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2022 Pininfarina Battista review: First drive
The Battista stands as Pininfarina’s manifesto for the next generation of hyper sports cars. We almost bin it
Ahead of the Great Race, we boldly name the 10 greatest touring cars of all time
Door banging, fire spitting, kerb hopping monsters. These are the best tin-top race cars ever to grace circuits around the world.
MOTOR Track Guide: Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
Everything you need to know about one of Australia’s most iconic race tracks
A modern BMW 1 M doesn’t exist, but we think it should
Why let Audi and Mercedes-AMG have all the hyper hatch fun?
Here’s what MOTOR readers had to say this month
Are road cars too powerful? Why do old cars smell? How does the tyre friction circle work?
Chevrolet’s Corvette LT6 engine is a masterclass in natural aspiration
It’s rare we get to look at a naturally aspirated V8 in tech, but the Corvette’s LT6 mill is more than worthy
The all-wheel-drive Ferrari that never was
Uncovering the Ferrari 408 4RM, a concept car that showcased Maranello’s talent to the world
What happened in MOTOR 19 years ago? We thrashed Mercedes-Benz’s $360k SL55 AMG
Anticipation runs high for the next AMG-developed SL-Class. Flashback to the time we got our hands on the old 368kW SL55 hot rod
Interview: Jochen Hermann and the electrification of AMG
For a brand built around the thunder and emotion of internal combustion, moving to an electrified future represents a monumental challenge for AMG. So who’ll lead this transformation? And How?
Why the Honda DC2 Integra Type R is a modern classic
It was the ultra-focused sports coupe of the ’90s that proved Honda was the master of the front-drive layout
The weirdest cars to race in Japan’s JGTC/SuperGT championship
Japan’s former GT championship spawned some of the most unique starting grids in motorsport history
Audi R8: A farewell drive for the four-ringed bullfighter
As the clock ticks down on Audi’s halo supercar, we take a blast in the hardcore rear-driver to give it the send off it deserves, and probe the question: where to from here?
The BMW 530 MLE is the forgotten M hero
The M-Division story starts here, with a little-known South African
“You don’t have to be a boy to like fast cars”
Meet Ella Podmore – at just 25-years-old she is McLaren’s sole materials engineer showing just how much women have to offer to the auto industry
The 22 cars to get excited about in 2022
Let’s consider 2021 and its Covid-inflicted chaos now in the rear-view mirror. A new year beckons, and it’s one set to deliver a smorgasbord of desirable metal
The untold story of Formula 1’s most bizarre team: Life F1
A mysterious businessman, a briefcase filled with cash, Soviet industrialists, and the little team that couldn’t. This is the unbelievable tale of Formula 1’s most bizarre team.
Why the Alpine A110 met its end in Australia
Gifted, agile coupe broadsided by safety regs
Modern Classic: Ford BA Falcon XR6 Turbo
Adding a turbocharger to Ford’s BA Falcon sports sedan elevated it to Aussie-icon status
Lotus’ new chassis keeps its lightweight ethos alive in an electric future
How do you recapture the lightweight, dynamic spirit of the Lotus Elise 25 years on and ahead of its electric future? This is how
Opinion: Could emission limits kill the dual-cab ute in Oz?
Robbo reckons regulations could force a massive shift in car-buying habits
The Mazda 3 X Turbo doesn’t exist, but we think it should
A little less ho-hum, a lot more zoom-zoom
RSque Venture: Why is Audi’s RS Q E-Tron taking on Dakar?
An Audi RS Q E-Tron – that isn’t even a full EV – is competing in the Dakar Rally bearing the slogan ‘future is an attitude’ and we want to know what’s going on
Why the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X is the Evolution to buy
Ten out of Ten: Mitsubishi’s iconic rally racer reaches its final evolution
Opinion: What was Australia’s car design golden age?
Former GM design boss considers the ‘glory days’ of Aussie automotive design
