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Rare classics go under the hammer for car lovers to bid online or in person

An extraordinary auction of classic motors will take place simultaneously online and in Brisbane on June 12.

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Bohema 522kW Supercar sets record as fastest road car on Top Gear’s former test track

With the ‘Stig’ behind the wheel, the crazy Czech-manufactured hypercar tore up the Top Gear track to become the fastest internal combustion car around the circuit.

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Kia Sportage: Popular mid-size SUV gets a facelift for Australia

Australian pricing and specifications for the updated version of the popular Kia Sportage mid-size SUV have been announced.

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MG HS Super Hybrid PHEV mid-sized SUV priced for Australia

MG prices the first hybrid addition to the HS mid-size SUV range for Australia with up to 120km of WLTP range.

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Alpine A390 revealed as sports car maker’s first SUV, confirmed for Australia

The sports car arm of Renault has revealed its first SUV, which will spearhead its reintroduction into Australian showrooms.

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KGM ditches the SsangYong name as it launches Actyon SUV in Australia

The SsangYong name will be retired in Australia with the launch of the new KGM Actyon SUV, marking the end of a 28-year run for the brand.

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2025 Subaru Forester: Specs and pricing revealed for sixth-gen Aussie favourite

A new generation of one of Australia’s evergreen SUVs, the Subaru Forester, arrives with an expanded hybrid offering and more tech and safety features.

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BMW M2 CS: More details revealed about sporty, higher-performance beast

BMW has unveiled an even faster version of its M2 sports coupe with more power and stiffness, yet also less weight.

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The Aussie state that’s racked up $3.3million in road fines in three months

The huge rise in this common offence comes as road fatalities are up 8.3 per cent over the same time last year.

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Peugeot to revive its GTi hot hatch ahead of this year’s Le Mans 24 Hour

A performance version of the brand’s all-electric e-208 supermini will be its first GTi model since the 308 GTi was ended in 2021.

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Tesla’s proposed new South Australian facility meets massive community pushback

A proposal for a Tesla facility at Tonsley in South Australia is meeting with fierce local resistance, with residents citing environmental concerns but also the ‘divisive political influence’ of Elon Musk.

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Nissan banks on hybrid tech to rescue it from existential crisis

The struggling carmaker will roll out its clever hybrid e-Power tech in the US market as it battles to survive.

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BYD brings Australian operations in-house after surge in sales

The disruptor brand will assume responsibility for its vehicle import and distribution after EVDirect managed the brand’s launch since 2022.

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BMW reveals addition to its Sport Collection with feature-rich X1 sDrive18i variant

BMW’s X1 sDrive18i addition to its Sport Collection brings new styling, features and colours, arriving later in 2025.

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Mazda CX-60: Cheaper sub-$50K model headed for Australia

A more affordable CX-60 with a petrol engine already available overseas will arrive in Australia later in 2025.

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Mazda EZ-60 electric SUV: Specs and design revealed for mid-size Tesla Model Y rival

Key specs for Mazda’s new electric mid-size SUV the EZ-60 have been revealed ahead of a possible launch this year.

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2026 Toyota RAV4: Why its new Arene software platform is considered a game-changer

The reveal of the 2026 Toyota RAV4 included news it would employ a significant advance in vehicle software by the automaker.

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BMW finally unveils dynamically styled new M2 CS

After lots of teasing spy shots, BMW has revealed its race-styled new MS CS in Europe.

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Australia’s favourite winter road trips revealed

A new study has analysed 22 of Australia’s most iconic winter driving getaways using a range of criteria to come up with a favourite.

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Who has the longest warranty on the Australian new car market?

A vehicle warranty is a big consideration for new car buyers and in recent months, there have been big increases to up to 10 years in total from some manufacturers. Where does your car’s maker sit?

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Smallest car ever takes on the epic Peking to Paris Rally

The famous race is in its first week with another five to come, featuring an eccentric cast of characters plus the smallest car ever to take on the vast journey.

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Is Toyota planning a cheaper, more compact ute than the HiLux based on the new RAV4?

Senior Toyota executives have flagged the possibility of a more compact, more fuel-efficient ute in a throwback to earlier Toyota work trucks… but the brand’s many other commitments may delay progress.

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Luxury Car Tax: Why it could be gradually phased out rather than quickly junked

The future of the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) is part of negotiations between the Australian government and the EU over trade – but the resale values of Aussie drivers have now entered the chat…