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HSV 2017 range teaser
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HSV to unveil 2017 range tomorrow

Holden Special Vehicles has teased it is about to reveal a tyre-shredding, 476kW tribute to the rear-drive V8 formula that has shaped it for the last three decades

Porsche Panamera
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Porsche Panamera plug-in hybrid power play

The second Panamera plug-in hybrid, due sometime before the end of 2017, will pack Porsche’s twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 beneath its bonnet.

Volkswagen Golf GTE
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Volkswagen electric cars to boost EV uptake in Australia

Volkswagen Australia is cautiously optimistic that its new range of pure-electric cars will help turn EVs from being niche playthings for wealthy early-adopters, to mainstream motors for the everyman.

Toyota Camry Hybrid
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Toyota readies end of Australian production

Staff at the carmaker’s Altona plant will learn this week when they – and Australia’s car industry – will have their last day.

Opel Grandland X
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Opel Grandland X shapes up for Holden

Opel Grandland X shapes up for Holden

VW Atlas
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Volkswagen Atlas inches closer to Australian release

With RHD production barriers falling, Volkswagen’s gargantuan Atlas SUV could be a starter for the Australian market, provided the business case makes sense.

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante S
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Aston Martin Vanquish Volante S revealed

Aston Martin has given its ageing drop top Vanquish a final facelift for her swansong, along with some extra oomph.

2017 Cadillac LMP car at Daytona 24 hour race
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Cadillac dominates 24 Hours of Daytona

The American brand conquered the first 24 Hour race of the year in commanding fashion.

Mark Webber given 2017 Order of Australia
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Mark Webber given 2017 Order of Australia

Motorsport legend recognised for career successes abroad

2017 McLaren P14
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McLaren P14 pictures leaked online

The all-new McLaren supercar has appeared online after being photographed at a private presentation.

2018 Toyota Supra - rendering
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2018 Toyota Supra could launch Gazoo performance sub-brand

Rumour has it Toyota’s Supra redux will coincide with the global launch of a new performance-sub-brand for the Big T.

Toyota 86 TRD
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2017 Toyota 86 scores TRD upgrades

Official suspension and wheel upgrades now available

Ford’s global profit takes a hit from Mexico, recalls and pensions
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Ford’s global profit takes a hit from Mexico, recalls and pensions

The Blue Oval’s 2016 profit was down despite a US$2.2b increase in revenue

Dodge Challenger Demon
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Dodge Demon to ride on barely legal drag rubber

The top-spec Challenger will have the widest front tyres ever fitted to a production vehicle

Ford Mustang crash test
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Ford responds to Mustang crash failure

Devil in the detail with two-star Ford Mustang crash result

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2018 Skoda Kodiaq Scout revealed

Skoda introduces a designer gumboot-wearing version of its city-slicker Kodiaq SUV

The McLaren F1 sets a production car speed record
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McLaren F1: How the world’s fastest production car claimed its title

Never-before-seen footage shows how a former supercar wowed the world with a 386.4km/h top speed

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Mitsubishi reveal teaser of all-new crossover

Expected to be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show, Mitsubishi teases its all-new compact SUV ahead of schedule.

Porsche planning Cayman GT4 RS, GT2 RS
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Porsche planning Cayman GT4 RS, GT2 RS

Massive popularity leads to more Porsche models – report

Mark Webber
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Mark Webber honoured with Order of Australia

Australian motorsport legend Mark Webber recognised for his work with Australia Day AO award.

Ford Mustang ANCAP crash test
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Ford Mustang scores a ‘shocking’ 2-star ANCAP rating

The iconic Ford muscle car confounds ANCAP testers with ‘disappointing’ occupant protection and safety assist systems.

Ford Mustang ANCAP crash test
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Ford Mustang V8 scores ‘poor’ 2-star safety rating

Independent crash test authority ANCAP has slammed the V8-powered version of Ford’s affordable sports car for sub-standard safety

Jon Olsson Lamborghini Huracan for sale
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Jon Olsson Lamborghini Huracan for sale

Ski-ready supercharged Huracan now up for grabs

Ford GT specifications revealed
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Ford GT specifications revealed

Technical data for Ford’s new Ferrari fighter announced