Koome M.

Founder and Editor, Road News

Koome M. is the founder and editor of Road News. He started it because most coverage of exotic and luxury cars is written for overseas buyers, and the Australian details, such as luxury car tax, import rules and what a car costs to run here, are hard to find in one place.

He researches and edits every article on the site. Prices, tax figures and availability are checked against primary sources, such as the ATO, state revenue offices and the car makers, and the date of each check is recorded. The full method is on the How We Check Our Facts page.

Story tips and feedback: editorial@roadnews.com.au

Articles

Sports Cars

Nissan R35 GT-R in Australia: Final New Prices, Servicing and What to Check

Nissan R35 GT-R in Australia: final 2022 list prices from $193,800, why sales ended in 2021, how servicing works and what to check on a used one.

28 Aug 2026 6 min read
Supercars

The Ferrari F8’s Twin-Turbo V8, and What It Costs to Keep

Four straight International Engine of the Year titles, 530kW, and the last non-electrified turbo V8 Ferrari put in a mid-engined car. Here is what it is, and what owning one actually involves in Australia.

4 min read
Buying & Ownership Guides

SEVS in 2026: How to Check if the Car You Want Can Legally Be Imported

Being on the SEVs Register does not mean you can import the car. How the scheme works for exotics and hypercars, what it costs and how long it takes.

6 min read
Sports Cars

The JDM Legends You Can Legally Import Right Now

The 25-year rule rolls forward every month, not every January. Right now that means 2001-built cars are coming online, including the R34 GT-R. Here is what is eligible and what it involves.

5 min read
Sports Cars

Mercedes-AMG in Australia: The V8 Is Gone and the Four-Cylinder Is Going Too

AMG replaced the C63 V8 with a four-cylinder hybrid, and now that is being wound down as well. Here is where the Australian range sits, and what it costs.

4 min read
Sports Cars

Ferrari Amalfi: The Car That Replaces the Roma in Australia

Ferrari’s Roma replacement is now official for Australia. The Amalfi is priced from $503,261 before on-road costs and options, local orders are open, and first Australian deliveries are expected in the second half of 2026 (CarExpert, July 2026). When the price was announced, CarExpert put it at about $50,000 more than the Roma it replaces […]

2 Aug 2026 3 min read
Buying & Ownership Guides

The Best Exotic Cars You Can Buy in Australia Under $300,000

What a budget near $300,000 buys in an exotic car in Australia, new and used, plus how a first-time buyer should choose, inspect and budget for one.

25 Jul 2026 6 min read
Buying & Ownership Guides

The Best First Supercar to Buy in Australia

A Porsche 911 is the least stressful way into supercar ownership. We cover the strongest candidates for a first exotic car purchase in Australia.

5 min read
Buying & Ownership Guides

Ferrari F8 Tributo vs 488 GTB: Which Twin-Turbo V8 Should You Buy in Australia?

The F8 Tributo refined the 488 GTB rather than reinvented it. We compare power, driving feel, running costs and used pricing to settle which is the smarter buy for Australian owners.

4 min read
Buying & Ownership Guides

Ferrari 296 GTB vs 488 GTB: Is the V6 Hybrid Really a Step Up?

Ferrari swapped the 488's twin-turbo V8 for a hybrid V6 in the 296. We compare the numbers, the character, the running costs and the ownership case for Australian buyers.

3 min read
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