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With the VF Commodore fresh on the showroom floor, Holden have already released a range of Genuine Holden Accessories, as well as "Design Packs" that offer SS-inspired appearance upgrades for the new model.

Following on from classic car couches and engine block barbecues, we can now add Fiat 500 fridges to the list of auto-inspired whitegoods, thanks to a collaboration between Italian brands, Fiat and Smeg.

Fiat Australia has announced that the limited edition '500 by Gucci' of their compact city car will soon be available locally.

Fiat Chrysler Group has launched an expanded and more affordable Fiat 500 range for Australia. From the previous two model lineup, the new range now offers eight core variants in three trim levels - Pop, Sport and Lounge - across hatch and cabrio bodystyles, plus a premium model, available in both bodystyles.

Fiat's limited edition Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati cabriolet has made its debut in Australia following an international release last year.

'Quadrifoglio Verde' may not mean much to car enthusiast - unless you're a member of the Alfa Romeo 'Alfisti,' in which case it means a lot!

A highlight of this year's RACV Motorclassica auction, conducted by Theodore Bruce, will be an ultra-rare 1913 Nazarro Tipo 2 roadster.

A '57 Chevy is always worth a second look. In the case of Troy Scott's Bel Air 4-door hardtop, a third and fourth look is necessary!

After an impressive debut in 2012, the Cameron Burke Memorial Hot Rod, Custom Car and Bike Show and Family Fun Day hopes to go even better this year.

In their 40th Anniversary year, travel guide publisher Lonely Planet has sent two travel writers from 'Lonely Planet Traveller' magazine in a MINI from London to Sydney.

A globally significant and ultra-rare 1923 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8 recently found in Melbourne will make its public debut at this year's RACV Motorclassica event, staged from 25 to 27 October.

To restore a vehicle at any age is impressive. But to choose a very rare vehicle, and to be restoring it at a ripe old age takes something special. . . . or someone special. That 'someone' is Norm McBride. More impressive than the long list of cars Norm has owned, repaired or restored over the years, is the fact that the Victorian enthusiast was still restoring at the age of 85.

John Clow's passion for the mighty Ford Galaxie has seen the Victorian enthusiast own no less than ten examples. Without doubt, the most interesting is this 1966 ambulance conversion. John's first exposure to Ford's big car was back in 1965, when the then 16-year-old was working in a department store in Bendigo. Invited to view a "real car" by a travelling salesman, John recalled being gobsmacked by the sight of a brand new '65 Galaxie 500 sedan. That started a dream, but it would take seven years for it to become a reality.

HSV has announced the pricing on the soon-to-be-released 'Gen F' range. While some of the discounting applied to the VF Commodore has been carried over to the HSV range, the performance models still carry a notable premium.

Ahead of their entry into the FIA (Federation Internationale de l'Automobile) World Rally Championship in 2014, Hyundai have recently confirmed the first successful test session for their future rally contender.

Nissan has announced details of an all-new GT-R - the 'Black Edition' - which will be released locally in June.

With no Motor Show in Australia this year, Subaru have taken the initiative in creating their own travelling mini motor show, which will hit selected dealerships in Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney from the end of this month.

Monster Jam has been described as one of the world's most exciting touring shows. In October 19, it's be Australia's turn to experience this monster truck extravaganza, when Monster Jam takes over Sydney's ANZ Stadium.

BMW have used the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este event at Lake Como to unveil a new concept car - the 'BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe'. This is reportedly the first collaboration (as opposed to a commission) between the German carmaker and the Italian design powerhouse.

You've likely seen those mobile billboards on the back of trucks, being pulled by scooters or even on the top of cars, but if you're Chris Gray, you do it a little differently.

The annual Goodwood Festival of Speed always acknowledges milestones in the history of cars and motoring. This year is no exception, but the now iconic UK event has an anniversary of its own to celebrate in 2013 - 20 years of bringing top drivers and great cars together.

With today's announcement by Ford Australia that it will cease local vehicle manufacture in 2016, closing its Broadmeadows and Geelong factories, the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) has responded.

At a press conference this morning, Ford Australia president and CEO made official the long-running rumour that the carmaker would cease local manufacture. The full press release, with quotes from Graziano, follows.

It's official - the Falcon is dead. Or at least it will be in three years. On the back of the report from earlier this morning, Ford Australia CEO Bob Graziano announced in a press conference that local vehicle assembly was "no longer viable" and that Ford Australia would switch to being an import-only company, meaning the demise of both the Falcon and the Territory.