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Mansory tuned 493kW McLaren MP4-12C for Geneva 2012
Mansory is a German tuner that generally sends shivers down the spine – and not always for the best of reasons. It usually has something spectacular to unveil at the Geneva Motor Show, and for 2012 it’s turned its attention to the McLaren MP4-12C.

Hyundai teases new 2012 Santa Fe SUV
Hyundai has revealed initial teaser shots of an all-new Santa Fe SUV. Details of the new vehicle are scarce, but importantly it’s the first 4×4 to exhibit the future design direction for the Korean firm’s off-roaders.

Supercars are from Spain
This is the GTA Spano: the first ever supercar to be made by a Spanish manufacturer.

French want to ban ugly cars
Paris may well be the world’s most beautiful city, but it has some of the ugliest traffic jams in the known universe.

Enjoy while you still can
A witch hunt has begun to remove ‘provocatively dressed models’ from this week’s Brussels Motor Show.

BMW plans M8 supercar
BMW is planning a new mid-engined supercar to take on the might of Ferrari. Previously known as the M1, the all-new 450kW supercar is now called the M8 internally, with BMW tipping it to be the brand’s new performance flagship.

Honda Australia’s first ever diesel
The new 1.6-litre i-DTEC oiler is a gem, offering a satisfying blend of efficiency, performance and refinement.

Jaguar’s sexy F-Type coupe
Rumours of a coupe version of Jaguar’s new F-Type Roadster have been circulating for months, and now, we finally have proof.

Extend P Plate laws to 25 says top cop
Young drivers could be forced to remain on probationary licenses until they turn 25, if Victoria’s top cop has his way.

Bolt’s golden GT-R to Aussie auction bidder
One of two gold Nissan GT-Rs made for Olympic gold-medallist Usain Bolt, has been delivered to its Melbourne owner, after he paid $US187,100 for the eye-popping car in a charity auction late last year.

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Renault Clio GT bound for Oz
Want a sporty look without the usual sports car drawbacks? Renault has the answer.

Budget hits motorists
Motoring groups hit out at higher petrol tax

Swine flu alert threatens motorsport
Pigs do fly – A1GP in Mexico cancelled and Spanish F1 GP on flu watch.

Ambrose nails a strong sixth in Pocono 500 oval race
The Aussie is getting to grips with the peculiar nuances of NASCAR oval racing.

Is the Mitsu Evo up for three in a row at the Bathurst 12 Hour?
2010 Bathurst 12 Hour date announced.

Fisi to Ferrari for remainder of season
Massa sidelined for rest of 2009

Car industry slams ‘dire’ tax changes
Another nail has been hammered into the coffin of the Australian motoring industry – and it’s the Federal Government that’s swinging the hammer.

Gone! Toyota to leave Oz by 2017
Toyota has announced it will follow Ford and Holden and cease manufacturing in Australia by 2017.

FPV brings back the GS
… But hands up anyone under the age of 50 who remembers the badge?

Hardcore hybrid
Faster than a Ferrari, more frugal than a Fiesta

Pagani Huayra
Gullwing doors, bi-turbo V12, 370km/h Vmax. Yikes

BMW’s 1930s tribute – The 328 Hommage Concept
BMW has revealed its showstopper at this year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy – the 328 Hommage concept

Mini all couped up
BMW has released its first official images of the forthcoming Mini Coupe, along with full details on the new two-door bodystyle and available drivetrains