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Guru Bangle says car design is stuck in a rut

In the early noughties he famously caused outraged brand loyalists to picket BMW’s ‘four cylinder building’ in Munich, angry that his controversial design direction was ruining the brand. But now, auto design guru Chris Bangle is calling for more creativity in car design.

Jaguar teases SUV concept

Jaguar has issued a teaser image of its C-X17 cross-over concept, confirmed to appear at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show (Sept. 12-22).

Volvo's Coupe Concept stunner

Volvo has issued pre-release images of a stunningly beautiful Coupe Concept it will unveil at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show (Sept. 12-22).

Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG: The new hot-hatch king

Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG. It's the hottest thing on the block since JLo went viral. If you want one, and haven't already ordered it, you're looking at a March 2014 delivery date, but take it from us, it'll be worth the wait. Introducing the new king of hot-hatches.

Pro Touring Torana

The September issue of Street Machine is on sale now and features David Heaton’s LX hatchback – one of the most awe-inspiring Toranas we’ve ever featured.

TOP 20: World's coolest dashboards

Speed, time, pressure, temperature … the dashboard is the window to a car’s vital functions and settings.

Peugeot's pumped 308 R Concept

Having slammed the opposition at this year’s Pikes Peak Hill Climb, courtesy of its radical 208 T16 racer (and ace wheel man Sebastien Loeb), Peugeot continues to wind up the performance wick, with a dramatic 308 R Concept set to debut at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show (Sept. 12-22).

TOP 10: World's coolest car parks

There are plenty of design awards for cool cars, but what about the parking stations that house them?

New VF Monaro: secret design revealed!

The legendary Holden Monaro is back! Well…sort of.

Vauxhall Monza Concept revealed!

Everyone, meet the Vauxhall of the future – the Monza Concept.

Australia's fastest car...not as fast as Germany's

Australia’s fastest and most powerful car, the HSV GTS, has been thumped by Germany’s equivalent of the super-sedan – the Mercedes-Benz E63 S AMG.

Mercedes-Benz A45 Black Series: spy shots

This could be the ultimate version of the new Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG hot hatch – the Black Series.

In pics: 50th Anniversary of the EH Holden

The September issue of Street Machine includes a celebration of 50 years of the EH Holden – one of the most enduringly popular models ever produced Downunder.

Ferrari 458 Speciale: Hardcore Italian supercar revealed

Ferrari has just revealed the fastest, hardest 458 Italia ever – the Speciale.

Official: STi reveals BRZ tS

Here it is: the new Subaru BRZ tS - the car we were all hoping would be the much-anticipated, turbocharged BRZ STi.

Mercedes shows off baby SUV

In what’s quickly becoming a crowded segment, Mercedes-Benz has joined the baby SUV party with this – it’s all-new GLA.

1967 Chevrolet Camaro | John Taverna's Pink Blitz

MELBOURNE street machiner John Taverna passed away early in August, sending shockwaves of grief throughout the car community. Street Machine will have a full tribute to John in the October issue. For now, enjoy one of his most famous rides — this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro that we dubbed Pink Blitz.

BMW M4 revealed!

Mazda has just ripped the covers off this – the new Mazda 3 sedan.

Revealed! Mazda 3 sedan

Mazda has just ripped the covers off this – the new Mazda 3 sedan.

Ford Everest concept revealed

Ford’s Everest Concept SUV has been unveiled to world here in Australia. The international debut for the Everest Concept took place at a major Ford event held at Fox Studios in Sydney yesterday.

In the spotlight: Ben Grabham

For endurance swimmers it’s the English Channel, for sailors; a solo round the world voyage. For trekkies it’s the Kokoda Track and for mountaineers; Everest.

Kanye West buys two $1 million, grenade-proof SUVS

Fresh after naming his daughter North, Kayne West has shocked the world again – this time with his car choice.

Top five sportscars under $100,000

Don't think you can afford a sportscar? Think again - these five are just for you!

Infiniti unveils Q30 concept

It might be five weeks away, but car companies are already starting to tease their concepts for the Frankfurt Motor Show.