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Tom Cruise shocks NASCAR boss by asking to race for real as he films Days of Thunder sequel

Tom Cruise is returning as racetrack wild man Cole Trickle in the Days of Thunder sequel, and his famous dedication to getting roles right is on display again.

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Porsche Mission S previews new supercar to sit above 911

New mid-engined concept signals Porsche’s desire to birth a new generation of supercars, combining classic design influences with driver-focused technology.

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Porsche confirms it has a new mid-engine hypercar in the works – but there’s bad news for fans of the 718

Porsche has released its Sportwagenschmiede ’35’ plan, and it’s good news for fans of outrageous performance cars.

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All-electric Porsche Boxster comes back from the dead as it’s snapped at the Nürburgring

Reports said Porsche was going to kill the 718 electric sports car program, but new photos tell a very different story.

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Volkswagen Group confirms plan for massive model cull and 100,000 job cuts

VW will halve its model range, dramatically reduce variants and cut global production capacity as it battles rising costs and intensifying Chinese competition.

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All the new cars coming to Australia for the rest of 2026

Revealed: The best new models due to appear in Aussie showrooms and on our roads before 2027.

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From the Wheels archive: Top 10 Turbo pioneers (and three stinkers)

Commonplace today, turbocharging was once a dark art, part science, part voodoo magic. Here are 10 of the best from turbo’s early days.

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Modern Classic: Porsche 911 Carrera S, a company-saving creation

The final development of the air-cooled 911 was more than just the finest of its type – it saved Porsche from extinction.

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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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Forgotten Australian cars that deserve cult status

Looking for a weekend car that’s an under-appreciated, under-the-radar classic? Any one of these overlooked models could be the next cult superstar.

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Porsche’s one-off Aussie-themed 911 Turbo S – with ‘See ya later, mate’ on the rear wing

Bespoke Sonderwunsch commission celebrates 75 years of Porsche in Australia with exclusive paint, handcrafted interior and artwork by Sydney artist Werner Bronkhorst.

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Modern Classic: Porsche Cayman, much more than a marketing exercise

It might have been derided as a ‘poor man’s Porsche’ but it didn’t take long for the Cayman to prove its worth as arguably the best-handling Porsche of its generation.

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Porsche plans drastic job cuts as Chinese slowdown and EV transition bite

German sports car maker will slash an astonishing one in five positions by 2035 as falling sales, weaker demand in China and mounting competition force a major restructuring.

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Dying breed: The last remaining manual cars available in Australia

The mechanical connection of a clutch and manually manipulated gear lever continues to be a rare find on Australia’s new car market, with just 25 cars and light commercial vehicles left with the three-pedal option.

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Porsche celebrates 75 years of UK sales with special ‘Earls Court’ edition 911 GT3

Just 51 owners will have the opportunity to get their hands on the Porsche 911 GT3 Earls Courl 51 Edition as Porsche celebrates its 75th anniversary in the United Kingdom.

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Porsche launches three one-off 911s as part of Toy Story 5 release

In a sign-of-the-times tie-in, Porsche has taken design inspiration from Toy Story’s lead characters for three new one-of-one special edition 911s as part of the Toy Story 5 release.

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You have to see this wild one-off Porsche 911 GT3 to believe it

A special edition 911 GT3 like no other has been revealed to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the brand in Moldova.

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Porsche unveils electric Cayenne Coupé performance SUV with up to 850kW

New three-model line-up debuts in Beijing, combining coupe styling with high-performance EV technology.

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Think all electric vehicles are boring? Here are 10 with soul

More people are showing interest in shifting to an electric vehicle but some enthusiasts find them sterile and boring. Can EVs like this selection change their minds?

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Porsche pursues clever hidden racing stripes to show which mode your car is in

Have you ever wanted your car’s paint to tell you its charge status? New patents from Porsche show it could be closer than you think.

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Ambitious eFuels project in Australia stalls as Porsche wavers…

Tasmanian eFuels project stalls amid shifting plans, regulatory hurdles and muted Porsche backing, raising fresh doubts over timelines and investment certainty.

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After a medium SUV with a pulse? Here are five of the best

Most medium SUV models are largely a snooze from behind the wheel, but thankfully, there are options for those of us who like a more engaging driving experience.

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New car calendar 2026: All the new cars coming to Australia

Here’s the WhichCar by Wheels guide to all the new cars that will launch in Australia in 2026. Check back in regularly for updates…

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Porsche considering merging Taycan and Panamera into a single model

UK report suggests next generation Taycan could take on the Panamera name, reflecting the change with internal-combustion Macan and Cayenne.