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2015 RENAULT MEGANE RS 275 TROPHY Continuing a lineage of Megane-based hot hatches, the RS 275 Trophy debuted in 2014 as a step above the RS 265 Cup. While it retained the Cup chassis, the Trophy retuned the suspension and steering for improved driving dynamics. Output from the 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine was increased by 6kW to 201kW, with a lightweight exhaust fitted. Nineteen-inch wheels, Recaro front seats, lashings of Alcantara trim in the cabin and identifying badging inside and out were part of the package, too. From a production run of 1000 units, 100 examples of the RS 275 Trophy were released in Australia. This Megane RS 275 Trophy is available from Dream Driven Motoring in NSW. See more online with this ad code: JCMD5305677 2016 BMW M3 BMW’s…

Phillip Island in early October can be challenging for man and car alike. Despite being well into spring, the island can be cold, windy, wet and downright grim at times. Such was the case for Round 5 of the Victorian State Race Series, which happened to be Round 6 for this year’s HTCAV championship. However, Brent Trengrove handled the mix of wet and dry conditions best. The junior member of this HTCAV father-and-son pairing (dad Bill races a Group Nb Mustang), Brent qualified second fastest, but always had his self-built Chevy Camaro at the head of the field when it mattered. Round 5 of the Vic State Series may have only attracted a small-field of historic tourers, but they delivered some of the best two-car battles seen this year. TALBOT…

After more than two decades of consideration and deliberation, Toyota has confirmed it will enter the Repco Australian Supercars Championship in 2026. Stating they’re “in it to win it,” Toyota have committed to racing in the category for at least five years. The current GR Supra will be the basis for Toyota’s Gen3 Supercars entry, with Walkinshaw Andretti United (WAU) named as homologation partner. Toyota currently run Supras in NASCAR’s Xfinity Series in the USA, but use the Camry for the main NASCAR Cup Series. Confident that Supercars’ parity process will make the GR Supra competitive against the existing Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro (part of the reason why they committed to enter the category in the first place), Toyota Australia has already begun work on the racecar, with their…

Following Lewis Hamilton’s announcement in February that he’d be leaving the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team at the end of this season to join Ferrari, his replacement has finally been announced – Andrea Kimi Antonelli. The 18-year-old from Bologna, who’s been part of Mercedes’ junior programme since he was 12, had been scheduled to make his F1 debut in 2026, but Hamilton’s departure has moved that forward a year. Considered by some to be as talented as both Hamilton and Max Verstappen were at the same age, Antonelli will partner George Russell at Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1, who came through the same works development programme. “It is an amazing feeling to be announced as a Mercedes works driver alongside George for 2025,” Antonelli said. “Reaching F1 is a dream I’ve had since…

An evergreen in the sports car market, Porsche’s 911 found favour with enthusiasts the world over soon after its launch in 1963. However, it wasn’t long before those same enthusiasts wanted more. In the early 1970s – less than a decade after the model had been introduced – they got more in the form of a 911 derivative that’s gone on to become an icon. The Porsche-Carrera connection was established in 1953, when a works-prepared 550 won its class at that year’s edition of the Carrera Panamerica road race in Mexico. The same car also tied with another factory entry for class honours in the 1953 24 Hours of Le Mans. So, had things turned out a little differently, the ‘Porsche Carrera’ could have easily been the ‘Porsche Le Mans’.…

1 KYOSHO 1:12 SCALE 1967 MAZDA COSMO SPORT  Prestige Collectables prestigecollectables.com.au Part of the Samurai Series from Kyosho, this big – 1:12 scale – model pays tribute to Mazda’s Cosmo Sport. One of the most individual Japanese cars of all time, the original Cosmo from 1967 was also one of the first production cars to feature a rotary engine. Kyosho’s closed (no opening parts) resin model of this iconic Japanese sports car is finely detailed inside and out, from the mirrors, chrome and hubcaps to the steering wheel and houndstooth-look seat trim. Just as the Mazda Cosmo Sport was produced in small numbers, so too is this scale model, with only 600 units released worldwide. $500.00 (plus P&P). 2 RTS SUPER CASE DIFF CENTRE KIT Victorian Performance Wholesale vpw.com.au Designed…

Bennett’s Classic Auctions will hold two major auctions of collectable British sports cars this November and December. In total, more than 20 cars will be available, with some high-quality MGs and other desirable classics amongst the consignments. The auctions, scheduled for 9 November and 14 December, will be held at Bennett’s main auction room in Regency Park, South Australia. The consignments are made up mostly of MGs, with some other British classics and a couple of Volkswagens, too. All come from a South Australian vendor, who acquired most of his collection in the 1970s and ’80s. Many of the cars were purchased from MG Sales & Service, the well-regarded specialist business run for decades by Bob Bassica in Brompton, SA, that’s now an online parts store under new ownership. Virtually…

Australia will continue to have two drivers in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship in 2025, with Jack Doohan promoted to a full-time seat with the BWT Alpine F1 Team. Alpine’s reserve driver for the past two years, 21-year-old Doohan is the first graduate of the ‘Alpine Academy’ to land a permanent spot on the grid in Formula 1. The son of five-time 500cc Motorcycle Grand Prix Word Champion Mick Doohan, Jack replaces Esteban Ocon at BWT Alpine F1 and will join incumbent driver Pierre Gasly, who resigned with the team in June. BWT Alpine F1 says the combination of youth and experience in their 2025 pairing is “geared towards building a successful future”. “I am so happy to secure promotion into a full-time race seat in 2025 with BWT…

For Bentley, the launch of the T-Series in 1965 was arguably the lowest point in the brand’s loss of individuality under Rolls-Rolls-Royce ownership. Despite being the same as a Silver Shadow in almost every respect, the T-Series was still a fine car, as well as being a significant milestone in the modernisation of Bentley. Thus, when the very first production model was discovered after years in storage, it was only natural for Bentley to want it for their Heritage Collection. At present, 45 cars are in Bentley’s Heritage Collection, covering almost the entirety of production, from W.O. Bentley’s own 1919 ‘EXP2’ 3-litre (the oldest surviving Bentley), to a 2021 Continental GT Speed. Naturally, Bentley icons like the Speed Six, 4 ½-litre ‘Blower’ Le Mans team car, Corniche and R-Type Continental…

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