Over the past month we've watched applications roll in from across the country for The Correspondent competition from fans hoping to land their dream job as a paid motoring journalist for CarAdvice.com.au. All of us at CarAdvice have been genuinely surprised by the quality and passion of those who have entered.
Today, after more than 300 applications, 3000 votes and 50,000 visits to the competition site, we’re announcing our top three finalists.
The nominees for the 2013 European Car of the Year award have been announced, with a diverse list of 34 new vehicles vying for the prestigious title.
To be eligible, the vehicles must have been launched in the past 12 months or be expected to go on sale before the end of 2012, be available in at least five European countries, and have a projected annual sales figure of no fewer than 5000 units.
High school student with good grades wins Chevy Camaro
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Back when I was at school, the reward for getting good grades was at best a gold star. One high school in the US has taken it to a whole new level, awarding a top-performing student with a ‘gold bowtie’, or more specifically a brand new 2011 Chevrolet Camaro.
'The Man in the White Suit' by Ben Collins Book Give Away
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The Man in the White Suit - The Stig, Le Mans, the Fast Lane and Me by Ben Collins is the first chance the iconic Stig from UK's most popular TV show TopGear gets to share his amazing stories.
The book is an account of how Collins went on to become TopGear’s racing driver. Some say his brain is a Satellite navigation system and that he once had a staring contest with the Sun... and won. All we know is, his book is definitely worth a read.
Get set for a wild ride when the all-new Top Gear Live world tour hits Sydney’s Acer Arena next February 11-14. Featuring more cars, more stunts, more fire and more antics, this year’s all-new Top Gear Live is the fiercest, most outrageous yet.