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Wheels Magazine, July 1989 – R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R
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How Godzilla got its name

化物! “It’s Japanese for monster.” “What, like Godzilla?”

Hyundai Sonata N Line Kia Stinger 200 S comparison
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$50K sedan showdown: 2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line v Kia Stinger 200S

These two Korean cousins offer very different means to one specific end

Ferrari 296 GTB engine
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Why McLaren and Ferrari have built 120-degree V6 engines

We explain why two performance powerhouses have thrown their weight behind an engine design that has never been put into mass production

Automotive semiconductor shortage crisis explained
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Short Circuits: How the global automotive world is left starving for chips

The global semiconductor shortage has cost carmakers more than A$140 billion, and more supply pain is predicted. Is your new car affected?

Toyota GR010 24 Hours of Le Mans 2021
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Here’s every manufacturer looking to race at Le Mans

From Ferrari to Cadillac, the grids at La Sarthe is going to get very crowded in the coming years

Mitsubishi Debonair V3000 Royal AMG
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The Japanese AMGs you’ve never heard of

Remember when both Honda and Mitsubishi paired up with AMG? We do!

nissan gt r shootout
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What happened in MOTOR 13 years ago? We got one of the first R35s in the country for a legendary family battle

The Nissan R35 GT-R faces the legendary Skylines that built the legend

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The five items you need to survive your first track day

Eyeing your first track day? Here are the things you need to get the most out of the experience

Motoring journalist Porsche 911 Turbo
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How to become a motoring journalist

MOTOR’s editor on what you’ll need to succeed in landing a job as a motoring writer

1986 Porsche 944 Turbo for Wheels Australia
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Modern Classic: Porsche 944

Evolution of the parts-bin 924 became a financial lifeline for the Stuttgart brand, and one of the best-handling cars of its era

2021 Alpina B3
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What the future holds for Alpina

We sit down with Andreas Bovensiepen to find out his take on the future of the industry and Alpina

1992 Ferrari 512 TR review - Testarossa 2.0
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Testarossa 2.0: We drive a classic Ferrari 512 TR

We go flat-out in a flat-12 Ferrari to find out if this early-’90s evolution of the Testarossa supercar lives up to the legend.

Toyota GR C-HR
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The Toyota GR C-HR doesn’t exist, but we think it should

Is putting the ‘Sport’ into Toyota’s SUV that much of a pipe dream?

Ferrari 296GTB hybrid technology feature
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Ferrari 296GTB: The Prancing Horse’s next chapter

Ballistic new 296 GTB marks a return of the V6, powering this hybrid coupe to a bold new future

MOTOR archive 2011: Mercedes-Benz SLS v Nissan GT-R v Callaway Corvette Z06
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What happened in MOTOR 10 years ago? We held the ultimate front-engined supercar showdown

Ten years ago, we pitted Nissan’s GT-R against the modern classic Mercedes SLS and a 490kW Callaway Corvette Z06

Former Datsun North America chief Yutaka Katayama has died aged 105
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How Nissan created the 240Z

Nissan has revealed its new 2023 Z coupe. Here, in honour of that event, we’re revisiting one of our favourite stories. 

2006 BMW Z4 M
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The 2006 BMW Z4 M was the follow-up that finally came good

BMW went from wearing clown shoes to something much more formal with the Z4 M

2021 Ferrari Portofino M
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Don’t underestimate the Ferrari Portofino M

It’s time to pay respect to Ferrari’s front-engined convertible

2021 Porsche 992 911 Turbo
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Is the Porsche 911 Turbo the penultimate driving machine?

It’s Porsche versus Prom on one of Australia’s most stunning and temporarily deserted roads

Koenigsegg methanol fuel
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Volcanic eruptions are being turned into a fuel source for cars

How tectonic degassing could power future hypercars

Forza Horizon 5
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Forza Horizon 5’s map is 50% bigger than the last game

The Mexico environment will offer super-diverse racing

Toyota Kluger ANCAP test 2021
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ANCAP: Do we even need it?

ANCAP’s star rating system has sparked controversy and confusion, yet the importance of the organisation’s role remains. We speak with ANCAP’s new CEO and its critics about methodology and retaining relevance

Porsche’s amazing Sapphire Blue collection lands at Fox Car Collection
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Video: Porsche’s amazing Sapphire Blue collection lands at Fox Car Collection

Lindsay Fox acquires Gregor Piech’s private collection of Porsches

MOTOR archive 2005: Porsche 911 Turbo v Suzuki GSX-R1000
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What happened in MOTOR 16 years ago? We raced a really fast car against a really fast motorbike!

The year is 2005, and we want to know if a super fast car can compete with a super fast bike? Strap in for one fast blast into the past