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Uber steers research into avoiding user (stomach) churn
News

Uber steers research into avoiding user (stomach) churn

Looks as though the dawn of self-driving cars won’t stop some people jumping into the back of a taxi and throwing up

Britain taps diesel cars to pay for EV-driven future
News

Britain taps diesel cars to pay for EV-driven future

The UK gets proactive about electric cars. Meanwhile in Australia …

The Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo main
Features

The Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo was almost supercharged

Former Tickford and FPV program manager tells MOTOR how the Barra almost became ‘super’

2018 MG ZS pricing and features
News

2018 MG ZS pricing and features

MG has introduced an all-new budget compact SUV with a seven-year warranty

Kia Picanto GT-Line to launch mid-Jan, turbocharged Picanto GT to follow
News

Kia Picanto GT-Line to launch mid-Jan, turbocharged Picanto GT to follow

Kia will triple the size of its Picanto compact hatch range in 2018 starting with the sports-styled GT-Line variant that’s set to launch in January, with the turbocharged performance-focused Picanto GT joining it later in the year

How the 2018 Toyota Camry excels over its Aussie predecessor
Advice

How the 2018 Toyota Camry excels over its Aussie predecessor

The difference between the all-new imported Camry and the Aussie model it replaces extends well beyond where it comes from

Large SUV4WD Australias Best Value Cars 2017
Best Value Cars

Large SUV/4WD: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017

Love the great outdoors? These high-riding family wagons will get you far away from the big smoke.

SUV 7-seater under 60K Australia's Best Value Cars 2017
Best Value Cars

SUV 7-seater under $60K: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017

Whether you’ve got a big brood or just want a couple of “just in case” seats for when the in-laws visit, these three-row SUV options should fit the bill.

2005 HSV Clubsport
Performance COTY

HSV Clubsport R8 at Performance Car of the Year 2005: Classic MOTOR

Clubsports lose pace around the track but are better for it

2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
Reviews

2018 Jeep Cherokee Review

The Cherokee is a comfortable and powerful mid-sized SUV from Jeep that drives very nicely. The dual-range 4WD Cherokee Trailhawk is very good off-road too.

Reviews

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Range Review

Exemplary performance and a truckload of equipment have made the Jeep Grand Cherokee a very popular big 4WD wagon. It is built on the same platform as the Mercedes GLE 4WD.

Lamborghini Urus
News

Lamborghini Urus leaked … by Lamborghini

Italian manufacturer reveals look of unreleased SUV in teaser video

Medium SUVs 45-60K Australias Best Value Cars 2017
Best Value Cars

Medium SUVs $45 – $60K: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017

Move over wagons and sedans, medium SUVs are the new family car of choice among Aussie motorists. A budget between $45-60K opens up a vast array of options – some of them bordering on premium – but here’s the cream of the crop.

Medium SUVs under 45K: Australia's Best Value Cars 2017
Best Value Cars

Medium SUVs under $45K: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017

Sub-$45k medium SUVs are the fastest-growing segment in Australia as far as outright sales are concerned. You’re spoiled for choice if you’re shopping in this segment, but here are the cars you should have at the top of your shortlist.

Porsche Boxster Spyder returning to six-pot power
News

Porsche Boxster Spyder returning to six-pot power

Polarising four-cylinder engine usurped by six-cylinder Porsche Boxster and Cayman hi-po specials

2018 Toyota Camry quick review
Reviews

2018 Toyota Camry quick review

TOYOTA believes its eighth-generation Camry will remain Australia’s bestselling mid-sizer as a result of a massive refocus on refinement, strength, safety, handling, ride and value.

2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid first Australian drive
Reviews

2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid – first Australian drive

Porsche’s technological flagship is a tree-hugging heavyweight that hits hard, but treads lightly

Android Auto vs Apple CarPlay
Advice

Android Auto vs Apple CarPlay

We compare the two smartphone mirroring apps you can use today

Toyota C-HR 2WD Quick Review
Reviews

Toyota C-HR 2WD Quick Review

We take a look at the manual gearbox-equipped version of Toyota’s style-driven compact SUV

Toyota backs hybrid despite Prius sales running low on juice
News

Toyota backs hybrid despite Prius sales running low on juice

The petrol-electric heroes of Toyota’s showroom are starting to struggle to attract buyers

Best cars for babies
Advice

Best cars for babies

Which features will make life easier for you and your baby and which cars offer them?

Why the new Camry is the car we had to have
Opinion

Why the new Camry is the car we had to have

Australia suffered from its desire to keep making Toyota’s midsize car here. The new imported one is a welcome arrival

Mini John Cooper Works Dakar buggy
News

Mini John Cooper Works Dakar buggy revealed

Mini takes to the sand with a new rear-drive 6-cylinder buggy and its JCW rally car

McLaren 720S GT3 sketch
News

McLaren 720S GT3 racer unveiled

Woking’s warrior is set to take to the track as a GT3 competitor