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Volkswagen Transporter turns 65
The Volkswagen Transporter is celebrating its 65th birthday, although its conception goes back to 1947 and owes everything to Dutch car importer Ben Pon…
2016 Chevrolet Spark teased
The 2016 Chevrolet Spark (nee 2015 Holden Barina Spark) has been teased ahead of its simultaneous reveal at both the New York and Seoul Motor Shows on April 2.
Shane van Gisbergen signs with McLaren GT for 2015
2014 V8 Supercars runner-up, Shane van Gisbergen has signed with McLaren GT for 2015 and will compete in the Blancpain Endurance Series this year.
Toyota 86 gets an $800 price cut
The Toyota 86 GT now comes standard with a reversing camera and touch-screen audio system valued at $1000, while prices have been cut by up to $800.
Motorists ready to warn others of speed traps
More than half of all Queensland motorists are happy to break the law and warn other drivers of speed traps, according to research.
How to change gears the right way (part 1)
Very few drivers really know how use their manual gearboxes, because they were incorrectly taught to start with. Here’s how to change gears the right way.