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In addition to rare and exotic cars from around the world, this year's RACV Motorclassica will feature some home-grown delights, and one that's sure to appeal to early Holden fans is a restored 'Cordell' FJ station wagon.

Continuing the lineage started with the 240Z in 1970, what would become the fifth generation of Nissan's 'Z' sportscar was first revealed in 2001.

One of Australia's most significant racing specials, the 'Ausca' was originally created by senior Repco engineer, Paul England, in 1956.

The latest in Subaru's occasional series of limited edition turbocharged 'Club Spec' WRXs goes on sale this August, with the choice of eye-catching tangerine or black paint, plus a variety of spec upgrades.

The latest release from Trax models honours the 50th Anniversary of an Aussie icon - the R & S Series Valiant.

This year's Shannons Custom & Collectable Auction, held in conjunction with Meguiar's MotorEx, has attracted a trio of desirable Holden Toranas, as well as an HK Monaro in "original" condition.

Sergio Pininfarina, the legendary Italian designer whose name is inseparable from Ferrari, died at his home in Turin on July 3rd.

The annual Festival of Creativity in the French city of Cannes is like the Oscars for the advertising industry. At this year's 59th International Festival, Volkswagen scooped a total of 23 prizes - more than any other automobile brand.

Taking the "life size" Hot Wheels adventure to new extremes, Team Hot Wheels drivers Greg Tracy and Tanner Foust set a Guinness World Record at the Los Angeles X Games on June 30 for successfully racing through a 60-foot (18.3 metre) double vertical loop.

With the focus of the world soon to turn to London, and the British Formula 1 Grand Prix coming up even sooner, Santander (sponsors of the McLaren F1 team), have released a fascinating proposal for a street race through the heart of the British capital.

At Bonhams' Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on June 29, a number of records were set, but the most impressive was undoubtedly the ex-Sir Henry 'Tim' Birkin 'blower' Bentley racer that set a new record for a Bentley at auction of £5 million.

With the USA tipped to be joining the V8 Supercar calendar in 2013, Ford Performance Racing's Mark Winterbottom recently tested out a section of the 'Circuit of the Americas' track, and gave the soon-to-be-completed facility in Austin, Texas, the thumbs up.

In celebration of the Cortina's 50th Anniversary in 2012, the Cortina Mk1 Owners Club hosted hosted Australia's first ever 'Cortina Nationals' at Albury, NSW and surrounding districts over the Queen's Birthday long weekend.

The Queen's Birthday long weekend marked the first ever Cortina-only event to be held in Australia. In celebration of the Cortina's 50th Anniversary in 2012, the Cortina Mk1 Owners Club hosted the '1st Cortina Nationals' at Albury, NSW and surrounding districts.

World famous custom car builder John D'Agostino will make a special trip to Australia to cast judgement on our finest customised cars at Meguiar's MotorEx 12 on July 21-22.

Andrew Smith has been appointed Holden Design Director, effective 1 August, 2012. Smith has enjoyed a 20-year, international career with General Motors leading interior, exterior and advanced design, as well as global architecture development and concept car creation on three continents.

This year's RACV Motorclassica will feature over 120 historic cars for the third running of the internationally-recognised event. More than 200 entries have been received for the Australian International Concours d'Elegance, with cars vying for awards across more than a dozen classes, including the coveted Best in Show trophy.

At Hockenheim's annual "Tuner Grand Prix", German tuning house, AC Schnitzer, unveiled a new MINI Coupe-based concept that beat out two dozen other companies to set a new lap record.

The Queen's Birthday long weekend marked the first ever Cortina-only event to be held in Australia. In celebration of the Cortina's 50th Anniversary in 2012, the Cortina Mk1 Owners Club hosted the '1st Cortina Nationals' at Albury, NSW and surrounding districts.

The Queen's Birthday long weekend marked the first ever Cortina-only event to be held in Australia. In celebration of the Cortina's 50th Anniversary in 2012, the Cortina Mk1 Owners Club hosted the '1st Cortina Nationals' at Albury, NSW and surrounding districts.

Toyota has created a comprehensive aero package for its newly launched 86 GTS sports car. It is available from today, June 18, in conjunction with the Australia-wide on-sale date for the 86.

By 1956, the Riley Pathfinder model RMH was nearing the end of its production life.

1976 was a significant year in the USA. The White House welcomed in a new president, the country was celebrating the bicentenary of its independence, while just across the northern border, Montreal was gearing up to host the Olympic Games. Amongst all this, you'd think the automobile market wouldn't get much of a look in, but it did, thanks to Cadillac.

Toyota recently unveiled a concept with a twist - a child-sized toy car. Toyota described the 'Camatte', which will debut at the 2012 International Tokyo Toy Show, as a family-oriented concept vehicle.