The real crash course on driving
Sam Hall We all know how to perform hill starts and parallel parks. But what driver training do you count on to save your life?
Q&A;: Winter tyres
Amanda wants to know what checks do she needs to do when it comes to tyres in the winter?
Audi A3 Cabriolet first drive review
![Audi A3](http://web.archive.org./web/20140704181547im_/http://images-2.drive.com.au/2014/07/04/5568475/a3_320-90x60.jpg)
David Morley As far as body styles go, Audi's A3 line-up is now complete with the cabriolet arriving just in time for winter.
Mitsubishi reveals Mirage sedan pricing
![mitsubishi mirage](http://web.archive.org./web/20140704181547im_/http://images-2.drive.com.au/2014/07/04/5568322/mirage_320-90x60.jpg)
Sam Hall Booted small car brings $1500 premium over hatch variant.
Volkswagen unveils new Passat
![VW Passat](http://web.archive.org./web/20140704181547im_/http://images-2.drive.com.au/2014/07/04/5567936/passat_320-90x60.jpg)
Greg Kable All-new German sedan touted as "a premium class car without premium costs".
Does Senator Ricky Muir really represent car enthusiasts?
![Senator-elect Ricky Muir, from the Australian Motoring Enthusiasts Party, arrives at Parliament House in Canberra this week?](http://web.archive.org./web/20140704181547im_/http://images-2.drive.com.au/2014/07/04/5567880/1404430818303.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Sam Hall In world of PR spin and policy rhetoric, how will the Australian Motoring Enthusiast party fare in the federal Senate?
Australian car sales spike in June
![Toyota's Corolla remains the most popular car in Australia.](http://web.archive.org./web/20140704181547im_/http://images-2.drive.com.au/2014/07/03/5565006/1404353570767.jpg-90x60.jpg)
David McCowen End of financial year deals trigger record months for several manufacturers.
2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed highlights
![Goodwood](http://web.archive.org./web/20140704181547im_/http://images-2.drive.com.au/2014/06/30/5556775/goodwood_320-90x60.jpg)
Andrew Maclean The Goodwood Festival of Speed mixes stars and cars like no other, and forms the framework for the motor show of the future.
Skoda Yeti 90TSI Ambition car pool
Sam Hall If you can get past its 'only a mother could love' looks, you'll find a very capable compact SUV.
BMW M3 and M4 first drive review
![The 2014 BMW M4 on the Hampton Downs circuit in New Zealand.](http://web.archive.org./web/20140704181547im_/http://images-2.drive.com.au/2014/07/02/5563550/1404344355224.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Peter McKay What's in a name? Peter McKay takes to New Zealand roads and tracks to find out the difference between the new BMW M duo.
Subaru introduces capped price servicing
![Subaru will extend capped price servicing across its range, having first introduced it for the BRZ coupe.](http://web.archive.org./web/20140704181547im_/http://images-2.drive.com.au/2014/06/30/5556504/1404099710826.jpg-90x60.jpg)
David McCowen The Japanese brand has caught up to its peers by introducing capped price servicing.
Jeep cashes in on $10,000 Cherokee promotion
![Jeep has attracted big interest around its new 'Remote dealership' promotion.](http://web.archive.org./web/20140704181547im_/http://images-2.drive.com.au/2014/07/02/5563053/1404282409235.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Sam Hall Unorthodox 'Remote Dealership' promotion brings huge spike in buyer interest.
Milestones: The Toyota War
![Battle tested: Utes like the Toyota HiLux are now popular in war zones. Pictured are two utes during the 2013 conflict in Libyan.](http://web.archive.org./web/20140704181547im_/http://images-2.drive.com.au/2014/07/02/5562757/1404277656870.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Tony Davis Cars have played a part in various conflicts, either speeding generals to the front, or perhaps away from it, enabling civilian evacuations or, in the case of First World War transporting 6000 French...
Top 5: Automotive underdogs
![Toyota 86](http://web.archive.org./web/20140704181547im_/http://images-2.drive.com.au/2014/07/02/5562336/toyota-86_320-90x60.jpg)
Stephen Ottley To celebrate Nick Kyrgios’ upset at Wimbledon we look at five cars that shocked the establishment.
Cubans pay 400 per cent more for cars
![There is still on big hurdle for locals looking to upgrade from the usual 1950s vehicles seen on the roads](http://web.archive.org./web/20140704181547im_/http://images-2.drive.com.au/2014/07/02/5561956/1404263792357.jpg-90x60.jpg)
If you think buying vehicles is expensive in Australia, wait until you see the mark-ups on cars in Cuba.
Hybrid to spearhead Lexus NX sales push
![The new Lexus NX compact SUV goes on sale in Australia in late 2014.](http://web.archive.org./web/20140704181547im_/http://images-2.drive.com.au/2014/07/02/5561503/1404257002088.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Toby Hagon Petrol-electric drivetrain will be the most affordable SUV from Lexus, but new turbocharged engine will be more popular.
Lexus could turn to diesel for luxury 4WD
![Lexus Australia is pushing to add a diesel to its large LX SUV.](http://web.archive.org./web/20140704181547im_/http://images-2.drive.com.au/2014/07/02/5561413/1404255606236.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Toby Hagon Hybrid pioneer could revert to diesel power for large luxury off-roader.
The real crash course on driving
![Hands-on: Mercedes' performance-oriented AMG Driver Academy takes the basic principles in driver training, and then lets you exploit them out on the race track.](http://web.archive.org./web/20140704181547im_/http://images-2.drive.com.au/2014/07/03/5563944/1404318908549.jpg-90x60.jpg)
Sam Hall We all know how to perform hill starts and parallel parks. But what driver training do you count on to save your life?