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Oz’s first Holden for sale for $1 million

Australia’s first ever Holden, a prototype for what eventually became the 48-215 or FX, is up for auction at this weekend’s Motorclassica in Melbourne for $1 million.

McLaren P1, limited edition, past, coupe, muscle, performance, new, coupe, local, launch, Australia
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McLaren P1 quicker than a Veyron

0-100km/h in 2.8 seconds. 0-200km/h in 6.8 sec. 0-300km/h in 16.5 sec. Vmax of 350km/h (limited) and a 9.8 sec 1.4 mile. McLaren’s P1is officially, brutally FAST!

Limited edition Lamborghini, Veneno
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Raging bull goes topless

Zero to 100km/h in 2.9 seconds, 354km/h vmax, 552kW/690Nm 6.5-litre V12 and a price tag of…$5.5 million – it’s the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster.

Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride
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Renault’s blast from the past

Renault has turned back the clock to reveal this retro-inspired, limited-edition Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride.

Volvo V40 XC, review, Wheels, magazine, 2013, Australia, small, SUV
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Review: Volvo V40 XC

When the words ‘cross country’ appear on a vehicle, there’s an immediate issue in managing expectations. Volvo’s new V40 derivative suffers from just such a challenge.

In pics: Muscle car cruise
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In pics: Muscle car cruise

Around 200 tasty-looking rides braved dodgy weather to attend the first Classic & Rod Club Cruize Night for 2013

Porsche, Macan, SUV, new, teased, LA motor show, coming, Australia, Wheels, Review
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Teased! Porsche’s Macan SUV

Porsche has teased its long-awaited Macan SUV ahead of the new model’s launch at next month’s LA Motor Show.

Kia Cerato, review, Wheels, magazine, 2013, Australia, small, SUV
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Review: Kia Cerato hatch

Stone motherless last. Not a position you really want to find yourself, unless, say, you’re a guest of the Americans in Guantanamo Bay and there’s a lengthy cue for a go on the water board.

Ferrari, 250 GTO, rare, world's, most, expensive, car, sold, auction, America
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The world’s most expensive car: $55 million Ferrari

The world’s economy might be in the toilet, but that hasn’t stopped the super-rich from dropping big bucks on shiny pieces of metal like this ultra-rare Ferrari 250 GTO.

Holden Trax, review, Wheels, magazine, 2013, Australia, small, SUV
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2013 Holden Trax Review

The world has gone small-SUV mad. In markets all over the globe, the satchel-sized Sport Utility Vehicle has become the hottest thing since sleeve tattoos and manufacturers can’t keep up with demand.

Vic Police enraged at speed campaign
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Shock! Most driving teachers would fail learner test

This is a scary statistic – just three percent of the drivers teaching L-platers in NSW would pass a driving test, according to the NRMA.

For the man who has everything, and we mean everything, we bring you this – the $7.8 million gold Lamborghini Aventador model.
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World’s most expensive model car – $7.8 mil gold Aventador

For the man who has everything, and we mean everything, we bring you this – the $7.8 million gold Lamborghini Aventador model.

Forget the Peel P50, there’s a new king of the tiny automobile – everyone meet the world’s smallest car.
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New record! World’s smallest car

Forget the Peel P50, there’s a new king of the tiny automobile – everyone meet the world’s smallest car.

Vic Police enraged at speed campaign
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Vic Police enraged at speed campaign

Unsurprisingly, it seems we’ve upset the Victorian Police with our Raise the Limit to Lower the Toll campaign.

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Video: Why Australia needs a higher speed limit

By now, you’ve no doubt heard about our campaign to raise Australia’s speed limit, on selected freeways, to 130km/h. Watch Editor Corby explain why it has to happen.

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Petition: Raise the limit and lower the toll!

Friends, countrymen, fellow travellers – it’s time to act! After years of travelling in the slow lane, we need a higher speed limit.

volvo, turbocharging and supercharging, wheels magazine
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Volvo’s twin-charged future

Why not both?

Jaguar C-X17 SUV concept | Frankfurt Motor Show 2013
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In pics: Jaguar C-X17 SUV Concept

Jaguar’s C-X17 concept introduces its new modular aluminium monocoque platform that will also underpin its BMW 3 Series/Mercedes Class rival, due in 2015.

Holden, SSV, Redline, first, drive, fast, new
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2013 Holden Commodore SS-V Redline Review

So many performance Commodores over the last 20 years haven’t cut it as track cars. But those days are over.

Lotus, Exige, S, first, drive, fast, new
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2013 Lotus Exige S Review

If you like it hardcore, you’ll see the light

Mk VII Golf R
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More shots: VW Golf R

Volkswagen has given us a better look at its new Mk VII Golf R by releasing a host of images before it official Frankfurt Motor Show debut.

Range, Rover, Sport, first, drive, fast, new
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2013 Range Rover Sport Review

Find something it can’t do. Go on, try…

313kW Hybrid-R concept.
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Revealed: Toyota’s 300kW Yaris Hybrid-R

Meet the world’s most powerful Toyota city car – the 313kW Hybrid-R concept.

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Audi’s 305km/h Sport Quattro concept

Just days before the Frankfurt Motor Show Audi has revealed its headline act – the new 305km/h Sport Quattro concept.