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The cars of David Beckham

When he’s not busy spreading the good word of the global game, what sort of vehicle does football superstar David Beckham choose to cruise around in?

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Spain’s crazy supercar

Spaniards like to live life on the edge. After all, it is a nation that jogs in front of steamrolling, hyped-up bulls for fun So it should come as no surprise that Spain’s latest supercar, the Spano R, is a little…insane. Boasting a new 228kW turbocharged five-cylinder engine, the compact SUV is capable of 0-100km/h in just 5.5 seconds, yet will use just 8.8L/100km.

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Nissan turns a new LEAF

Nissan has given its electric, earth-hugging, LEAF a makeover – with more than 100 significant changes. Headlining the improvements are a boost in range, a much-needed drop in price and better charging performance.

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Stunning Bugatti concept

Looks awesome doesn’t it. Sadly though, this Bugatti concept may never get off the design screen. In fact, it’s not even an official concept from Bugatti itself.

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2013 Holden VF Commodore unveiled

Behold, the all-important VF Commodore.

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Merc reveals pocket rocket

Mercedes-Benz has released official images of its much anticipated A45 AMG.

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Leaked! McLaren P1 breaks cover

Official shots of the production-ready McLaren P1 have been leaked ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut.

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Revealed! New VW Golf GTI

The all-new MK II Volkswagen Golf GTI has been revealed ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut.

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Renault’s ‘funky’ Captur crossover

Hot on the heels of the massively successful Mazda CX-5, Renault is bringing a so-called Urban Crossover to market, called the Captur.<

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F1 v V8 Supercar v Supercar

So it’s official. A Formula 1 car is faster than a V8 Supercar and a superbike. A lot faster.

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Reinventing the wheel: The airless tyre

Throw away your jacks, spares and puncture repair kits. The future is here.

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The next gen of Supercar

Remember this moment, you’re experiencing history. The world of supercars is the same no more. Change has come to the supercar market, with the Geneva Motor Show ushering in a new era of supercar exotica – the hybrid.

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Millionaires ‘not good enough’ for McLaren/Ferrari

Got a few million to spare? Fancy yourself a McLaren P1 or LaFerrari? Forget it.

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F1 stars and their cars

What do F1 drivers use on the road? Wheels finds out.

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The $1.74 million motor home

Sick of the dreary family caravan? Buy this.

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McLaren VS snowboarder

Think the McLaren MP4-12C was built only for the track? Think again.

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Americana: on the ground in NY

American’s are a funny lot.

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AMG’s new bitumen burner is the rich man’s WRX

In Australia small cars dominate the marketplace, so it was inevitable that AMG would bring its addictive brand of madness to play.

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Revealed! Convertible Toyota 86

Images of the hotly anticipated Toyota 86 convertible have been released ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut.

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FIRST PICS! Porsche 911 GT3 revealed

Porsche’s club racer for the road, the 991-series 911 GT3, has arrived.

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FIRST PICS! Lamborghini Veneno breaks cover

Top speed? 355km/h, enough to get from Melbourne to Sydney in just over 2.5 hours.

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Jag’s new bruiser, but where’s BMW?

Meet the new high-performance, super-luxurious Jaguar XJR.

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Koup d’ turbo

KIA’S pussycat Koup is set to acquire some claws in the form of a forced-induction flagship edition.

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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.