Technical

False Dawns – ideas that never took off

Automotive history is littered with ideas the car makers told us would be the next big thing. Here are some of those things that, in hindsight, weren’t.

Car Style

Top 5: Fastest cars for sale in Australia

These five speed demons are the fastest cars on sale in Australia right now!

A quick history lesson in fast Audi wagons

It’s the holy trinity of four-ringed Audis with sportscar capabilities and room for a dog

Opinion: Self-Balancing Bikes are a Disservice to Motorcycling

Just who is Honda’s self-balancing motorcycle concept made for? For people who hate motorcycling?

2017 Ford Mustang vs 2017 Nissan 370Z NISMO review

Each is a brawny coupe with decades of provenance, but can Nismo’s fettling revitalise the 370Z enough to see off Ford’s fresher Mustang GT?

Hyundai Kona Active 2.0 quick review

Hyundai’s much-needed late entry into the small SUV segment hopes to grab customers with flashy design

Porsche 901 gets no-expense-spared resto

Here’s a heartwarming Christmas story

Audi’s Five-Cylinder Icons

It has been 40 years since Audi first introduced the five-cylinder engine, so what better time to get the gang of fives together?

15 Years of Ford Barra Turbo Sixes

Ford’s Turbo Terrors – 12 key boosted straight-six milestones to remember

Trio of Ford heroes invades HSV auction

An XR6 Sprint, BF2 Cobra and XY GT are up for grabs this weekend

Ford admits Focus RS engine issue

Coolant leak rare but can lead to serious engine issues

HSV W1 expected to fetch $300K at Lloyds HSV auction

Lloyds expecting to set new record for W1 sale price in Gold Coast auction

Mid-engine Corvette powertrain leaked in revealing CAD images

Here’s a sneaky peek at the engine and sub-frame of the upcoming supercar-spec Chevrolet C8 Corvette

2017 Ford EcoSport price and features announced

A heavily facelifted version of the Ford EcoSport has arrived, but what it makes up for in looks, it lacks in city smarts safety

2018 Consumer Electronic Show: Benz switches on new infotainment system

2018 Mercedes A-Class to pioneer next-gen Benz information and entertainment tech

2018 BMW M4 CS price slashed by $22,000

The cost of owning the fastest 4-Series BMW has been cut by a hefty amount

2017 Ford EcoSport review

The smallest SUV in Ford’s portfolio gains a bit more showroom appeal via refreshed looks and a better automatic gearbox

Holden dealer selling Magnum kits

SS V Redline ute buyers could score a Magnum decal kit

Industry

Consumer watchdog calls for new-car sales reforms to protect buyers

Better warranty support, more choice for servicing and more realistic fuel use figures named as top priorities

2018 Mercedes-Benz S560L review

Benz’s S-Class flagship receives a mid-life update with new engines and even more tech to help it keep ultra-premium rivals at bay

MOTOR’s 30 years of HSV special issue preview

We celebrate one of Australia’s greatest with a special edition of MOTOR

Hennessey reveals 895kW Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 upgrade

Hennessey offers 633kW, 746kW, and 895kW tunes for the new ZR1

Lexus LC F to debut potent new 4.0L twin-turbo V8 in 2019

It’s the return of the Lexo four-point-oh as Lexus moves towards a hi-po hero of its flagship LC.

New issue of Wheels out today

It’s our first ‘Future Edition’, our second subscriber cover, Oz’s first Audi RS5 comparison and a six-car mid-size SUV megatest!