Motoring

Go for thrift that can shift

When most people, even those who are not car enthusiasts, see or hear the letters GTi they conjure up an image of a small, dynamic hot hatch.

Holden flexes its fuel muscle

The headline act at the launch of the new Series II Commodore range in Adelaide last week was the flexi-fuel engine that can be run on up to 85 per cent ethanol.

Peugeot's coupe makes a statement

Peugeot's all-new RCZ coupe, the first of a new exclusive range of vehicles the French carmaker will add to its line-up over the next few years, is a car designed to make a statement.

Morells drive away with dream prize

WRX STi ready to fly

One of the auto world's most startling spoilers is back, with Subaru swinging back to offering a big-winged sedan model in its iconic Impreza WRX STi range.

Commodore boasts ethanol, high-tech features

Holden revealed recently that its new Commodore VE Series II would be fitted with engines capable of running on up to 85 per cent ethanol.

Clunkers, kids a lethal mix

The RAC has issued safety ratings for used cars because of its concern about dodgy old cars being in the hands of young drivers.

New, hotter Lotus model

Lotus will unveil a hotter Evora model at the Paris motor show at the end of the month.

Commodore's high-tech world

The bits that ain't broke ain't been fixed on the new Holden Commodore, known as the VE Series II, which arrives in showrooms this month.

Boulton leads the pack with perfect 100

The B-grade race opened proceedings for the fourth and penultimate round of the State Road Racing Championships at Barbagallo Raceway on Sunday.

Farr aiming for top spot

Leading Sprintcar driver Robbie Farr is aiming to win an elusive World Series Sprintcar Championship this season.

A labour of love against the odds

Life to this point has been a wild ride for Grant Boxall and now he has another wild ride - a 1968 Mercedes-Benz fitted with a twin-turbo V8 350 small-block Chevy engine.

Sportscar fires force Ferrari recall

Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari has announced a recall of all versions of its model 458 Italia sportscar produced before July 2010 after four vehicles caught fire.

Nissan finishes on top in exciting rally

Once again, a Nissan GTR was on top at Quit Targa West - but this year it was the vehicle of young local Peter Major, who was competing for his third year.

Webber on track at Barbagallo

At today's ACC Australian Festival of Speed launch it was officially announced that Australian Formula One driver Mark Webber would appear in person on the track and at the event.

Plans for Formula One star to drive in Perth

Fans will get set to see a Formula 1 car - and maybe a Formula 1 world champion - at Barbagallo Raceway later this year.

Big three Aussie car makers not on money

Holden, Ford and Toyota's car manufacturing operations in Australia are unviable and should be shut down, according to Suzuki Australia general manager Tony Devers.

Toyota lifts lid on hybrid Lexus

Lexus has released details of its forthcoming CT200h small car prior to its world debut at the Paris Motor Show next month and Australian launch next year.