Michael Stahl
Writer
Michael Stahl is one of Australia's most celebrated motoring Journalists. He has won numerous writing awards, including Motoring Journalist of the Year in 1998 and the magazine industry association Publishers Australia Journalist of the Year in 2011. In addition he was contributing Editor of Wheels magazine and Motoring Editor for the Australian Financial review.
Latest articles
How does the new Honda Prelude compare to a third-gen classic?
Much has been made online of the new Honda Prelude since it officially launched in late May. Whether it was...
Report: Driving a manual car is better for your brain
For years now, a debate has raged online between staunch defenders of the manual gearbox as a must-have for driving...
Rear View: 1973 Lancia Stratos
“Win on Sunday, sell on Monday” has justified many a carmaker’s expensive motorsport campaign. Occasionally, however, the subject of all...
Mazda 787B returns to Le Mans to celebrate 35 years since victory
Back in 1991, Mazda became the first Japanese manufacturer to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans with its iconic...
Here’s what makes the Subaru 22B so special
There’s no denying that Japanese performance cars have enjoyed a massive boost in popularity and pricing over recent years. Partly,...
The Retro Rides Podcast Episode 19: Ferrari Luce, Audi Nuvolari, and should you sell with No Reserve?
In our latest podcast episode, Cam is joined by Patrick and Josh to reflect on the recent Le Mans race...
Two Aussie motoring personalities named to the 2026 FIVA Heritage Hall of Fame
The European automotive organisation Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens (FIVA) has named nine new inductees to its Heritage Hall of...
Rare Subaru 22B headlines RR Auctions’ June 2026 sale
RR Auctions is gearing up for its June 2026 sale, featuring a lineup of desirable performance, collector, and classic cars...
Chery borrows classic Suzuki name for new ute, and the brand has had its say on the matter
Update, 2 July 2026: Chery Australia has responded to Retro Rides’ request for comment. A statement from the company’s CEO...
Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson announces cancer diagnosis
Jeremy Clarkson has never been known for remaining too quiet, but the fomer Top Gear and The Grand Tour host...