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This week’s motoring highlights
With the end of the week fast approaching, we thought it time to recap the biggest motoring stories of the past seven days.
Ferris Bueller’s Ferrari for sale
One of film’s most iconic cars, the Ferrari 250 GT Spyder from Ferris Bueller, could be yours.
Electric Vehicle smashes land speed record
What you’re looking at is officially the world’s fastest electric car – at least until Nissan’s new Le Mans car runs next year.
New Range Rover Sport pricing revealed
On-a-roll Land Rover is hoping lightning will strike twice with its second-generation Range Rover Sport.
Victoria looks into filtering
The Victorian government’s 18 month Parliamentary Inquiry into Motorcycle Safety (PIMS) conducted by the parliamentary road safety committee resulted in a 500+ page report and 64 recommendations.
Buy Schumacher’s ultra-rare Ferrari FXX
We’d love to see the classifieds ad for this car.
Nissan makes world’s fastest electric car
It might look like a Sci-Fi movie prop, but what you’re looking at is actually the world’s fastest electric car.
In pics: 24 Hours of Le Mans
Le Mans is one of the world’s toughest endurance races, but it’s also one of the most beautiful. Enjoy these breathtaking images from this year’s race.
World’s hottest model goes topless
The world’s most beautiful supercar (that’s official that is) the Aston Martin Vanquish, has gone topless.
Holden to cut wages, axe more staff
Holden will ask its workers to take pay cuts or voluntary redundancies as it looks to secure its manufacturing future in Australia.
Hello, Swede art
Volvo and art. Not two words you’d expect to find in the same sentence, but this month Switzerland’s Zurich central train station became a temporary gallery for some very Volvo-related artistry.
V8 super Volvo
Volvo Car Australia has announced it will become the fifth manufacturer to contest V8 Supercars – beginning at next year’s Clipsal 500.
Toyota Supra to return!
Like a twisted necrophiliac Toyota has been promising to revive the iconic Supra for a while now.
First look: Porsche museum celebrates 911’s 50th
It seems Porsche likes giving itself presents.
Mini pays tribute to Porsche
Well this is nice. In a rare case of inter-company relations, Mini has released a friendly press release wishing the Porsche 911 a happy 50th birthday
The world’s fastest wedding car
Forget a horse-drawn kart – this is the wedding car you want!
Flying car in time for Christmas!
A UK-based product and robotics specialist is developing a radical driving and flying quad-copter toy, set to be in production just in time for Christmas this year.
Aussie ‘barn find’ car worth millions
A globally significant, ultra-rare 1923 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8, found after lying dormant for 50 years in a Victorian shed, will make its public debut at this year’s RACV Motorclassica event, staged at Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building from 25 to 27 October.
KISS Bug is ebay gold!
This outrageous 1970 VW Beetle was built as a radio station promo vehicle in the USA, and is currently up for auction on ebay.
Pininfarina coupe hints at new BMW flagship
BMW and famous Italian design specialist, Pininfarina, have unveiled a spectacular concept coupe at this year’s ‘Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este’, held on the shores of Lake Como.
Red Bull Renault Megane RS coming to Oz
Renault has produced another Red Bull special edition version of its Megane RS hot hatch, reflecting its close relationship as an engine supplier to the reigning Formula 1 world championship team.
Ford Australia timeline
Wheels looks back at the history of Ford Motor Company in Australia.
Holden bullish despite Ford closure
Ford’s announcement that it will cease local manufacturing has taken Holden entirely by surprise, and given its VF Commodore launch a black eye.
Holden boss says Holden will still build cars
Holden Chairman, Mike Devereux says his competitor’s announcement, “Shows how tough it is for manufacturers in Australia.
