Shayne Bugden

News editor

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The first vehicle Shayne remembers travelling in was his dad's Yarra River-brown Rover P6 3500, but it was P.I. Thomas Magnum's Ferrari 308GTS - and a glimpse of a Lancia Stratos - that turned the key on his love of cars. He first got into automotive writing in 2002 on a former stablemate of Wheels, the Japanese turbo-focused Speed magazine.

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Music is tied to 15 per cent spike in fatal car crashes, new study finds

The authors of the study used albums by music stars like Taylor Swift in the study as they sent a warning about modern cars and distracted drivers.

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Aussie says driving Tesla Model Y for 40,000km cost him just $713 in electricity

The Tesla went on regular highway trips and DC fast-charging sessions as it clocked up the amazing numbers over three years.

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Chinese EV maker Voyah stuns by driving new model on tunnel roof – but not everything went according to plan

Mercedes fooled people into thinking Michael Schumacher drove a car on the roof of a tunnel in 2010. Now Dongfeng's luxury arm Voyah has done it for real.

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Ferrari Luce sells for a staggering $56 million at auction after becoming the Prancing Horse's most controversial car

The stupendous price tag for the very special example of the first EV ever made by Ferrari could make it the most expensive new car in the world.

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Leak reveals first clean images of GWM’s Ora 5 Touring SUV with extended range

The GWM Ora 5 Touring is significantly bigger than the current Ora 5, with a longer range – and that should be reflected in the price.

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Lamborghini sets a new benchmark with 738kW V12 Revuelto SV

The famous SV initials have been used by Lamborghini since 1971, but none of those cars can compete with the Revuelto when it comes to outright power.

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All the new cars coming to Australia for the rest of 2026

Revealed: The best new models due to appear in Aussie showrooms and on our roads before 2027.

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Acura unveils stunning Nexera Vision concept car with a crazy "phantom" lighting feature

The more you look at the Nexera Vision Concept, the more you wish it was slated for production.

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Denza’s 850kW Z9GT grand tourer clears major hurdle to entering Aussie market as new specs are revealed

The BYD-backed Denza Z9GT should be making European luxury brands nervous ahead of its imminent Aussie launch.

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Aussies give factory Ford Mustang GT3 its first start in one of the world's most revered races

Two very successful racing outfits from down under will make a slice of history for Ford at the Suzuka 1000km enduro.

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Testing shows you can waste almost a quarter of the power you pay for when you charge your EV at home

The German study of EV charging has some important lessons for Aussie electric car owners who want to get the most bang for their buck.

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Revealed: All the new exotic metal being debuted at Monterey Car Week 

The automotive nirvana that is Monterey Car Week will feature some of the most rare and desirable new cars on the planet.

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BYD drops prices on popular models by up to $4600 – but you'll need to be quick

The BYD Shark 6 and Atto 2 are among the vehicles customers can save thousands on, with cashback offers also enticing buyers.

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No V8 for new Charger Super Bee as Dodge extracts record amount of grunt from twin-turbo six

Dodge is betting outright performance will win over muscle car fans who are pining for a bent-eight.

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Bizarre Bunnings car park photo goes viral as owner comes up with a unique way to lug his shopping back home

Aussies have been left shocked and puzzled by an image of a Mitsubishi that was packed to the rafters with turf at an Adelaide Bunnings outlet.

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The BYD Seal 07 launched just five months ago – but its replacement has already surfaced with more size, power options

BYD wastes no time updating its line-up with a bigger version of its all-electric sedan.

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Revealed: What's behind the Aussie used car market's strong rebound in July

Australian Automotive Dealer Association figures show private sales led the way as more than 240,000 used vehicles were shifted

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GAC makes one of Australia’s most affordable electric hatches even cheaper

The upcoming GAC AION UT model ups the brand's efforts to take sales from rivals like the BYD Dolphin.

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Ford reportedly confirms plan for four-door Mustang at dealers conference

Prototype images of the first Ford Mustang sedan ever have been kept tightly under wraps after being revealed in Las Vegas.

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Petrol-hybrid version of the sporty MG 07 officially breaks cover

The MG 07 PHEV gets a 1.5-litre combustion engine to go with 152kW of electric power.