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Why choosing the right name for a car is important

Manufacturers don’t always get it right, but the name attached to a car sets expectations and requires meaning

modern ground effect aerodynamics
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Modern ground effect aerodynamics explained

New racing regulations are embracing old technology, and reviving it from the ground up to fix a persistent problem

2021 Toyota GR Yaris v GR Yaris Rallye comparison review
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Aussie race tracks you might not know about

Looking for a new circuit to tackle for your next track day? Here are some suggestions you might not know about

Ford Mustang Mach-E first drive review
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The EVs Australia needs

Australia’s list of on-sale electric vehicles is growing at a glacial pace. We take a look at the cars that could kickstart an EV love affair

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Why Nissan’s use of Millennium Jade on the GT-R is telling

History is prone to repeating itself, so let’s look back at what the R35’s new paint meant almost 20 years ago

Broc Feeney V8 Supercars
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Interview with Supercars driver Broc Feeney

The greatest-ever Supercars driver is retiring, so how did an 18-year-old P-plater from the Gold Coast earn the right to fill Jamie Whincup’s shoes?

MOTOR archive October 2004: Alfa Romeo GT v Nissan 350z
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What happened in MOTOR 17 years ago? King of the sub-$100k coupe – Alfa Romeo GT takes on Nissan’s 350Z

17 years ago, we pit Alfa Romeo’s new GT against Nissan’s 350Z, which was crowned king of sub-$100k two-doors?

Speed sign corner 60
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Here’s what MOTOR readers had to say this month

Challenging characteristics, shooting the coupe, and opening semantics: here’s what you guys had to say this month

Porsche 911 996 Carrera
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What you need to know before buying a Porsche 996 911 Carrera

It was the 911 for the new millennium, but it arrived in controversy. Now, decades on, it’s seen as a classic

2021 Mercedes-AMG C63 S
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The Last Dance: One final blast in the Mercedes-AMG C63 S

We count down the end of the V8 in the Mercedes-AMG C63 with one final drive to farewell that beautiful twin-turbo 4.0-litre

Entry-level car price creep feature
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Price Creep: Entry-level cars are getting more expensive

As manufacturers jostle to position themselves further upmarket, affordable, entry-level options for Aussie buyers on a budget are thinning

Warren Luff helmet
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How MOTOR almost cost Warren Luff a job

A comedy of errors, aided by MOTOR, almost stopped Warren Luff from getting a job as a stunt driver at Movie World

Porsche Mission R Cayman
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2023 Porsche Cayman set to go electric

Mission R Concept shows off the 2023 fully electric Cayman as electrification spreads across the Porsche line-up

Warren Luff Bathurst
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Why Warren Luff is one of Australia’s most sought-after co-drivers

Warren Luff hasn’t competed full-time nationally since 2014, but do not underestimate his talents

Winton Raceway MOTOR Track Guide
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MOTOR Track Guide: Winton Raceway

Everything you need to know about mastering one of Australia’s most popular racetracks

Top Ten Drivers Cars Audi TT
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The ten best unlikely driver’s cars you can buy

If it’s time to grow up, but not old: here are ten unlikely driver’s cars that will still spark joy

MOTOR Archive October 2004: HSV Coupe4 feature review
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From the archive: We took HSV’s Coupe 4 on a two-day 1200km torture test

Two days, 1200 kays and every weather and road condition we could find. We put HSV’s Coupe 4 through its toughest-ever test

Coolkit 1021
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Ten cool pieces of kit we’ve found this month

Get a headstart on your Christmas shopping, or just treat yourself! Here are ten cool bits of kit that we wish we had

Comgens 2022 Toyota GR Corolla Hot Hatch
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Toyota GR Corolla is go: Here’s everything we know and expect

A punchy, rally-bred turbo triple under the bonnet feeding all-wheel drive traction… the hottest Corolla ever is gunning for VW Golf R

2021 Hyundai i30 N performance tested
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How quick is the Hyundai i30 N DCT?

Sending Hyundai’s updated hot hatch down the strip

2004 BMW E60 M5
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What you need to know before buying a BMW E60 M5

A high-revving, sweet-sounding V10 seems good on paper, but there’s a potential bill-fuelled reality

Audi RSQ e-tron
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How Audi built an EV that can take on the Dakar Rally

The German manufacturer repurposed a pair of defunct racing programs to build an electric off-road monster

Aston Martin Vantage Roadster video
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There is more to the Aston Martin Vantage Roadster than meets the eye

Don’t discount the British drop-top just because you’ve read the spec sheet

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The BMW Z4 M doesn’t exist, but we think it should

A ‘clown shoe’ for the modern age that would elevate BMW’s M division beyond its current styling circus