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28/05/2026

That moment when practicality meets proper AMG attitude 🔥

Spotted at Highball Goes Country — a rare W202 Mercedes AMG C43 Wagon, and honestly, this is peak sleeper energy. Factory V8, understated styling, and enough room for the weekly shop… or a weekend escape.

Before AMG went full luxury-performance mainstream, cars like this defined what it meant to fly under the radar while still packing serious punch.

Would you keep it clean OEM or lean into a modern restomod build?

25/05/2026

Lindsay Fox’s Mercedes‑Benz SLR McLaren Trophy is a rare sight and an even rarer experience.

The SLR was already a landmark collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and McLaren — a front‑engined supercharged V8 wrapped in carbon fibre and engineered with genuine motorsport intent.

The Trophy edition takes that foundation and pushes it further: lighter, sharper, and built for serious track performance.
Up close, it’s a reminder of just how ambitious the SLR project was, and why it remains one of the most distinctive supercars of its era.

A true ace of a car, and another standout piece in the Fox Collection.

24/05/2026

Great way to wrap up WA for our rally stars!

🏆 EVENT WINNERS 🏆

It’s been almost two years in the making, but Scott Pedder and Glenn Macneall have finally won a round of the EROAD Australian Rally Championship despite suffering late dramas in Heat 2 of the ARC Plant Hire Forest Rally 👏👏

21/05/2026

Not just a movie icon — a true automotive time capsule ⚡

The DeLorean DMC-12 turned heads at Highball Goes Country, and it still hits just as hard in real life as it did on screen. Stainless steel body, gullwing doors, and a design that refuses to age.

Sure, it wasn’t the fastest thing on the road, but that was never the point. This car is pure presence, pure nostalgia, and pure conversation starter.

If you had the keys, are you keeping it stock or going full time-travel spec?

19/05/2026

How beautiful was Highball Goes Country 2026?

16/05/2026

Hot hatch icons 🇫🇷🔥

Highball Goes Country brought out some serious French madness — and the question has to be asked:

Gen 2 Clio V6 or Renault 5 Turbo?

Both mid-engine, both widebody, both absolutely wild interpretations of what a “hot hatch” should be.

The Clio V6 feels like peak early-2000s chaos, while the R5 Turbo is straight-up rally legend status.

So what’s your pick — modern aggression or old-school insanity?

15/05/2026

What a day at Sandown Park!

BJS Insurance Group and Pedders were proud to host fleet clients and insurer partners for an exciting hands-on experience comparing OEM vs upgraded Pedders brakes and suspension systems across the KIA Tasman, VW Amarok, Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux.

One of the standout parts of the day was the “Effects of Weight” program, where attendees experienced firsthand how added load can dramatically affect braking distance, handling and vehicle control — a powerful reminder of the importance of properly matched suspension and braking upgrades for safer fleet operation.

The day wasn’t about criticising OEM products — it was about showcasing how the right upgrades can improve real world performance, driver confidence, road safety and fleet risk mitigation in real-world conditions.

Big thanks to the incredible Pedders team for the technical expertise, Kev and the crew at Driver Dynamics for running an awesome experience, and everyone from BJS, Famous and AEGIS who helped bring the day together.

Great people, great conversations and plenty of action on track — all focused on safer and smarter fleet outcomes .

14/05/2026

Glenn Ridge caught up with Hugh Harrison from Monza Motors at the Rob Roy Revival to dive into the incredible story behind his Alfa Romeo GTV6 Group A — a truly one‑of‑a‑kind machine with decades of history baked into every panel.

Hugh has been the custodian of this car for nearly 40 years, and the stories he carries are just as special as the car itself.

A rare car, a passionate owner, and a hillclimb full of character. This is what makes Rob Roy magic.

12/05/2026

Rally Queensland Gympie Town Stage was awesome from the outside, we thought you might like to take a look at it from the inside 🤩

12/05/2026

Sun, style, and pure Italian attitude 🇮🇹🔥

We spotted this stunning Pantera at Auto Italia Canberra, and it absolutely stole the show. This beauty is rocking its original, clean lines — pre-wing era — just as it was meant to be. No extras needed when the design is this timeless.

Sitting there soaking up the sunshine, it looked right at home, turning heads without even trying. Sleek, raw, and effortlessly cool… we couldn’t get enough.

Safe to say, we loved this one 😍

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