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What killed the craze for all-wheel drive rally replicas?

At one point, everyone seemed to have a hot Subaru WRX or Mitsubishi Evo, and then it all went bust. We investigate why.

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Which German supercar-killer wins a game of top trumps?

These three Germans offer mega performance in a (relatively) mundane body. Which is best?

BMW Z8
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Why the Z8 is one of the most important cars in BMW history

The most beautiful BMW ever built? Your mileage may vary, but we’d back the stunning Z8 to carry that vote.

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The Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R was nearly powered by a V6

If history had gone slightly differently, the legend of the RB26DETT may not be as iconic as it is today

Ford Mondeo
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Who killed the Ford Mondeo?

Ford’s forgotten sedan has now shuffled off this mortal coil

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The science of boost: turbocharging explained

Ever wondered exactly how a turbocharger increases your engine’s power? Here’s how!

Peugeot 205 WRC
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The wildest turbocharged cars that dominated the racing world

From Formula 1 to Bathurst, and Le Mans to the Monte Carlo rally: these are the boosted brutes that ruled the racing world

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How the BA XR6 and VL Turbo became Aussie turbo legends

No cars better encapsulate Aussie turbo culture than the Holden Commodore VL Turbo and the Ford Falcon BA XR6 Turbo. Andy Enright explains.

Maserati Biturbo
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How the turbo became a must-have engine technology

Flatten the gas and wait for the boost to arrive: this is your crash course in all things turbo powered. We can hear your interest spooling…

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The greatest turbo cars ever built

Meet the five cars that helped create, and define, the cult of boost

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What Aston Martin’s new boss needs to do to save the company

We outline five steps that Aston needs to take in order to survive

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How does the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series compare to the Porsche 911 GT2 RS?

We compare the specifications of these two track-oriented missiles to see which comes out on top. Can AMG finally bury The Widowmaker?

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AMG’s bonkers new flat-plane V8 explained

The crew at Affalterbach have gone to town on AMG’s venerable 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8

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How the Black Series became a badge to be feared

When is an AMG more than an AMG? When it has a Black badge slapped on the rear. Hold on tight…

A Mercedes-AMG C63 Black and a sprint around the Isle of Man TT
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Mercedes-AMG C63 Black Series unleashed on the Isle of Man TT

No speed limits, the most dangerous roads in motorsport, and AMG’s bonkers C63 Black Series. This is about to get wild.

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This suburb is built around a race track

Want to ‘Eat, Sleep, Race, Repeat’? This country club has you covered

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The Mazda 3 Turbo needs to come to Australia. Here’s why.

All-wheel drive and huge torque? Where do we sign?

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How GM lost $23 million building an orphan V8

The Blackwing V8 could have been GM’s high-powered future, but became an expensive mistake

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Honda Civic Type R takes on Hyundai i30 N in a hot hatch drag race

Our two favourite hot hatches line up at the drag strip to settle the score

2017 ford GT
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Skunkworks cars: The greatest after-hours projects

The coolest cars built while the suits weren’t watching

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How Mazda became the most innovative car company in Japan

As Mazda celebrates its 100th birthday, we look back at what makes it Japan’s most tenacious car manufacturer

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Who killed the Alfa Romeo 4C?

Alfa’s pretty little sports car is set to die, but who signed the death warrant?

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Why you shouldn’t buy a new dual-cab ute just yet

Tempted to add a new dual-cab to the driveway? Here’s a bunch of reasons why you should wait

Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R V-Spec N1
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What makes the R34 GT-R V-Spec N1 the ultimate Skyline

Despite the financial woes of its parent company, the last of the Skyline GT-R line remains the most sought after.