Iain Kelly

Journalist

Iain (or Marv, as he’s known on the internet) has worked in automotive journalism since 2002, when he was Street Machine’s work experience kid.

He has contributed to a range of titles, focusing mostly on modified late-model cars, street machines and hot rods. Following his time as editor at MOTOR, Marv returned to freelancing in 2014.

He has also worked with Mighty Car Mods to build cars and write two books for them, and authored the 10th anniversary book on the World Time Attack Challenge.

Instagram @aka_marv

Supercheap Oils ad 2019
Car Style

In the trenches filming Supercheap's new mega ad

Ever wondered how big-budget car ads are made? Be prepared to hurry up and wait, according to our spy on the ground

1986 BMW E30 M3 Legend Series
Features

1986 BMW E30 M3: Legend Series

The first M3 was born for homologation purposes, becoming a byword for excellent driving dynamics and kick-starting a performance car legacy of epic proportions

Australia tuner plans Chevrolet Camaro
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Australian tuners are preparing for the Chevrolet Camaro

Aftermarket tuners go gaga for HSV’s V8 invader

Mighty Car Mods duo to open restaurant in Sydney
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Mighty Car Mods duo to open restaurant in Sydney

Acclaimed YouTube stars takes on a culinary challenge

how to tune a barra guide
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Ford Barra engine tuning guide

Ford's legendary Barra is famous for its tuning potential. So what do you need to hop up a Barra?

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2017 SEMA show gallery

The weird and the wonderful from the tuning industry’s annual pilgrimage to Las Vegas

Ford Mustang: Your Upgrade Options
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Ford Mustang: Your Upgrade Options

The why, how, who and what, when it comes to tuning your new Ford Mustang EcoBoost or GT

Ford Mustang: Handling Upgrade Guide
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Ford Mustang: Handling Upgrade Guide

The new Mustang is actually an impressive handler. But there’s certainly room for improvement

Ford Mustang: Engine Upgrade Guide
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Ford Mustang: Engine Upgrade Guide

You can’t really have too much power in a muscle car. Here are your options, from cams to good ol’ fashioned air pumps

Harding Performance VW Golf R
Hot Tuner

Hot Tuner 2016 2nd place: Harding Performance VW Golf R

It felt like there were two engines, such was the mid-range oomph from just two litres

Herrod Performance Ford Mustang
Hot Tuner

Hot Tuner 2016 3rd place: Herrod Performance Ford Mustang

The Herrod package really does move the Ford Mustang into another league

Hi-Torque Performance HSV Senator
Hot Tuner

Hot Tuner 2016 7th place: Hi-Torque Performance HSV Senator

Make no mistake, the Hi-Torque Senator is much more than a straight-line warrior

Hi-Torque Performance HSV Senator
Hot Tuner

Hi-Torque Performance HSV Senator: Hot Tuner 2016

More power than in all of Canberra

Herrod Performance Ford Mustang: Hot Tuner 2016
Hot Tuner

Herrod Performance Ford Mustang: Hot Tuner 2016

Shelby Deprivation Syndrome? This will cure it

Hot Tuner 2016 is go
Hot Tuner

Hot Tuner 2016 is GO!

Murphy’s Law was in full effect this year, but nothing stops Australia’s premier modified car shootout – welcome to Hot Tuner 2016

Opinion: Car maintenance is key
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Opinion: Car maintenance is key

Giving people a rundown on vehicle maintenance goes hand-in-hand with teaching them how to drive

Hot Tuner 2015: Game On
Hot Tuner

Hot Tuner 2015: Game On

Nine cars, more than 3000kW, but only one winner

CPC BMW M4
Hot Tuner

Hot Tuner 2015: CPC BMW M4

CPC took one of the most visceral high-performance cars and made it better

Hot Tuner 2015: Harding Volkswagen Golf R
Hot Tuner

Hot Tuner 2015: Harding Volkswagen Golf R

Can Harding’s skull-motif Golf R deliver another Hot Tuner killing?

Hi-Torque HSV Gen-F Clubsport
Hot Tuner

Hot Tuner 2015: Hi-Torque HSV Gen-F Clubsport

Say hello to the most powerful car to front at Hot Tuner, ever

Pikes Peak Super Truck
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Pikes Peak Super Truck

A man in California races 2000kW+ trucks when he isn’t flipping them for Hollywood. Meet Mike Ryan

RMR Hyundai Genesis PM580T
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RMR Hyundai Genesis PM580T

We lift the engine cover of the car that – had the Peugeot team not showed up – would’ve smashed the 2013 Pikes Peak record

Cars and Coffee
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Cars and Coffee Los Angeles

Visiting the world's coolest early-morning car meet

Nissan Nismo LMP1
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An in-depth look at Nissan's radical LMP1 Le Mans racer

An in-depth look at Nissan's radical LMP1 Le Mans racer