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Honda's NSX has an identity crisis
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Opinion: Honda's NSX has an identity crisis

The first Honda NSX changed the world. Here’s why the new NSX won’t change anything

Why the new Top Gear will suck
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Why the new Top Gear will suck

We loved to watch Jeremy Clarkson fall on his cocky face, and he knew it. There is no sign replacement Chris Evans gets that

 Land Rover Defender
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Defending the indefensible Land Rover Defender

After decades in production and with more than two million made, Land Rover’s current Defender has finally signed off. Australian author Tony Park will miss it.

The lucky country: New car affordability in Australia
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The lucky country: new car affordability in Australia

In real – or even unreal – terms, new cars have never been cheaper

Volkswagen badge
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Dieselgate: Where there’s smoke…

Volkswagen should not be let off the hook, argues Stephen Corby

Will VW lawyers have wriggle room?
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Will VW lawyers have wriggle room?

Volkswagen has apologised for its cheating diesels and announced a recall. Can it be forced to pay billions of dollars in fines?

Man filling up his car with diesel fuel
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Has Dieselgate doomed the diesel?

Governments in Europe drove big growth in fuel-saving diesels. That could change

Volkswagen is a damaged brand in America.
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Backlash builds in US over Dieselgate

Right now, Volkswagen is a deeply damaged brand in America.

Frankfurt 2015: The SUV is king, and it’s your fault
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Frankfurt 2015: The SUV is king, and it’s your fault

The flood of new and proposed SUVs has reached sports-car territory

Porsche 911 Carrera S parked under bridge
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Weekend spin: Porsche 911 Carrera S

It’s an ugly question that follows the keys to anything expensive and exotic: Is it YOURS?

Justin Wilson racing
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Will the Justin Wilson tragedy change IndyCar or F1?

Motor sport has a habit of finding wisdom too bloody late.

Frankfurt Motor Show Recap
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Frankfurt motor show. Sex may sell but so does speed

The 2015 Frankfurt motor show was largely about speed, even when it was trying to be green, or comfortable

Porsche 911
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Call Porsche 911 – I’ve got a first-world emergency

Will your new Carrera S thump and slap around town? Um yeah, they all do that. Ain’t it wonderful…

Chrysler V8 Engine
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Football, meat pies, kangaroos and Chrysler SRT V8s

Building cars in Australia is not viable. Apparently. So how can Chrysler justify bringing in a special-order V8 for our market?

Ferrari 488 GTB
Opinion

Opinion: More power than a mortal can handle

There is only one reason why your typical billionaire can pilot a Ferrari 488 GTB on a public road without becoming part of the scenery

Autonomous cars negotiating a roundabout
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Autonomy or anarchy: the problem with self-driving cars

Are you worried that autonomous cars will spoil your motoring fun? Relax – they won’t find that so easy

tony stewart nascar
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Sunday Roast: In defence of Tony Stewart

He’s a quick-tempered oaf, and prone to a bit of biffo. But don’t hang, draw and quarter him just yet

A Current Affair Hoon Patrol
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Sunday Roast: Stop the hoon beat-ups

Corby has been forced to watch A Current Affair, so he’s not happy

Peter Robinson retiring magazine cover
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Sunday Roast: Robbo don't go!

Corby states the case for stopping national treasure Peter Robinson from retiring

Ricky Muir Sunday Night interview
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Sunday Roast: With friends like these...

The good news is that Ricky Muir has a genuine interest in motoring and the issues that alarm us all. Everything else is bad news

Parking inspectors are evil
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Sunday Roast: Nature vs nurture

Parking inspectors - the most common carriers of the evil gene you’re likely to meet - are they made or born?

Boring hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
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Sunday Roast: Seoul searching

Corby has tasted the future of motoring, and he doesn’t like it

Sunday Roast Corby F1
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Sunday Roast: Formula One has been ruined

One of Corby’s favourite sports has lost its magic, and he’s not happy about it

Friday rant Mercedes-Benz Magic Vision Control
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Friday rant: Not so magic

Mercedes’ marketing people must be living under mushrooms. Or eating them