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BMW 435i quick spin review
ANDREW MACLEAN 3:49am Stylish coupe offers sweet blend of comfort and performance.
Alfa Romeo MiTo car pool
SAM HALL 3:49am Updated Italian hatch is much improved, but still behind the small car benchmark.
Hyundai Elantra Elite new car review
ANDREW MACLEAN 3:47am Korean brand's local tuning is the highlight of facelifted compact sedan.
Milestones: The greatest lap ever driven
Tony Davis Subjective, of course. Some say Juan Manuel Fangio running down Mike Hawthorn on lap 21 of 22 at the Nurburgring in 1957, after setting record lap after record lap.
Hyundai Accent SR v Holden Barina RS
DAVID MCCOWEN Holden and Hyundai now sell warm versions of the Barina and Accent, but one hatch is hotter than the other.
Fiat Panda v Peugeot 2008 v Holden Trax v Nissan Juke v Ford EcoSport
STEPHEN OTTLEY City-sized SUVs are the latest trend in urban downsizing. Drive tests five to find the best.
Jesinta Campbell: Star and car
Owen Thomson Former Miss Universe contestant talks about learning to drive and her pet road peeves.
The street cars that came to climb a mountain
ANDREW MACLEAN We take a look at sportscars that are set to tackle this weekend's Bathurst 12-hour.
Isuzu MU-X LS-T new car review
TOBY HAGON Off-road is where this SUV shines, but it struggles around town.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso pricing confirmed
ANDREW MACLEAN 3:06pm French brand's seven-seater to cost $43,990.
First look at new Suzuki Alto
STEPHEN OTTLEY 2:49pm New budget city car to debut at 2014 Geneva motor show
Abarth racers qualify for Bathurst
TOBY HAGON The smallest, least powerful cars in the 45-car Bathurst 12-Hour field have set impressive times early around Mount Panorama.
Herbie roids again
ANDREW MACLEAN 11:04am Muscled-up Beetle set to race against Ken Block with 412kW rallycross special.
Subaru Liberty: official pictures and details
ANDREW MACLEAN 9:02am Japanese brand takes the covers of its new mid-sizer.
Facelifted BMW X3 unveiled
SAM HALL New diesel, styling tweaks and weight reductions for BMW’s popular SUV range.
Jobs to go at Ford plants in Broadmeadows and Geelong
Nick Toscano Another 300 jobs will be cut at Ford’s Victorian manufacturing plants, as the company continues to reduce its Australian operations.
Jobs to go at Ford plants in Broadmeadows and Geelong
Nick Toscano Another 300 jobs will be cut at Ford’s Victorian manufacturing plants, as the company continues to reduce its Australian operations.
Audi confirms price of A3 Cabriolet
ANDREW MACLEAN German brand drops the price of its baby drop-top.
The future of Holden's design studio revealed in India
ANDREW MACLEAN Aussies mentor Indian designers with city-sized Chevrolet Adra concept.
Aston Martin recall due to counterfeit Chinese parts
Ben Klayman Iconic British sportscar brand forced to fix more than 17,000 cars for fake plastic accelerator parts.
Infiniti contemplates new Australian dealerships
SAM HALL Nissan’s luxury brand says it’s committed to sales in Australia.
Infiniti Q50 first drive review
SAM HALL Infiniti has finally found its mojo with the release of a new passenger sedan range.
The car that could reduce driveway deaths
SAM HALL New technology that automatically applies the brakes when reversing could save lives.
Renault unveils car with spy drone
DAVID MCCOWEN Delhi motor show concept designed for “the young and modern Indian”.
Mazda targets 30 per cent fuel reduction
Toby Hagon and Sam Hall Advances in engine design key to future fuel savings targets for Japanese car maker.
Citroen C4 Cactus revealed
STEPHEN OTTLEY Quirky production car leaked ahead of its official unveiling.
Subaru Liberty leaked
DAVID MCCOWEN Next-generation mid-sized Subaru sedan for 2015 breaks cover ahead of official debut.
Motorists urged off roads after VicRoads licence bungle
CAROLINE ZIELINSKI Up to 15,000 Victorian drivers are at risk of having invalid licences after an administrative bungle by VicRoads.
Honda Odyssey priced from $38,990
ANDREW MACLEAN All-new Japanese people mover gets more space, but costs more too.
Lack of airbags highlights crash danger
STEPHEN OTTLEY An Indian NCAP crash test shows the difference airbags can make in protecting occupants.
Victoria's smashing time at the top: dubious honour for rear-end crashes
Denham Sadler Victorian drivers have been ranked the worst in the country for rear-end crashes, and are also among the most impatient behind the wheel.
Connected cars a step closer
US regulators are looking to enact rules that require vehicle-to-vehicle communicatons in new cars.
Engine destroyed in one-off police Falcon
DAVID MCCOWEN Special patrol car suffers catastrophic engine failure after being filled with E10.
Chrysler 300S first drive review
SAM HALL Big and garish: the latest American offering brings kerbside appeal in spades.
How to drive across America for free
STEPHEN OTTLEY Tesla completes record cross-country trip for an electric car.
Luxury car tax on PC radar
TOBY HAGON A Productivity Commission report raises the prospect of removing the controversial luxury car tax.
Jaguar XJ rated most secure by RACV
Craig Butt Some of the most popular new smaller vehicles and utes are most vulnerable to theft, while European cars are among the least susceptible, the RACV's latest security ratings show.
Keyed-in car thieves upgrading to newer models
Craig Butt Thieves are increasingly breaking into houses with the sole intention to steal cars, the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council has warned.
Woo-hoo: how to drive 160kmh legally
DAVID MCCOWEN Most people raised on a steady “speed kills” diet will have second thoughts about keeping their foot to the floor well beyond 110 km/h on a public road.
Lead-footers hit the highway in NT
DAVID MCCOWEN Police hit out at drivers who exceeded 200km/h during first hours of an open speed limits trial.
'Gratuitously dangerous': Indian budget cars fail crash tests
The Tata Nano, billed as the world's cheapest car, and a host of other top-selling small models from India have failed their first independent crash tests, a global safety group said Friday.
Holden Barina RS quick spin review
DAVID MCCOWEN Local brand adds a bit of grunt to its pint-sized city car.
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart used car review
DAVID MORLEY It might live in the shadow of its Evo 10 borther, but the Lancer Ralliart is an entertaining drive at a bagain price.
Ford EcoSport Titanium new car review
CAMERON MCGAVIN The blue oval makes a foray into the micro-SUV market with a solid offering.
Ford Fiesta ST v Renault Clio RS
DAVID MCCOWEN We pit two pint-sized hot hatches against each other.
Holden's other near-death experience
Tony Davis The 1980s was a tumultuous time for Australian car maker Holden, which formed an unlikely partnership with rival Toyota.
What diesel 4WD should I buy?
Cameron McGavin Janet is looking for a car that can tow their new camper trailer, which weighs about 700 kilograms.
John Waters: Star and car
Owen Thomson Actor and musician talks about his old Hillman and his pet road peeves.
Nissan Altima ST new car review
TOBY HAGON It's bland but brings space and value to the family sedan table.
Young a challenge for carmakers, says Mazda boss
SAM HALL The global boss of Mazda has conceded young people are falling out of love with the car, presenting vehicle makers with their most difficult challenge for future relevance.
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