David McCowen
Motoring Content Director at News.com.au
Motoring content director at @newscomauhq. Professional car guy, amateur motorbike enthusiast, devoted cattle dog dad.
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1 week ago |
news.com.au | David McCowen
A fairytale drive by Robert Kubica secured Ferrari’s third Le Mans win in as many years. Kubica, a Polish driver whose F1 career was cut short by a tragic accident, held off a fast-charging Porsche to take a famous victory. He lifted the winner’s trophy with his left hand – because his right arm has little strength after it was partially severed in a 2011 crash.
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2 weeks ago |
news.com.au | David McCowen
Now is the time to buy a new car. Fierce competition in the automotive market, combined with excess vehicle supply and reduced consumer demand, means that there are extraordinary deals to be done on new cars. Vehicle price tracker Thebeep.com.au’s co-founder Rob Leigh said there are more than 180 special offers on new vehicles in June 2025. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen end of financial year sales to be more aggressive than what they are today,” Mr Leigh said.
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2 weeks ago |
news.com.au | David McCowen
Twigs snap and gravel crunches under the all-terrain tyres of Ford’s Ranger hybrid as we climb a rocky slope in the bush. Birds sing, leaves rustle in the breeze, and the calm voice of an off-road expert standing outside the car offers quiet coaching through a particularly tricky trail. I can hear all of this because there’s no sound from the engine. Instead, it glides through the territory on battery power alone, moving with a grace that brings you closer to the surrounding environment.
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2 weeks ago |
news.com.au | David McCowen
Promotions can be a sensitive subject for prestige brands keen to protect resale values - and their relationship with existing customers - by playing it cool during end of financial year deals. Don’t expect brands to make a huge song and dance about slashing thousands from desirable models - discounts are sometimes done quietly, almost on an individual basis. But you can find advertised promotions on models with great inclusions, accessories, service packages and more.
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2 weeks ago |
news.com.au | David McCowen
The definition of a discretionary purchase, sports and performance cars aren’t always subject to sharp deals. There aren’t huge cash discounts on sports and performance cars as part of end of financial year sales in 2024. But there are a handful of promotions worth considering if you look around. Cupra Formentor: OK, so you might not have heard of this one, but it’s a cracker.
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