Last updated: November 19, 2016
2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach. Photo for John C

Sorting the duds and turkeys

Thinking of buying a new car? Today we are going to focus on duds and turkeys.

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Feel the need for speed

Go fast, very fast, in your supercar without breaking the law in Las Vegas.

TWAM 19 NOV 2016

evoqueShow pony

Range Rover’s topless SUV is all about the looks.

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Big pitch to La La Land

The LA motor show opens today Australian time in the carmakers’ annual pitch for the huge Californian market.

TWAM 12 Nov 2016

ducatiDrop the bomb

How not to ride Ducati’s new bruiser-cruiser.

TWAM 12 Nov 2016

bmwPlug and play

BMW’s electric runaround is a hoot.

TWAM 12 Nov 2016

Late braker

Who says you need to be a ruthless, egotistical mongrel to make it in Formula One?

TWAM 12 Nov 2016

bluefinRoad Test: Superchips Bluefin

Your modern car’s vital organs are controlled by software; modify the software and you can improve its performance.

The Chamberlain 8 Special for John Connolly's Col

New vroom of 2016 Trumpster

Donald Trump loves metal. He’s owned Rolls Royce Phantoms, Mercedes McLarens and Lambo Diabolos to name just three.

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Affordable rarity

This relatively cheap BMW could be one of the last small, fun cars made with rear-wheel drive. Get one while you can.

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LeMons juices flowed

So now we know Lewis Hamilton is so relaxed that he watches the big screen on the track while he is racing.

TWAM 5 Nov 2016

citroenOh, grow up

Want to feel like a proper adult? Drive this.

TWAM 5 Nov 2016

mercedesMagic number

In Mercedes world, 43 is the sweet spot.

HONDA NSX VALENCIA RED PEARL

The everyman’s supercar

Honda’s NSX is startlingly easy and intuitive to drive, even at 250km/h. At $420,000, it’s also a bit of a bargain.

Mercedes S65 AMG Cabriolet

Tops down for Mercedes elite

Mercedes has a slew of new or updated convertibles, capped by the most expensive model, the S65 AMG Cabriolet.

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Falling for Ferrari

Test driving a Ferrari and finding out how the fortunate few feel is little short of intoxicating.

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Japanese hot around the collar

So where is the Australian government on Wayne Gardner’s long stay in a Japanese jail for a road rage incident?

TWAM 22 Oct 2016

The new crew

Premium SUVs loomed large at the recent Paris motor show. Here are my top picks.

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In the driving seat

At a time when many cars all but drive themselves, Jaguar’s XF sedan puts the driver firmly back in control.

TWAM 22 Oct 2016

audiThe perfect fit

Audi’s flagship is like a $330,000 pair of slippers.

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