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US Forces

While we relish the chance to hit a circuit and finally let rip with our cars, there, if it’s not a race then it’s a 40mph parade. It was the politest start ever to a Powercruise event.

Aston Martin Rapide S
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New Aston Martin Rapide S

Aston Martin has thrown the covers off its new, updated Rapide S. After three years on sale, Aston’s four-door tourer has been given a facelift, including minor styling tweaks and a big boost in power

Spano, R, Spania, GTA, supercar, V10, Geneva, hot, review, price, interior, wheels magazine, 2013
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Spain’s crazy supercar

Spaniards like to live life on the edge. After all, it is a nation that jogs in front of steamrolling, hyped-up bulls for fun So it should come as no surprise that Spain’s latest supercar, the Spano R, is a little…insane. Boasting a new 228kW turbocharged five-cylinder engine, the compact SUV is capable of 0-100km/h in just 5.5 seconds, yet will use just 8.8L/100km.

Toyota 86 Convertible axed, cancelled, Convertible, Toyota, 86, Geneva Motor Show, Hybrid, hot, review, price, interior, wheels magazine, 2013
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Revealed! Convertible Toyota 86

Images of the hotly anticipated Toyota 86 convertible have been released ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut.

soccer stars, supercars, champions league
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Aussie soccer stars and their cars

Soccer fever has gripped the nation once again, with Australia hoping to secure a place at the 2014 world Cup with a win over Iraq in Sydney tonight. But what do Australia’s soccer stars drive on the road?

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World’s fastest amphibious car

It looks more James Bond than real life transport, but for $135,000 you could own the world’s fastest amphibious car.

Caterham Se7en
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The most extreme Caterham ever!

Looks aggressive doesn’t it. But the Caterham Se7en you see here is much more than muscular good looks – it’s the most extreme car ever produced by the British company.

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Driven: America’s VF Commodore

A hi-po gift to America, from Australia, with shove

BMW Driving Experience
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BMW 2 Series driving experience

We head to Phillip Island’s world-class racetrack to experience the brilliant new M235i

Mercedes-Benz unveils all-new SL65 AMG
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Mercedes-Benz unveils all-new SL65 AMG

Hot off the heels of the new SL63’s debut at the Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes has now released the first pictures of the upcoming revamped SL65 AMG.

LAUNCHED: New Mini Cabrio is open-air fun with a lively drive to boot
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2009 Mini Cabrio review

Like its pricey stablemate, the BMW M3 Convertible, the latest Mini Cooper S drop-top can put a smile on your dial while you get a 200km/h tan.

LAUNCHED: Volkswagen Polo
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LAUNCHED: Volkswagen Polo

New-gen small car ponies up tiny turbo tech.

LAUNCHED:Audi A5 Cabriolet
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LAUNCHED: Audi A5 Cabriolet

The Audi A5 Cabriolet performs exactly as you’d expect: it’s extremely refined top up or down.

Kia Sportage
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Kia Sportage

May be misnamed, but won’t be misplaced in suburbia

Review: Audi A7 2013, Wheels magazine, new, interior, price, pictures, video
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Review: Mitsubishi Outlander LS

Previous Outlanders have never been standout performers in the increasingly competitive medium SUV segment, but they’ve sold solidly due to their appealing seven-seat practicality and good value.

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Review: Mercedes-Benz GL350

What’s a nice drivetrain like you doing in a place like this?

Review, Nissan, Pulsar, SSS, Hungary, review, price, test drive, specs
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Review: Nissan Pulsar SSS

Car companies love tapping into nostalgia. Invoking memories of a bygone hero is a shortcut to consumers’ wallets that potentially saves millions in advertising.

COTY 2008 - Carmageddon
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2008 Car of the Year: Carmageddon

Michael Stahl looks over the auto mania and mysticism that was Car of the Year 2008.

Ping!
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Ping!

You wrote to us about a problem with our 2008 Car of the Year, and we have responded …

2013 Wheels Car of the Year: Holden VF Commodore
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2013 Wheels Car of the Year: Holden VF Commodore

The search for the 2013 Wheels Car of the Year is on and we’re checking out the Holden VF Commodore

Wheels magazine, first drive, Alfa Mito, small hatchback, Italy
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First drive: 2014 Alfa Romeo MiTo

Only months before a new-generation Mini Cooper launches in Australia, Alfa Romeo has put its Mini challenger – the Mito – through a ‘Series II’ enhancement program.

MINI Cooper S
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First drive: MINI Cooper

Sharper performance, handling – and price – for new Mini

GT-R RETROSPECTIVE: Blood Sports - Nissan GT-R
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GT-R RETROSPECTIVE: Blood Sports – Nissan GT-R

An awesome combination of applied science and brute force engineering grabbed Group A by the throat. Now, Nissan has unleashed the beast in road-going form.

BMW X1 breaks cover
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BMW X1 breaks cover

First official details of the next baby Bimmer.