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What financial crisis?
We take the world’s most valuable car for a spin 48 hours before it’s sold, then witness the moment it defies the global downturn.
The purists howled, but V8 pulls the punters to BMW M3
Two more cylinders equate to more grunt, more fun and a swag more sales.
Smaller cars save more than you think
Ok, so small cars save on fuel. But did you know that your registration fees can be almost half that of a larger car?
Robbo’s Greatest Cars of All Time
To help celebrate Peter Robinson’s 50th year as a motoring writer, we figured he deserved one of his more challenging assignments…
New Porsche 911 breaks out
It was almost inevitable images of Porsche’s next generation (991) 911 would leak before its debut at the Frankfurt motor show in just three and a half weeks time. And sure enough pics of manual and PDK versions of the car have surfaced online.
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Video: Hand built colossus
It’s built in a shed in Woy Woy, but this hand-crafted beast has more power than a Bugatti Veyron.
Leaked! McLaren P1 breaks cover
Official shots of the production-ready McLaren P1 have been leaked ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut.
Weber F1 – World’s fastest 4WD
Meet the Weber F1, a Swiss supercar that claims to be the world’s fastest and lightest street-legal all-wheel-drive supercar.
Australia’s cheapest car to run and own
Australia’s cheapest cars to own and run have been named in a recent survey.
How to wreck millions of dollars in seconds
Crashes. We all love them, especially if it’s something particularly expensive being crunched.
Fernando Alonso belts LaFerrari
Ever wondered what Formula 1 superstars do between races? Well if you’re two-time world champ Fernando Alonso, you belt the epic new LaFarrari at Maranello.
Porsche plans two new models
Porsche has finally unveiled its Macan premium compact SUV
Friday rant: Old cars are rubbish
“There, I’ve said it. After recently spending two days driving a bunch of classic cars, I realised that you should never go back.”
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In Pics: the five greatest turbo F1 cars
F1 is in a state of turbocharged metamorphosis, and not for the first time. We list 5 heroes from the original turbo era
Caught! BMW M4 cabriolet
Love the look of BMW’s new tyre-shredding M4 but want to feel the wind in your hair? This is the answer – the new BMW M4 cabriolet.
Holden – The Wheels Report 2014
Not reaching its potential. With little in the way of new – or at least refreshed – metal that will bring significant volume, and competitors years ahead in their plans and transformations, 2015 is not shaping up to be a great year for Holden.
Hyundai – The Wheels Report 2014
An astute performer that listens, but can’t get complacent. Renewed vigour to Hyundai, unlikely to let up in 2015 with important new models and updates likely to boost brand further. Reputation is also in good stead thanks to now-proven reliability and good after-sales support. But without ute, Hyundai is limited in how far it can go, with number two the best it can hope for in medium term.
Ford – The Wheels Report 2014
Once great at core subject, but staring out the window since. Plenty coming to the road but Ford still struggles to sell anything not built in Australia. HQ and dealers need to shift into top gear and convince shoppers to buy new arrivals, which could be harder than sounds.
Mitsubishi – The Wheels Report 2014
Struggles with some subjects. It’s too little too late for Mitsubishi in 2015. A new Triton will be a welcome sight for dealers, but the rest of the market is pulling away from the brand. New models can’t come soon enough – but most appear to be in 2016 and beyond.
Nissan – The Wheels Report 2014
Has mended naughty ways. On paper 2014 a disappointment for Nissan, but what’s happened behind the scenes positions it well for future growth.
Volkswagen – The Wheels Report 2014
Always good in class and now listening in the playground, too. Renewed focus on keeping owners happy, manageable growth and more engaged dealer network, Volkswagen now in reasonable shape after challenging 18 months. How it responds to competition in premium mainstream market will define growth, but well placed to surpass Mitsubishi in local sales race.
Subaru – The Wheels Report 2014
A good listener that’s capitalising on solid groundwork. Settling in new arrivals key to Subaru’s 2015. Careful management also required to protect existing sales, but history suggests it will be a target easily achieved. Levorg wagon squaring up as welcome addition to slim but powerful range.
