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Discussion in the AuzRun forum.

A networking event, a play ground for fun loving Australians, their toys and an opportunity for a handful of selcted sponsors, this is Auzrun.

A 6 day adventure starting in Adelaide and finishing on the Gold Coast in March 2010.

Strictly aimed at non-competitive individuals and couples who enjoy great cars, 5 star hotels, long open roads and out of this world experiences.
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Discussion in the Australian BMW Hoons forums.

High-heeled hoon has her mother’s BMW impounded for 48 hours

A WOMAN in high-heels has blamed a slip of the foot for travelling at more than twice the limit in her mum’s BMW.
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Discussion in the trackday forum.

We have had some amazing cars at the Burrows Days over the years, but I really think the September event took the cake. Two cars in particular drew the attention of all in pit lane – one is the most outrageously styled cars of our time, whilst the other marked an era in racing where only brave men dare tread!

Write-up by Luke from Events O’Neill.
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Discussion in the Australian exotic car forums.

Murcie Roadster
Gallardo with scissor doors
550 with epic 20 inch wheels
Ferrari 360 spider
Ferrari 355, 308 328
Maser Grand tourist
Honda NSX
Diablo
Espada
M3
Lotus Elise S
etc etc

Discussion in the Australian BMW M3 forums.

Photography by David from Epic Images.

Full gallery available here.

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Discussion in the Australian BMW M5 forums.

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Discussion in the trackday forums.

By Shane Seczkowski from Flamestone.com.

Another fine day had by all. Ok, well most anyway… the Viper sprang a minor oil leak after my first session in it, an Aston Martin’s clutch let go, and the day ended with someone putting a car into a wall… so it probably could have been a little better from some perpectives!

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Discussion in the we-need-the-Government-to-save-us-from-ourselves forums.

Car maker BMW’s new ad banned by advertising watchdog

LUXURY car maker BMW has been left in a spin after its new “artistic” television advertisement was banned for encouraging hoon driving.

Australia’s advertising watchdog outlawed the ad for a BMW convertible because driving stunts shown in the clip would break Australian road rule laws.

The ad features the BMW Z4 coupe creating a giant artwork in a warehouse by driving with painted tyres, and includes the vehicle spinning its wheels and skidding.

Discussion in the Australian BMW M3 forums:

By Jan Glovac from OzCarSightings.com

What a machine!

The most hardcore M3 I’ve experienced… full carbon fibre (wide)body, 4.4L V8, 508hp and the funkiest wheels I’ve ever seen!

23 high-res photos: www.ozcarsightings.com/brabham-racing-bt92.php
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Discussion in the Australian prestige car forums:
http://aussieexotics.com/forum/off-topic/the-global-economy-aussie-economy-and-where-it-is-all-headed-t2452.0.html;msg62467#msg62467

Ever hankered for a Hummer, ached for an Aston Martin or dreamed of buying your very own Lamborghini? Well, this could be your lucky week.

Luxury car owners are putting their dream machines on the block in record numbers as the recession bites.

Thirty luxury vehicles worth $3.5 million will go under the hammer in Auckland this Saturday at Turners Auctions’ largest prestige auction.

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