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  • Blackpool’s Bovver Boy

    Drive: Cheddar Gorge, 23km Car: 2003 TVR Tuscan S Words: Barry Green Photos: Dawn Green SOMERSET, ENGLAND, 2013: When a car’s owner cautions, “Take it easy if the roads are damp, especially on roundabouts – I’ve lost it there”, you better believe it. In this instance, said owner is talking about the immaculate 2003 TVR […]

  • GAC confirms Australian specifications for AION UT

    ELECTRIC VEHICLES ARE BECOMING more affordable almost every week, made even more obvious by the pricing set for GAC’s compact EV, the AION UT, priced from just $31,990 (plus on road costs).  The AION UT is the fourth model to join GAC’s local lineup and is set to be a compelling option for Australian new […]

  • New Amalfi Spider released by Ferrari

    IF YOU’VE BEEN WONDERING just how to SKI (“spend the kids’ inheritance”) then this may just be the perfect solution. Ferrari has just released the new Amalfi Spider, a V8 2+ spider with a front-mid-mounted engine that embodies the perfect balance between contemporary sportiness and versatility within the Ferrari range. Designed for those who want […]

  • JAC commits to local ride and handling tuning

    THE NUMBER OF COMPANIES committing to tuning for local conditions is getting commendably longer, with JAC Motors engaging global engineering firm Multimatic and its Australian vehicle dynamics engineer Michael Barber to support local ride and handling tuning of the JAC Hunter Dual-Cab 4X4 ute for Australian conditions. Barber is recognised as one of Australia’s most […]

  • Sydney auction house achieves record February sales

    WE CONTINUE TO BE AMAZED at the popularity of the aptly-named “vanity plates” and the amount of money some people are willing to spend on them. Collecting Cars, the online auction platform for the sale of classic, performance and collectible cars, achieved record auction sales of more than $A10.3 million from 115 lots during February, […]

  • Mitsubishi refines and refreshes Outlander

    IT SEEMS LIKE ONLY A FEW months since the new Outlander was released by Mitsubishi, but in the motor industry, as on life, time flies, explaining why Mitsubishi has released a locally tuned and refreshed model of the PHEV. “Our locally tuned and refreshed Outlander model range continues to resonate with Australian customers, and we’re […]

  • Tesla six-seat Model Y L arrives

    TESLA’S BEST-SELLING Model Y range has been extended with the launch of a long-wheelbase six-seater version, the Model Y L with deliveries scheduled from Q2, 2026. The first-ever Tesla Model Y L, featuring a longer wheelbase, a redesigned roof line, and most notably, a six-seat interior will be available to order from March 13th 2026 […]

  • VW adds two new models to Amarok range

    HEADLINING VOLKSWAGEN’S 2026 Amarok range are two new models, the limited Amarok Dark Label V6 and the Amarok W600, engineered in conjunction with Walkinshaw Automotive Group. Guided by feedback from owners, dealers and enthusiasts who have shaped the Amarok story for more than 15 years, the new Amarok line‑up places a stronger emphasis on the […]

  • Audi releases very exclusive RS 3

    CONTINUING A LONG TRADITION of very exclusive limited edition sports models, Audi Sport has released a special model to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the legendary five-cylinder engine. With planned production of just 750, the RS 3 competition limited is sure to be collectable. Its inline five makes the brawny compact unique in its segment, […]

  • Chery unveils KP31 ute concepts

    TEASING POTENTIAL BUYERS WITH a sneak peak of its new KP31 ute concept, Chery unveiled the planned PHEV diesel at the brand’s recent hybrid showcase event in Sydney. Providing local media with a sneak peak of what to expect when the production model lands in showrooms Q4 2026, the KP31 will be the world’s first […]