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Toyota has officially ended more than half a century of manufacturing vehicles in Australia. Approximately 3,000 people attended a ceremony today at the company’s Altona plant including current and former employees, suppliers, affiliate companies and officials from Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan. Fifty-four years since the first Toyota vehicle was …

Hot on the heels of the new-look Renault Clio R.S. arrival last August, the new-look Clio Renault Sport Trophy is primed for launch in Australia with more bite and more bark, keen to hunt down a tasty piece of track or challenging back road. Boasting a new peak of 162kW …

One of the fastest ŠKODA Octavia’s yet, the fire-breathing Octavia RS 245, has joined the local range. And unlike the previous RS 230 which was offered in limited numbers in 2016, more powerful RS 245 is a mainstay of the Octavia range. Building on the popular Octavia RS platform, the …

The all-new fifth-generation Lexus LS flagship sedan is not due for launch in Australia until April next year, but a 2018 LS 500h has been spotted on the streets of Melbourne this week filming a new commercial. Bearing a mysterious number plate, the LS sedan was on set of a new …

Hot on the heels of claiming the title for the world’s fastest production four-door sedan on the Nurburgring circuit, Alfa Romeo is at it again, this time smashing the record for the fastest production SUV around the legendary track. Set for launch in Australia in early 2018, the Alfa Romeo …

The eighth-generation Rolls-Royce Phantom has been officially launched in Australia this week, with access to the iconic symbol of success, power and wealth starting from $950,000, or $1.1m for the extended wheelbase version. Speaking at the unveiling in Sydney today, Paul Harris, Asia Pacific Regional Director for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars said, …

An unexpected convoy of Formula 1 cars hit the streets of Adelaide’s CBD late last night, much to the bewilderment of some locals. The three F1 cars were spotted making a demonstration run on the streets of South Australia’s capital under police escort and were part of a promotional video …

Australian customers can now order a Ford Everest Titanium with a choice of wheels and tyres to take full advantage of the top-spec Everest’s off-road capability. Everest Titanium buyers can now choose between an optional 18 by 8.0-inch alloy wheel, with an increased tyre sidewall, for improved off-road performance, or …

Holden burgeoning Astra range has gained a new addition today with the arrival of the Astra Sportwagon. Joining its Astra Hatch and Sedan siblings, the Astra Sportwagon is designed and engineered at Opel’s Russelsheim headquarters and built in the UK at Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port manufacturing facility. It benefits from the …

Remember the hardcore Subaru WRX STI S207 from 2015? Well, the Japanese brand has released an update based on the 2017 WRX STI appropriately called the STI S208. Like its predecessor, the new S208 will only be available in the Land of the Rising Sun, with just 450 cars slated …

Audi will be bringing its hybrid technology into the large SUV segment with the arrival of the Q7 e-tron quattro in January 2018. Joining the current line-up, which consists of the Q7 TDI, Q7 160 TDI and SQ7 performance flagship, the Q7 plug-in hybrid boasts the only diesel Plug-in Hybrid Electric …

Subaru will unveil the latest in its series of VIZIV concept cars at the Tokyo Motor Show next month. Taking centre stage at Subaru’s booth will be an all-new VIZIV (vision for innovation) Performance Concept that is designed to embody the brand’s vision for the future of making cars that …

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio will on sale in Australia from Q1, 2018 with a three-model lineup. Heralding a new era for the Italian car maker, Alfa Romeo’s first-ever SUV promises advanced technology, outstanding safety and an exhilarating driving experience. Further expanding Alfa Romeo’s lineup beyond the stylish 4C Coupe, 4C …

McLaren has unveiled its 846kW Hybrid GT supercar that almost everyone can drive… as long as you have a PlayStation 4 console. Confirmed as an exclusive choice for gamers in the hotly anticipated Gran Turismo Sport, the McLaren Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo was designed in response to a call from …