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News.

The latest from the automotive world. Club announcements, auction results, restoration stories, and more.

HOLDEN

This retrotech 1956 Holden FJ ute is a 21st birthday present 17 years in the making

2026-08-17 · Street Machine

JAGUAR

Jaguar Bridges Past and Future at Pebble Beach with Historic Icons and Electric GT Preview

2026-08-16 · Hagerty

FORD

Sydney hot rodder's 25-year odyssey with blown Hemi '33 Ford coupe

2026-08-16 · Street Machine

// LATEST

New Toyota Supra leads Touring Car Masters build surge

A fresh Toyota Supra build is taking shape at Bendigo Retro Centre, part of a wave of new entries being constructed for the popular retro racing series.

TOYOTA·2026-08-14·Auto Action

Rotary-swapped Mazda 1000 ute takes show wins and street cred

Troy Dunning's 13B-powered Mazda 1000 ute isn't just a trailer queen — it collects trophies at shows and absolutely rips on the street.

MAZDA·2026-08-14·Street Machine

One-of-190 '65 Mustang Pace Car Replica Hits the Market After 44 Years

A rare 1965 Ford Mustang Pace Car replica—one of just 190 hardtops built to commemorate the Indy 500—is seeking a new home after more than four decades with the same owner.

FORD·2026-08-13·Hagerty

Aussie Team to Campaign Factory Ford Mustang GT3 at Suzuka 1000

Miedecke Motorsport and Melbourne Performance Centre will join forces to field a factory-backed Ford Mustang GT3 at next month's Suzuka 1000, marking an exciting all-Australian effort on the international stage.

FORD·2026-08-13·Motorsport Australia

What exactly is a Ford Landau? The story behind Ford's luxury coupe

Rob Giangrave's blown-Godzilla Landau graces the cover of Street Machine's September issue, but what made this luxury Ford different from the XA hardtop it was based on?

FORD·2026-08-13·Street Machine

Ford Ranger Raptor tackles gruelling Asia Cross Country Rally

A Thai team backed by Ford Performance is campaigning a production-based Ranger Raptor in one of Asia's toughest off-road events, taking on purpose-built rally machines across 2000 kilometres of demanding terrain.

FORD·2026-08-13·Auto Action

Tassie bloke's HR Holden: from mild 202 to wild turbo LS3 Drag Challenge weapon

A bit of banter from his mates was all it took for Tasmanian Heath Carroll to ditch his 202-powered HR Holden and build a turbo LS3 monster for Drag Challenge.

HOLDEN·2026-08-13·Street Machine

Toyota Trademarks 'TRD Hammer' — Is a Raptor Rival Finally Coming?

Toyota has filed a trademark for 'TRD Hammer', adding fuel to long-running speculation that a high-performance Tundra designed to take on the Ford F-150 Raptor is in the works.

TOYOTA·2026-03-19·Hagerty

Five Classic Ford Trucks Worth Collecting Under $50K

As reported by Hagerty, these five Ford trucks have quietly climbed into serious collectible territory, with median values in excellent condition now approaching $50,000.

MARKET TRENDS·2026-03-19·Hagerty

Realm Engineering C-Type Recreation Blends British Craft with American Muscle

This Ecurie Ecosse-liveried Jaguar C-Type recreation started life as a Realm Engineering rolling chassis in England before being completed Stateside with a 4.2-litre XK six and Toyota five-speed.

JAGUAR·2026-03-19·Bring a Trailer

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