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This coming August 10 - 11, the recently revamped Sydney Motorsport Park (aka Eastern Creek raceway) will see over 90 teams line up for the World Time Attack Challenge 2012.

If you're thinking of entering your pre-1956 vehicle in the 2012 Bay to Birdwood Run, get a move on, because entries close this Friday, August 3rd.

This November, up to 100 vehicles from the glory days of the muscle car era will travel over 2,500 kilometres throughout South Australia to raise much-needed funds for a very special cause.

The 2012 World Time Attack Challenge (WTAC) is nearly upon us!

Meguiar's MotorEx 12, the largest and most prestigious motoring enthusiast event of its kind in Australia, achieved record breaking crowd numbers last weekend, attracting tens of thousands of eager car enthusiasts into The Dome in Sydney Olympic Park.

The latest instalment in the James Bond franchise, Skyfall, is set to hit Australian screens in late November. Ahead of the release, Australian distributors, Sony Pictures, have released a few teaser images that show Bond will once again be reunited with his classic Aston Martin DB5.

The Silverstone Grand Prix circuit turned red on July 22, when a world record gathering of Ferrari F40 supercars took to the UK track.

A unique Cadillac will cross the blocks in the US this coming weekend in the form of an armoured 1928 Model 341A V8 'Town Sedan' which is listed as formerly belonging to notorious Chicago gangster, Al Capone.

At present, only 10 units of Lexus's $770,000 LFA supercar are in Australia. One of the Aussie owners has made sure his won't get mistaken for the other nine by wrapping it a striking chrome finish!

Meguiar's MotorEx always attracts a big collection of cool cars, and given the custom and high performance nature of the event, the accompanying Shannons 'Custom & Collectable Auction' throws up a bunch of desirable sports and muscle cars, too.

Following last year's presentation of the restored Holden Hurricane, GM-H will present another gem from its archives at this year's Motorclassica - the 1970 Torana GTR-X concept.

In a unique experiment in online sales and marketing, Subaru made the new 'BRZ' - their version of the joint venture sports car with Toyota - available for purchase on the internet only. The experiment paid off, with the 201 units allocated this year for Australia selling out in three hours.

Ahead of this year's Meguiar's MotorEx, staged over the July 21-22 weekend at Sydney's Olympic Park, Shannons have attracted a diverse group of Aussie classics for their 'Custom & Collectable Auction' at Sydney's Olympic Park on July 22, including a Sixties EH Special being offered at No Reserve.

Ahead of this year's Meguiar's MotorEx, staged over the July 21-22 weekend at Sydney's Olympic Park, Shannons have announced details of a small, but diverse collection of motorcycles for their auction held in conjunction with the event.

Ahead of this year's Meguiar's MotorEx, staged over the July 21-22 weekend at Sydney's Olympic Park, Shannons have a attracted a tasty collection of American muscle cars for their auction held in conjunction with the event.

Subaru Australia has announced an exciting online selling method for its new BRZ sports car. Strictly limited supply of the BRZ has prompted Subaru to sell it exclusively online, at subaru.com.au to ensure a premium customer experience.

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.