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Photos show a completely deserted Melburnian road network during curfew

Melbourne traffic cameras show a deserted city amid the most serious travel restrictions ever imposed

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Toyota RAV4 dethrones dual-cab utes as best-selling vehicle in Australia

Here’s how the Toyota RAV4 claimed victory as rival favourites ended up in a mangled heap

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Secret documents reveal lost VE Commodore variants – including a Torana!

Newly surfaced documents reveal Holden was contemplating a VE Commodore Torana variant

vw transporter t6.1
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Volkswagen vans and people movers score new looks and equipment

Volkswagen has given its range of load-luggers a refresh with new equipment, tech and styling

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Melbourne mechanics will be ‘open for business’ in lockdown

Vehicle servicing and repair will carry on throughout Melbourne lockdown but dealerships set to close

Subaru WRX Club Spec
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New limited edition Subaru WRX Club Spec announced for Australia

Subaru Australia is bringing a 150-unit limited WRX to customers

Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 supercar
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Gordon Murray reveals radical 488kW McLaren F1 successor

Gordon Murrary’s T.50 to be the last great analogue supercar

Mitsubishi Mirage LS
Reviews

2020 Mitsubishi Mirage review

The Mitsubishi Mirage is all about getting your motoring dollar further while being easy to drive and park. It is bigger inside than it looks, and comes with a five-year warranty.

News

Toyota Prado to get major engine upgrades and extra equipment

Toyota’s large SUV is set to benefit from improved performance, better safety and crucial connectivity. But the manual is gone!

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GM’s treatment of Holden dealers ‘incredibly reckless’, inquiry told

Holden denies it knew of the decision to close the brand when encouraging dealers to undertake costly showroom upgrades

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155,000 cars still need killer Takata airbags replaced

Significant progress in the ongoing Takata situation, but plenty of work remains

Holden - The Final Chapter
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Holden wants your car for its final book

You can have your Holden featured in a new commemorative book set, but there’s a $349 catch

Jaguar E-Type Nissan 370Z lights
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Someone has put new Nissan parts on a classic ‘68 Jaguar E-Type

It’s probably not what most of us would do with a well-loved British icon

Features

Which German supercar-killer wins a game of top trumps?

These three Germans offer mega performance in a (relatively) mundane body. Which is best?

News

Ford Australia appoints new CEO

Kay Hart departs after two years as Ranger marketing boss steps in

Advice

Do I pay rego during lockdown? Answering your COVID car questions

Advice to keep your car in good shape during lockdown and to save money if you can’t drive

Audi RS3 tachometer
Advice

What is RPM?

If you’re wondering what the speedometer’s fraternal twin is all about, let us explain

Lexus NX300
Reviews

2020 Lexus NX Review

The Lexus NX is a distinctive looking medium SUV with a richly appointed cabin and a great reputation for reliability. You can have turbo-petrol or petrol-electric hybrid power.

Motorsport

Is Nico Hulkenberg the unluckiest man in F1 history?

Whoever cursed Nico Hulkenberg has done a mighty fine job of it

lexus rx
Reviews

2020 Lexus RX 450h long-term review

We step our way through the Lexus RX range over a number of months

Shelby American Mustang GT500SE
News

Shelby American’s 597kW Mustang GT500 Signature to come to Australia

Mustang Motorsport to offer customers even more power with special edition GT500

Holdens and HSVs at auction
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Strong prices for hot Holden V8s

Sought after Holden V8 models generate high prices at auction

dash cam
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Cops seek dash-cam deputies to dob-in dangerous drivers

Private dash cam operators are being asked for footage to dob in dangerous drivers

Features

Sebastian Vettel vs Mark Webber: who was quicker?

Red Bull Racing F1 engineers examine the differences between Webber and Vettel