Weigh Up The Costs Of Paying The Price

Will my car benefit from premium fuel even if it doesn't need it?

G8 Fuels Engine Thoughts

HOLDEN could replace its 6.0-litre V8 with a turbocharged V6 within the next few generations of the VE Commodore.

Rescue Plan Pounces On Porsche Formula

British luxury-car maker Jaguar believes it can rekindle its '60s heyday by following Porsche's low-volume, high-profit approach. Jez Spinks reports.

Rescue At Fiery Wreck Left Seconds To Spare

THE quick thinking of Arthur Griffiths saved the lives of two young men caught in a burning car.

All Revved For Festival

WOLLONGONG car enthusiasts, who claim to be among the most passionate in the country, say it would be a shame if the city missed out on the Revfest car festival.

Heat Is On As Racers Prepare

WITH just over an hour of practice left Mark Webber pulled his car to a stop at the end of pit lane.

Mercedes Plays The Offset Game

Two months ago, Audi shocked the car world with a diesel supercar concept. Another German is poised to follow, writes Motoring Editor Joshua Dowling.

Hoon Town

ILLAWARRA will become hoon heaven under a proposal to relocate a car festival from Wagga Wagga that attracts a crowd of 10,000 participants and spectators.

Richards Ignores Pain, Bouncing Back With Rebuilt Car After High-speed Smash

FORD driver Steve Richards showed no ill effects from his 160 km/h crash at Eastern Creek in Sydney last Sunday when he piloted a rebuilt Ford Performance Racing Falcon into second spot in the V8 supercar qualifying session at Albert Park yesterday.

Radar Love

The upgraded Chrysler 300C has more under its bonnet than just brawn, writes Ian Porter.

Caterham Catapult

HERE'S one black Cat that won't bring you bad luck if it crosses your path. Caterham, the British sports car marque, has announced a high-potency version of its Seven, powered by a 2.4-litre V8 engine.

Money Rules The Road To A Green Car

GOVERNMENTS will have to offer tax breaks to encourage the purchase of low-emission cars such as hybrids because most buyers will not pay extra for the technology, according to a new survey.

How Frank Passed Up A Champion

WILLIAMS could have signed Lewis Hamilton in 2004 but their former engine partners BMW passed up the opportunity, the team's co-founder Patrick Head has revealed.

Home-grown Hero Car

Holden's performance division yesterday unveiled the fastest and most powerful Australian-made sedan. Motoring Editor Joshua Dowling has the inside story.

'killer Wasps' Get The Point Across

The car Toyota RAV4 V6. The price From $39,990 to $49,990. Vital statistics 3.5-litre V6 (201kW, 333Nm), five-speed automatic.

The Local Product

Holden has kept its concept car away from prying media ahead of yesterday's preview but has been willing to share details of the latest Commodore variant, the Sportwagon.