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How likely is it that these future technologies will become mainstream

The future is now, so how far have we come? We score five core technologies to assess if automotive advances really are changing the world

1998 Subaru Impreza WRX 22B-STi Version Modern Classic
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What made the Subaru Impreza WRX 22B so iconic

In the blue corner, fighting out of Gunma, Japan and weighing in at an even 1270kg: Subaru’s undisputed champ, the 22B

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How Kay Hart will save Ford’s Australian future

Uncertainty. The death of car making. Sales in decline. What’s next for Ford in Australia? We met with CEO Kay Hart to ask her just that

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An in-depth look at Merc’s iconic 300 SL Gullwing

This classic coupe had more power and speed than the Le Mans race car that inspired it

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Mysterious Ferrari picture had stumped the experts… until now

A reader sent in a picture of a mysterious Ferrari he snapped in 1986. We’ve solved the mystery

Turbo Titans

This Prius packs a rear-wheel drive and heavily turbocharged surprise

Heavily modified Cummins turbo-diesel engine takes Toyota Prius to the dark side

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Ian Callum’s seven-step guide to car design

Legendary designer Ian Callum lays out his seven-step guide to car design

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A one night stand with the BMW X4M Competition

Getting to know the rapid and pleasingly talented BMW X4M Competition

Ford Mustang R-Spec Power
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How the wrong fuel will cripple the power of the Ford Mustang R-Spec

It’s crucial to put the right fuel in a Ford Mustang R-Spec.

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How the 1976 Cadillac Coupe deVille sold like crazy amidst an oil crisis

Oil crisis? What crisis? Revered Caddy never missed a beat as the world worried

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The McLaren 600LT’s top-mounted exhaust isn’t just for show

Another perfect example of form following function

Best 4x4 utes you can buy in Australia
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The verdict on every 4×4 dual-cab ute in Australia

Every dual-cab ute you can buy right now, ranked and rated

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Ford Mustang R-Spec feature drive – bring the noise

This Australian-developed hero may just be the world’s best Mustang

Jeep Wrangler 2020
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Going in search of the Lithgow Panther in a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

Lithgow’s mysterious predatory cat is the thing of urban legend, so we tried to chase it down in an automotive icon

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Modern Classic: 1986 Lamborghini LM002

What was in the water at Sant’Agata when Lamborghini put a Countach V12 in a truck?

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Is the Toyota Supra a real sports car?

We pit the Supra against one of the High Country’s finest driving roads to answer a tricky question

Meet nine of Australia’s best automotive designers
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These nine Australians influence global automotive design

These are nine Australians working around the world helping shape the future of automotive design

We crash Ford’s Bathurst Mustang R-Spec party with Camaro ZL1
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We crash Ford’s Bathurst Mustang R-Spec party with Camaro ZL1

A megawatt of Aussie-assembled muscle invades Mount Panorama

Jaguar Electric vs Petrol SUV
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We thrash Jaguar’s F-Pace SVR and I-Pace to settle the petrol v electric debate

If electric is the future and internal combustion represents the past, what’s best in the here and now? We pit volts versus V8 at Targa.

Honda Insight G1
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Modern Classic: Honda Insight G1

Tonight we’re going to party like it’s 1999 with Honda’s high-concept hybrid

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Rod Millen’s dream garage

When it comes to dream machines to fill his ultimate garage, this Kiwi rally great and Leadfoot Festival host is already sorted

Zagato
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The past, present and future of Zagato

When a car company wants something truly special, they turn to Zagato. This year, the iconic Italian coachbuilder turns 100, so we visited the Milan-based headquarters to discuss what’s next with the man in charge

Andy Wallace in Bugatti Chiron
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The fast life & times of Andy Wallace

The British race veteran tells Ash Westerman & Cameron Kirby what it’s really like to hold a Bugatti Chiron wide open at nearly 500km/h

clay modelling at GM’s Australian design studio
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We go inside GM’s secret Australian design studio

In the high-stakes world of car design, executives want numbers, facts, the bottom line… and some dudes who are really good with their hands