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WHERE THE FUTURE MEETS THE PAST

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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.

DREAM DRIVES

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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THE SEARCH FOR AUTOMOTIVE TREASURE

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Pre-loved
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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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How many parts can be found in the average car?

#1. How many parts can be found in the average car?

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Chiron has a screw loose

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#3. What engine did Jack Brabham’s speedway car use?

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What year was the last locally-assembled VW Beetle produced in Australia?

#4. What year was the last locally-assembled VW Beetle produced in Australia?

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When the shaggin' wagon was rockin'

#5. What was the biggest-selling Holden?

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Elton's Ferrari looking for new digs

#6. Which British rock star has the finest classic car collection?

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What was the make and model of car featured in the 1977 Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me?

#7. What was the make and model of car featured in the 1977 Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me?

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

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

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#9. What was the DeLorean’s reactor made from in Back to the Future?

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The red cross in the Alfa Romeo badge represents which Italian city?

#10. The red cross in the Alfa Romeo badge represents which Italian city?

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SPORT MAD

REFLECTIONS ON THE GAME OF LIFE

Stokes stoked — Two down one more to go
Sport mad
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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).