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The evolution of McLaren’s flagship ‘1’ cars
It isn’t every day that McLaren reveals a new flagship ‘1’ car to the world. Indeed, there have only been...
Cars That Changed World Rallying, Part 6: Lancia Delta S4
From spending frosty mornings watching cars barrel down Canberra’s notorious ‘Mineshaft’ to later managing Subaru’s Championship-winning team in the 1980,...
A look back at the best cars on show at RACQ MotorFest 2025
Classic cars came out to play at one of Queensland’s biggest and most popular shows, RACQ MotorFest. It is said,...
Rear View: Ferrari 288 GTO
One of the most limited-production Ferraris of modern times, the achingly beautiful 288 GTO marries graceful Pininfarina styling with aggressive...
Cars That Changed World Rallying, Part 5: Audi Sport quattro
Cliff Chambers has a long association with rallying, from spending frosty mornings watching cars barrel down Canberra’s notorious ‘Mineshaft’ to...
Sydney’s Pittwater turned on the sun for the inaugural Northern Beaches Car and Bike Show
The 2025 Northern Beaches Car and Bike Show roared into life at Pittwater RSL on June 28, drawing an enthusiastic...
The Cars and Coffee Phenomena
Originating in California, Cars and Coffee events have existed for the better part of two decades, offering a platform for...
‘More than just a car show’: The vision behind SESSION, a next-gen automotive exhibition
Although the automotive industry in Australia is small on a global scale and spread out across niches and eras, our...
A Brief History of AC Cars
Established in 1901, AC Cars is the UK’s oldest active vehicle manufacturer, combining rich heritage with cutting-edge innovation. Known for...
Cars That Changed World Rallying, Part 4: Datsun 1600
From spending frosty mornings watching cars barrel down Canberra’s notorious ‘Mineshaft’ to managing Subaru’s Championship-winning team in the 1980, Cliff...
The Porsche Museum in Stuttgart: Big power, big history, and a very cool Merc
I was expecting something good when I visited to the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany – after all, it’s Porsche....
The ‘scandalous’ story behind one of Lamborghini’s most iconic colours
Lamborghini’s ability to offer almost boundless customisation to its customers through the ‘Ad Personam’ program is one of its best-known...
Cars That Changed World Rallying, Part 3: Ford Escort Twin Cam & RS1800
Cliff Chambers has a long association with rallying, from spending frosty mornings watching cars barrel down Canberra’s notorious ‘Mineshaft’ to...