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Audi could test autonomous cars in Australia
Audi could become the second manufacturer to test self-driving cars on Australian roads

Jaguar promises more supercharged V8s
Jaguar says it is committed to offering big V8 engines in models under development, believing some customers will buck the trend to downsize and will demand V8 grunt

Alfa Romeo is back
Stunning Giulia to spearhead Fiat-Chrysler’s $7.3 billion plan to revive Alfa Romeo

Tesla predicts its Model X will double sales, expecting Aussies to rush world’s fastest SUV
Electric vehicle pioneer Tesla says it has been surprised by the appetite for performance models, as it launches its first Insane-mode car in Australia

Mercedes C-Class Coupe spy pics
Here’s the closest peek yet at the all-new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe, to be unveiled at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show

Australia to push for more quick Volvos, after scoring with S60 Polestar
New CEO says he is keen to add hot models to the Volvo range, and denies the brand’s entry to V8 Supercars conflicts with its emphasis on safety

Mazda welcomes faster MX-5 twin from Fiat
A quicker Fiat 124 Spider won’t dent sales of the MX-5 it is based on, Mazda believes.

Why V8 Supercars had to buy the Bathurst 12 Hour
There are lots of good business reasons why V8 Supercars bought the rights to the blossoming Bathurst 12 Hour race

V8 Supercar ratings disaster
Monday Motorsport Wrap: 80 percent slide in live viewer numbers for Ipswich V8 Supercars round; Marquez edges Lorenzo in Indianapolis thriller

New car sales July 2015: Another record, with Toyota Corolla back on top
Two months, two milestones: record sales for July saw Australians buy 92,308 vehicles, extending the new-car frenzy that generated historically high figures in June

Ford takes triple V8 Supercars win
Monday Motor Sport Report: V8 Supercars bluewash in Queensland; More Red Bull F1 favouritism?; Power fade at Indy Mid-Ohio; Latvala edges Ogier in Finnish WRC thriller

2015 Frankfurt Motor Show preview
The 66th Frankfurt motor show, which opens on September 15, is shaping up as the biggest ever with everything from an all-new Renault Megane to an awesome Lamborghini Huracan Spyder. Here’s what we know so far…

Haval’s Aussie launch delayed
Chinese SUV brand Haval has been forced to delay its Australian launch due to problems establishing its Australian dealer network

Confusion reigns over what China free trade agreement will mean for Australia
Federal government says China FTA does not open the door to less skilled Chinese car industry workers; VACC says it’s not so sure

Secret V6 engine plans revealed for Audi R8
V6 power and sub-$300K price for new entry-level Audi R8 supercar to compete with Porsche 911 and Mercedes-AMG GT

Mercedes-AMG joins forces with exotic motorcycle brand MV Agusta
High-performance AMG arm of Mercedes-Benz puts Italian motorbikes in local showrooms, but won’t sell you one

Hyundai launches pay-per-month ‘mobile’ car plans
Hyundai Shield scheme encourages buyers to think about swapping their car as easily, and as often, as they do their mobile phone

2016 Audi Q5 spy pics
Next-gen Audi Q5 medium SUV breaks cover with more of everything, as Ingolstadt takes aim at the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLC

Time to stand up, says Infiniti Australia
Infiniti’s new Mercedes-Benz A-Class rival set to lead the next wave as new boss admits it has been “pretty quiet”

2016 Holden Colorado spy pics
The hottest looking version of the Holden Colorado yet. Not only that, the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 concept it’s based on gives us a preview as to what the updated Colorado will look like

F1 comes alive as Vettel and Ricciardo turn the tables on hapless Mercedes duo
Monday Motorsport Wrap: Vettel wins mad Hungarian GP; BMW takes Spa; Brabham races a stock car; Stoner comeback ends in pain

EXCLUSIVE: How the Red Cross is stopping Chevrolet Corvette coming to Australia
Defence minister Kevin Andrews could decide the fate of the Corvette in Australia as battle rages over GM’s latest winged badge design

Mercedes-Benz GLC arriving late but loud to the premium SUV party
Scorching 375kW AMG model will spearhead Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV’s attack on the premium SUV market in Australia

Triumph builds world’s fastest motorbike
Say hello to the fastest motorcycle on the planet. Well, at least that’s what Triumph is hoping this 746kW Rocket III Streamliner becomes later this year