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Mini We are in a state of mourning over the disappearance of the truly affordable car, and we mourn over the fact that the average price of a new car is over $50,000. The cheapest new vehicles on sale in the US right now are relatively less-inspiring
support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. learn more For those who have had the pleasure of sitting in the desert and watching the sunrise In all its glory, you know there’s nothing else like it. or there was notBecause now, according to an announcement made Monday, Ford
Mercedes-AMG is killing off the A45 S for the last time at a crazy price. The hot hatch gets a matte paint job and an AMG Aerodynamics package. AMG is keeping the less powerful A35 for now. It has become inevitable. Mercedes is discontinuing the A45 S after launching this generation of the hot hatch
This week political and media attention has once again focused on One Nation’s actions. But while Pauline Hanson’s Euro heat was on, many of the continent’s biggest cities were enduring the worst heat stress in recorded history. In Australia, an El Niño summer is not far away and we could be headed for the warmest
2026 Vespa GTS 300 80th Anniversary Edition Vespa will celebrate its 80th anniversary with a special anniversary edition of its flagship GTS Super Tech 300, coming to Australia in limited numbers from September this year for a $15,390 ride-away. 2026 Vespa GTS 300 80th Anniversary Edition This includes a bonus of color matching topbox with
Stark VARG MX and EX Factory Editions revealed Factory Edition badges are sometimes applied liberally, but Stark Future has gone quite a step further with its latest VARG model. The new Stark VARG MX Factory Edition and VARG EX Factory Edition come with the complete KYB Factory A-Kit suspension package, extensive titanium hardware, Dynamic Traction
Suzuki has announced 2027 hayabusaAnd the highlight is a new special edition priced at $20,399. That’s $700 more than the regular Hayabusa, whose price starts at $19,699. What does extra money buy you? More Horsepower? Fancy suspension? carbon fiber? A secret turbocharger hidden beneath the fairings? No, no, no more. You get paint, badges, a
Suzuki’s famous pavement ripper is back, and it has something in store for the rider who demands high speed and exclusivity. The 2027 Suzuki Hayabusa Special Edition comes in Pearl Brilliant White and Metallic Oort Gray colorways and a color-matched passenger seat cowling for a solo look. The list price is $20,399, which represents $700
LEGO unveils full-scale Champions Edition trophy to mark Spain’s 2026 World Cup victory LEGO has paid a stunning tribute to Spain’s spectacular 2026 World Cup victory, unveiling a full-scale, Champions Edition replica of the iconic FIFA World Cup trophy. This collector’s masterpiece, crafted from an astonishing 2,845 LEGO bricks, matches the dimensions of the official