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It's been dubbed the "most extreme" model in Lamborghini's Gallardo lineup, and it's making its debut at this month's Frankfurt Motor Show. "It" is the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 'Squadra Corse'.

Victoria-based Mustang import, sales and RHD conversion specialists, Mustang Motorsport, has secured a selection of Shelby performance 'Stangs that are sure to appeal to enthusiasts and Mustang collectors.

Following the record-setting sale of an ex-Fangio Mercedes-Benz Formula 1 car in July, Bonhams are no doubt hoping some of that same magic applies to an ex-Tazio Nuvolari racer that's set to be auctioned this September.

With the Xbox 'One' gaming console set to launch later this year, Xbox Australia and Triple Eight Race Engineering have combined to field an entry in this year's Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 at Mt. Panorama, with the team to feature a pair of internationally-renowned drivers, along with a multiple V8 Supercar champ as mentor.

First unveiled in Paris back in 2010, Audi's Sport quattro Concept has returned, with the refreshed version set to make its debut at the Frankurt IAA Motor Show this month.

Mark Webber will be the guest of honour at a special tribute and fund raising function for Australian Supertruck racing legend Rodney Crick on September 27.

Toyota's Yaris hatch doesn't exactly ooze motorsport pedigree, but that didn't stop Toyota from applying some high-performance engineering and advanced hybrid technology to their compact volume seller, creating the Yaris 'Hybrid-R' concept.

As evidenced by recent auctions in the USA and UK, Ferrari values continue to rise, which should make the 246 GTS Dino recently consigned for Shannons' Melbourne Spring Classic Auction, one to watch.

The 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer range has been announced, with the high performance Ralliart version now available from specialty Ralliart dealerships.

The UK's iconic Goodwood Festival of Speed event celebrates 20 years of motorsport heroes, great racing machinery and good times.

Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) have revealed the latest version of the iconic Lancer Evolution, with the 2014-spec Evo identified by subtle trim and spec changes, and a reduction of the range from three to two.

Talk of a 'new' Corvette had been brewing for a few years before the appearance of the 1962 model. When an all-new 'Vette didn't appear that year, some enthusiasts were no doubt disappointed. However, while the Corvette looked much the same on the outside, there was a lot going on under the bonnet.

Richard Ferlazzo has been appointed GM Australia Design Director, effective from September 1st. Replacing Andrew Smith, who's taken a senior design role with GM in Detroit, Ferlazzo will be responsible for Advanced, Production and Global Contract programs.

Volvo have taken the wraps off their 'Concept Coupe', the first in a series of three concepts under the Swedish company's new Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) program, and the first to show the hand of Volvo's new Senior Vice President of Design, Thomas Ingenlath.

An Aussie enthusiast recently received an ultra-rare version of Nissan's GT-R supercar. One of only two made, the unique 2013 model GT-R is a replica of the version made for Olympic gold-medallist Usain Bolt.

Did you know August 31 is International Bacon Day? Ford did, and in honour of this most tastiest of meats, they created what's believed to be the first "bacon-wrapped" car - a 2014 Ford Fiesta.

The introduction of the all-new 1949 passenger car range had been very much a make-or-break proposition for Ford. The company was losing millions every month in the early post-war years, so the new car HAD to be a success.

The annual Clarendon Classic is set for September 14 and 15, and event organisers, the Sydney Antique Machinery Club, are calling on all owners of classic Mack and Peterbilt trucks to come along.

Snake & Mongoose' - the story of Don 'Snake' Prudhomme and Tom 'Mongoose' McEwen, and their revolutionary impact on drag racing in America is set to be released in cinemas this year.

The Kelly Racing/Nissan Motorsport team have enjoyed their first race win under Car of the Future regulations, with James Moffat claiming the milestone victory - their first Touring Car race win in 21 years - at the recent Winton Motor Raceway V8 Supercar round.

Plymouth's Roadrunner Superbird is one of the wildest, most iconic American muscle cars of all time. At Shannons Melbourne Spring Classic Auction, one of these rare 'Birds will be up for sale.

RM Auctions' Monterey Sale, held on August 16 & 17, generated over $136.6 million in total sales, with the top selling vehicle selling for an incredible $30 million.\n

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has confirmed Barbagallo as the luxury brand's dealer for Perth, Western Australia.

On August 15, Cadillac unveiled their 'Elmiraj' concept at the Pebble Beach concourse event in California. GM's luxury car brand says the Elmiraj Concept is a "grand coupe expressing the pure enjoyment of driving and exploring new dimensions for Cadillac's ongoing expansion".