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Exclusive: Uncovering the genuine final home-grown Holden

We all recall the last mainstream car made in Australia as a Red Hot Holden Commodore. But what if there was another?

Motorsport

Meet the fast Frenchman seeking to ruin Ricciardo’s F1 season

We sit down for a chat with the man that will be Daniel Ricciardo’s number one rival in 2020

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This is who will build your next dual-cab ute

Australia’s obsession with dual-cab utes keeps worldwide car company executives awake at night – and here’s how they make it work for you

Gordon Murray T50 supercar
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The GMA T.50, the ‘last analogue supercar’, will weigh just 980kg

Gordon Murray’s reveals how he will build a sub-tonne supercar for the ages

Mitsubishi Triton
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Why your next Nissan could be a Mitsubishi

Confusion reigns over which brand will lead on which products in the Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi world

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How Toyota is changing its spots

From frumpy to fizzy, Toyota has undergone a formidable future-proofing transformation

Lego Technic Lamborghini Sian
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Lamborghini Sian revealed as Lego Technic model

The much-anticipated Lego Technic model of the Sian is finally here

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The last HSV doesn’t spell the end of its performance cars

It’s the end of an era, but we’ll see more fast cars from the crew at HSV in future

The crazy backstory to Stefan Bellofs 1983 Nurburgring lap record
Motorsport

The true story behind the Nurburgring’s most legendary record

Bellof trounced all with a scintillating drive 37 years ago, placing himself in the memory of racing fans forever

2021 BMW Alpina XB7
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Alpina has a go at its own BMW X7 M

Alpina XB7 debuts monstrous 457kW/800Nm 4.4-litre V8 SUV for 2021

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It’s official: Aston Martin CEO to be replaced by AMG boss

Tobias Moers will replace Andy Palmer as CEO of Aston Martin

1977 ItalyCar Niki Lauda Ferrari 312T2 replica
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This half-scale F1 car replica sold for $51,000

What would you prefer: a brand-new Honda Civic Type R or a 43-year old go-kart F1 car replica?

porsche taycan turbo wrecked
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Someone has already crashed a Porsche Taycan Turbo

A moment of silence please… This Porsche Taycan Turbo has already left the building

Jeep Trailcat
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EVs on Jeep’s compass

Electric drivetrains have the potential to make Jeeps ‘better’, says head designer

Daniel Abt
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Formula E esports racer suspended after sprung using online ring-in

Daniel Abt was busted using a ring-in pro gamer to take his place in online Formula E championship

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Charles Leclerc drives Monaco in recreation of infamous short film Rendezvous

Paris is switched for Monaco as a Ferrari SF90 blasts though the streets

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COVID-19 chaos envelops Renault alliance

Renault’s revived sports car brand under threat as French government holds funding to ransom

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Watch Audi RS6 driver crack 320km/h one-handed

If hitting top speed in an Audi RS6 on public roads wasn’t already bad enough, maybe don’t do it one-handed while filming yourself

Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI R-Line
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Volkswagen’s new V8 Touareg will outrun a Golf GTI

Twin-turbo diesel power from Bentley Bentayga for VW’s premium Touareg

Garry Rogers Motorsport last Monaro 427C
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The last Aussie-built Monaro: Garry Rogers’ final Holden Monaro 427C

Retired racer will build ‘the last Aussie Holden’ to celebrate a golden era of racing

Nissan 400Z front
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Twin-turbo Nissan Z car hero coming soon

Completed Netflix? Learnt every move on TikTok? Help is at hand with the June edition of Wheels magazine

Hertz Chapter 11
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Hertz falls victim to COVID-19 as it seeks Chapter 11 protection

The mighty are falling in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic as Hertz files for bankruptcy protection in the US

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Volvo’s 180km/h top speed limit now standard on all cars

Volvo says the move is part of its safety-led Vision 2020 project

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Calls for scrappage scheme to revive Australian new car market

‘Cash for clunkers’ stimulus package could go a long way towards improving local new car sales