Quickshift: Stories you need to read from this week

Is the past another country? The Classic Wheels tale of a high-speed drive down the Hume in a Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase III makes a strong case.

Luxury cars cheaper from today – but only thirsty ones

Government increases luxury car tax threshold while leaving incentive for fuel-efficient models unchanged

Mercedes GLC Coupe first official pictures

A fastbacked replacement for the Mercedes GLK SUV, the Mercedes GLC Coupe, breaks cover in Shanghai before arriving in Australia sometime in 2016

Ferrari power for Alfa Romeo

Prancing Horse power for Alfa Romeo as it announces the powerplants that will kick off its brand renaissance as a genuine sporting brand

2014 car sales: Australia’s Hottest 100

The complete list of the Top 100 vehicles rockin' Oz

Diesel remains a dirty word at Lexus

A focus on hybrid technology rules out a diesel drivetrain for Lexus' new NX compact SUV

Lexus LF-NX Concept | Frankfurt Motor Show 2013

Lexus has a problem – its buyers are getting old. Which is why it’s targeting a new, younger audience with concepts like this new LF-NX crossover.

Only one Aussie in COTY 2011

After a week of extensive testing, and rigorous culling, a final top six will be selected, one of which will win the Australian automotive industry’s most coveted prize.

Australian Evoque pricing announced

Land Rover has announced pricing and specification for its Evoque premium compact SUV range, ahead of its Australian debut in November

BMW releases official camouflage shots of new X3

Reports of a long-awaited successor to the current-generation BMW X3 have been circulating for some time

In the name of the farther

Back in 1965, Aussie journo Evan Green made history by crossing Australia in a Mini. Now, to commemorate the Mini's 50th anniversary, Green's son repeats the epic journey, giving a new Cooper a birthday bash it won't forget