This reinterpretation of the Renault 5 Turbo for the modern era marks a return to the French auto industry at its best and maddest when…
John French, shown holding the trophy here, was the 1981 Bathurst 1000 winner alongside Dick Johnson (Image: Dick Johnson/Facebook) The world of Australian motorsport is…
Update, 14 March 2025: Believe it or not, this Ruf CTR's valuation estimate wasn't off the mark at all! When the hammer fell at Gooding…
Spirit of America Sonic I became the holder of the land speed record and the women's land speed record in the 1960s, driven by husband-and-wife…
Nissan's pure-electric R32 conversion has raised the ire of enthusiasts and online commenters (Image: Nissan) Nissan has unveiled what could go down as one of…
This incredibly original barn find 1970 Ford XY Falcon GT is heading to auction after 51 years in storage. Just when you think there are…
The 1980s was a time when having the right TV advertising jingle that would get caught in everyone’s ears was key, and Ford was no…
While there are a number of iconic tyre companies that have found innovative ways to advertise their offerings, Goodyear is one brand that has had…
The last series production car to feature a true V16 engine was the Cadillac Series 90, all the way back in 1938. Indeed, it was…
Volkswagen has delivered some truly classic advertisements over the years, whether overt, witty, cheeky, or anything in-between. On occasion, though, the brand has managed to…
The first episode of Alpine’s new video series celebrating its 70-year history features Jean-Charles Rédélé, son of the company’s founder (Image: Alpine) Almost 70 years…
Commercials don't get much more '80s than this, with Honda's commercial for the Japanese-market City hatchback featuring English ska band Madness performing a bespoke song…
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How Adolf Hitler played a key role in the design and development of the original Volkswagen Beetle. From the mind of a maniac to the…
Extensive Australian development work equipped the European-derived VB Commodore for Australia’s harsh driving conditions Some traditional Holden owners were horrified in late 1978 when an…
The revolutionary Range Rover emerged from the questionable Road Rover concept to rewrite the rule book for 4x4 wagons. A retired motor-mechanic mate once opined…
The Volkswagen Beetle remained the same for decades… or did it? Here’s your crash course in the Beetle family tree, including how to spot an…
The Countach was the first Lamborghini model to have bodywork produced in-house (Image: Lamborghini) This year marks the 50th since the Lamborghini Countach first entered…
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