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Acura NSX Dream
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SEMA 2017: Honda NSX Dream Project is a GT3-inspired road car

US-based NSX specialist ScienceofSpeed has built a 455kW/687Nm road-going NSX

Australia’s hottest motorsport home sold
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Australia’s hottest motorsport home sold

505 Conrod Straight has new owners with plans to expand its petrolhead accommodation

Aston Martin Vanquish Ultimate
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Aston Martin Vanquish Ultimate revealed

To celebrate the Vanquish, Aston Martin has created what it calls the ‘Ultimate’

2018 Abarth specials on the way
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2018 Abarth specials on the way

Abarth builds brand exclusivity with fashion-inspired specials

Next Lamborghini Huracan will be a plug-in hybrid
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Next Lamborghini Huracan will be a plug-in hybrid

When Lambos start coming with power sockets you know that plug-in hybrids aren’t just a phase

2018 Ford Mustang RTR
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SEMA 2017: 522kW Ford Mustang RTR revealed

Bonkers Pony by Vaugh Gittin Jr. comes in three specs, and looks properly mean

Hennessey VelociRaptor 6X6
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SEMA 2017: 450kW Hennessey VelociRaptor 6X6 revealed

US muscle tuner John Hennessey has put his mark, and two more wheels, on the Ford Raptor

BMW M5 MotoGP Safety Car
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A 2018 BMW M5 is the new MotoGP safety car

Bavaria’s super sedan will be seen on track throughout the 2018 season

Wheels Holden Special on sale now
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Wheels Holden Special on sale now

A special 196 page collector’s edition magazine. It’s a final, comprehensive farewell to the Aussie-built Holden, from FX to VFII. Add the first subscriber cover in Wheels history to your collection today.

2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI Original brings three doors and sub-$40K pricing
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2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI Original brings three doors and sub-$40K pricing

Volkswagen is taking the Golf GTI back to its roots with an ultra-affordable, stripped back and three-door only version of its iconic hot hatch.

Hemi motors
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SEMA 2017: Supercharged 6.2-litre Hemi crate motor now available

Mopar has nicknamed its 527kW 6.2-litre V8 crate motor ‘Hellcrate’

Mazda MPS revival could feature hi-po compression ignition engine
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Mazda MPS revival could feature hi-po compression ignition engine

Introduced as fuel-saving tech, Mazda’s new compression-ignition SkyActiv-X engine could find a new application under the bonnet of a hot hatch

Jaguar F Type V8 RWD
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Jaguar F-Type V8 RWD production ends

Jaguar lays to rest tyre-killing F-Type

2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI Original
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Original announced for under $40K

A back to basics GTI has taken pricing below the $40,000 mark for hot hatch buyers

2018 Lexus RC F and GS F special editions bound for Australia
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2018 Lexus RC F and GS F special editions bound for Australia

The specially equipped RC F and GS F models will arrive next year to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Lexus’ “F” performance division

Porsche sticks to two-SUV strategy
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Porsche sticks to two-SUV strategy

Baby Porsche SUV ruled out for now along with larger seven-seat model

2018 Volkswagen Golf pricing
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2018 Volkswagen Golf pricing

Sharpened driveaway pricing announced for 2018 Volkswagen Golf 7.5 range

Next-Gen Mazda BT-50 to balance toughness with elegance
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Next-Gen Mazda BT-50 to balance toughness with elegance

Mazda’s next ute will have more assertive styling, but won’t stray far from the brand’s new design language

Steve Jobs BMW Z8
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Steve Jobs’ BMW Z8 for auction

Apple founder admired the German roadster for its innovation – so he bought one

48-volt electrics days already numbered
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48-volt electrics days already numbered

Porsche says ephemeral 48-volt systems will die out as beefier electrified drivetrain systems take over, while ruling out EV SUVs for now.

Motorsport report: Ogier locks in WRC victory, Dovi dominates Malaysia MotoGP
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Motorsport report: Ogier locks in WRC victory, Dovi dominates Malaysia MotoGP

Here’s the rundown on the weekend’s major motorsport news

Formula 1 – Verstappen wins, Hamilton secures fourth world title
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Formula 1 – Verstappen wins, Hamilton secures fourth world title

Verstappen takes top spot in Mexico after awkward Vettel mistake, but it’s Hamilton who’s the real winner

Ferrari FXX K Evoluzione
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The Ferrari FXX-K Evo has been announced

Latest addition to the XX lineup has been officially announced after plenty of speculation

2017 Lotus Elise Cup 260
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Lotus Elise Cup 260 revealed

Only 30 units of this race-inspired featherweight will be produced