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MOTOR magazine, Wiggles, Big Red Car auction
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Last chance to own the 'real' Big Red Car

The Wiggles and Volkswagen Australia are giving you the chance to own the 'real' Big Red Car in an auction raising funds for SIDS and Kids, and there are only three days left until bids close.

MOTOR magazine, Performance car Cup 2012, Porsche 911 Carrera S
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Porsche 911 blazes to MOTOR award win

For the seventh time in the 17 year history of MOTOR magazine's Performance Car Cup award, Porsche's 911 has taken an emphatic victory.

George Barris and the original Batmobile
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Holy auction block, Batman! Original Batmobile up for sale!

One of the world's most famous film cars, the original Batmobile, built by legendary California customizer George Barris, for the 1960s TV series 'Batman', is being offered for sale for the first time this January.

Computer render of Holden's 2103 VF Commodore
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Holden's 2013 VF Commodore revealed

The unveiling of Chevrolet's 2013 NASCAR racer in Las Vegas at the weekend effectively pulled the wraps off Holden's new VF Commodore, due for release in Australia in mid-2013.

MOTOR'S 2012 Performance Car Cup contenders
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Jockeying for Australia's fastest cup

While the nation waits for the Melbourne Cup, the fastest new cars of 2012 are jockeying for MOTOR Magazine's 2012 Performance Car Cup

MOTOR magazine, Mazda rotary, RX-8 successor
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Mazda rotary to be born again

Just months after Mazda ceased production of its RX-8 sportscar, the Godfather of the unique pistonless rotary engine, Nobihiro Yamamoto, has confirmed the Japanese car maker is pressing ahead with a successor.

MOTOR magazine, Nissan, Pulsar
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Pulsar is Nissan's new star

Nissan knows the value of a name and a great price tag. The Japanese car company has taken the wraps off its comeback kid – the Pulsar along with its sporty sibling the SSS hot hatch.

MOTOR magazine, Toyota, Space Shuttle
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TOYOTA PULLS ABOVE ITS WEIGHT

Toyota in the United States has come up with a heavy-hauling publicity idea that’s literally come out of the clouds.

MOTOR magazine, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Paris Motor Show
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MERCEDES TEASES NEXT FLAGSHIP

A sculptural installation entitled ‘Aesthetics S’ offers an artistic preview of the next Mercedes-Benz S-Class flagship.

MOTOR magazine, FORMULA ONE, SEBASTIAN VETTEL, RED BULL, MELANIE FIONA
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FORMULA ONE CHAMP ON-SONG

Current Formula One world champion Sebsatian Vettel is starring in a music video with double Grammy-winning R&B singer, Melanie Fiona

FORMULA ONE, NEW JERSEY, 2014, RED BULL, LINCOLN TUNNEL VIDEO, DAVID COULTHARD
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Formula One hits Jersey Shore

Grand Prix ace David Coulthard has taken a promotional hot lap of the streets of New York in last year’s championship winning Red Bull Formula One car.

VW HOVER CAR LIFTS OFF
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VW HOVER CAR LIFTS OFF

Given the name Volkswagen translates to English as 'People's Car' it's no surprise the German giant is effectively crowd-sourcing future personal transport ideas using the power of the web and social media.

BENTLEY'S ULTIMATE DROP-TOP
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BENTLEY'S ULTIMATE DROP-TOP

Bentley has boldly announced its intention to create what it says will be the "the world's most elegant and sophisticated convertible", the Mulsanne Convertible Concept.

PIZZA DELIVERY DESIGN IS HOT
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PIZZA DELIVERY DESIGN IS HOT

Domino's Pizza has launched a design contest aimed at creating the perfect pizza delivery vehicle. The pizza giant's logic is that commercial vehicles like fire engines, ambulances and tow trucks are usually, expressly designed for their purpose, but pizzas are delivered in normal cars or vans.

SILVER ARROWS ON TARGET FOR GOODWOOD
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SILVER ARROWS ON TARGET FOR GOODWOOD

Mercedes-Benz is bringing four, original, pre-WWII 'Silver Arrows' racers to the annual Goodwood Revival, scheduled for 14-16 September at the historic Goodwood circuit in West Sussex, UK.

SUV HEAVYWEIGHT LIGHTENS UP
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SUV HEAVYWEIGHT LIGHTENS UP

The new, fourth-gen Rangie features all aluminium monocoque construction that's a claimed 39 percent lighter than the out-going model's steel body, for an overall kerb weight reduction of up to 420kg.

OVER THE TOP OVERFINCH
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OVER THE TOP OVERFINCH

Yorkshire, UK-based Range Rover tuner Overfinch has been transforming 4WD workhorses into high speed 'Toorak Tractors' for more than 35 years.

BIG BUCKS FOR THE BIG THREE
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BIG BUCKS FOR THE BIG THREE

America's 'Big Three' car manufacturers have released their second quarter financial results, and after the turmoil of the global financial crisis, and a soft recovery in the home market, each has remained in the black. But there's bad news to go with the good.

MINI GETS MINI-ER FOR LONDON GAMES
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MINI GETS MINI-ER FOR LONDON GAMES

As the name implies, MINI cars are compact, but the brand known for thinking laterally has come up with a cracker mini idea in London.

HONDA SHAKES A LEG
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HONDA SHAKES A LEG

At the same time as Honda is trying to rebuild its image as a maker of exciting cars, with confirmation of a new NSX sports flagship for 2014, it's sticking with some worthy, but relatively un-sexy developments, such as its Stride Management Assist (SMA) device.

GM HOPES OPEL WILL SHINE IN AUSTRALIA
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GM HOPES OPEL WILL SHINE IN AUSTRALIA

General Motors' German subsidiary, Opel, has entered the already crowded Australian car market with a three model launch range, pitched at the premium end of the volume segment.

MOTOR magazine, new mazda sedan, Moscow International Automobile Salon 2012
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MAZDA'S NEW RUSSIAN OPERATIVE

Mazda has confirmed the global launch of its much-anticipated, all-new Mazda6 sedan for next month's Moscow International Automobile Salon.

BMW QUALIFIES FOR ART GAMES IN LONDON
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BMW QUALIFIES FOR ART GAMES IN LONDON

BMW has collaborated with The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London, to take over the landmark Great Eastern Street car park, in Shoreditch in the heart of the Olympic city's east end, for a unique exhibition of the BMW Art Car Collection.

TIME MACHINES LAND IN COPENHAGEN
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TIME MACHINES LAND IN COPENHAGEN

A trio of large, silver spheres has appeared in front of the Parliament Building in the Danish capital, Copenhagen. But rather than transporting visitors from another world, demanding to see the country’s leader, they are display modules created by Audi to showcase its future technology and innovation.<