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Rare $1.5 million Lamborghini Reventon up for auction
One of just 20 examples ever built of the ultra-rare Lamborghini Reventon is expected to sell for more than $1.5 million when it is auctioned in June at the 2012 London Motorexpo.
Mercedes confirm rival to Porsche 911
Mercedes has confirmed it will begin production of a rival to the Porsche 911 called the SLC.
Prince Charles’s Aston Martin up for auction – $110,000 expected
A 1994 Aston Martin Virage Volante convertible loaned to Prince Charles by the company between 1994 and 2007 is to go up for auction on May 19. Estimates suggest the car will fetch up to £70,000 (around $110,000).
Bentley celebrates 60 years of the Queen with Mulsanne Diamond Jubilee
Bentley has unveiled a special edition of its Mulsanne grand-tourer called the Diamond Jubilee in celebration of the 60 year reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
Range Rover release Posh new Evoque Victoria Beckham edition
Range Rover always said that they would give Victoria Beckham her own special edition of the Evoque after she signed on as its “creative director” almost one year ago. Now the model is here and it’s actually not nearly as tacky as you may have assumed.
Mood sensing cars on the way: Toyota
Toyota has revealed the latest safety technology it is developing for its future cars: mood sensors that can identify the emotional state of a driver.
THE REAL ROAD RACER
Cameron Donald is one of our finest ever TT exports — he could also be our last.
Lamborghini to unveil Urus SUV this week
Lamborghini is set to reveal an all-new SUV concept car in China this week called the Urus.
Exhaust fumes kill twice as many as road accidents: study
A study has revealed that air pollution brought on by exhaust fumes kills more than 5,000 people in the UK every year. The pollution has been linked to the premature onset of a number of diseases such as heart disease and lung cancer.
Porsche 911 is World Performance Car of the Year
The Porsche 911 has been voted 2012 World Performance Car of the Year by an international jury of 64 automotive journalists.
Oldest unrestored Mini to make $25,000 at auction
This is the oldest unrestored Mini in existence, and the 1959 Austin Mini Se7en is being auctioned by Bonhams next week. Despite its rather dilapidated condition, it’s expected to fetch around $25,000.
VW Up! wins World Car of the Year 2012
The Volkswagen Up! has been declared winner of the 2012 World Car of the Year award. The announcement was made at the 2012 New York International Auto Show.
Ferrari reveals special 458 Italia for China
Ferrari has revealed a limited edition 458 Italia to mark 20 years of importing cars into China.
The ‘real’ Jeremy Clarkson joins Twitter
The real Jeremy Clarkson has joined Twitter — or so it would appear.
Woman, 93, retires ’64 Mercury after clocking almost one million kilometres
It’s the end of an extremely long road for a 93-year-old Florida woman’s beloved 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente. The now vintage car has racked up an astonishing 926 982km since it was purchased for just $3289 nearly 50 years ago.
2,000hp Ford GT sets acceleration record
American racing driver Sean Kennedy has broken the world acceleration record for the standing mile, reaching 414.7km/h (257.7mph) over the distance in a highly modified Ford GT supercar.
MINI reveals Cowley and Swindon models
MINI has revealed the latest new models in its range expansion – a new two-berth caravan called Cowley and a two-man tent called Swindon.
Europeans waste more than $6 billion due to underinflated tires
Two in three European motorists are driving with underinflated tires — which is costing them the equivalent of more than $6 billion AUD in unnecessary fuel spending.
Ford upgrades Fiesta Econetic to 3.3L/100km
Ford has announced a series of upgrades to the frugal Fiesta Econetic, resulting in CO2 emissions reduced to 87g/km and a claimed 2.7L/100km – a 12 per cent improvement overall.
Porsche’s fastest (and greenest) supercar on its way
Porsche has just released the crucial details on its upcoming 918 Spyder supercar. The plug-in hybrid will signal a new era in motoring with its blistering performance and Prius-beating fuel economy.
$1.5m Pagani Huayra finally on sale
The new supercar is finally ready for customers – chassis number one has just gone on sale in Switzerland.
BMW recalls 1.3 million cars worldwide
BMW has announced a huge global recall of previous-generation 5 Series and 6 Series models, which affects 1.3 million cars built between 2003 and 2010.
2012 Nissan GT-R now on sale
The new Nissan GT-R is here, bringing with it a host of mechanical updates and a $2,000 increase in price to $170,800.
Rolls Royce hearse lets you leave in style
They say you can’t take it with you, so why not spend all your grandchildren’s inheritance on this Phantom hearse from Rolls Royce?
