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2017 Mazda CX-3 : 9 things you didn’t know
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2017 Mazda CX-3 : 9 things you didn’t know

Here’s nine things you didn’t know about Mazda’s updated version of its top-selling small SUV.

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Motorsport

Sebastian Vettel to Mercedes – don’t rule it out

But Verstappen to Ferrari ain’t gonna happen

Part 2: Honda HR-V vs Mazda CX-3 vs Suzuki Vitara – Which Car Should I Buy?
Advice

Part 2: Honda HR-V vs Mazda CX-3 vs Suzuki Vitara – Which Car Should I Buy?

Vera asks Ponch to choose between the Suzuki Vitara, Honda HR-V and the Mazda CX-3

Australia’s Greatest Muscle Car – You voted. And so did we.
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Australia’s Greatest Muscle Car – You voted. And so did we.

Our staffers take to the polls to see what comes up trumps

Crying F1 Kid
Motorsport

This heartbroken Raikkonen fan was the hero of last night’s GP

In tears after his hero crashed out, gets taken to meet him

Hamilton conquers all in Spain in F1 thriller
Motorsport

Hamilton conquers all in Spain in F1 thriller

A bumper weekend of motorsport was capped off with a edge of the seat Spanish Grand Prix

Part 1: Honda HR-V vs Mazda CX-3 vs Suzuki Vitara – Which Car Should I Buy?
Advice

Part 1: Honda HR-V vs Mazda CX-3 vs Suzuki Vitara – Which Car Should I Buy?

Looking for a city car but need something that is easier to get in and out of than the typical low-riding small cars? A small SUV might be for you.

A Day in France with Ari Vatanen and a BMW M4 GTS
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A Day in France with Ari Vatanen and a BMW M4 GTS

We slung the keys to BMW’s race-ready M4 GTS to former World Rally Champion Ari Vatanen to see if he still had all the right moves.

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Sweet Dream: HSV Grange W1

We feel like HSV’s long-wheelbase Grange never quite got the send-off it deserved

2017 Renault Koleos
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2017 Renault Koleos Intens long-term car review

Will Renault’s Koleos Nissan-based SUV be a case of oui, oui, oui, all the way home?

Nissan Pathfinder vs Toyota Kluger vs Volkswagen Multivan vs Honda Odyssey – Which Family Car Should I Buy?
Advice

Nissan Pathfinder vs Toyota Kluger vs Volkswagen Multivan vs Honda Odyssey – Which Family Car Should I Buy?

Buying a new family car is a tough choice, but could you trade in an SUV for the practicality of a minivan?

Synthetic motor oil versus mineral oil
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Synthetic motor oil versus mineral oil

Here are some tips to help you decide if more expensive synthetic motor oil is better for your car than more affordable mineral

The worst supercar shunts to make you cringe
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The worst supercar shunts to make you cringe

More proof that money doesn’t buy talent, or sense

2017 Skoda Octavia RS230 interior
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2017 Skoda Octavia RS230 long term review p2

Our Skoda Octavia proves it’s no one-trick pony

2018 honda civic type r
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2018 Honda Civic Type R hype starts to build as $50k pricetag looks certain

The number of deposits for Honda’s hot Civic Type R hits triple digits before the order book has officially opened – but you’ll need at least fifty big ones if you want a 2018 Type R in your driveway.

QUESTION – EVELINE (question from 25/4/2017):  I drive 500 kilometres a week, mostly on the highway but with some city driving. I need a car with supportive seats and I’m trying to choose between the Toyota Yaris and Suzuki Baleno.  BUDGET: $40,000 ANSWER – BYRON MATHIOUDAKIS: Out of the Suzuki Baleno and Toyota Yaris, we would recommend the Baleno hands down. It’s the newer, roomier, more comfortable, more refined, and more dynamic car to drive, with a big boot and plenty of back-seat space for adults. Note that while the standard 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine offers sufficient but unexciting performance, the optional GLX Turbo’s 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol alternative is both more economical and powerful. It would be our choice. A quick search on line has produced a number of new or demonstrator examples at less than $20,000 drive-away, so the 1.0 Turbo fits even your budget.  The only question mark over the Baleno is the lack of autonomous emergency braking (AEB), so we suggest that you a
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Suzuki Baleno vs Toyota Yaris – Which Car Should I Buy?

The battle of the city hatches – segment leader, the Toyota Yaris takes on a funky new upstart, the Suzuki Baleno, in this edition of Ask The Expert

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News

One-millionth Porsche 911 built

Stuttgart’s iconic halo car reaches million-car milestone

Video: Visor Cam injects more thrills to televised motorsport
Motorsport

Video: Visor Cam injects more thrills to televised motorsport

Indycar’s Visor Cam is is the best way of illustrating just how intense top-tier racing is.

Porsche builds millionth 911, and it’s jaw-droppingly lovely
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Porsche builds millionth 911, and it’s jaw-droppingly lovely

Legendary sports car maker hits seven-digit milestone after 54 years of 911 production

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BMW announces new generation 8 Series Coupe

BMW has released a teaser image if its BMW 8 Series Coupe concept ahead of the launch of the production version next year

Audi A5 Sportback review
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Audi A5 Sportback review

Five-door practicality mixed with coupe looks make the Audi A5 Sportback a ‘best of’ compilation of Audi’s mid-size model range

2017 Mazda CX-3 sTouring AWD Diesel Quick Review
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2017 Mazda CX-3 sTouring AWD Diesel Quick Review

Mazda adds a series of refinements to its popular-SUV, though you’ll be hard-pressed to spot any visual changes

Car buyers guide – Is now the best time to buy an electric car?
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Car buyers guide – Is now the best time to buy an electric car?

Considering breaking with the bowser and fuelling your commute with electrons instead? Here’s what you need to consider.

2017 Mazda CX-3 tweaks address its few weaknesses
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2017 Mazda CX-3 tweaks address its few weaknesses

Mazda has given its popular CX-3 small its first update which has improved ride refinement and road noise and adds auto braking across the range.