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Shane van Gisbergen
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Shane van Gisbergen leads Australasian assault on Spa 24 Hours

Van Gisbergen to lead the charge in world’s biggest GT endurance race; the 24 Hours of Spa.

McLaren P1 EV
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McLaren starts work on fully electric prototype

McLaren starts work on EV prototype and gives more details of future downsized engine

Melbourne ring road traffic
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Melbourne’s roads to use new anti-congestion technology

Smart speed limits set to anticipate and reduce congestion on Melbourne’s Ring Road

Commodore SS or used HSV GTS
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$60K to play: Commodore SS or used HSV GTS?

Holden or HSV? It’s a tough Aussie sports sedan question

Sauber F1 team acquired, some say saved, by finance company
Motorsport

Sauber F1 team acquired, some say saved, by finance company

Embattled team says its future is now secure, and rebuilding can begin

Porsche 911 R racing past $1.6m on used-car market
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Porsche 911 R racing past $1.6m on used-car market

European 911 R owners cash-in on valuation goldmine; Porsche Australia warns local pre-order customers against trying to follow suit

Lewis Hamilton wins the Hungarian Grand Prix
Motorsport

Hamilton wins Hungarian Grand Prix, Mark Webber dominates Nurburg enduro

Hamilton’s Hungarian GP win tips team-mate Rosberg off the top of the championship points table; Triple Eight dominates Queensland; Webber snacks on ‘Ring victory; Mawson shows German F4 who’s the boss

Hyundai Sonata
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Hyundai Sonata updated for 2017

New tyre package and more elec-trickery feature in the latest incarnation of Hyundai’s mid-sized sedan family.

Mercedes-Benz L plate
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Learner drivers should also learn how to use new safety tech, says Mercedes

Rather than be surprised when it does step in to save you from a crash, Mercedes-Benz says drivers should be shown how it works.

McLaren F1
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McLaren F1 set to be revived as hyper-GT car

Luxury and refinement – as well as the mega-performance it’s renowned for – to be the hallmarks of a new McLaren F1 iteration .

Graham crash dummy
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Victoria’s TAC unveils crash-proof human; Graham

This bizarre looking creation is what road trauma specialists, engineers and an acclaimed sculptor believe a person would have to look like to survive a car-crash.

Ford Focus RS
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Ford Focus RS hyper hatchback lands at $50,990

It’s quick, it’s controversial, and it just may be the hottest hatch yet.

Holden Commodore at Bathurst
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Holden Commodore ‘Bathurst’ sidelined

Plans to roll out iconic Bathurst name on the last of the locally made Commodores have been shelved, but hot limited-edition Holdens are still on the cards

Porsche 911 R prices to skyrocket
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Porsche 911 R prices to skyrocket

Ultimate 911 slated to fetch $1.7million second-hand

Jaguar interior and infotainment system
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Jaguar Land Rover targets infotainment and personal accessories leadership

The British car maker takes keyless entry a step further with latest wearable tech for active F-Pace drivers.

Lamborghini Aventador
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2017 Lamborghini Aventador facelift spy pics

A round of minor updates aim to keep what some say will be Lamborghini’s final atmo V12.

Max Verstappen Porsche 911 GT3 RS
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Max Verstappen buys Porsche 911 GT3 RS

Dutch F1 phenom treats himself to a promotion present

Twin-turbo Hyundai sports sedan due in 2017
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Twin-turbo Hyundai sports sedan due in 2017

Genesis G70 to fill Australia’s sporty rear-drive hole

Ford Focus RS
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Ford turns to tequila for car components

Ford is taking a shot at making car parts from the same plants used to make tequila.

BMW M3 Jahre
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BMW M3 ’30 Years M3’ selling fast

Of 500 produced worldwide to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the BMW M3, only 30 are coming to Australia – and most already have names against them.

Tesla Model X
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Tesla confident Aussies won’t face Model X issues

American company claims it has “ironed out” Model X bugs ahead of its Australian release

BMW M2 CSL coming
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BMW M2 CSL coming

Faster and lighter M2 special may come sooner than you think

How Koenigsegg’s One:1 crashed at the Nürburgring
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How Koenigsegg’s One:1 crashed at the Nürburgring

Koenigsegg comes clean on huge crash

Tesla Model 3
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Part two of Tesla’s grand plan revealed

Utes, trucks and car sharing to form part of Elon Musk’s plan to rule the automotive world, as the Tesla CEO and tech entrepreneur unveils the latest chapter of his manifesto.