Famous Last Words

IN THIS MONTHS EDITION | July 2023

This month in Famous Last Words:

– Podcast – Sebastian Lip, CEO Pilatus Aircrafts Australia

– Nissans New Patrol Warrior

– Toyota’s game changing Hydrogen Combustion Engine

– Tesla’s Nürburgring Lap Record

– The Last Valiant – as in the Australian made car!

Enjoy! Glenn Ridge


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