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BMW Concept 8 Series unveiled as future flagship preview

BMW has slipped the covers off its curvaceous Concept 8 Series, a “design study” that offers a sneak peak at the marque’s upcoming mega-coupe flagship.

2018 Subaru WRX and WRX STI updates arriving in July
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2018 Subaru WRX and WRX STI updates arriving in July

Subaru Australia will give its turbocharged performance heroes a mid-cycle refresh midway through the year, but don’t expect a power hike for the WRX or WRX STI

BMW 8-Series concept pics leaked ahead of official reveal
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BMW 8-Series concept pics leaked ahead of official reveal

Here’s an unofficial sneak peak of the concept sports coupe that will form the basis of what BMW says will be a ‘genuine dream car’.

2018 Hyundai Veloster spotted testing
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2018 Hyundai Veloster spotted testing

Hyundai’s next-generation Veloster is spied out and about, with its unique asymmetric door layout intact.

Volkswagen reveals hybrid 300kW AWD Golf GTi concept
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Volkswagen reveals hybrid 300kW AWD Golf GTi concept

New VW concept hints at an electrified future for the Golf GTI

Huracan GTR MAIN v2
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Harder Lamborghini Huracan coming

Break out the Nurburgring lap timer: an even faster, track-focused Huracan could be on the way

Lego Porsche GT3 RS displays shocking crash test results
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Lego Porsche GT3 RS displays shocking crash test results

It’s got a rear-mounted flat six with a flappy-paddle gearbox, but is the Lego world’s most desired sports car safe enough for your minifigs?

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Brit sportscar brand Lotus sold to Chinese car maker Geely

Geely takes hold of Lotus, and throws Malaysian car maker Proton a lifeline in the process

Big-winged Subaru BRZ prototype revives hopes of STI-tuned flagship
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Big-winged Subaru BRZ prototype revives hopes of STI-tuned flagship

Huge brakes, a sizable rear wing and a sneaky STI badge on the bootlid suggest this prototype is the harbinger of a hard-core Subaru BRZ range-topper.

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Industry

US sues Fiat Chrysler over Dieselgate-like emissions cheat claims

The US government now wants its court system to back up claims that software built into Jeep and Dodge-badged cars was there to deliberately fudge emissions tests

Toll road operators continue to rip off drivers
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Toll road operators continue to rip off drivers

Aussie motorists are coughing up $160 million a year in exorbitant toll road fines

Ford CEO Mark Fields replaced by furniture man
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Ford CEO Mark Fields replaced by furniture man

Fields steps down from leading roll after less than three years as CEO, Jim Hackett announced as successor

BMW adds a dash of purity to M3, M4
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BMW M3 and M4 Pure editions for Oz

BMW’s most affordable M3 and M4 add a Pure badge and pinch the power upgrade from Competition pack, but shrug off the high price tag

A wild weekend of motorsport from around the globe
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A wild weekend of motorsport from around the globe

Action aplenty as Supercars, MotoGP, and WRC all raced over the weekend

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Chrysler 300 SRT Hellcat mashup sparks rumours

A Chrysler 300 SRT mule with Dodge Demon rolling stock raises hopes of a supercharged V8 final edition model for the American carmaker’s large sedan.

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Gallery: Classic Mazda museum opens in Germany

First facility of its kind outside Japan showcases 45-car collection of Augsburg Mazda dealer Auto Frey.

Bentley’s Bentayga Falconry - who’s the fool now?
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Bentley’s Bentayga Falconry – who’s the fool now?

Our April 1 story may have sounded like we were trying to pull the wool over your eyes but perhaps you should have a little more faith

Ultimate Martini track day duo up for auction
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Ultimate Martini track day duo up for auction

Bonhams pairs VW Kombi with Porsche 934/5 racer for a Martini match made in heaven

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2018 Lamborghini Urus spy pics

Lamborghini’s SUV started off as a trim, taut Aventador on stilts. As we near the reveal of the production version, it seems to have put on a little weight

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Ferrari to develop turbocharged six-cylinder engine

Ferrari looks to amp up performance with future downsized engines. Starting with a hybrid, turbo V6.

Holden’s Commodore line at Elizabeth now up for sale
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Holden’s Commodore line at Elizabeth now up for sale

The entire production line at Holden’s Commodore-making plant in Elizabeth, South Australia has joined Australian car manufacturing’s collective garage sale

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Next-gen Corvette to be right hook, mid-engined $120,000 V8 Holden Halo

Will the C8 Corvette, due 2019, be Holden’s next hero car and truly offer Ferrari-rivaling performance for a Ferrari-crushing price?

Kia Stinger fast facts
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Kia Stinger fast facts

Facts and figures on the upcoming rear-drive Kia Stinger GT

Why the electric Nio EP9’s Nurburgring lap record matters
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Why the electric Nio EP9’s Nurburgring lap record matters

Chinese electric car with 1000kW resets production car lap record