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Archive: 2011 McLaren MP4-12C review
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Archive: 2011 McLaren MP4-12C review

McLaren’s new supercar has the Ferrari 458 Italia squarely in its sights. But does the Mac daddy’s stunning tech and staggering performance actually push it into the ‘hyper’ class above?

Car Style

Part 1: Volvo XC90 on South Australian Food and Wine trip

WhichCar takes the Volvo XC90 on a food and wine trail through South Australia to find out whether it’s a family SUV or a vehicle for someone without kids. In the first of our three-part series, we visit the Barossa Valley.

Ian Luff Advanced driver training
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Ian Luff: Advanced driver training

Ian Luff speaks to Wheels about a life dedicated to speed, and doing it better.

Audi S1 vs MINI Cooper JCW
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Audi S1 vs MINI Cooper JCW

Audi’s rorty S1 usurped the old MINI JCW as king of the force-fed juniors. So can the new JCW wrestle it back?

BMW 1M vs Audi TT RS vs Porsche Cayman
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Archive: BMW 1M vs Audi TT RS vs Porsche Cayman comparison review

The hi-po battle among the German brands is raging hotter and on more fronts than ever before. BMW’s most affordable M car ever opens both barrels on Audi’s TT RS and Porsche’s Cayman

Opinion: What next for V8 Supercars
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Opinion: What next for V8 Supercars

It’s time for V8 Supercars to wean itself off manufacturer support

Finke Desert Race
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Finke Desert Race: Wheels takes to the track

Toby Hagon’s Finke preparations ramp up as his Team Wheels co-driver, Bernie Webb, does a track recce in their Mazda BT-50

Subaru WRX STI vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evo
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Subaru WRX STI vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evo

It’s Evo vs STI in one final stoush, but can either compete with the new-age hot hatches from Europe?

1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
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1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28: retro series

More racing success beckoned for the second-generation Camaro

KAR Motorsport Ford Mustang
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KAR Motorsport Ford Mustang

KAR Motorsport transforms the new Mustang from a mild pony car into a frothing, snorting 686kW demon steed

BMW M135i long-term update 5
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BMW M135i long-term update 5

It’s fare-thee-well to our force-fed hard-charger

Daniel Ricciardo
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Throwback Thursday: Daniel Ricciardo joins Red Bull

Two years ago, Daniel Ricciardo scored his maiden at the Canadian F1 Grand Prix. We go back to when the young Aussie scored his Red Bull Racing seat alongside world champion Sebastian Vettel

McLaren's P1 GTR workshop
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McLaren’s P1 GTR workshop

Infiltrating the bunker with one hell of a loot

Nissan Zama museum
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Nissan Zama museum

Nissan drops MOTOR into its toybox of priceless road and race classics

25 Greatest Muscle Cars of All Time
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Archive: 25 Greatest Muscle Cars of All Time

Brains may be invaluable for all that cerebral stuff, but for a purely visceral hit, brawn rules, so take your pick from 25 of the best heavy-metal heroes of the last 50 years.

Opinion: Is Electronic Stability Program a good idea in cars?
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Opinion: Is Electronic Stability Program a good idea in cars?

Remove the consequences of a mistake and you become more likely to make one

The worst pit stops in Formula One
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The worst pit stops in Formula One

If you thought Daniel Ricciardo’s bungled Monaco pit stop was bad, here’s a reminder of how explosive pit lane can get

Car Style

10 Most Dangerous Driving Roads in the World

We take a look at some of the world’s riskiest journeys on roads that are bound to get the heart pounding and adrenalin pumping. Tackle them if you dare.

Finke desert rally Mazda BT-50
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Finke desert rally: prepping the Mazda BT-50

It’s known as the Bathurst 1000 of the Outback, so how do you prep a stock-standard Mazda ute for a 452km desert bash?

Carbon technology: Geek Speak
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Carbon technology: Geek Speak

The McLaren F1 mastermind’s bid to bring more F1 tech to the road

How to build an Audi R8
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How to build an Audi R8

MOTOR goes inside Böllinger Höfe, Audi’s brand new facility where R8s are born

Car Style

Citroen C4 Cactus Rip Curl not coming to Australia

Citroen has teamed up with Rip Curl for a C4 Cactus special edition to be released in the UK next week. It’s a surfer’s wet dream but it won’t be coming to Australia at this stage.

HSV GTS vs Ford Mustang GT
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HSV GTS vs Ford Mustang GT

We have the best Aussie and US muscle available at the same time, so who builds these beasts best?

Morgan's mighty 3-Wheeler
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Morgan’s mighty 3-Wheeler

Man in utility vest let loose in three-wheeled car. What could possibly go wrong?