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Why this C-Class should come with its own racetrack
Mercedes-AMG may have dropped the V8 from its new C63 SE Performance model but it still packs a punch.
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Why Aston Martin’s $633k convertible is perfect for the open road
The DB12 Volante is the latest addition to the British marquee’s stable of high-performance convertibles.
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Why Australian drivers will embrace Cadillac’s fully electric SUVs
GM global design chief Mike Simcoe predicts EV will prevail, as the first of the American luxury brand’s new vehicles get ready to roll into Australia.
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What it’s like to drive this new $900k electric Porsche-on-water
The Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom Air is a chic and thrilling powerboat that shares its tech DNA with the car company’s Macan EV.
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Ever wondered what crosses a race driver’s mind at 350 km/h?
The 24 Hour of Le Mans is the Olympics of motor racing, says 1998’s winner, who admits “you don’t really care” about risk when there are so many other things to think about.
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More than 20 hybrid-powered Hypercars are set to battle it out at Le Mans
The stakes couldn’t be higher for this ultra-competitive class at next weekend’s race: “If you win Le Mans, all the people around the world know it,” says Ferrari’s endurance boss, Antonello Coletta.
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May
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Volvo’s new EX30 Ultra takes just 3.6 seconds to reach 100 km/h
The fully electric city slicker is the brand’s fastest accelerating car ever, plus it’s roomy, quiet and friendly looking. What’s not to like?
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What it’s like to drive an $11.5m hypercar in the hills of Emilia-Romagna
It pays not to think of the cost of Pagani’s Huayra Codalunga when dodging mad Italian motorists on winding roads: it performs like a full-on race car.
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Why the new Lexus LBX Sports Luxury AWD is an ideal city car
It’s not exciting, but the brand’s smallest car has its pluses, as well as the usual Lexus ownership perks.
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An eventful test drive of the new McLaren 750S, priced from $586k
In a nutshell, it’s a pure and precise driving experience, even on city roads (notwithstanding an ill-timed software glitch).
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The best European summer motor events in 2024
From the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance to the Goodwood Festival of Speed, top-shelf events are luring car enthusiasts to northern climes.
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Why this wrecked Ferrari is good value at $3m
Apparently, the burnt-out remains of a 1954 Ferrari race car was a bargain.
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This tiny EV is cute and cool – but is it worth $59k?
The battery-powered Fiat Abarth 500e is a fun way to zip around town. And you can park it pretty much anywhere.
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April
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The new Porsche Macan 4 EV is coming to Australia this year
Priced from $133,700-plus for the entry-level model, this highly popular SUV has been upgraded – and performs brilliantly in every respect.
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The man behind the new Porsche Macan 4 EV
It’s the most capable model yet, reckons Jörg Kerner. “My mission was to bring the best car you can develop with this new technology to market.”
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‘Love’ makes the difference to the new $410k Aston Martin Vantage
A string of smallish but important changes have transformed the coupe’s character, says design director Miles Nurnberger. Oh, and it’s faster, of course.
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Behind the scenes at Pagani, where hypercars cost up to $23m
The Italian maker’s next car, the Utopia coupe, is priced in Australia “from about $6.5 million”. But nobody ever orders a standard version.
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Why this $4m Bentley is the last of its kind
For $4 million-plus, you can own a piece of history: the limited-edition Bature W12 coupe. As to what might come next, read on.
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Does Ford’s new Mustang Mach-E SUV live up to its name?
The all-electric newcomer faces stiff competition from Tesla’s Model Y. But maybe you want to stand out from the crowd.
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EV-curious? Check out this Range Rover
The Velar P400e is a mid-sized, plug-in hybrid, the first in the Velar range – and also the dearest.
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