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  • High Road to Heaven

    Drive: Grossglockner Alpine Road, Austria, 48km Car: 2018 Renault Sport R. S. 220 Clio Trophy  ‘In te Domine speravi’ (I put my trust in you, Lord). I’m not the deeply religious type but, even so, this inscription above the Hochtor tunnel seems eerily profound. For it is here, on this fast, open section between Hochtor […]

  • UK company offers huge range of new E-Type parts

    OWNERS OF THE JAGUAR E-TYPE have plenty of reasons to smile, and now, there’s another one. English company Jaguar Classic is now offering a range of new, high-quality parts for the world-famous E-type, allowing owners to maintain and repair their vehicles with brand new, original-specification parts for maximum compatibility, and durability. Joining the already extensive range […]

  • Mercedes-Benz adds AMG enhancements to GLC 43 Edition R

    THE NEW MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 43 4MATIC Edition R SUV and Coupé are elevated by the addition of key AMG performance and styling elements.   A significant addition to the popular GLC range, the new Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Edition R SUV and Coupé build on the reputation for combining performance and practicality of the standard model […]

  • Whitegoods

    Story: Jim Myhill “SO, WHAT ARE YOU driving now?” This question was a staple of almost all conversations, at least between any two men in Australia, for decades. Whether at a backyard barbie, a formal dinner, a reunion or even a visit to the dentist, it was part of the Australian culture to ask – […]

  • Smart #5 launches in China

    SMART IS ONCE AGAIN SETTING STANDARDS in the premium segment of electric mobility. With the world premiere of the smart #5 BRABUS, the brand is unveiling its new top-end product of the all-electric portfolio. As the peak performer in the model range, the new smart #5 BRABUS combines smart’s typical space-efficient versatility, modern usability and […]

  • VW goes in hard with updated Caddy and Crafter, plus new Transporter

    VOLKSWAGEN COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IS DELIVERING a major new product offensive and welcoming the most extensive model range in its history, with major updates to Caddy and Crafter plus an all-new Transporter coming in 2025. Starting with Volkswagen’s popular small van, the Caddy Cargo, key highlights now include Digital Cockpit Pro and 10-inch Infotainment Screen providing […]

  • Special deals on Cupra Formentor

    SUMMER MAY BE WINDING DOWN but Cupra’s offers are just heating up, with new offers and complimentary five-year service packs across Cupra’s entire internal combustion engine (ICE) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) range, from now until 30 June 2025 for vehicles in stock. The deals are headlined by a saving of $8800 on the Formentor VZx, with a new […]

  • Genesis goes full on with the X Gran Coupe and Convertible

    GENESIS REVEALED THE X GRAN COUPE Concept and the X Gran Convertible Concept for the first time today at the Seoul Mobility Show 2025 in Goyang, Korea, taking yet another step toward redefining automotive luxury and performance. The world premieres were held at the KINTEX convention centre under the theme “Unfold a New Era of […]

  • EVs can be charged in the same time it takes to fuel an ICE car

    ELECTRIC CAR MANUFACTURER BYD HAS recently announced that it is installing electric vehicle (EV) chargers with a maximum output of 1360 kW in China – over 4000 of them – allowing electric cars to be charged as quickly as petrol cars. These ‘megawatt flash-chargers’ can deliver around 400km of range in five minutes to BYD […]

  • Audi releases price and specs for RS Q8

    AUDI HAS ANNOUNCED PRICING AND SPECIFICATION details for the extraordinary new Audi RS Q8 performance, the most powerful series-produced combustion engine model in Audi Sport’s storied history. Arriving imminently for Australian customers, this high-performance SUV was recently previewed at the FORMULA 1 LOUIS VUITTON AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2025, showcasing its formidable stance and stunning design. […]