Performance Car Event News
2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake wagon teased, Oz debut in late 2017
Jaguar has started trickling out imagery of its tantalisingly sleek mid-sized XF wagon, as the British carmaker’s local arm prepares for a fourth-quarter 2017 launch
Five Australian road trips for Winter
Winter is here… Here are five of our favourite road trips to consider for a cold and rainy getaway.
Kia – History, Trivia & Fast Facts
It’s Did-You-Know? time for Korea’s Kia, which has progressed from bicycles, mini-trucks and cheap cars to become a brand now offering stylish, quality vehicles with an unrivalled warranty.
BMW M Division could ditch manual and DCT
M3 manual unlikely in future, could go torque converter auto-only
2017 Kia Sportage SLi v Toyota RAV4 GXL
We compare the Kia Sportage SLi with the Toyota RAV4 GXL to see if one of the new-car market’s favourite cars stands out from one of those from down the back of the pack
Norwegian Cruise Ship features seafaring Ferrari go-karts
Floating kart track allows cruise passengers to do laps while the waves lap
Three Bathurst legends to cross the auction block
Pristine XW GT-HO Phase II, HK GTS 327, and VH Charger R/T to go for big bucks at Shannons auction
Mazda CX-5 v Volkswagen Tiguan v Subaru Forester Comparison Review
Mazda and VW serve up second-gen versions of their popular mid-size SUVs against one of the segments perennial performers, the Subaru Forester
Nismo announces dedicated road car division, more models on the way
Nissan’s high-performance arm Nismo is set to expand its road car stable even further. Is a Nismo Navara in the future?
Nissan Pathfinder vs Mazda CX-9– Which SUV Should I Buy?
We take a look at two seven-seater SUVs, as we battle off the Car Of The Year winner and the Nissan Pathfinder.
Alfa QV v BMW M3 vs AMG C63
Alfa’s Ferrari-inspired Giulia QV hits the tarmac with the C63 S and M3 Competition, and holds its own against the sports sedan staples.
Reflecting on the life of a legend – Opinion
Michael Stahl reflects on how Gilles Villeneuve has impacted his life, 35 years after the F1 legend passed away
Hold your horses: Great Wall Steed hits two-star crash test wall
Great Wall’s “all-new” dual-cab trade ute is just the old one with a new name, crash test watchdog claims
Opinion: Why Holden’s influence is slipping
Unexpected A$3.1 billion dollar sale of Opel shows decline of Holden influence in eyes of Detroit headquarters.
Explained: Variable Compression
Wheels explains the world’s first production-ready variable compression engine, the most radical rethink of the four-stroke engine thus far.
2017 Audi S4 vs Mercedes-AMG C43 comparison review
Can’t spring for the high-performing M3 and C63 flagships of the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class ranges? Never fear, for we’ve put their budget-friendly alternatives to the test.
2018 Honda Civic Type R claims title of fastest FWD around the ‘Ring: video
Honda’s hardcore hatch, the Civic Type R, has blitzed its way around the Nurburging Nordschliefe in just 7:43.80 – putting it at the top of the heap in the world of front-drive performance hatchbacks
2017 Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport FWD Quick Review
The second-generation CX-5 is brimming with improvements over the top-selling previous model
Kia Cerato vs Mazda3 vs Hyundai i30 – Which Car Should I Buy?
Which small car offers the best value for money?
2017 Honda Civic Type R smashes Nurburgring lap record
The world’s fastest front-driver is once again a Honda
2017 Hyundai Tucson Active X FWD v 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Safety Pack review
We compare the Hyundai Tucson Active X with the Mitsubishi Outlander LS Safety Pack to see if there’s more than a pub meal’s worth of difference between them
All-new 2017 Suzuki Swift to go on sale in June
A ground-up redesign for Suzuki’s perky Swift light hatchback will also bring a pair of new downsized powertrains… turbos included!
2017 Volkswagen Golf R cracks 100km/h in 4.8 seconds
Mid-life update brings more grunt to Volkswagen Golf GTI and R
Continental wins 2017 MOTOR Tyre Test
The annual MOTOR tyre test has been run and won, with the Continental ContiSportContact 5P winning in 2017 ahead of Michelin and Pirelli
