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Lexus LC 500 details
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Lexus LC 500 details

351kW rear-drive coupe with a 5.0-litre V8? Go on, we’re listening

BMW invests in hybrid vehicles despite government stalling
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BMW continues hybrid car rollout despite government stalling

BMW says the lack of incentives for hybrid ownership in Australia is “distressing”, but more electrified BMWs are coming anyway.

2017 Audi A8 spy pics
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2017 Audi A8 spy pics

New from the ground up, the lighter, faster and far more efficient next-gen Audi A8 is right around the corner

Mercedes-Benz Bluetec Hybrid
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Mercedes hints at eco car sub-brand

Audi has etron, and BMW has i. Now Mercedes wants in on the eco-car branding boom.

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Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi Triton to share platform

Nissan’s Navara and Mitsubishi’s Triton utes are set to become twins-under-the-skin following the former’s $3 billion investment in the latter.

Volvo XC40 design
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Volvo confirmed V40 and XC40 teased via Snapchat

OMG, Volvo has used Emojis and Snapchat to tease the V40 and XC40, hinting there will be more glimpses over the next few weeks before we get to see the cars IRL.

Peter Brock VK Commodore SS Group 3 for sale
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For sale: Peter Brock’s own VK Commodore SS Group 3

A Holden VK Commodore SS Group 3 once owned by Peter Brock is going to auction, and could be yours. This significant piece of Brock history even has a Wheels connection…

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Tesla Model S crashes itself, owner and Tesla play the blame game

Tesla Model S owner blames carmaker. Tesla blames car-owner. But who’s really to blame?

Max Verstappen
Motorsport

Promoting Max Verstappen; why it was genius

The full story behind Kyvat’s demotion and Max’s ascendancy

Red Bull Max Verstappen wins F1 Spanish Grand Prix
Motorsport

Red Bull’s Verstappen wins F1 Spanish Grand Prix

An F1 fairy tale, Brabham makes his IndyCar debut and World Superbikes slip and slide in Malaysia: It’s your weekend motorsport report

GM's Detroit-Hamtramck assembly line
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GM dumps Korea as source for 2017 Holden Commodore

High labour costs have spared Holden from having to sell the fully imported ‘Koreaodore’

Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 prototype crashes at Nürburgring
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Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 prototype crashes at Nürburgring

General Motors has had an unfortunate mishap at the Nürburgring and crashed a prototype of the upcoming Camaro Z/28

Mercedes-AMG E63 Estate spy pics
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Mercedes-AMG E63 Estate spy pics

The regular wagon isn’t even out yet but here’s the thunderous Mercedes-AMG E63 Estate breaking cover

Nissan chief executive Carlos Ghosn, left, and Mitsubishi Motors president Osamu Masuko. Image: AFP/Getty
Industry

Nissan swoops on Mitsubishi in $3bn takeover bid

Mitsubishi’s struggles with fudged fuel numbers has provided Nissan with an offer it can’t refuse

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Abarth 595 range gets racier update

It’s only a week since we drove a new, cheaper version of the Abarth 595 on local roads, yet a fresh update for the sportier version of the Fiat 500 has just been released in Italy.

BMW Vision 100
Industry

BMW selects slow road to electric future

Rather than rush new “i” technology to market, BMW says it is happy to wait a few years and see what happens

Next generation Toyota 86 under development
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Next generation Toyota 86 under development

Surprises in store for potential hybrid sports coupe

Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Nurburgring crash
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Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Nurburgring crash

Muscle car prototype meets armco at the Green Hell

Opel Astra BiTurbo 1.6 CDTI
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2016 Opel Astra twin-turbo diesel revealed

Opel expands its engine line-up for the Astra hatch to include a twin-turbo diesel engine the company describes as “The Spicy One”.

Porsche Panamera Estate confirmed
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Porsche Panamera Estate confirmed

Coupe-style sports-wagon coming with second Panamera

Toyota 86 facelift “enormous” change
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Toyota 86 facelift “enormous” change: chief engineer

Body structure, suspension, ESC, all changed for 86 facelift

Ford Falcon XR8 Sprint charity
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Ford XR8 Sprint No. 1 donated to charity

First V8 Sprint to be auctioned to aid diabetes research

Toyota Corolla
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Toyota Australia not yet affected by Japan Earthquake

Cars vital to Toyota maintaining its hold on the number one spot in Australia are about to be in short supply.

2018 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 spy pics
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2018 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 spy pics

An American civil war brews between Chevy and Ford as the Camaro Z/28 returns to take on the coming Mustang Shelby GT350