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The Jaguar XK6 engine from the XK150S was placed in this body that would run in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1963.

…and wagon by offering an entry level version under $40,000. The base model has a 103kW diesel engine offering excellent fuel economy with off-road capabilities if you option up to Skoda's four-wheel drive system. The 103TDI diesel engine uses a scant 6.1 litres/100km and as the name suggests, generates 103kW with 320Nm from a low 1750rpm. The four-wheel-drive system distributes power electronically through a Haldex clutch - the best in modern four-wheel-drive technology. With prices starting at $38,990 for the Superb Sedan Ambition 103TDI with six-speed DSG, the new Superb line-up is a value for money proposition for customers requiring an abundance of space. Superb 4x4 103TDI Ambition Wagon with six-speed DSG is available from $43,990.

A large range of new 2012 Kawasaki models featuring colour and graphic changes have also been released including the Ninja ZX-10R ABS, Ninja 1000 ABS, Z1000 ABS, Z750 and KFX450R Sports ATV. The new models are available now at Kawasaki dealerships.The Kawasaki KX250F this year marked the first mass-production use of separate function front fork (SFF) on a motocrosser. Now with the announcement of another first for 2012, the world's first dual injectors for a motocrosser, the 2012 Kawasaki KX250F sets the standard for what a race-winning quarter litre motocross bike should be.On the road bike front, the 2011 Ninja ZX-10R ABS has held the title of number one Supersports bike this year. With a new look colour scheme for 2012, Kawasaki is confident of continued success for the model.The Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS is another popular model. The 2012 offerings of the Ninja 1000 and its naked sibling, the Z1000 are now available as is the new Z750.Owing to its strong engine and sharp handling characteristics, the Kawasaki KFX450R is the ATV of choice for many top Australian and international ATV racers. The newly released KFX is now more appealing thanks to a racy new colour scheme. It is available now.

It's available on both seven seater Maxi Life Comfortline and Maxi Van (long wheelbase) variants

NASCAR star Kyle Busch, (26), the current series leader in the class that Australia's Marcus Abrose competes in, had his licence suspended for 45 days and was fined $1000 after pleading guilty to speeding.He was clocked at 206km/h in a 70km/h zone while driving a Lexus LFA, an exotic sports coupe he had on a 24-hour loan."Driving that car was the opportunity of a lifetime, but it occurred at the wrong place and time," he said. "I'm certainly sorry that it happened.""There's probably reason why on the TV commercials they always show at the bottom, 'Professional driver, closed course.' Mine was not that. I apologise sincerely. All I can do is make sure it doesn't happen again."The $700,000 Lexus LFA is a 412kW/480Nm 4.8-litre V10 sports car capable of 325km/h and it can accelerate to 100km/h in 3.7seconds.

Called the `Altitude', based on the 2WD and AWD RAV4 four-cylinder CV models, with nine added features.

The Panthermobile was created in 1969 for the Pink Panther Show by Hollywood vehicle designer Jay Ohrberg (also responsible for Knight Rider's K.I.T.T., the "Back To The Future" DeLorean, the original TV Batman Batmobile from, 1966 and the 1989 Batmobile and the "Dukes of Hazzard" General Lee). Expected to fetch somewhere between AUD$77,000 and AUD$154,000, the Pink Panther car is in original condition and would benefit from restoration, says the auction house, but the engine is not currently running. It is being offered for sale via an online auction starting this weekend timed for its appearance at the Chelsea Auto Legends Show on the same day.

But they're not doing any old dance. They're shuffling. And they're doing it harder, faster and better than any hamster has ever shuffled before.Did you see their performance during the MTV VMA's? If not, here is the encore presentation.Not only are the hamsters making a comeback; the Kia Soul, the urban crossover vehicle that started a craze is back and better than ever delivering more power and better fuel efficiency than ever before, the 2012 Kia Soul, "a new way to roll".

When is a wheelie not really a wheelie? These idiots show that sometimes bad things come in small packages – and happen on small wheels, too.