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2016 BMW M2 Coupe
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2016 BMW M2 Coupe to increase M sales 30 percent

BMW’s baby M car poised to boost sales by a third, attract new buyers

Ford Mustang pricing games
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Ford Mustang pricing games

Internal politics played a big role in $2500 Mustang price rise.

Marcos Ambrose rules out a professional racing return
Motorsport

Marcos Ambrose rules out a professional racing return

Ex-Supercars and NASCAR star has a new life back in home state Tasmania…

2017 Porsche 718 Cayman revealed
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2017 Porsche 718 Cayman revealed

Porsche’s turbocharged two-seater hard-top is now (slightly) more affordable than its folding roof sibling.

Hayden Paddon wins WRC Rally Argentina
Motorsport

Paddon wins WRC Rally Argentina, Rossi wins MotoGP at Jerez

Motorsport wrap: First ever win for a Kiwi in the WRC, Van Gisbergen wins at Monza and Rossi dominates – it’s your weekly motorsport wrap

Vale Peter Williamson (1938 – 2016)
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Vale Peter Williamson (1938 – 2016)

Former racing driver Peter Williamson helped pioneer in-car cameras… and added in-car commentary for the technology’s debut at Bathurst

Nissan Micra, Pulsar hatch and Patrol variants axed
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Nissan Micra, Pulsar hatch and Patrol variants axed

Nissan Oz wields the axe and culls slow-selling models from its local range

2018 BMW X3 spy pics
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2018 BMW X3 spy pics

Will the third time be a charm for the competent but dull BMW X3?

Taxi drivers target Holden, claiming steering fault
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Taxi drivers target Holden, claiming steering fault

Power steering systems that drivers say can load up unexpectedly have been fixed in the US. But not here.

Mitsubishi fuel scandal could affect Peugeot and Citroen
Industry

Mitsubishi fuel scandal could affect Peugeot and Citroen

The local distributors for Peugeot and Citroen have received “clarification” from the brands’ French head office, claiming their Mitsubishi-produced vehicles sold in Australia are unaffected by the efficiency scandal.

Dieselgate: Volkswagen insists Aussies don’t deserve payouts
Industry

Dieselgate: Volkswagen insists Aussies don’t deserve payouts

US Volkswagen owners tipped to receive $US5000 peace offering, but we’re still in line for nothing

2017 Volkswagen CrossBlue large SUV spy pics
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2017 Volkswagen CrossBlue large SUV spy pics

Volkswagen will woo seven-seater buyers with this one, expected late next year as a 2018 model

Jaguar Project 7 destined for garages
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Jaguar Project 7 destined for garages

Just 10 have arrived in Australia, but the fastest Jaguars ever sold will probably spend more time tucked away in a garage.

Inside Wheels May 2016, on sale now!
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Inside Wheels May 2016, on sale now!

POWER PLAY! 499kW supercharged Ford Mustangs invade Oz; A Porsche finally comes last in a comparo; Merc’s E-Class techno boss

Holden Commodore’s hot hatchback
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2017 Holden Commodore hot hatch spy pics

Opel Insignia caught testing the limits before it arrives in Australia wearing a Holden Commodore badge – and it’s a hatchback

Mercedes SLC roadster future in doubt
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Mercedes SLC roadster future in doubt

Shrinking sales force Mercedes-Benz to weigh up the future for its compact two-door sportscar

Aston Martin Vantage GT8, V12 S models revealed
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Aston Martin Vantage GT8, V12 S models revealed

Faster, lighter, more engaging limited edition Aston Martins to farewell long running Vantage ahead of replacement model with AMG-sourced V8.

2016 Targa Tasmania won by Matt Close in Porsche 911
Motorsport

2016 Targa Tasmania won by Matt Close in Porsche 911

Twenty-fifth anniversary road rally produces spirited contest

McLaughlin and Volvo dominate Phillip Island V8 SuperCars
Motorsport

McLaughlin and Volvo dominate Phillip Island V8 Supercars

Motorsport wrap: Volvo trounces V8s field; storming Ricciardo’s Shanghai comeback; crash stalls Webber title defence

2017 Suzuki Swift spy pics
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2017 Suzuki Swift spy pics

The 2017 Suzuki Swift is fast approaching, as the supermini light-car segment starts to hot up again

MPS badge could help Mazda with premium push
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MPS badge could help Mazda with premium push

Buyer shift towards premium models may sharpen the pencils for Mazda’s business case to revive the MPS badge in Australia

2017 Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV spy pics
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2017 Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV spy pics

The 2017 Alfa Romeo Stelvio breaks cover at last, barely concealing its voluptuous lines despite the bin-liner camo eyesore

Porsche Valeo electric turbocharger
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Porsche to boost future with fully electric turbocharging

Weissach’s plan to consign turbo lag to history

2017 Holden Trax spy pics
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2017 Holden Trax spy pics

The 2017 Holden Trax has been sprung in Melbourne wearing a car bra and ‘hatch hutch’ ahead of late-year debut.