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We take a closer look at the Bugatti Bolide’s 3D-printed titanium suspension
This isn’t your regular Officeworks order – Bugatti’s high-tech printer is producing ground-breaking new suspension components

Flat out in a trio of AMGs for the ultimate Phillip Island speed comparison
Turns out that getting three cars to cross the line at the same time is harder than it looks

Can Audi’s all-weather expertise trump Porsche’s ‘Ring racer on the drag strip?
Two very green 300kW weapons battle it out on a very wet drag strip

The top 10 JDM gems that never escaped Japan
These are the forgotten performance heroes that were never officially sold outside Japan

Traction Control: Mercedes-AMG C63 S and Lexus RC F throw down in the wet!
Dreary conditions level the playing field as Lexus’ old-school V8 coupe takes on AMG’s twin-turbo powerhouse

Black Parade: AMG Black Series through the generations
All of the AMG Blacks in one place to celebrate a short but sharp ascent to greatness

Spoil yourself with these cool pieces of kit
In need of some retail therapy? Or preparing for a track day? Here’s the cool kit we’ve been ogling lately

Here’s exactly how much faster the Rallye is, compared to the standard Toyota GR Yaris
Turns out the extra cash, better tyres, and trick diffs make quite the difference around even the shortest of tracks

Renault Sport Spider – What were they thinking?
Hailing from a period when Renault appeared to take leave of its senses

Why the BMW E92 M3 is a future classic
Unlike any M3 before, and like none ever after. It’s time to focus on the ‘forgotten’ M3

197km/h in the rain with zero grip! The wettest drag race in MOTOR history
Two super saloons in the sopping wet, this might be our loosest drag race yet

We tamed Australia’s scariest race track with the Audi Driving Experience
Phillip Island intimidates even seasoned track-day battlers, but the Audi Driving Experience makes for the perfect introduction

Tray Rapide: We thrash the new 298kW V8-powered SuperUte
Diesel’s been ditched for V8s in the SuperUtes category – but is a dual cab with a 298kw LS powertrain actually a good idea? We drive one to see if it’s as crazy as it sounds…

The scariest drag race in MOTOR history
This is our closest drag race yet! Not just the closest finish but the closest to disaster.

This boot camp is training the next-generation of motorsport champions
Natural talent only goes so far, the rest is hard work. This boot camp is offering a guiding hand to the future stars of Aussie motorsport

Opinion: Driving standards would improve if more people cared about it
When people don’t care about something, like driving a car, they are usually not very good at it
Ford Falcon BA-BF Buyer’s Guide
The birthplace of Australia’s greatest engine, and the modern equivalent of the herculean VL Turbo

How the Boxster saved Porsche 25 years ago
Brilliance often springs from necessity. When Porsche’s survival was on the line 25 years ago, enter its saviour: the Boxster

No compromise: Andreas Preuninger talks the future of Porsche’s GT cars
Andreas Preuninger lays down the law on preserving Porsche’s GT car purity

Which V8 super SUV is quickest? We find out
Four turbos, 16 cylinders, 891kW, 1650Nm and 4.5 tonnes. Titanic only begins to describe this super SUV drag battle

Meet Larry Caplin, the world’s fastest dentist
How dentist Dr. Larry Caplin went from sweeping workshop floors at age 12, to claiming the production car speed record

How Apex Design brings world class race tracks to life
When it comes to race track design, drawing a beautiful curve is just the start

Which car should I buy? BMW X3 M Comp v Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S
You send in the two cars you’re stuck on, we pick the one you should get

Opinion: There is no such thing as an ugly race car
Dorky looking race cars should be celebrated too, reckons Kirby
