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2016 Volkswagen Amarok Aventura review
Volkswagen celebrates the roll-out of a versatile diesel V6 for the Amarok with a rather expensive special edition called the Aventura

Dakar champ Toby Price takes on Finke
Australia’s first ever Dakar winner is attempting the unthinkable: to win both the car and bike categories in the Finke Desert Race.

2016 Finke Desert Race: Prologue update
Finke just got real for Team Wheels as we qualify third in class for Australia’s roughest, toughest test of man and machine.

Part 3: Volvo XC90 on South Australian Food and Wine trip
WhichCar takes the Volvo XC90 on a food and wine trail through South Australia to find out how it fares as vehicle for someone without kids. In the last of our three-part series, we sample the delights of McLaren Vale on a girls (and Dad’s) day out.

Part 2: Volvo XC90 on South Australian Food and Wine trip
WhichCar takes the Volvo XC90 on a food and wine trail through South Australia to find out whether it’s a family SUV or a vehicle for someone without kids. In the second of our three-part series, we load the family into the XC90 for a day at the beach.

Mercedes unveils upgrades for its 2017 Hybrid
Bigger battery and wireless charging confirmed for the S500e

Mercedes confirms electric car debut
All-electric SUV concept set for Paris debut, with 500km range and “dangerous” performance

Porsche 911 Carrera S vs Jaguar F-Type R
In turbocharging the new 911 Carrera, has Porsche revealed a chink in its armour for Jaguar’s V8 F-Type R to exploit?

Pedestrians don’t need life saving lights
Putting warning lights in the ground for pedestrians engulfed in their mobile is just about the dumbest ‘road safety’ idea this year, argues Cameron Kirby.

Mike Simcoe’s Greatest Hits
He’s shaped some of our most beloved cars, but now Mike Simcoe has the best car design job in the business. Here’s a six-pack of his best.

Volkswagen Passat R36 successor confirmed for Australia
The Passat 206 TSI 4Motion should be priced in the low-to-mid fifties when it lands in September

Honda NSX to race at Pikes Peak
Electrified supercar trio to Race to the Clouds

Ford Ranger Raptor still on the cards
A tougher Ford Ranger is still in the picture for Aussie showrooms.

New Tesla to counter Model 3 cancellations
Brand-new Model S 60 introduced as Tesla admits to Model 3 reservations being cancelled.

The 2017 Mazda3 set for extra safety tech
Mazda is reportedly set to introduce a new system designed for smoother cornering and a more comfortable ride, bringing the benefits of improved fuel efficiency and reduced fatigue.

2016 Audi R8 V10 Plus review
Audi’s second-generation R8 finally lands in right hand drive. Can it live up to its Mt Panorama hype? In a word, yes.

2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet Quick Review
If you fancy a four-seat convertible that offers an attractive design, strong engines and sporty handling, Mercedes’ new C-Class Cabriolet deserves a look

Tesla Model S becomes cheapest Tesla ever
Tesla slashes $20k from cost of owning a Model S.

2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet review
Merc takes the angle grinder to its C-Class Coupe

Ken Block reveals signature Ford
The king of destroying tyres finally has a production car with his name, but it is more about delivery packages then tyre smoke.

9 great engine notes
These automotive sopranos from the last decade make us glad tunnels exist

2016 Audi R8 Quick Review
It might look like the old one, but Audi’s new flagship supercar is virtually all-new underneath. We drive it to see what’s what.

Volkswagen Australia to replace Passat R36
Golf R-engined 5.5sec 0-100km/h family hauler coming soon

Daniel Ricciardo’s unfortunate reality
This weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix looms as the defining moment in Daniel Ricciardo’s F1 career