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Q&A – Marek Reichman on the design process of the Aston Martin Valhalla
Aston’s design chief talks styling evolution, Nurburgring lap times, the working relationship with Newey and Moers and whether Gandini really did design the Miura

McLaren ownership still being fought over by Audi, BMW, Porsche
The battle for McLaren is far from over

How Trevor Worthington led Ford Australia to the world stage… and kept it there
From being a Ford Australia engineer to leading the Blue Oval’s global product development, this boy from Tallangatta has quite the resume

Chrysler VH Charger R/T E38: retro throwback
At Bathurst, it didn’t win on Sunday, yet still sold on Monday

Why the Nissan 200SX is a modern classic
There was no follow up when the last Nissan 200SX rolled off the production line two decades ago, but we already knew it was irreplaceable

Chasing the Extreme E series in Sardinia
Pioneering off-road racing series Extreme E is thrusting EVs into global motorsport in spectacular style. We join the electric circus in Sardinia to dish the dirt

Detailed: The groundbreaking Mercedes-Benz EQXX concept
Merc’s Vision EQXX concept breaks new ground in terms of EV efficiency. But will that equal desirability? We dig under the slippery skin

We take a look inside Skoda’s Mlada Boleslav museum
More than a century of Skoda evolution lies perfectly preserved in its hometown’s hallowed halls

Everything you need to know about MOTOR Performance Car of the Year 2022
PCOTY has undergone a mid-life update for 2022, with more cars and double the awards

BMW i3: Driven to Extinction
The first EV to take home the COTY gong… gets gonged

An interview with Carbon Revolution founder Jake Dingle
Jake Dingle helped start an ASX-listed company in a garage, but the CEO always had a big vision for his company’s esoteric wheels

Renault Megane RS265 Trophy buyer’s guide
Wondering where the value is in the used sports market? Check out Renault’s range of hump-backed hotties

Audi and Porsche are divided on ambitions under the VW umbrella
For Audi and Porsche, it’s not a cosy cuddle under the VW umbrella – here’s why

China could use Australia to gain stronger foothold in other Western markets
The world’s largest car factory is in China, and its focus on electrification will change the world. First Norway; is Australia next?

How the Astron Omega 1 engine is reviving the rotary engine concept
Modern jet turbine technology could revive the rotary engine with a micro package and macro power output. Here’s how it works

Can burning hydrogen save the ICE engine?
Internal combustion of a greener kind picks a fight with electrification in a bid to save the exhaust note

The Maserati MC20 Trofeo doesn’t exist, but we think it should
We envisage a world where Maserati goes all out with its new supercar halo

Ten pieces of kit we’ve discovered this month
Whether you’re preparing for a track day or decorating the house, here are ten products we’ve been lusting over lately

Why the Audi R8 was killed off in Australia
Mid-engine supercar with Italian connection cops a cruel execution

What happened in MOTOR 20 years ago? We went to Japan to drive the Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R M-Spec
The M-spec bridged the gap between Nissan’s domestic powerhouses and polished European sports cars. 20 years ago, we drove it to see what it could tell us about the incoming R35

The Autonomy Dilemma: are we ready for self-driving?
The technical challenges of full autonomy are vast. But the issues of ethics and ultimate responsibility are arguably even more complex

Why the BMW 1M is a modern classic
As potentially terrifying as it was terrific, this was the raw, unadulterated junior M-car that almost didn’t make it

The LT6 ‘Gemini’: GM’s ultimate LS V8
The General’s new 5.5-litre LT6 produces a Ferrari-beating 493kW – without a pushrod in sight

Top Ten: Performance Car Innovations
We examine 10 contemporary pieces of tech that shifted the dial in the performance car world.