Michael Pickering

Content Director

Michael is one of the country’s most experienced magazine editors, successfully leading a number of national titles at ACP/Bauer Media (now ARE Media) during an 18-year career with the publisher. He left the company after editing luxury title Men’s Style for eight years.

He has also worked full-time as a news editor at Daily Mail Australia and edited MMN’s luxury watches title, Chrono, for the past five years.

Gear

TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph: Special edition inspired by night racing released ahead of GP

The Swiss brand adds a vivid, motorsport-themed reinterpretation to its iconic Monaco line, limited to 600 pieces and featuring a new open-worked dial design.

News

Rolls-Royce creates vintage arcade game-themed Black Badge Ghost for tech entrepreneur

One-off commission blends 1970s and ’80s video-game nostalgia with traditional craftsmanship, turning the luxury sedan into a rolling celebration of early digital culture.

Gear

TAG Heuer’s latest tribute to F1 great Ayrton Senna drops

Two limited-edition Formula 1 chronographs honour Senna’s enduring legacy and support his educational foundation.

News

2026 Škoda Kodiaq: Plug-in hybrid added to popular large SUV range

The new Kodiaq Select PHEV will slot between the Sportline and RS models, offering more efficiency and an electric range of over 100 kilometres.

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Ferrari confirms 2026 Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Australasia calendar

Five-round series to race across Australia’s most iconic circuits, from Mount Panorama to Sydney Motorsport Park, blending pure competition with Ferrari’s hallmark passion and prestige.

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Porsche unveils Macan Electric GTS ahead of 2026 arrival in Australia

The new Macan GTS - set to arrive in Australia early in 2026 - sharpens Porsche’s electric SUV with enhanced chassis tuning, more power, and a 585hp dual-motor setup delivering 700km of range and thrilling dynamics.

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Toyota GR Corolla: Hot hatch upgrade revealed for 2026

Motorsport-inspired improvements give Toyota’s hot hatch more precision, stronger cooling and a refined sound system ahead of its Australian arrival early in 2026.

Gear

TAG Heuer marks Formula 1’s 75th anniversary with striking Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon

TAG Heuer honours 75 years of Formula 1 racing with a 75-piece Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon edition, blending precision engineering, historical tribute and contemporary motorsport-inspired design.

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2025 MG HS Hybrid+: New medium SUV adds power and improves efficiency

MG’s latest mid-size SUV, the HS Hybrid+, introduces upgraded hybrid technology, stronger performance, and enhanced efficiency, pitched at budget-conscious families.

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GWM reveals pricing and specs for Tank 500 plug-in hybrid amid Aussie expansion plans

GWM details pricing and specs of the new Tank 500 Hi4-T plug-in hybrid while unveiling local tuning innovations and bold expansion plans for 2025 and beyond.

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Hyundai’s N performance brand sets bold course with seven more models by 2030

IONIQ 6 N spearheads brand’s electrification drive in ambitious new plan, while ICE and hybrids remain part of the mix.

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2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty: Ford details pricing of heavy-duty accessories and specs for its new workhorse

Official accessory range and detailed features highlight capability, integration, and durability of the coming work ute.

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Mercedes-AMG extends GT Coupé line-up with new GT 43 and GT 63 PRO

Lightweight agility meets track-ready power as Mercedes-AMG adds two contrasting performance models to its flagship GT Coupé range in Australia.

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BMW enters final countdown for Neue Klasse production with iX3 lead model

Debrecen plant in Hungary prepares for first all-electric SUV, showcasing BMW’s new iFACTORY concept with fossil-free operations, AI-driven production, and Gen6 battery technology.

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Ferrari revives Testarossa name with new 849 hybrid supercar

The hybrid plug-in flagship revives an iconic name with 1050 cv, cutting-edge aerodynamics, and design inspired by Ferrari’s racing heritage.

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2025 MGU9 ute: Three-variant line-up confirmed for Australia and New Zealand

Explore, Explore X and Explore Pro revealed, beginning from $55,000, as brand targets dual-purpose market.

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The end of potholes? Monash engineers develop clever way to better map road damage

Crowdsourced data could give authorities a cheaper, faster way to detect potholes and manage road maintenance.

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Volvo launches EX30 Cross Country small SUV in Australia

Rugged small SUV adds all-terrain features and outdoor-focused design to the brand’s electric line-up.

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2026 Toyota RAV4: Aussie model line-up for much anticipated SUV confirmed

Sixth-generation SUV to add GR Sport flagship, PHEV powertrain and upgraded safety technology.

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VFACTS August 2025: Vehicle sales hit 100,000 as Chinese brands break into Top 10

BYD, GWM, MG and Chery among Australia’s leading marques, with SUVs maintaining dominance across the market.

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2025 Mercedes-Benz G 450 d: Diesel addition to the Australian G-Class range

New six-cylinder diesel variant combines iconic off-road heritage with modern comfort and safety technology.

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2025 MGU9 ute: More key features revealed

New entrant promises 3.5-tonne towing, SUV-level comfort and innovative features like an electric opening tailgate.

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BYD unveils insane all-terrain testing circuit with world record-setting indoor sand dune

China’s BYD has ripped up the rulebook with a mind-bending new circuit in Zhengzhou – a Guinness World Record-breaking, multi-zone terrain park built exclusively for New Energy Vehicles.

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Mercedes-AMG GT XX concept sets new EV endurance benchmark

Mercedes-AMG’s GT XX concept has shattered multiple endurance records, including a new 24-hour electric distance mark, showcasing the future of AMG’s high-performance EV technology.