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Ferrari CZ26 revealed as one-off SF90-based supercar

Created for a US customer, Ferrari’s latest Special Projects model combines SF90 Stradale mechanicals with completely bespoke bodywork and a redesigned aerodynamic package.

Purple convertible sports car driving along a lakeside road, top down, with water and sailboats in the background.
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Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible unleashes 593kW V8 with the roof down

Supercharged flagship trades some of the coupé’s track focus for open-air driving, with revised suspension and extra body bracing.

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Mahindra Lifestyler ute confirmed for Australia as new HiLux and Ranger rival

Production version of Mahindra’s Global Pik Up concept moves closer to Australian showrooms, with a new ladder-frame platform and Scorpio-inspired design.

Red low-profile sports car with a black roof, prominent front splitter, and large dark wheels in a studio setting.
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Aston Martin Valen revealed with 625kW V12 and 344km/h top speed

Aston Martin’s most powerful front-engined model combines Vanquish underpinnings with unique carbon-fibre bodywork and extensive weight savings.

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Gordon Murray S1 channels McLaren F1 spirit into 507kW V12 grand tourer

Just 64 examples of the manual, V12-powered GMSV S1 will be built, combining a central driving position with a sub-1000kg weight target and more road-focused character than the S1 LM.

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McLaren McL 6GT previews manual V8 supercar due in 2028

M6GT-inspired concept pairs carbon-fibre construction with rear-wheel drive and McLaren’s first manual gearbox since the F1, ahead of a production version in 2028.

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New five-part Australian series, Precious Metal – A Love Story, to air on SBS in September

A new five-part Australian series about cars and the people who own them is set to air on SBS in September.

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New Zealand gets its own ultra-exclusive Porsche 911 GT3

Just five examples of the specially commissioned 911 GT3 Touring will be built to celebrate Porsche’s 50-year presence in New Zealand.

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BYD’s newest EV promises 1000km from a single charge and 600km top-ups in five minutes

The specs of BYD’s newest luxury SUV are hard to believe, but the Chinese brand claims 1000km from a single charge – enough to keep the average Aussie motorist mobile for a month.

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Ford clears the way for new cut-price electric ute to come to Australia

An all-electric Ford Fathom ute with a starting price of $40,000 could shake up Australia’s new car market.

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Genesis unveils GV80 Hybrid, opening the door to electrification in Australian range

Genesis moves away from its previous plans to go all-electric by unveiling a first with its large SUV.

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McLaren plots rapid model expansion as new era takes shape

CEO Nick Collins says McLaren will broaden its appeal, invest heavily in design and launch new models at a pace designed to surprise the market.

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Acura unveils stunning Nexera Vision concept car with a crazy “phantom” lighting feature

The more you look at the Nexera Vision Concept, the more you wish it was slated for production.

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Denza’s 850kW Z9GT grand tourer clears major hurdle to entering Aussie market as new specs are revealed

The BYD-backed Denza Z9GT should be making European luxury brands nervous ahead of its imminent Aussie launch.

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Aussies give factory Ford Mustang GT3 its first start in one of the world’s most revered races

Two very successful racing outfits from down under will make a slice of history for Ford at the Suzuka 1000km enduro.

Hydrogen-powered race jet car on a salt flat, tail fin shows Union Jack and U.S. flag with branding.
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A new hydrogen-powered land speed record has been set by the most unlikely company

JCB is known for building tractors and earthmoving equipment, but that didn’t stop it creating history with a speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.

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Testing shows you can waste almost a quarter of the power you pay for when you charge your EV at home

The German study of EV charging has some important lessons for Aussie electric car owners who want to get the most bang for their buck.

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BYD reveals new 2027 Seal 06 EV – and a PHEV option that’s a huge change from the current car

BYD has introduced a new Seal 06 in China, despite only launching the current Seal 6 in Australia this year.

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The V10-powered X5 M that BMW never built is about to become a reality

BMW didn’t officially bestow an M badge on the X5 until the second-generation model, but now a retro rebuild aims to correct that with V10 power, a manual transmission and all-wheel drive.

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Revealed: All the new exotic metal being debuted at Monterey Car Week 

The automotive nirvana that is Monterey Car Week will feature some of the most rare and desirable new cars on the planet.

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BYD drops prices on popular models by up to $4600 – but you’ll need to be quick

The BYD Shark 6 and Atto 2 are among the vehicles customers can save thousands on, with cashback offers also enticing buyers.

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Jaguar courts more controversy with interior design reveal for divisive Type 01 four-door coupe

The minimalist look inside the first new-generation model from Jaguar could reignite arguments about the brand’s slow-burn rebirth.

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Eccentrica unleashes a Lamborghini Diablo from the future with the V12 Roadster

Italian restomod master Eccentrica made more than 3500 new components to totally transform one of Lamborghini’s hero cars.

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Oversized US-style utes linked to greater pedestrian death risk in Australia

University of Melbourne research has found pedestrians struck by light commercial vehicles are substantially more likely to die than those hit by passenger cars, adding to concerns about Australia’s growing appetite for large pick-ups.