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Mazda MX-5 Media Challenge

A select handful of Australia's motoring media recently had the opportunity to take on their Russian peers in the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Media Challenge, and naturally CarAdvice jumped at the chance to fly the Aussie flag.

BMW M235i revealed in spy shots

The BMW M235i has been spied almost entirely free of camouflage, revealing most of the production car's exterior design. CarAdvice's spy photographers captured the 2 Series coupe during an official photo shoot in which all but the sporty...

Holden Commodore: final VE rolls off production line

The last Holden VE Commodore has rolled off the production line in South Australia as the local manufacturer gears up for the launch of the all-new VF Commodore. The Chlorophyll green Holden Commodore SS Z Series automatic sedan pictured...

Honda confirms Formula One return

Honda has confirmed it will return to Formula One, announcing it will rekindle its partnership with McLaren from 2015. The Japanese brand had been strongly rumoured to return to motorsport's premier racing category after leaving at the end...

Porsche 918 Spyder: 653kW hybrid hypercar revealed

The final specifications of the Porsche 918 Spyder have been released, confirming that the plug-in hybrid hypercar will be the quickest, most powerful and most fuel efficient vehicle in the brand's history.

Aston Martin CEO Ulrich Bez to step down

Aston Martin CEO Dr Ulrich Bez is expected to step down at the end of the year after 13 years at the helm, according to the Sunday Times. Bez, who turns 70 this year, will reportedly move into an ambassadorial role with the quintessential...

Gran Turismo 6 announced, due out this year

Gran Turismo 6 has been officially revealed at an event celebrating the video game's 15th anniversary, with the latest instalment set to be released "during the holiday season".

BMW M5 sets new drifting world record

A BMW M5 now holds the Guinness World Recordfor the longest sustained drift after covering more than 82km sideways. The record was set by BMW Performance Centre instructor Johan Schwartz in South Carolina, after he steered an unmodified 2013...

Mercedes-Benz S-Class: lighter, faster limo unveiled

The first new Mercedes-Benz S-Class in eight years has been unveiled in Germany. As styling highlights for the sixth-generation S-Class, Mercedes-Benz cites the larger, more upright grille; a character line descending from front to rear...

Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak: racing livery revealed

The Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak racer's full racing livery has been revealed ahead of its competitive debut at this year's Pikes Peak Hill Climb in June. Completing road testing at Mont Ventoux in France one of the legendary stages of the...