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Dreaming and scheming in the ’50s

During the '50s GM and Ford competed to create the most stylish dream cars which they displayed at American and European motor shows, reports DAVID BURRELL.

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FANTASY CARS AND FANTASTIC ROADS

Putting the Zed into NZ
Dream drives
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Putting the Zed into NZ

What better place to put Nissan's terrific 370Z to the test than on the challenging roads of New Zealand's South Island. BARRY GREEN tells the story.
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Pre-loved: Nissan Altima 2013-2017

Sales were never the Nissan Altima's strong suit, but built in Japan it's exceptional value if you can find one, particularly the smooth V6, reports EWAN KENNEDY.
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Pre-loved
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Pre-loved: Jaguar XJ 2010-2020

Jaguar's gorgeous XJ series super sedan has gone the way of most sedans in a motoring landscape now dominated by utes and SUVs, reports EWAN KENNEDY.

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The Interceptor in Mad Max was a customised version of which car?

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Stokes stoked — Two down one more to go
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Stokes stoked — Two down one more to go

BRETT BENNIE imagines a conversation with England cricket captain Ben Stokes after the controversial dismissal of keeper Jonny Bairstow (or what one might have sounded like with the late great comedian John Clarke playing the role of Stokes).