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The Bathurst 12 Hour is one of Australia’s premier motorsport events, and is one of the crowning jewels of the global endurance calendar. Taking place on the famed Mount Panorama circuit, the Bathurst 12 Hour pits the best international drivers against some of Australia’s best local talent in fearsome and fast GT3 machines.

For more information, head to the official website, and stay tuned to WhichCar.com.au for the latest updates from the Bathurst 12 Hour.

Wheels Car of the Year 2012, magazine, winner
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Wheels Car of the Year 2012

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Car of the Year, World, winner, Volkswagen, Golf, new, MK V11, Porsche, Jaguar, Mazda
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2013 Wheels Car of the Year: video
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2013 Wheels Car of the Year: video

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2013 Wheels Car of the Year: Holden VF Commodore
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2013 Wheels Car of the Year: VW Golf
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2013 Wheels Car of the Year: VW Golf

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2013 Wheels Car of the Year: Renault Clio

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Toyota boss In Nurburgring 24-hour race
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Akio Toyoda to don the Nomex for tough enduro.

Swine flu alert threatens motorsport
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Swine flu alert threatens motorsport

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Formula One plan for expansion
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F1 young gun poised for success
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Aussie Daniel Ricciardo leads the F3 series after two races.

Ambrose rebounds from wallbanger at Richmond
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Marcos fights back to strong 11th after Indy champ turns him into the wall.

Dancin' James races on soft compound boots
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NASCAR driver fails drug test
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Aussies qualify for 2009 Indy 500
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Seeing red - Ferrari pulling out of F1?
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US speedway champ Larry Rice passes
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US speedway champ Larry Rice passes

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Porsche wins the Ring 24-Hour car buster again
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New all-American grand prix team planned for 2010
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… And the Formula One team co-founder is an Aussie.

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Briscoe still perplexed by dud set of tyres
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Gronholm to go after Pikes Peak climb record
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Sweden’s world rally champ sets sights on cracking the 10 minute mark over the twisting 20km part dirt and part asphalt course.