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Shelby Mustang GT500
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Archive: Ford’s Greatest Hits 2012

The Focus ST proves there’s blue-oval appeal beyond Broadmeadows. We dig into the global catalogue for Ford’s latest hits… and the ones we missed.

Dual-clutch gearbox - who was first?
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Dual-clutch gearbox – who was first?

Now commonplace, which manufacturer first mastered the dual-clutch?

Volvo XC90 at vineyard
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Part 3: 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 how it fares as vehicle for someone without kids. In the last of our three-part series, we sample the delights of McLaren Vale on a girls (and Dad’s) day out.

Volvo XC90 rear
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Part 2: 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 second of our three-part series, we load the family into the XC90 for a day at the beach.

Porsche 911 Carrera S vs Jaguar F-Type R
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Porsche 911 Carrera S vs Jaguar F-Type R

In turbocharging the new 911 Carrera, has Porsche revealed a chink in its armour for Jaguar’s V8 F-Type R to exploit?

Mike Simcoe
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Mike Simcoe’s Greatest Hits

He’s shaped some of our most beloved cars, but now Mike Simcoe has the best car design job in the business. Here’s a six-pack of his best.

Ken Block reveals signature Ford
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Ken Block reveals signature Ford

The king of destroying tyres finally has a production car with his name, but it is more about delivery packages then tyre smoke.

9 great engine notes
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9 great engine notes

These automotive sopranos from the last decade make us glad tunnels exist

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?

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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