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Happy birthday, mate!

It’s 30 years since Holden’s Commodore was born. Why was the first one so impressive and how has it evolved over 3 decades? Glenn Torrens reminiscences about a badge that helped shape a generation of Australian lives.more...

1st December 2008

December 08 e-zine Driver's Seat

In the driver's seat of the Audi A3 Cabriolet, Mitsubishi Lancer VRX Sportback, Mitsubishi Ralliart Lancer, as well as the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, Triumph T100 Bonneville, BMW R 1200 GS and more.more...

1st December 2008

Taming the beast

A V8 Torana is a good formula for a quick car, and when it’s an SS 5000 you’re on your way to Thunder Road. Philip Blake spends a little time in the company of a monster…more...

1st December 2008

Barina safety 'regains lost ground'

Three years after it was slapped with an underwhelming two-star ANCAP safety rating, a re-engineered Holden Barina has bounced back to four stars.more...

Re-live the Olympic dream

Sydney’s Olympic flame has long been extinguished but there is still glory to be found at Sydney’s Olympic Park. Paul Rodger went for gold at his very own weekend-long ‘mini Games’

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1st December 2008

A taste of mountain magic

Is the modern world poisoning your outlook on life? A dose of quaintness might be the answer – and it’s little more than an hour from Sydney.more...

1st December 2008

Who needs a life raft?

Sailing across the Pacific was meant to be a bonding experience for father and son sailors John and Chris Felan, but when the ocean turned against them they found their relationship sorely tested. Chris, 28, explains

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1st December 2008

Swept away by hot Broome

Joe and his parents are willing to go through almost anything to entertain Open Road readers, but even they drew the line at the Top End’s infamous wet season…more...