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Joining the genuine Shelby, Corvette and Monaro muscle at Shannons 'Melbourne Late Summer Auction', scheduled for February 17, will be a pair of tribute muscle cars, in the form of a 1966 Shelby GT 350H tribute and SS tribute '69 Camaro convertible.

Honda will have a number of releases for next month's Geneva Motor Show, including the powertrain layout for the NSX, Civic WTCC racer, FCEV eco vehicle and more, but the one that most enthusiasts are salivating over is the Civic Type R Concept.

In one of the most bizarre car stories of recent times, a number of rare and irreplaceable Chevy Corvettes were damaged when a sinkhole opened up under the floor of a section of the National Corvette Museum (NCM) in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Ferrari is set to unveil their new 'California T' convertible at the Geneva Motor Show. The soon-to-be-released second-generation California droptop "in the Grand Tourer tradition" boasts an all-new V8 engine that delivers increased torque and reduced fuel consumption.

Second running of UK Concours of Elegance features 61 rare and stunning cars, covering all eras of motoring and motorsport competition

Volvo Polestar Racing (nee Garry Rogers Motorsport) unveiled its 650hp Volvo S60 that will debut in V8 Supercars this year, by driving it across the Sydney Harbour Bridge under police escort.

DBA's top-of-the-range T3 slotted disc brakes offer greater pad bite for improved stopping performance and the peace of mind that comes with purchasing a quality Australian made product. The range includes the 4000 Series and 2-piece 5000 Series.

With no local car manufacturing to support after 2017, the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) are calling for an immediate end to vehicle tariffs.

At this year's Formula One Rolex Australian Grand Prix, an all-new format will be trialled for the V8 Supercar support races.

Following yesterday's announcement from Toyota Australia that they will close their Australian manufacturing operations at the end of 2017, the Executive Director of the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC), David Purchase, has issued the following statement.

Toyota Australia has announced today, February 10, that it will join Ford and General Motors-Holden in closing their local manufacturing operations. Toyota will stop building cars at their Altona plant by the end of 2017 and become a national sales and distribution company.

The 2014 Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour saw the once-around-the-clock enduro at Mt. Panorama record one of its closest finishes ever, with the Maranello Motorsport Ferrari 458 Italia taking victory by less than half a second.

One of the world's most famous and valuable racing 911s - the 1974 Carrera RSR 3.0 litre coupe in which CanAm champion Mark Donohue scored his final race win just months before his death in early 1975 - will compete at this year's 25th Anniversary Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motor Sport.

A "car" that drew more than its fair share of attention at RM Auctions' recent Paris Sale was this Lamborghini Countach sculpture by Benedict Radcliffe.

This year's 25th Anniversary Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motor Sport, from March 7-9, promises more racing, and easier access for fans travelling to the event.

A French car with an interesting, and potentially record-setting, Australian history was one of the rarer and more intriguing lots from RM Auctions' recent Paris Sale.

A car significant to one of Australian motorsport's most famous names sold at the RM Auctions Paris sale on February 5, setting a new price record in the process.

Ferrari has reported that one of their classic race machines has recently sold in Europe for a new record price.

A car that's a self-contained "partymobile" is set to be auctioned by Shannons on February 17 at their 'Melbourne Late Summer Auction'.

Alfa Romeo's 4C sports coupe has been named the 'Most Beautiful Car of the Year 2013' at the 29th International Automobile Festival, held in Paris, France.

Given recent developments concerning Holden, the release of Eric Norton's Monaro Concepts is particularly poignant, covering a car that's history from a company that's soon to become history, too, at least as a manufacturer.

Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI), the maker of Subaru vehicles, reached a production milestone this January, with the assembly of its 20 millionth car. FHI marked the occasion with a ceremony at its Gunma Yajima Plant, in Japan.

With the iconic Ford Mustang celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2014, this year will be a busy one for owners and enthusiasts of the immensely popular pony car. Celebrations and events are happening all around the world, with the 'main event' for Australian Mustang owners being the 2014 Mustang & Shelby Nationals, which will be held in Geelong, Victoria, this April.

Ahead of its release to the local market in March, BMW Australia has announced initial specs and pricing for the 4 Series convertible.