Technical

Australia’s most stolen cars revealed

Thieves like an old Commodore. But they also seem to like conservative Nissan Pulsars and clapped-out Hiluxes, statistics show

Industry

Watchdog weighs into Australian airbag recall after driver’s death

Australia’s first recorded death related to the worldwide Takata recall prompts a stern government warning to owners and car brands

Ford F-150 is the world’s fastest Pursuit ute

Bad-ass Ford F-150 built to chase down crooks, and take the pigs to market after church

Editor’s Letter: Australia hates the car enthusiast

A recent trip to Italy highlights a harrowing contrast in Australia’s over-policed car culture to that of the rest of the world

Motorsport

Formula One plays driver, engine musical chairs

There’s never a quiet day for motorsport’s peak competition as rumours fly over which drivers will end up at what team, and what will power them

2015-2016 Suzuki Swift Review

The compact Swift from Suzuki is good looking and renowned for reliability. The 2015-2016 Swift is a lively drive but still easy on fuel, and it feels good inside.

The five best manual transmissions you can buy right now

Still prefer to shift gears yourself? Here’s your shortlist of the best manual shifters out there.

Advice

How often should you wash your car?

The answer isn’t as obvious as you’d think

Incoming: New cars to look forward to

A list of all cars due by the end of August, and a closer look at a few of our favourites due later this year

A look back at Holden’s storied export program

On May 5th, a black Holden Commodore rolled off the Elizabeth production line bearing a set of Chevy badges. We dig in to just why this car was so significant

2017 Lexus GS F quick review

High-tech Japan meets raw atmo V8 in this eccentric super sedan

Opinion: Billykarts teach kids about cars

Nailing together a billy cart from the leftover crap in Dad’s shed is how kids learn important early lessons

1 of 1 manual Porsche 991 911 GT3 RS

Someone has finally decided to give his RS the ‘box Porsche wouldn’t

Advice

The best premium dual-cab trade utes available

Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Volkswagen Amarok, and Mercedes-Benz X-Class compare for dual-cab ute supremacy

In gear: Our pick of awesome gadgets

Our recent finds of awesome automotive knick knacks; like watches that let you know how late for work you are because you’ve gone and bought the HRT racing simulator

Comparisons

2017 Audi Q2 Design v 2017 Mini Countryman comparison review

Second-gen Mini Countryman faces off against all-new Audi Q2. Different takes on the premium small SUV niche, but which has the substance to back up its style?

2017 Toyota 86 TRD review

Dealer-fit accessories sharpen up the 86’s chassis

Opinion: Can the Stinger GT ‘replace’ our Aussie sedans?

Can the Kia Stinger GT really fill a Falcon or Commodore-sized hole in our hearts?

2017 Audi Q5 Range Review

The second-generation Audi Q5 is a sharp-looking luxury SUV with first-rate smartphone connectivity. The mid-sized, five-seat, Q5 steers beautifully, and auto braking is standard.