In 2025, Melbourne will once again host the opening round of the Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Albert Park circuit. The event will be held from Thursday 13 March to Sunday 16 March 2025.
2025 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
Mercedes-AMG Bathurst 12 Hour 2024
The upcoming Bathurst 12 Hour, taking place on the 16-18th February 2024, will feature a total of ten Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing entries. Last year’s winners Jules Gounon, Kenny Habul and Luca Stolz will again partner to defend their crown.
Wheeler Dealers in Australia
Fans of the popular British TV show ‘Wheeler Dealers’, where classic cars and restored and repaired, can meet the show’s hosts, Mike Brewer and Marc Priestley later this month.
2024 Toyota GR Yaris
Significant features
– Toyota has unveiled new upgrades for the rally-bred GR Yaris at the Tokyo Auto Salon.
– A new eight-speed automatic transmission is now available. The car was previously only available with a six-speed manual.
Targa Events Postponed Until 2025
Earlier this year, I attended the Targa High Country, with the event having a significant drop in entry numbers. The future of tarmac rallying is uncertain, following four competitor deaths in the past two Targa Tasmania events, held in 2021 and 2022.
Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale
On the 16th October 2023, the SF90 XX Stradale, Ferrari’s limited-series special edition, set a record time at Fiorano for road-homologated cars.
Jaguar F-TYPE ZP Edition
Significant features
– Jaguar’s last petrol sports car, after more than 75 years of internal combustion sports cars.
– Iconic 1960s racing Jaguar E-types inspire final limited-edition 5.0 litre supercharged V8 F-TYPE ZP Edition, with two specially curated specifications by SV Bespoke.
Automotive Torque reaches 100,000 views!
My website and YouTube channel have both reached 100,000 views. Thanks to everyone for supporting Automotive Torque.
Ferrari KC23
Significant features
– Ferrari’s latest one-off model, based on the architecture of the 488 GT3 Evo 2020, one of Maranello’s most successful track cars.
– The 488 GT3 Evo 2020 took over 530 victories and won more than 119 championships.
2023 Toyota GR Corolla Morizo Edition
Significant features
– Just 25 two-seater Morizo Editions will be available for Australia.
– Follows the launch of the GR Corolla performance hatch in February 2023.
– The Morizo Edition is priced to reflect its flagship status at $77,800 plus on-road costs.
Apple AirTag review
After having my Nissan 300ZX stolen and fortunately returned a couple of years ago, my wife and I were wondering about an affordable way to track our cars. I’ve already purchased a club lock and down the track will fit a relatively expensive GPS tracker to the Nissan.
Toyota GR86 10th Anniversary Edition
Significant features
– Toyota celebrates 10 years of 86 with the release of the GR86 10th Anniversary Edition, arriving in Australian showrooms this month.
– Both six-speed manual and six-speed automatic versions available from $46,700 plus on-roads.
BMW M3 CS 2023
Significant features
– New M3 CS joins other special edition BMW M models.
– Lightweight construction features an array of carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) components, with a total weight saving of approximately 20kg.
– Output of the M TwinPower in-line 3.0-litre six cylinder engine increased to 405kW and 650Nm.
– Priced at $249,900, with Australian introduction set for the second half of 2023.
Plans for 2023
Happy New Year everyone! Thanks for all your support of my Automotive Torque website and YouTube channel over the last few years.
Update on my Nissan 300ZX
After roughly 18 months, my 1990 Nissan 300ZX is finally ready for registration in a couple of weeks’ time. Previous repairs on the car can be found here: Nissan 300ZX Z32 Repairs. The car was recently at the mechanic where the following work was carried out: