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Walkinshaw tunes GMC Yukon Denali with 373kW supercharger kit
Walkinshaw Performance has expanded its local tuning portfolio, releasing a comprehensive suite of mechanical upgrades for the GMC Yukon Denali. The Melbourne-based engineering firm is targeting the American full-size SUV segment with a forced-induction package designed to significantly increase the…
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For Sale: 1971 Ford Capri ‘Cobra’ with 351 V8
Cast your mind back to the 1960s and ’70s and it’s easy to wonder why Ford didn’t follow Holden’s lead by putting a thumping V8 into something smaller like a Cortina or Capri. Someone else has clearly thought along the…
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McLaren 788HS revealed, last hurrah of the 720 series
McLaren has unveiled the 788HS, a limited-production special that marks the end of the line that began with the 720S before evolving into the 765LT and current 750S. Just 200 examples will be built for global markets, evenly split between…
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Lamborghini Urus SE Performante revealed, 600kW V8 hybrid
Not to be out-powered by the newcomers from China, Lamborghini has revealed its insane new Urus SE Performante. This is a more focused, more powerful version of the plug-in hybrid SUV, with revised aerodynamics and a number of chassis upgrades…
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For sale: One-off HSV Colorado SportsCat V8 with 6.2L LT1 conversion
General Motors might have driven a stake through Holden’s heart in 2020, but not before Walkinshaw Performance built one final, unhinged love letter from Australia. Now, that exact vehicle – the stillborn HSV Colorado SportsCat V8 prototype – is up…
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Nissan Y62 Patrol production ends for Australia in August
Nissan Australia has confirmed factory production of the V8-powered Y62 Patrol for the local market will officially cease in August. Consequently, localised assembly of the flagship, Australian-engineered Patrol Warrior will finish up shortly thereafter. It means the end of the…
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800hp Bovensiepen 05 GT revealed, based on M5 wagon
Bovensiepen, the newly established automotive firm founded by the original creators of Alpina, has revealed the 05 GT. This is a high-performance wagon based on the G90 BMW M5 Touring platform. This marks the brand’s second model release following the…
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2027 Mercedes-AMG GLE, GLS 63 revealed with flat-plane V8
Mercedes-AMG has introduced a significant powertrain upgrade for its flagship GLE 63 and GLS 63 SUVs, replacing the previous-generation powertrain with the heavily revised M117 Evo V8 engine. The update prioritises thermal efficiency and dynamic response through the integration of…
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Ford XC Falcon gets hydrogen-powered 429ci V8 (video)
Although we haven’t made cars in Australia in a while, plenty of Aussies are adding high-tech solutions in keeping with the times, proving Aussie car character can coexist with a sustainable future. The phrase ‘restomod’ barely scratches the surface of…