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2020 Porsche Cayman GT4 review
Perfection may well have to wait for the sharpest scalpel in Porsche’s portfolio

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S vs Audi R8 vs BMW M3 vs Nissan GT-R comparison: classic MOTOR
The 991-generation 911 Carrera goes head-to-head with the world’s best sportscars

2011 Lexus LFA vs Ferrari 599 vs Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs Jaguar XKR-S comparison: classic MOTOR
Can a supercar really be front-engined? These four mighty machines formed a convincing case

Do you really need an SUV?
Both Volvo and BMW prove you don’t need an SUV with booted versions of its sedan siblings

2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series review: classic MOTOR
Think the C63 AMG Coupe was great? This one was even better!

2020 Kia Picanto review
The new-generation Picanto is an eye-catching city car with a comfortable ride and great steering. The tiniest Kia does a lot with your phone, and has auto emergency braking.

2020 Nissan X-Trail review
The world’s most popular SUV, the mid-sized Nissan X-Trail is spacious and good to drive and is available with seven-seat versions, all-wheel-drive, and a gutsy diesel engine.

2020 Honda HR-V review
The Honda HR-V has lots of standard equipment, and more cargo space than most small SUVs. It feels smooth and easy to drive, and auto braking is standard across the range.

Snowrunner review
A driving game where going fast isn’t the point? Snowrunner is actually a breath of fresh air

Dirt Rally 2.0 review
Think you’ve got racing games all figured out? Try this

2010 BMW M5 vs Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG comparison: classic MOTOR
The battle of the Teutonic super sedans escalated when the M5 adopted a boosted V8 to take on AMG’s own monster powerplant

What’s best – full electric or hybrid?
Can a fully electric compact SUV take on the flexibility of a hybrid drivetrain?

Renault Mégane RS Trophy-R vs R26R: Which is the best track-honed Mégane?
Renault Sport’s R26R hot hatch is legendary, but has it been surpassed by its successors? we gather the ultimate version of each Mégane RS to find out

2020 Ford Focus review
The Ford Focus is a great small car to drive hard, with communicative steering, with punchy three-cylinder turbo-petrol versions, and a powerful four-cylinder turbo ST hot hatch.

MAT New Stratos review
Hot-footing a reinvention of Lancia’s brilliant 1970s supercar with Ferrari F430 underpinnings

2019 Renault Megane RS280 long-term review
Enright gets a taste for a two-pedal tearaway before swapping for a hard-charging manual

Not just a sticker pack – Warrior takes on Wildtrak X
If you’ve got $65K burning a hole in your pocket, check out these beefed-up dual cabs

Review: How Mercedes-AMG fixed the A45 S
The old A45 AMG was fast but flawed. The latest A45 S rewrites the hyper hatch rulebook. Here’s why

2020 Volvo XC40 review
The Volvo XC40 is stylish premium small SUV. It’s great fun to drive around town and on the open road, with all-wheel drive adding traction on slippery surfaces.

2020 Volkswagen Tiguan review
The Tiguan is a medium SUV from Volkswagen that drives beautifully. You can choose from three excellent petrol engines, and most drive all wheels. Auto braking is standard.

2020 Toyota Corolla SX Hybrid review
New Zealand’s greenest roads provided the perfect setting to test Toyota’s greenest Corolla

2020 Volkswagen Golf 7.5 review
The Volkswagen Golf remains a very convincing small hatchback and wagon, combining comfort with rewarding handling. Engines are strong, and auto braking is standard.

2020 Toyota Kluger review
The Toyota Kluger is a big, comfortable and quiet SUV that supplies a lot of power through a responsive eight-speed auto gearbox. Auto braking is standard across the range.

2019 Ford Ranger Raptor long-term review
Inwood flounders outside his comfort zone, realises water is warm and only two inches deep















