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From 350,000 to 0 in six months; the 2020 Indy 500 is fan-free

For the first time in 109 years, the Indy 500 will run without spectators despite Roger Penske’s best efforts

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EV smart charger trial switched on

Government supports $2.9m trial to explore grid-preserving smart chargers

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Supercharged Holden Statesman for sale in Germany

Rare Bitter Vero for sale with Walkinshaw supercharged V8

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This hero is putting a 13B rotary engine into a Tesla Model S

Those crazy Kiwis are at it again. This time dropping a rotary engine into one of Elon Musk’s electric sedans

Jeep managing director Kevin Flynn
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Jeep finds solid footing to ‘rebuild’ in Australia

One of the world’s most famous off-road vehicle brands finally has the solid ground it needed

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The McLaren F1 had two secret downforce fans. Who knew?

Yes, the McLaren F1 really did have two fans designed to increase downforce

Porsche Boxster Toyota 1UZ engine
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This Porsche Boxster is running on Toyota V8 power

Porsche engine swaps usually ruffle feathers, so what about a 1UZ-FE Boxster?

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Photos show a completely deserted Melburnian road network during curfew

Melbourne traffic cameras show a deserted city amid the most serious travel restrictions ever imposed

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Toyota RAV4 dethrones dual-cab utes as best-selling vehicle in Australia

Here’s how the Toyota RAV4 claimed victory as rival favourites ended up in a mangled heap

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Secret documents reveal lost VE Commodore variants – including a Torana!

Newly surfaced documents reveal Holden was contemplating a VE Commodore Torana variant

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Volkswagen vans and people movers score new looks and equipment

Volkswagen has given its range of load-luggers a refresh with new equipment, tech and styling

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Melbourne mechanics will be ‘open for business’ in lockdown

Vehicle servicing and repair will carry on throughout Melbourne lockdown but dealerships set to close

Subaru WRX Club Spec
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New limited edition Subaru WRX Club Spec announced for Australia

Subaru Australia is bringing a 150-unit limited WRX to customers

Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 supercar
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Gordon Murray reveals radical 488kW McLaren F1 successor

Gordon Murrary’s T.50 to be the last great analogue supercar

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Toyota Prado to get major engine upgrades and extra equipment

Toyota’s large SUV is set to benefit from improved performance, better safety and crucial connectivity. But the manual is gone!

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GM’s treatment of Holden dealers ‘incredibly reckless’, inquiry told

Holden denies it knew of the decision to close the brand when encouraging dealers to undertake costly showroom upgrades

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155,000 cars still need killer Takata airbags replaced

Significant progress in the ongoing Takata situation, but plenty of work remains

Holden - The Final Chapter
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Holden wants your car for its final book

You can have your Holden featured in a new commemorative book set, but there’s a $349 catch

Jaguar E-Type Nissan 370Z lights
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Someone has put new Nissan parts on a classic ‘68 Jaguar E-Type

It’s probably not what most of us would do with a well-loved British icon

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Ford Australia appoints new CEO

Kay Hart departs after two years as Ranger marketing boss steps in

Motorsport

Is Nico Hulkenberg the unluckiest man in F1 history?

Whoever cursed Nico Hulkenberg has done a mighty fine job of it

Shelby American Mustang GT500SE
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Shelby American’s 597kW Mustang GT500 Signature to come to Australia

Mustang Motorsport to offer customers even more power with special edition GT500

Holdens and HSVs at auction
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Strong prices for hot Holden V8s

Sought after Holden V8 models generate high prices at auction

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Cops seek dash-cam deputies to dob-in dangerous drivers

Private dash cam operators are being asked for footage to dob in dangerous drivers