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GM to shut down Holden Astra sedan factory

Rising costs have forced one of the world’s largest car makers to question the need for its South Korean car industry

Tunehouse Subaru BRZ drive feature
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Tunehouse Subaru BRZ review

Subie’s Boxer enters the ring packing Tunehouse’s turbo tech, landing a knockout blow to the standard BRZ

Toyota Geneva preview of the Supra
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Toyota to preview ‘Supra’ at Geneva show

The next Toyota halo car is inching closer to being revealed

Multi-millionaires walk this way your ultimate three-car garage is up for sale
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Multi-millionaires walk this way, your ultimate three-car garage is up for sale

You’ll need a healthy bank account to afford them, but this is just about motoring nirvana in three cars and they’re available now

1968 AMC AMX - The Playboy Curse
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1968 AMC AMX – The Playboy Curse

Mecum Auctions Lot #F116 has one hell of a history. Playmates, the Manson murders, attempted homicide and the Apollo space program: it’s all here. Strap yourself in because things are about to get dark.

Holden Colorado SportsCat by HSV pricing news
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Holden Colorado SportsCat by HSV pricing announced

HSV’s take on the diesel work-ute will cost punters more than $60K

2019 Toyota Supra teases its bum ahead of Geneva reveal
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2019 Toyota Supra teases its bum ahead of Geneva reveal

It’s the car Toyota fiends have been patiently waiting for, and we’ll finally see it at next month’s Geneva Motor Show

2018 Audi R8 RWS pricing revealed news
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2018 Audi R8 RWS pricing revealed

Audi’s first production rear-driver is coming Down Under for less than $300K

2018 Audi R8 RWS brings rear-drive to sports coupe line-up
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2018 Audi R8 RWS brings rear-drive to sports coupe line-up

Audi launches a 911 fighter based on the race car-bred mid-engine, rear drive formula

2018 Mercedes-Benz A180 City Edition quick review
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2018 Mercedes-Benz A180 City Edition quick review

This limited run of premium hatchbacks could put a luxe badge on your driveway, for less money

Car industry resists Victorian government call for compulsory auto braking
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Car industry resists Victorian government call for compulsory auto braking

VicRoads has called for automatic emergency braking to become mandatory on all new cars sold in Australia, but vehicle manufacturers claim legislation is unnecessary

2018 Mercedes-AMG G63 is a 430kW ostentatious off-roader
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2018 Mercedes-AMG G63 is a 430kW ostentatious off-roader

The all-new Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been given the AMG treatment

The Men Who Created Commodore
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The Creators of Commodore

We take the opportunity to catch up with five of the key players behind Holden’s latest ZB Commodore

Lancia Stratos to return as Ferrari based supercar
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‘Lancia’ Stratos to return as Ferrari-based supercar

Manifattura Automobili Torino will build 25 cars inspired by the Lancia Stratos

Melbourne named as big challenge to self-driving cars
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Melbourne named as big challenge to self-driving cars

It’s hard enough for a human to negotiate Melbourne’s nefarious hook turn. No wonder a robot struggles with it.

2018 Mercedes-Benz A180 City Edition review
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2018 Mercedes-Benz A180 City Edition review

Merc prepares to clear the decks of its likeable little runabout with a smart-looking special edition

2018 Ford Mustang Australian details announced
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2018 Ford Mustang Australian details announced: more gear, prices hiked

Ford Australia has confirmed its updated pony car will bring a jump in price, but promises more equipment, better handling and greater performance than before

2018 Ford Mustang pricing and specs revealed
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2018 Ford Mustang pricing and specs revealed

Local pricing for the next Pony has been revealed by Ford Australia

Triple rotor 20B powered Peugeot 205 rally car NEWS
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Triple-rotor 20B-powered Peugeot 205 rally car

Vincent Foucart’s insane AWD mid-mounted rotary-powered Pug brings Group B to the modern era

2018 Geneva Motor Show Lancia Stratos tribute makes production
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2018 Geneva Motor Show: Lancia Stratos tribute makes production

It’s taken a decade to get here, but a modern-day homage to one of rallying’s most desirable forms is about to arrive

Opinion Great ideas that are bad in practice feature
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Opinion: Car features that are bad in practice

A case of not seeing the forest for a few neat trees

2018 Volvo XC60 T6 quick review
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2018 Volvo XC60 T6 quick review

The punchiest purely petrol-powered XC60 appears a tempting proposition but is it as good as it looks on paper?

Porsche Panamera 2018 Car of the Year contender
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Porsche Panamera: 2018 Car of the Year review

Vast bandwidth encounters static against value equation

X3 xDrive 20d
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2018 BMW X3 Range Review

The BMW X3 is a sporty medium SUV with enthusiastic but frugal engines, a slick eight-speed automatic gearbox, enjoyable all-wheel drive handling, and a big five-seat cabin.