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// Mercedes-Benz and AMG turn car design into six new eyewear models
Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG have teamed with eyewear specialist ic! berlin for a new six-piece collection, because apparently the car-to-lifestyle pipeline now includes your face.
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// Continental Cars Ferrari staffer warned after crash
A staff member at Continental Cars Ferrari has been issued a formal police warning after crashing a $630,000 Ferrari outside the Newmarket dealership.
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// Police bust stolen car parts export ring
Canterbury police have arrested a 48-year-old man in connection with a major stolen vehicle operation that allegedly stripped cars for parts to be shipped to the Middle East.
// Second-half momentum drives 2 Cheap Cars to $3.2m profit
2 Cheap Cars Group has reported net profit after tax of $3.2 million for the year ended 31 March 2026, demonstrating resilience despite challenging market conditions and increased Clean Car Standard costs.
// Trade figures recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Two businesspeople from the vehicle and machinery trade have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, announced on Monday.
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// Why Have F1 Drivers Given The Ferrari Luce The Thumbs-Up But The Tifosi Won’t?
The newly unveiled Ferrari Luce, the company’s first fully electric car, hasn’t quite captured the love of the tifosi.
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- Classic VWs set for auction
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