An astounding collection of McLaren road cars spanning the brand’s history has been snapped up by a single buyer in a secretive deal. The lineup…
While Australian auction sites during the early part of August were hard pressed to sell a car for more than $100,000, the might of Monterey…
Monterey Car Week is always one of the biggest and boldest events on the automotive calendar, and 2025’s edition stunned as ever under the southern…
The Volkswagen Polo has been voted Best Car of the Half Century as part of the Best Cars of the Year – The New Car…
While much of today’s supercar and hypercar market looks to be embracing hybrid technology as a way of churning out ever-faster cars with violently quick…
Aussie muscle and Kiwi driving prowess was on full display at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, with legendary Supercars series entrants shining at one…
Holden was for 70 years an emblem of Australia. Billed as ‘Australia’s Own Car’ it benefited from the absence of any real competition during its…
We never tire of restomods at Retro Rides, because we love watching neglected hulks brought back to motoring life... with a twist. This 1974 Alfa Romeo…
Hey Charger’ was the tagline for Chrysler’s Valiant Charger in the 1970s, and it has remained part of the local vernacular ever since. The combination…
Holden’s VT Commodore of 1997 gave HSV the platform it needed to take its Australian-made performance cars to the next level. Holden’s 1997 VT Commodore…
The horror of Honda's 1990s performance icon, abandoned and neglected in the woods. Luckily for this Honda, the problems were nothing that a serious session…
The Nissan 300ZX, a popular sports car from the 1990s, is often remembered for its sleek design, powerful engine, and advanced technology for its time.…
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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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