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Trade ute or passenger car: can the Mazda BT-50 be both?

Mums and dads are buying trade utes in big numbers. But are they missing out by not buying a normal car? We test whether a tradie ute can do double-duty

Holden Equinox v Honda CR-V v Mazda CX-5 v Nissan X-Trail v Peugeot 3008 v VW Tiguan Comparison
Comparisons

Holden Equinox LTZ v Honda CR-V VTi-LX v Mazda CX-5 GT v Nissan X-Trail Ti v Peugeot 3008 GT-Line v VW Tiguan Adventure

The latest additions to the mid-size SUV segment are finally out to dismantle the perception of mediocrity, and put the premium Europeans on notice

News

2017 Ford Ranger plate sale includes five-year warranty

Ford is extending the warranty period on double-cab Rangers as part of its 2017 plate clearance sale – but you have to be quick

Mazda CX-5 2018 Car of the Year Finalist
COTY

Mazda CX-5: 2018 Car of the Year Finalist

A lot is riding on the big-selling SUV to bring Mazda a COTY hat-trick, but does it tick as many boxes as its CX-9 big-brother, which currently holds the crown?

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Tyre Test

MOTOR Tyre Test 2017

Want the best rubber for your baby but having trouble cutting through the fluff?

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Features

Opinion: Who’s trying to kill the electric car?

Has Tesla Model 3 production bottlenecks got you down? Tim has a theory of who is behind it.

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Barn-find Ford XA Falcon GT sees the light after 35-year hibernation

Survivor Cars and Shannons set to display a dust-covered Ford Falcon survivor, found in a shed after more than three decades

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Features

Falcon AU XR8; Lamborghini Aventador; Chaser Tourer V and more: Classifieds of the week

What could be better than window shopping for supercars and potential financial disasters?

Advice

3 large SUVs offering value, comfort and style

These big soft-roaders provide plenty of space, practicality and comfort without the premium price tag

Kia Stinger 2018 Car of the Year Finalist
COTY

Kia Stinger: 2018 Car of the Year Finalist

Kia’s gamble on the appeal of a liftback, rear-drive sports sedan ticks a lot of boxes with the 2018 Wheels Car of the Year judges

Hottest motorsport to watch in 2018
Motorsport

Hottest motorsport to watch in 2018

Beyond Formula 1 and V8 Supercars, these are the motorsport categories you should keep an eye on this year

Street-smart braking now standard across Peugeot range
News

Street-smart braking now standard across Peugeot range

All entry-level Peugeots will now come with automatic emergency braking for no extra cost

Toyota Kluger rolls out auto braking across 2018 range
News

Toyota Kluger rolls out auto braking across 2018 range

Toyota’s roll-out of advanced safety features across more of its models has extended to its big-selling large soft-roader

1993 Jaguar XJ220 for sale in Australia
News

1993 Jaguar XJ220 for sale in Australia

One of just 275 examples of former world’s fastest car is up for grabs in Victoria

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News

Red Bull HRT reveals next Commodore Supercar

Red Bull Holden Racing Team has unveiled its next racer at a Sydney Harbour event

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Features

2006 PWR Clubsport review: Classic MOTOR

More power than a V8 Supercar, this Clubbie deserves respect

News

Volvo to stick with non-hybrids ‘for as long as customers buy them’

The Swedish car maker is talking up its plans to electrify its showroom. But if you don’t trust the new tech, you’ll still have options

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Reviews

2018 Renault Clio RS Cup review

Halfway through its life cycle, has Renault’s auto-only hot hatch proven its worth?

2018 Jaguar XF 25t review
Reviews

2018 Jaguar XF 25t review

Updated XF range gets Ingenium engines to give it the bite it needs

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Features

MOTOR’s most beautiful race cars ever

We choose the racers we think most deserve to be called beautiful

Alfa Romeo Giulia 2018 Car of the Year Finalist
COTY

Alfa Romeo Giulia: 2018 Car of the Year Finalist

Alfa’s comeback kid represents a return to form for an iconic Italian brand, and has the skills to earn a place on this year’s COTY shortlist. Is it good enough to be top dog?

Advice

3 stylish crossovers that won’t break the bank

These hatchback-inspired crossovers provide small-car form and function with high-riding practicality

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News

Complete Volkswagen Golf GTI & R range now available

Now everything from GTI Original to Golf R Wolfsburg Wagon can be bought in Australia

2018 Detroit Motor Show FCA just getting started on Alfa reboot
Events

2018 Detroit Motor Show: FCA just getting started on Alfa reboot

Neglecting Alfa Romeo and Maserati would have been ‘economical suicide,’ says FCA boss