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With the focus on 'big banger' sports cars, this year's 24th Historic Sandown meeting on November 7-8 will pay tribute to the great Australian driver and constructor, Frank Matich.

Following Peru's decision to withdraw from the 2016 Dakar, the event organisers today announced a new route and schedule for next year's event, which will encompass Bolivia and more sections in Argentina.

Abarth's 695 Biposto, "the world's smallest supercar", has touched-down in Australia, offering a road-legal version of the Abarth Asseto Corse car.

BMW has set a course for the future in GT racing with the presentation of the newly-developed BMW M6 GT3 at this year's 66th IAA Cars (Frankfurt Motor Show) in Germany. The racing version of the BMW M6 Coupe will be in action in 2016.

The start of September saw Ford commence production of the first RHD units of the new Mustang destined for Australia.

Big Banger' sportscars from the 1960s and the fire-breathing Formula 5000s will return to the racetrack in 2015, as part of 'Return of the Thunder' at Historic Sandown on November 7-8.

Maserati's one-of-a-kind 'Boomerang' showcar from 1972 became a motor show veteran only a couple of years after its launch. More recently, it's become a concours veteran, too. At Bonhams Chantilly sale in France on 5 September, the striking wedge-shaped Maserati that inspired the look of the Lotus Esprit crossed the auction block for the third time in 13 years.

More than 18 months after a sinkhole opened up in the 'skydome' section of the National Corvette Museum in Kentucky, USA, that section of the museum has been repaired and re-opened.

A series of motorsport-themed attractions are set to be unveiled at Dreamworld this summer, including what's billed as the world's largest collection of Peter Brock race cars.

Celebrating the biggest names, races and moments in Australian motorsport history, Shannons Legends of Motorsport is back for a second 12-part series.

Ford officially opened its new national sales company office in Richmond today, with the relocation of the local head office from the Broadmeadows factory site just one part in the new infrastructure investments that add to the more than $300 million Ford has spent on local R&D - more than any other automaker - this year alone.

Holden and The Walt Disney Company (Australia and New Zealand) have entered into a multi-year promotional license agreement in Australia and New Zealand to promote the Star Wars franchise.

More than 18 months after a sinkhole opened up in the 'skydome' section of the National Corvette Museum in Kentucky, the repaired section of the museum is due to re-open on September 3.

Only a few weeks out from their hosting of the Inca Desafio event, as well as staging the start and opening legs of the 2016 Dakar Rally, Peru has completely cancelled its involvement in both events.

Subaru has announced the addition of a bold new 'Hyper Blue' colour scheme, which will be available as a limited edition on three of the marque's sports models this October.

Australia's Matt Simmons has started his professional driving career after winning this year's Nissan GT Academy International competition.

At Shannons Sydney Winter Classic Auction on August 10, a 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GT was the top seller, hammering for an impressive $522,000 - a world market price and a new Australian auction record for this model.

An EJ Holden for the EJ Whitten Foundation makes perfect sense, and that's the thinking behind Rare Spares' donation a classic EJ Holden for restoration. To be restored over a nine-week period, the finished car will be auctioned off in AFL Grand Final week to raise funds for the EJ Whitten Foundation's men's health initiatives.

GreazeFest Melbourne is set to bring a whole lotta Kustom Kulture to Sandown Racecourse this Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9.

Ahead of its official presentation at September's Frankfurt Motor Show, Ferrari has unveiled details of their new 488 Spider.

Entries for this year's Bay to Birdwood Classic, which will take place on on Sunday 27 September, are closing on Saturday, 8 August.

With the new RHD Mustang only a few months away from its debut in Australia, more than a few prospective owners are looking for a way to make their pony car stand out from the herd. Mustang Motorsport has the answer!

At their Sydney Winter Classic Auction on August 10, there's a highly desirable Aussie Mopar muscle car that could be one of the event's best sellers.

Greazefest Brisbane is set to bring a whole lotta Kustom Kulture to Rocklea Showgrounds this Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2. Live bands, market stalls, workshops and a big hot rod and classic car show will make GreazeFest 2015 an event that's not to be missed!