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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Tesla Roadster flies upside down and barrel rolls in the wildest car debut in memory

Elon Musk said it's "better than any James Bond car" and the mind-altering launch of the Tesla Roadster actually proved him right.

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Tom Cruise shocks NASCAR boss by asking to race for real as he films Days of Thunder sequel

Tom Cruise is returning as racetrack wild man Cole Trickle in the Days of Thunder sequel, and his famous dedication to getting roles right is on display again.

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Fresh spy photos reveal big hints about design of new sixth-generation Kia Sportage

Kia has a lot riding on the sixth-generation Sportage as the model remains one of the brand's biggest sellers.

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Talk about taking the tabletop ute to extremes: General Motors unveils bizarre-looking pickup truck with a very serious job

If you think the General Motors UGV concept has more than a bit of Chevy Silverado to it, you're right.

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New report spells horror for European carmakers in EV battle with China as Volkswagen suffers another hammer blow: "Act before it's too late"

The study from a global consulting firm has identified a massive problem that can't be solved with tariffs as European giants keep losing ground to China.

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Next-gen BYD Atto 1 launch revealed to be just days away as Australia's cheapest car gets more than a facelift

The Atto 1 is getting bigger dimensions and more mumbo in a big refresh.

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Aussie state's pothole crisis gets even worse as promise to fix 500,000 craters is broken

The pothole setback comes after a motorcyclist's death last month drove renewed scrutiny of the state of the road network.

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Nostalgia alert: The Moke is back with two very big differences from the car Aussies loved

Once a common sight on Aussie roads, the ultra-simplistic and tiny Moke utility has returned with two major differences.

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BMW unveils what could well become Anthony Albanese’s next car – and it's an absolute monster

Albo has been chauffeured around in an armoured BMW 7 Series for years, and the latest version of the ultra-tough limo has just been revealed.

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China begins safety crackdown on big touchscreens in cars

The shift in the regulation of touchscreens comes after Chinese carmakers were banned from using pop-out door handles.

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Toyota pays a staggering $750 million to settle long-running class action over problem that hit more than 260,000 Aussie cars

Toyota Australia provided a statement to WhichCar by Wheels regarding the legal battle, which started in 2019.

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Mazda MX-5 price shoots up thanks to new update. Here's what you'll get for the extra outlay...

The cost of the Mazda MX-5 is increasing by up to $4950 as it gets improved safety tech.

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Milestone for Australia's new Nissan Patrol as important feature gets a huge 40 per cent boost

The new Nissan Patrol is due down under in the first quarter of next year with a new twin-turbo engine.

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Aussie state makes huge change to driver’s licences to protect motorists

Driver's licences went from paper to cards, and now another transformation is on the way.

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There's only one thing wrong with the Alpine A310 Vision concept, which looks like it was made for a Bond villain – and features pop-down headlights

The Alpine A310 legend from the 1970s has been thoroughly modernised in striking fashion.

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Honda makes new reveal about all-important next-gen hybrid system with wave of new models coming

Honda has taken another step as it channels resources to revamping its hybrid systems as part of a brand-wide rebuild.

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Citroen is bringing back the legendary 2CV in EV form – and the interior on this concept has to be seen to be believed

The Citroen 2CV was known for its sharp focus on practicality, simplicity and affordability – none of which has changed with this fresh concept car.

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Toyota recalls almost 6000 of its RAV4 plug-in hybrids

The Toyota RAV4 recall comes as a result of a problem that could result in a loss of power while driving.

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What the gorgeous new Alfa Romeo Cuorerosso concept says about the future of the brand

Alfa Romeo lifted the covers off the Cuorerosso at the Paris Motor Show.

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Australia's deadliest states and territories for driving revealed – with one recording a shocking rise in crashes

A study into the deadliest driving locations in the country took into account crash rates, weather conditions and the state of infrastructure.

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Ford's top-secret Mustang ute is finally revealed after being kept hidden away from the public for years

It's hard to think of a new model Aussie Ford fans would like more than a Mustang ute – and one has been lurking in Dearborn, Michigan.

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Toyota Supercars boss says Supras can make history with first Bathurst 1000 win – as long as they overcome one problem

A Toyota atop the podium at the Mountain? Ryan Walkinshaw is talking it up after the Supra showed its worth in the last Supercars round.

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Porsche confirms it has a new mid-engine hypercar in the works – but there's bad news for fans of the 718

Porsche has released its Sportwagenschmiede '35’ plan, and it's good news for fans of outrageous performance cars.

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Woman claims she was sexually harassed by a Tesla feature: "I know it sounds crazy"

The American influencer was left scared and offended when the incident occurred during an Uber trip.