Angus Mackenzie

Contributor, UK

Angus MacKenzie has been there, done that.

Adelaide-born Angus was editor of Street Machine in the late 1980s, Wheels in the late 1990s, and spent time in the UK heading Car magazine in the early 2000s before moving to Los Angeles in 2004 to run MotorTrend.

Now based in London, he’s driven everything from Aussie muscle to European exotics, from Japanese micro cars to giant American pickups, on some of the world’s greatest roads and most iconic racetracks.

The best car Angus has ever driven? It could be the next one. And he’d like you come along for the ride to find out.

Opinion

Tesla Killers, take two: The Empire Strikes Back

Legacy carmakers are investing billions on cars and trucks that will steal sales from the EV pioneer

Reviews

2023 Hyundai RN22e Ioniq 6 review: Concept drive

Hyundai says its RN22e concept isn't just for looking at, so we're driving it on track before a race-ready version hits next season's eTouring Car World Cup

Reviews

2023 Honda Civic Type R review: New hero driven on road and track

Honda's new Civic Type R is better than its predecessor in just about every way, but is it worth the big asking price? Angus MacKenzie puts it to the test

News

Tesla killers, part one: The new wave of must-have EVs

The newcomers that are gunning for the world’s most successful EV maker

Reviews

2023 Range Rover PHEV 510 review: International first drive

The Range Rover PHEV 510 is one very plush way of proving the critics wrong about plug-in hybrids

Reviews

2023 Range Rover Sport review: International first drive

The new Range Rover Sport pushes even further into sleek road-focused territory, with big leaps in space and tech. The steering, however...

Reviews

Hyundai N Vision 74 review: Concept drive

It's not often we get to drive a retro-futuristic show car, let alone on track – but could you imagine saying no to this one?

Opinion

MACKENZIE: Electrifying Bentley, the 'lowest-risk decision' ever made

A new generation of electric-powered cars and SUVs will entirely replace Bentley's current line-up within eight years

News

Continuation cars: Everything old is new again

‘Continuation cars’ are making legacy manufacturers serious money. But are they the real deal?

News

2023 Bentley Bentayga EWB production begins

Bentley expects its stretched Bentayga will do well, especially in the US and China

Opinion

EVs from brands like China's XPeng are changing the game, and quickly

Why EVs mean everyone in the car industry today, from Tesla to Toyota, cannot afford to be complacent

Reviews

2022 McLaren Artura review: International first drive

McLaren Automotive's second all-new car in its 12-year history is all grown up, but is that what we want from a plug-in hybrid supercar?

Reviews

2022 Lotus Emira review: V6 First Edition, international launch

Lotus wants to compete with daily-driver premium sportscars like the Cayman and its new Emira V6 First Edition is a big step in the right direction

Features

Dynisma DMG-1: From the screen to F1, this is the world's best simulator

We drive the mega-simulator that's helped propel the Ferrari F1 team to the pointy end of this year's championship

News

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC revealed, confirmed for Australia

The new Mercedes-Benz GLC is here, and it's coming to Australia next year

Reviews

2022 Aston Martin V12 Vantage review: International first drive

Former AMG boss Tobias Moers’ tenure as Aston Martin CEO may have been brief, but the staggering V12 Vantage is his legacy

News

2023 Range Rover Sport revealed, Australian launch confirmed

Strong mix of petrol, diesel and hybrid powertrains on offer for new Rangie Sport

Features

Lamborghini's ultimate road trip redux: Convoy, take two!

From Bologna to the Alps in a squadron of Lamborghinis

Reviews

2023 Maserati Grecale review: International first drive

The Grecale SUV stands to become Maserati's best-selling car by a big margin – but can it live up to the brand's promise?

Holden Elizabeth plant last days
Opinion

Opinion: Why Australians still pay too much for new cars

Like for like, Australian cars were surprisingly good value. Crude and old-fashioned? Maybe. But now Angus MacKenzie isn't sure it mattered.

Features

Detailed: The groundbreaking Mercedes-Benz EQXX concept

Merc’s Vision EQXX concept breaks new ground in terms of EV efficiency. But will that equal desirability? We dig under the slippery skin

Opinion

Opinion: Ferrari's branding and image management

Ferrari is parts of a select group of brands that understand how to turn everyday objects into objects of desire

News

2023 Lotus Eletre revealed: Electric SUV ushers in a new era

New model brings a few firsts: This is Lotus's first production four-door, and its first SUV – and it's electric.

Reviews

Range Finder: The Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron and an 1100km road trip

Lessons from a 1140km road trip in an electric-powered Audi Q4 Sportback e-Tron