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  • Unique Falcon XY GT-HO book is highlight of Shannons auction

    ALMOST CERTAINLY THE MOST DEFINITIVE history ever written on the Ford Falcon XY GT-HO, charting the history of each of the 300 ‘Bathurst specials’ built in 1971, is the highlight ‘Charity Lot’ of Shannons Timed Online Memorabilia auction from March 31-April 5. With a foreword by four-times Bathurst 1000 winner Allan Moffat, who dominated the […]

  • Audi releases pricing and specs for SQ7 and SQ8

    AUDI ENTHUSIASTS WILL welcome the return of the SQ7 and SQ8 models, for the first time powered by the 4.0-litre TFSI engine. The new SQ7 and SQ8 offer the same incredible dynamics that set them beyond what is usually expected of a large SUV. Plentiful standard equipment, technology inclusions and items that provide ultimate comfort […]

  • Haval H6 scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating

    IN A WELCOME SIGN that Chinese vehicles are becoming safer, ANCAP has today announced a 5-star ANCAP rating for the Haval H6 mid-size SUV. The Haval H6 performed well across all areas of assessment, achieving solid scores for its protection of adult occupants, children, pedestrians and cyclists. The H6 also performed well for its ability to […]

  • Keen interest from buyers for new MG ZS EV

    AFTER JUST A WEEK ON SALE, keen buyers are rapidly snapping up the opportunity to secure the new MG ZS EV ahead of its mid-year arrival. Large numbers of early deposits seem to be the rule lately, with Kia reporting that it is already holding 1500 deposits for its new EV6, taking care of their […]

  • Feel old. The Mercedes-Benz SL celebrates 70 years

    ALWAYS DESIRABLE, AND ALWAYS expensive, the Mercedes-Benz SL (it stands for “super light” – which it never was!) is this year celebrating 70 years in production. The two letters SL are the world-famous hallmark and distinction of a unique Mercedes-Benz sports car tradition – from the 300 SL racing sports car (W 194) from 1952 […]

  • BMW announces limited edition X3, X4 models

    WHEN THINGS GET A BIT SLOW, rush a limited-edition model onto the market. Excuse our cynicism, that does seem to be the modus operandi for some companies. We’ll leave you to come to your own conclusions about the value being offered with the two new limited-edition models released by BMW The BMW X3 and X4 […]

  • Making a good thing better. Jaguar Mk2 restored and updated

    NOBODY HAS EVER seriously argued that the Jaguar Mk2 was anything other than fast, luxurious and stylish. It’s easy to forget just how impressive it was when it launched in 1959. Available with a choice of 2.4-litre, 3.4-litre or 3.8-litre XK engines, its predecessor, (retrospectively called the Mk1) was Jaguar’s first monocoque saloon. The Mk2 […]

  • Lotus confirms UK price of Emira First Edition

    WHILE THERE HAS BEEN no official announcement about local availability of the new Lotus Emira, in the UK, Lotus has confirmed full details on the price and specification of the Emira First Edition. Fully loaded with a host of desirable technology, infotainment and comfort features, plus unique badging, the configurator for the four-cylinder two-seater is […]

  • Queensland jumps on the EV incentive bandwagon

    YOU HAVE TO WONDER just how much money needs to be thrown at people to convince them to take the leap into electric vehicles. Apparently, quite a lot, if the latest Queensland initiative is anything to go by. The FCAI, the peak body for the automotive industry in Australia has cautiously welcomed the Queensland Government’s […]

  • Peel P50 sells for $67,000. Per wheel!

    WE’VE SEEN SOME SILLY prices being paid for classic cars at auction lately, but this one takes the cake! And according to the auction house, Car & Classic (UK), the £111,000 ($A201,200) paid isn’t even the highest ever for the model (apparently, one sold for $A240,000 in the UK in 2016). The P50 was built […]