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HSV GTSR W1 ENGINEERING
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Unique panels, carbonfibre for future HSVs

The technology blended into the GTSR W1 provides clues to HSV’s future imported models.

HSV GTSR revealed
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HSV GTSR revealed

Beefed up beast available as a sedan or ute

HSV GTSR W1 Carbon fibre
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2017 HSV GTSR W1 taps into Ferrari technology

The last hurrah for Holden’s V8 Commodore includes some top-end tech from some of Italy’s finest supercars

2017 HSV GTS-R
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HSV’s last-ever Australian sedans revealed

HSV GTS-R badge returns with a limited-run, LS9-engined W1 to top out the 2017 range.

HSV GTSR W1 revealed
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HSV GTSR W1 revealed

The biggest, baddest Austrailan muscle car ever is here

Toyota Altona Plant Manufacturing
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Toyota to close Australian manufacturing on October 3

Toyota has confirmed Tuesday, October 3, 2017 will be the last it produces a Camry in Australia, leaving Holden to wind down Australian car making or good 17 days later.

McLaren F1 driven to 391km h
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McLaren releases top speed record footage

Celebrating 25 years of the iconic McLaren F1

2017 Bathurst 12-Hour race at night
Motorsport

2017 Bathurst 12 Hour: Everything you need to know

This year’s Bathurst enduro is set to be one for the ages

Volkswagen overtakes Toyota as world’s best-selling brand
Industry

Volkswagen overtakes Toyota as worlds best-selling brand

Toyota’s four-year run as the world’s most popular brand comes to an end

HSV 2017 range teaser
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HSV to unveil 2017 range tomorrow

Holden Special Vehicles has teased it is about to reveal a tyre-shredding, 476kW tribute to the rear-drive V8 formula that has shaped it for the last three decades

Porsche Panamera
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Porsche Panamera plug-in hybrid power play

The second Panamera plug-in hybrid, due sometime before the end of 2017, will pack Porsche’s twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 beneath its bonnet.

Volkswagen Golf GTE
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Volkswagen electric cars to boost EV uptake in Australia

Volkswagen Australia is cautiously optimistic that its new range of pure-electric cars will help turn EVs from being niche playthings for wealthy early-adopters, to mainstream motors for the everyman.

Toyota Camry Hybrid
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Toyota readies end of Australian production

Staff at the carmaker’s Altona plant will learn this week when they – and Australia’s car industry – will have their last day.

Opel Grandland X
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Opel Grandland X shapes up for Holden

Opel Grandland X shapes up for Holden

VW Atlas
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Volkswagen Atlas inches closer to Australian release

With RHD production barriers falling, Volkswagen’s gargantuan Atlas SUV could be a starter for the Australian market, provided the business case makes sense.

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante S
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Aston Martin Vanquish Volante S revealed

Aston Martin has given its ageing drop top Vanquish a final facelift for her swansong, along with some extra oomph.

2017 Cadillac LMP car at Daytona 24 hour race
Motorsport

Cadillac dominates 24 Hours of Daytona

The American brand conquered the first 24 Hour race of the year in commanding fashion.

Mark Webber given 2017 Order of Australia
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Mark Webber given 2017 Order of Australia

Motorsport legend recognised for career successes abroad

2017 McLaren P14
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McLaren P14 pictures leaked online

The all-new McLaren supercar has appeared online after being photographed at a private presentation.

2018 Toyota Supra - rendering
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2018 Toyota Supra could launch Gazoo performance sub-brand

Rumour has it Toyota’s Supra redux will coincide with the global launch of a new performance-sub-brand for the Big T.

Toyota 86 TRD
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2017 Toyota 86 scores TRD upgrades

Official suspension and wheel upgrades now available

Ford’s global profit takes a hit from Mexico, recalls and pensions
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Ford’s global profit takes a hit from Mexico, recalls and pensions

The Blue Oval’s 2016 profit was down despite a US$2.2b increase in revenue

Dodge Challenger Demon
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Dodge Demon to ride on barely legal drag rubber

The top-spec Challenger will have the widest front tyres ever fitted to a production vehicle

Ford Mustang crash test
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Ford responds to Mustang crash failure

Devil in the detail with two-star Ford Mustang crash result