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Holden ends manufacturing in Australia

The final Holden Commodore, a Red Hot SS V Redline V8, has marked the last day for the nation’s local car manufacturing legacy

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Holden’s last day of manufacturing: live

Join Wheels as we follow the last Australian-made Holden off the line at Elizabeth

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McLaren’s fastest road car yet to drop in early 2018

The Woking manufacturer says its ‘most track-focused’ road car to date will debut early next year

2018 Holden Commodore RSV spied testing in Oz
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2018 Holden Commodore RSV spied testing in Oz

Unannounced Commodore RSV spotted with imported ZB line-up in Melbourne

Matt Simmons’ tips to becoming a pro gamer
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Matt Simmons’ tips to becoming a pro gamer

Australia’s most successful gamer-turned-pro racing driver gives his tips for virtual track domination

2018 Porsche Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS revealed
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2018 Porsche Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS revealed

Porsche’s four-pot two-door twins get the GTS treatment

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Polestar reveals 440kw / 1000Nm hybrid coupe, Australia to miss out

Volvo’s Polestar sub-brand now has its own model, and it packs a serious punch

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Never-registered McLaren F1 to be auctioned

It has never officially been owned, never registered, still has protective plastic fitted, and only 238 kilometres on the odometer.

More photos emerge of final Holden Commodore
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More photos emerge of final Holden Commodore

The last Holden Commodore to be built in Australia has been snapped once more, along with the empty production line behind it

BMW i3 ad banned for promoting street racing
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BMW i3 ad banned for promoting street racing

A new advertisement featuring the all-electric i3 has been banned by the ad watchdog for promoting street racing

Video: The sheer speed of a Pro Class World Time Attack Challenger is mind-boggling
Motorsport

Video: The sheer speed of a Pro Class World Time Attack Challenger is mind-boggling

Side-by-side comparison demonstrates incredible speed of WTAC outright contender

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Gran Turismo Sport to become an FIA-sanctioned championship

You can become a motorsport world champion without ever driving a real race car

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Motorsport

MotoGP puts on a stunner in bumper motorsport weekend

It’s that time of year when the world’s motorsport championships heat up

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The Volkswagen Scirocco is officially dead

As production winds down, here are the highlights of the last 43 years

2017 World Time Attack Challenge: Saturday wrap – The Hammerhead strikes again
Motorsport

2017 World Time Attack Challenge: Saturday wrap – The Hammerhead strikes again

A crown defended, record books rewritten, and another WTAC complete

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2017 World Time Attack Challenge: Friday wrap – Fast, Faster, Fastest

Times tumbled, physics took a beating, and a swelling crowd was served a hefty dosage of speed on the first day of this year’s World Time Attack Challenge

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class line-up trimmed, prices slashed

The S-Class range gets rationalised for 2018

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Everything we know about the 2018 Jeep Wrangler

Expect new engines, drive systems, dual-cab pickup bodystyles, and a fold down windscreen

2018 Chevrolet Corvette
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2018 Chevrolet Corvette spied at a Macca’s drive-through

Fast food for a fast car, as we get our best look yet at how Chevrolet’s performance hero is bulking up

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Iconic Jaguars, Mustangs, and Ferrari up for auction in Ian Cummins lot

Classic car collector’s estate puts 22 cars up for auction

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Special issue – Wheels farewells the Aussie Holden. On sale now

Larger, 196pg Collector’s Edition pays tribute to an Aussie icon, from FX to VFII

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Porsche launches car subscription service in the US

Subscription service Porsche Passport allows you to drive a selection of the Porsche fleet without owning any

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Nissan GT-R tops 211km/h driven with gaming controller

Japanese manufacture turns GT-R supercar into full-size remote control car

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Sub-standard steel claims have car makers scrambling for answers

Iron powder that wasn’t as tough as it should have been was sold to automotive companies, report claims