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Michael Masi interview: F1’s Aussie ruler
Michael Masi, an avuncular Australian, aims to bring a level of diplomacy to the world’s fastest and most turbulent motorsport category
What happened in MOTOR 18 years ago? We drove the safety car at the 2003 Bathurst 1000
For 18 glorious laps, MOTOR Magazine (technically) led the 2003 Bathurst 1000…
Toyota GR Yaris Rallye tested on Rally of Melbourne stages with Neal Bates
What better way to test the capability of a rally-bred, Rallye-badged hot hatch than… rally? And who better than Neal Bates to talk us through it.
Opinion: You’re never too old to improve your driving skills
The biggest on-track mistake is thinking you’re better than you actually are
Did you know Ford built a Sierra XR8 with Mustang power?
Once upon a time the iconic Aussie nameplate was used for a South Africa-only Sierra
GN34: Ford’s secret supercar
The story of the mid-engined hero car created by Ford SVO in the 1980s as a full-on Ferrari and Porsche challenger – and why it didn’t happen
What you need to know before buying a MkII Ford Focus RS
There is a time and place for understatement. The Ford Focus RS isn’t one of them
An all-electric endeavour: Off-roading a Volkswagen ID.4 in the American desert
What it’s like to complete the gruelling 2021 Rebelle Rally in a Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV
The Lexus LC F doesn’t exist, but we think it should
No points in guessing what the F stands for
Why the Mazda NA MX-5 is a Modern Classic
It was the lightweight roadster that brought pure driving pleasure to the masses, and delivered bulk smiles per hour
Remembering the forgotten Williams cars
Despite its success in Formula One, Williams didn’t always limit itself to open-wheelers
MOTOR Track Guide: The Bend Motorsport Park’s International Circuit
Everything you need to know about mastering Australia’s newest purpose-built race track
Paul Cockburn’s E-Type Jag at the 1991 Street Machine Summernats
We mark Paul Cockburn’s passing with this ripping yarn about the time he and his E-Type Jaguar braved Summernats – and won the motorkhana
Five cool pieces of kit we found this month
Getting stuck into your Christmas shopping, or maybe you’re looking for something to get us. Here are five cool pieces of gear that we’ve been lusting over lately
What happened in MOTOR in 16 years ago? HSV’s ClubSport takes on the WRX STi and Evo IX in a triple-threat street fight
STi and Evolution IX flat out, can HSV’s ClubSport keep pace on the road and track?
E-Legend remasters the Audi quattro for an EV future
It’s the car Audi won’t give us, a 21st century reboot of the iconic quattro. Fortunately, start-up E-Legend has obliged
Molly Taylor on why she’s taking on the 2022 Dakar Rally
Local racing legend catches up with Wheels about her latest challenge
Bugatti Chiron Super Sport review: Driving the fastest car on Earth
Congratulations to the Chiron Super Sport. You win at internal combustion
2021 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster review: Car vs road
Aston Martin’s Vantage Roadster survives an earthquake but does it represent the gold standard in sporting drop tops?
Here’s what MOTOR readers had to say this month
The luxury car tax, auto vs manual and run-flat tyres are up for debate
2021 Los Angeles Auto Show: A turning point for large scale motoring events
LA marks an important turning point for car shows and the industry as a whole
Revisit: Mercedes-Benz SL65 goes tractor pulling
One of Australia’s most powerful cars gets a lesson in real grunt from a motley crew of oily Frankensteins
2021 Jaguar F-Pace review: Disturbing the peace
We go in search of power and glory in JLR’s supercharged brute
The Nissan Z Nismo doesn’t exist (yet), but we think it should
If Nissan wants its new Z to live up to the legend it will need a proper Nismo variant that laughs in the face of sticker packs
