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Audi RS7 Piloted Driving Car Concept
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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 F-Type showcases V8 engine
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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 Guila
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Alfa Romeo is back

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

Tesla Model X
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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 Pic
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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

Volvo Polestar S60 V60
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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

Fiat 124 Spider
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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.

Bathurst 12 hour
Motorsport

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 Supercars Jamie Whincup Ipswich
Motorsport

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

Toyota Corolla sales record
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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 V8 Supercars
Motorsport

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

BMW M2
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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
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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

Engine service
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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

Audi R8
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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

MV Agusta Mercedes-Benz
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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 pay-per-month ‘mobile’ car plans
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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
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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

Infiniti Q30
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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”

Holden Colorado
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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

Formula One pauses to pay tribute to fallen colleague Jules Bianchi
Motorsport

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

Chevrolet Corvette badge
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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
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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 land speed motorcycle
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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