Performance Car Comparisons

Australia’s best concepts: 2004 Holden Torana TT36
Holden’s Torana TT36 concept teased a high-performance rear drive sedan that could have been a desirable baby sibling to the Commodore

Richard Hammond airlifted to hospital after fiery crash
The Grand Tour star walked away from a crash shortly before the vehicle burst into flames

Holden SS-V Redline v HSV Clubsport LSA 30 v Tickford Mustang 360 v Tickford Mustang 500
Tickford’s hotted-up V8 Mustangs aim to blow Holden’s establishment into early retirement

FPV Mustang: Sweet Dream
The official supercharged Ford Mustang that didn’t quite make it

Opinion: Can YouTube teach you how to drive?
The internet is a wealth of information, but a driving instructor? Maybe…

Five ultimate BMW M3s part 3: The E46 M3 GTR
The E46 is sometimes called the greatest generation of M3, but the GTR raises that bar again

Video: Colin McRae teaches basic rally techniques
One of rallying’s greatest personalities gives a lesson in how to drive like a boss

Porsche at Le Mans: 15 things you probably didn’t know
Porsche shines a light on the big numbers connected to racing at the Le Mans 24 Hour

How to survive your first track day
So you’ve bought a fast car and you want to use it. How do you make sure your first on-track experience is a good one?

Opinion: Teaching the next generation the joy of driving
Stahly reminisces on the generational tradition of teaching our future drivers

2017 Skoda Octavia RS230 long-term update 3
Our resident Czech spends a day out with friends for a good cause

Ex-WRC Impreza resets auction record, road-going 22B sells for $180K
Iconic Impreza tested by Colin McRae almost as cool as the greatest ever street-legal Impreza

Subaru Forester v Subaru Outback v Mazda CX-5 v Ford Mondeo v VW Passat: Which diesel car should I buy?
Floss is after a good diesel car for long drives that isn’t a ute or large four-wheel-drive.

Mazda CX-5 vs Kia Sportage v Kia Sorento: Which diesel SUV should I buy?
Peter needs an SUV with a high, ergonomic seating position with an economical diesel engine.

2017 Mazda 2 Genki quick review
The Mazda 2 proves that light cars can be well equipped and fun to drive while remaining affordable.

2018 Holden Commodore to keep V8 for Supercars
New engines pushed back a year, while Triple Eight to attempt trials for V6 car

Second Bathurst circuit gets on-track
4.58km second Bathurst track now three-quarters funded

One-off HSV VX Series 2 GTS for sale
World’s only VX II GTS currently for sale

Top five fastest front-drivers at the ‘Ring
Honda has reclaimed the Nurburgring front-wheel-drive lap record with its Civic Type R, beating back aggressive European competition

Holden to shed 30 dealers as shutdown looms
An almost 70-year-old car-making business won’t be the only thing Holden plans to quit by the year’s end

2017 Kia Rio Si v Mazda 2 Genki light hatch comparison review
The all-new Kia Rio holds up well against most of its light-car competitors but how does it fare against the highly regarded Mazda 2?

2017 Skoda Octavia RS245 hangs on automatic choice
Skoda’s best corner-carving Octavia yet will need to have a DSG option if it is to become a permanent addition to Australia’s showrooms

Five ultimate BMW M3s part 2: E36 M3 GT
While the M3R was more powerful, the GT wins on liveability and the cool-factor

Audi Q2 v Mini Countryman v VW Tiguan vs Ford Escape v Mazda CX-5: which SUV should I buy?
Cheryl wants to know which small or medium SUV offers a good mix of power, safety and features?