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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Cops bust driver using number plate device straight out of James Bond

The owner of the cunning licence plate hider told police it was installed to avoid paying tolls.

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Figuring out how much you could save by switching to an EV just got a whole lot easier

The WeMoney app has introduced a feature that significantly simplifies the process of breaking down what you'll save by moving away from a petrol or diesel vehicle.

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New Geely EX5 gets a surprising power jump, rear-wheel drive and a big space upgrade

The upcoming medium SUV from Geely comes with a treat for buyers who crave more grunt and room.

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The Tesla Roadster finally gets a debut date after nine years of waiting

Tesla first showcased the second-generation Roadster in 2017 before the project was hit with a seemingly never-ending series of delays.

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All-electric Porsche Boxster comes back from the dead as it's snapped at the Nürburgring

Reports said Porsche was going to kill the 718 electric sports car program, but new photos tell a very different story.

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Insurance giant gives Aussies a discount if they drive a Tesla with self-driving tech

Some Tesla motorists will save on their premiums thanks to the new plan from Zurich insurance.

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Anthony Hopkins and Al Pacino lend superstar power to upcoming Maserati movie

Jessica Alba and Andy Garcia also star in the upcoming film Maserati: The Brothers.

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Former prime minister says Australia must bring back local carmaking as EVs change the face of the industry

Kevin Rudd made the call during his speech to the National Press Club, framing the need for a return to carmaking as a matter of national security.

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Omoda Jaecoo expands its Aussie line-up with two new next-generation SUVs

The Omoda 4 and Omoda 7 are due in our showrooms in the first half of 2027.

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Toyota tops new study that reveals which brands' cars are the most likely to reach 400,000km

The research examined 395 million cars, with Toyota leading the way – and the news was good for other Japanese brands.

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Volvo gives the XC40 SUV a redesign and upgrade – with a cheaper version on the way for Australia

The Volvo facelift also extends to the electric EX40 and EC 40 models.

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Merc pulls out all the stops with the ultra-exclusive V8 AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung

Mercedes-AMG’s CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung turns the luxury coupe into a 475kW, rear-drive, track-focused V8 weapon.

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Study reveals the Aussie state with the harshest driving fines – and they're far worse than anything in Europe or the USA

New research has looked at fines for four of the most common driving offences and ranked states accordingly.

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Toyota will slam the brakes on its redesign process with models waiting almost a decade for a new look

Keen on an all-new version of big-selling Toyota models like the HiLux and RAV4? You'll need the patience of a saint...

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Porsche offloads Bugatti and EV supercar stake for $1.6 billion amid financial strife

Porsche is no longer involved with Bugatti Rimac, with the sale of its stake coming shortly after the company announced plans to cut 5000 jobs.

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Artificial intelligence stuff-ups throw fines into doubt for thousands of Aussie drivers

Some of the problems with fines based on AI cameras have been hitting motorists for almost a year.

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Self-confessed "stupid" P plater cops $1100 fine after buttering a bagel behind the wheel

The bizarre fine was handed out near Toowoomba, Queensland earlier this week.

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Ford Australia beefs up its new-car warranty to seven years – but there's a catch

The freshly extended Ford warranty now offers two more years of coverage compared to the plan it replaces.

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Supercars legend Jamie Whincup helps Ford up-spec the Mustang with the new track-focused Dark Horse T8

The seven-time Supercars champion was very hands-on during the development process for the Mustang, which features hugely improved suspension and rubber.

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Revealed: The new way for Aussie EV owners to save up to $1900 on charging costs

New modelling shows there are big charging savings on offer for drivers who top up their electric vehicles at home.

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BMW teases new 3 Series range headlined by 326kW turbo-powered M350 performance hero

The upcoming line-up from BMW gets four and six-cylinder power combined with a mild hybrid system.

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See the moment a VW Polo rear-ends an obscenely expensive Bugatti Tourbillon prototype

The Bugatti isn't even in production yet, so the bingle in Spain is almost certainly the upcoming hypercar's first collision.

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Australia bogs down badly in race to roll out more public EV charging stations  

The lack of EV charging facilities could put a handbrake on the record-breaking sales of electric vehicles down under.

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Polestar Formula 2030 concept breaks cover for the first time as it previews radical new look of next-gen cars

Polestar will head in a bold new direction with the upcoming 2 and 7 models if its new concept is anything to go by.