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In a stunt sponsored by Ice Break iced coffee drink, Australia has unofficially claimed the Guinness World Record for 'Fastest Sofa' this week. The record had previously been held by Marek Turowsk from Leicestershire, UK. Turowsk clocked 92mph or 148kph in his race for the record

A one-off 2011 Chev Camaro will be auctioned for charity in the US this October, with all funds raised going to 'Operation Mend', a charity supporting severely wounded US military personnel.

Australia's premier burnout event is on again, and there's just 100 days until it begins.

One of the most significant, and certainly the oldest, privately-owned operational motor vehicles in the world will be a highlight of RM Auctions' Hershey sale in the US this October 6 & 7. The vehicle, built in 1884, came about from the collaboration between the wealthy Comte (Count) de Dion and a pair of young engineers, Georges Bouton and Charles-Armand Trepardoux.

A rare Australian muscle car, a P76 Targa Florio, is coming up for auction at Shannons Sydney Spring Classic Auction on Monday October 10. The choice classic is one of only 100 of its kind ever built, and has had just one owner from new.

\nMelbourne is set to host a fine array of classic cars this October with the return of RACV Motorclassica - the Australian International Concours d'Elegance and Classic Motor Show.

The Lexus LF-Gh hybrid concept has been voted by the public as "Car of the Show" at the recent Australian International Motor Show.

ZF has developed what it claims is the world's first nine-speed automatic passenger car transmission. Known as the 9HP, the transmission is an all-new design, which comes in two model ranges for front-traverse installations, covering a torque range between 280- and 480-Nm.

FPV has launched a limited edition GT Black Series of the standard supercharged Boss 335kW GT following a positive response to the black-on-black FPV concept revealed at the Australian Motor Show.

One of just twenty vehicles produced, and the only one of its kind in Australia, this 'UB2010' Aston Martin DBS is one of a select number of classic and collectable cars that will be offered for sale at Sotheby's 'Important Collectors' Motor Cars by Public Tender' sale in Sydney this coming October 15.

Pony car enthusiasts now have a new toy to fuel their automotive dreams, in the form of Ford's new customizer website that features the 2012 Mustang.

Aerodynamic principles have been applied to car design for decades. Now, for the first time, the same performance-boosting principles are being used in the design of tyres.

Lotus is returning to the World Rally Championship 30 years on from its victory in the Talbot Sunbeam Lotus. This time round, the marque will be represented by the Exige R-GT.

Formula One World Champion Alan Jones has become brand ambassador for the Lexus LFA Supercar.

Clocking up more than 60 years of reliable motoring from two Toyotas, a Sydney family makes the case for keeping the family car.

Lexus Australia's award-winning GS sedan is about to get more exclusive, with the announcement of special edition GS 300 'X' Sport and Sports Luxury models.

Three big car events - one huge weekend! Car enthusiasts are set to converge on Queanbeyan, New South Wales to see, show and share the love of all things automotive. The American Car Nationals, Queanbeyan Swap Meet, and All Ford Day / All GM Day are on at the Queanbeyan Showground on the weekend of 24-25 September, 2011. JUST Cars will be there handing out FREE show bags, so come along and say Gday!

A rare RHD convertible example of an equally rare car will be offered for public tender this October, as part of Sotheby's 'Important Collectors' Motor Cars by Public Tender' event.

Shannons Melbourne Spring Classic auction on September 12 saw a wide array of vehicles offered, including some attractive No Reserve selections. Bidders responded well to the quality on offer, with over 90 percent of consignments being sold.

South Australian Kevin Weeks scored an impressive victory in the Supaloc Classic Targa Adelaide, the opening round of the new four-event CAMS Australian Targa Championship.

One of only 25 built for the European market, an immaculate example of Ferrari's 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spyder sold for 595,500 at Bonhams Goodwood Revival auction on September 16.

At the end of Day 2 of the Supaloc Classic Targa Adelaide, a strong performance from South Australian Kevin Weeks has seen him firm as favourite to win the event, with one day remaining.

Lotus has used the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show to showcase its future direction, launching three new models and two limited editions, and announcing self-shifting gearboxes for two key variants of its range. The new V6-powered Lotus Exige S super car blasted onto the scene, and with motorsport on their mind, the maker has also announced its return to rallying.