LA Auto Show

Jeep confirms plug-in hybrid Wrangler and Oz testing program
The automotive equivalent of a wood-burning oven with a hidden electrical element

2018 Holden Equinox review
Avoid the temptation to judge Equinox by its cover and there’s a lot to like about Holden’s all-new mid-size SUV

Ford Australia loses some work to China
A new Asian testbed for vehicle development will eat into Australia’s work – but for the better, company claims

HSV ZB Commodore: Why it won’t happen
Major engineering hurdles in the way of a twin-turbo Commodore

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee review
Jeep has given its Pentastar engine a performance upgrade and a few more fuel-saving smarts

HSV teases hotted-up Colorado as part of post-Commodore reset
Holden tuner HSV drops a clear hint it will fettle a Colorado dual-cab ute

LA Motor Show: 2018 Saleen 1 revealed
Latest model from Californian tuner unveiled at Los Angeles show

2018 Nissan Qashqai quick review
Small SUVs are becoming increasingly popular with Australian new car buyers, and Nissan wants a bigger slice of the pie. The updated Qashqai is its ticket to ride.

Toyota 86 performance pack available now
Upgraded brakes, suspension, and wheels for Toyota’s bargain rear-driver can now be added

Hyundai introduces new entry-level i30 Go
It’s a return to the successful sub-$20k starter price for Hyundai’s best-selling hatchback

Walkinshaw Wildfire: 300kw twin-turbo V6 Holden Colorado
Walkinshaw to lead the way towards a very new breed of high-performance road cars

2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI 7.5 review
The perfect all-rounder – business as usual

2018 BMW i8 Roadster steps out in Sydney
The tech head’s supercar, the BMW i8, gains a mid-life boost with improved battery technology, greater range and a slinky new Roadster variant

McLaughlin’s Newcastle Supercars disaster: the verdict
So what did happen to McLaughlin in the closing stages of the 2017 Supercars championship stouch? And were his penalties deserved?

2018 Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabriolet review
A cruise around sun-drenched California is the perfect test for Mercedes-Benz’s most expensive – and potent – drop-top boulevard cruiser

2017 LA Motor Show: EVs could reverse SUV snowball says Mike Simcoe
General Motors top designer says SUV bubble could burst as efficiency becomes king

Explained: GKN eTwinsterX Transmission
A newly developed and versatile two-speed electric transmission for any drive train layout, could see its production model debut as early as 2018. Let’s talk the tech!

1999 Subaru WRX STi review: Classic MOTOR
When Subaru got STi to spanner the WRX, they created the ultimate factory funship.

2017 BMW 230i review
Likeable rear-drive coupe happy in no man’s land

Australia’s ugliest cars
We round up a cavalcade of hideous munters

We drop a Mazda CX-3 into the Outback to follow Birdsville’s only cop
When Stephan Pursell became Birdsville’s only cop, he hoped he wouldn’t be out of his depth. You know, like a Mazda CX-3 in the Outback

Subaru WRX STi vs Mitsubishi Evo IX vs HSV Clubsport review: Classic MOTOR
STi vs Evolution IX, but can HSV’s Clubsport keep pace on the road, drags, dyno or track?

2018 Subaru WRX STI Spec R review
Age-old hero’s stuck in the waiting room

Toyota 86 upgrades announced for Australia
A performance upgrade kit previously limited to special editions is now available to buy