circle, but what do US race fans think of our Aussie export?
Five most affordable 300kW cars
Boasting about big numbers begins right here
Top items you need in your car for a long journey with kids
Keeping the little ones pleased on a road trip makes the experience more enjoyable for mum and dad as well. Here’s what to pack to make that happen.
BMW M4 vs BMW M3
The first competitor any new model must beat is its predecessor
Design House: Gruppo Bertone
Before auto manufacturers decided to handcuff their chief creators to a single brand, car designers roamed the world freely. This ongoing series will highlight some of the independent auto design houses that have shaped some of the world’s best rides.
Driving forces: Australia’s car industry beyond 2017
We will still have a car industry to proud of when Ford, Holden and Toyota close their doors. Meet the visionaries driving Australia’s automotive future.
Long term test: Ford Fiesta ST
Morley’s snatched the keys to our new arrival – suits him, don’t you think?
Top 5 depreciation disasters
Want a performance bargain? Look no further.
2016 Commodore SS-V Redline: A backroads blast in the last and best Holden
It’s a bittersweet day as we belt Holden’s greatest-ever V8 sports sedan from Fishermans Bend back to its birthplace at Lang Lang. Spoiler alert – this may end in tears…
Geek Speak: Performance diesels
Do performance oil-burners have a future on the road?
Top five cars from the LA Auto Show
The LA show is a microcosm of the ephemeral, design-oriented, pop-culture-centered nature of Los Angeles, and also a hub for car and product designers. Here are five of the stand our cars and concepts.
Top 5 Supercars: Power to weight ratio
With 552kW from its 6.5-litre V12 the Lamborghini Aventador earns its place at the top with muscle. But for our other contenders, it isn’t just about power.
Snow day for the Mazda CX-5 at Mt Buller
The weather is getting hotter here in Australia as we launch into the summer months, so we’re ready to reminisce about our trip to Mt Buller in the Mazda CX-5. So chill out, snow down and plow through this (see what we did there?)
Kia ProCeed GT vs Toyota 86 GTS
Shock! Kia has made a worthy performance car! Or has it? There’s only one way to find out: by flinging it into the lion’s den against a real rival
Kia Proceed GT vs Mazda 3 SP25 vs Hyundai i30 SR vs Holden Cruze SRI vs Nissan Pulsar SSS
A budget battle with a surprise winner
Sweet Dream: Honda CR-X
Waiting for Honda to get serious again – get a move on!
The weird laws you need to know before driving overseas
You want to travel, you want an adventure, and you will probably hire a car to do it. Right? Not quite. You may want to look into some of the more obscure laws before you take the wheel in a foreign country.
The road to 2016 Wheels Car of the Year
Choosing which cars will make it through to the road to COTY glory is just the start of a very long journey
Opinion: In search of true innovation
Cockburn looks beyond the glitz and glamour in search of real improvement
Ford Falcon XR8 vs HSV Clubsport R8 LSA
Blue vs Red, round two
