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Nathan Ponchard

Nathan Ponchard is a contributor for Wheels and WhichCar.com.au.

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News

Alfa Romeo looks to Tonale to arrest its sales slide

Committed to ensuring the 123-year-old brand has longevity, Alfa Romeo is relying heavily on the new Tonale and facelifted Giulia & Stelvio.

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Reviews

VIDEO: 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Hybrid review: First Australian drive

The ‘metamorphosis’ vehicle for Alfa Romeo isn’t a flagship sports car – it’s an efficiency-focused premium small SUV called Tonale, whose mission is to transform the 123-year-old Italian brand’s dwindling sales

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News

2024 Skoda Kodiaq spearheads big product assault in Australia

New-generation Kodiaq large SUV arrives in Australia next year, along with an all-new Superb and a raft of comprehensively updated models

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News

Skoda keen to bring its 6 new EVs to Australia, starting with compact Elroq

Four additional EVs have been confirmed for Europe, with Skoda Australia intending to quickly follow next year’s Enyaq arrival with every new EV on offer

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News

The future of Hyundai's N division: Where to next?

The fate of i20 N, i30 N hatch and Kona N are hanging by a thread, so what does this mean for the affordable end of Hyundai’s ‘N’ performance line-up?

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Comparisons

Toyota GR Corolla GTS vs Cupra Leon VZx vs Subaru WRX RS comparison review

We had GR-eat expectations for Toyota's hottest Corolla, but how does it stack up against a European upstart and the latest in a long line of rally-bred royalty?

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News

Mazda CX-90: Full model range prices coming soon, PHEV to arrive in 2024

Expect a top-shelf CX-90 to cost around $90,000 in Australia – representing complementary positioning and a clear premium message, with buyers already favouring flagship models in the large SUV category

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News

Mazda CX-9 could continue alongside bigger, pricier CX-90

If CX-9 sales remain buoyant, its appeal as an affordable large SUV alternative to the more premium CX-90 may extend its future well beyond 2023

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Reviews

2023 BMW 7 series and i7 launch: First Australian drive

As the first daring BMW limo since the 2001 E65, the seventh-gen 7 Series introduces a new styling direction, sizing rethink and limelight-stealing i7

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Comparisons

Best small hybrid SUV review: 2023 HR-V v Corolla Cross v Niro v CX-30 (petrol)

The increasingly important small SUV category has been crying out for new under-bonnet tech and better interior packaging. Are these four up to the task?

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Reviews

2022 Genesis Electrified GV70 review

Third new Genesis EV in as many months is arguably the brand’s most crucial – a premium medium SUV with competitive range, cutting-edge charging and impressive capabilities … for a price

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Features

Kurt Martiensen's HK Holden Premier

Kurt Martiensen's sweet HK Holden was a trendsetter

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Features

Modern Classic: Ford BA Falcon XR6 Turbo

Adding a turbocharger to Ford’s BA Falcon sports sedan elevated it to Aussie-icon status

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Features

Why the Mazda NA MX-5 is a Modern Classic

It was the lightweight roadster that brought pure driving pleasure to the masses, and delivered bulk smiles per hour

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Features

Modern Classic: Porsche 944

Evolution of the parts-bin 924 became a financial lifeline for the Stuttgart brand, and one of the best-handling cars of its era

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Features

Why is Superbug the definitive VW Beetle modern classic?

The last hurrah for a global automotive icon took the original formula and reworked it for the ’70s

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Features

Driven to Extinction: Alfa Romeo Giulietta

Stylish, fine-driving Italian hatch endured while its FCA stablemates stumbled

This month in MOTOR 13 years ago: 911 GT2 v CLK63 Black Series
Features

What happened in MOTOR 13 years ago? We thrashed the 911 GT2 and CLK63 Black on road and track!

Throwback to our day with 763kW and $736,560 worth of dark fast metal

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Reviews

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GSR review

Mitsubishi's GSR badge has its origins in performance, so does the Outlander PHEV GSR live up to the heritage?

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Features

Modern Classic: The Holden Monaro for this century

Monaro still stands as a high-water mark of Aussie design and ingenuity

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Reviews

2018-2020 Kia Optima review

The Kia Optima is a handsome and very well equipped family sedan, with a sophisticated cabin and the option of a powerful turbocharged engine. Automatic braking is standard.

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Features

Video: Celebrating the Ford Falcon with a family portrait

Falcon’s 56-year bloodline may have come to an end, but this is no wake. We brought the family together for one last reunion, homecoming and final celebration all rolled into one.

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Features

1JZ-GTE-powered 1973 Toyota Corona SE

The compact cabin of this ’73 Toyota now has an almost factory concept-car look – very modern, but characterised by classic touches

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Features

1971 Ford XY Falcon 500 GT replica ute

Beneath this XY ute’s GT-tribute skin lurks hope for petrolhead humanity