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Mazda’s heats up MX-5 with Cup Racer and RS version
Spicier roadsters announced for overseas

CLA 45 AMG v Lancer Evo X MR v Subaru WRX STI
Is Germany or Japan now the king of all-wheel drive?

Snackable Review: Mazda CX-5
Mazda’s CX-5 is stylish, efficient and has a reputation for quality. It’s no surprise it’s one of Australia’s most popular SUVs.

BMW chops $4500 off 228i coupe
Sweet turbo-four rear-driver gets sweet price trim

Opinion: Why I’m praying for a new era of Japanese performance cars
Where have all the good fast Japanese cars gone?

Holden Commodore: 10 things you didn’t know
The Commodore was the first Australian-made car to offer an airbag, and cruise control. What were its other firsts?

2015 Mazda BT-50 review
Mazda’s ute contender puts on a meaner face in a mid-cycle update that also brings more equipment

Brand China ‘damaged’ by Great Wall impasse
A dispute that dried up the supply of Great Wall SUVs has made it harder to establish Chinese brands in Australia, the local importer says

Sweet Dream: Nissan S16 Silvia
Rear-drive hero car deserves a rebirth, says us

Toyota Camry Video Review
There is no doubt the Toyota Camry is an important car. Sure, there’s nothing particularly charismatic about it – but the reliable Camry is one of Australia’s top sellers and there are plenty of reasons to buy it.

Snackable Review: Toyota Camry
Can Toyota battle the Camry’s bland reputation with its heavily revised lineup? Well, it is one of Australia’s best-selling mid-sized cars after all.

From the vault: HSV GTS vs FPV R-Spec
A flashback to a tussle between two Aussie titans

Latvala masters slick Corsica to win Rally France
Motorsport wrap: Treacherous roads test WRC contenders; Legends praise Tasman Cup book; Ecclestone shrugs off F1 complaint

2015 Lexus IS200t review
It has taken a while, but Lexus has finally joined mid-sized luxury leaders with a 2.0-litre turbo engine for its top-selling IS range

Kia strong on GT sports sedan
A Euro-developed four-door performance coupe is in the pipeline, as Kia looks to push brand boundaries

Dieselgate: Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda suspend Australian sales of diesels
Volkswagen and Audi have announced an immediate suspension of Australian sales of 10 popular diesel models as a result of the emissions scandal that has engulfed the company globally.

Snackable Review: BMW 640i Convertible
The BMW 640i convertible fits the bill as a lavish open-air tourer, although it’s burly dimensions belie an interior that is really only built for two.

Will VW lawyers have wriggle room?
Volkswagen has apologised for its cheating diesels and announced a recall. Can it be forced to pay billions of dollars in fines?

2016 Mercedes-Benz G500 review
It’s as authentic as ever, but the latest update to the G-Wagen brings driving tweaks and a new V8 engine

Infiniti Q30 could add hybrid hot-hatch
Petrol-electric performance model possible as Infiniti develops new hatchback range.

Mazda to release new sports car at Tokyo
Swoopy coupe concept signals possible rotary return

VW warned of $1.1m fine in Australia
ACCC adds to pressure on Volkswagen as German director says crimes were committed

Renault Clio Video Review
Renault knows how to make a fun hatchback, and the Clio is just that. A chic city car with style for days, not to mention proper performance credentials at the top end of the Clio range.

Tesla’s new Model X is faster than an AMG GT
Electric SUV revealed with jaw dropping performance