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Motoring

Porsche makes rivals green

The new 911 Carrera leaps forward in an enviable, meaner form.

Eight reasons to fall in love

Power and glory make this a BMW to flip your lid for.

What makes cars sexy

While many cars evoke raw passion, we don't all agree on what makes them sexy.

Don't mention the power war ...

Audi is challenging the BMW and Benz autobahn left-laners, writes Jez Spinks.

California Dreaming

Ferrari has released an automatic convertible with a folding metal roof. Is it still a sports car? | Photos

BMW 8-series credit-crunched

Global economy crisis kills off German car maker's planned four-door GT coupe.

Winged wonder

Mercedes-Benz's performance-tuning arm plans something special for its next gullwing supercar.

Spied: 2009 Porsche 911 Turbo

Porsche knows that when you're on a good thing, you stick with it.

The millionaire's club

The newest member of Rolls-Royce's Phantom family is a performance coupe. Don't call it sporty.

Rogue male

Give it an inch and this bad boy will pin your ears back.

Sport and style for new Benz

The latest generation of Benz's compact folding-roof sports car still feels young, writes Bruce Newton.

When superlatives fall short

This Lamborghini has cracked the toughest market: the critics.

Feel the power

Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG . The pace car for the 2008 formula one championship can hold its own on the road, too.

So so Sydney

Ian Porter reviews the stars of the Australian International Motor Show.

Reading the road

BMW has invented the car that can read road signs - most of the time.

Lexus IS F undercuts German rivals

Lexus has announced sharp pricing for its first venture into the performance car market.

Mining boom sparks Harley boom

WA’s resources boom sees spike in sales of America’s legendary motorcycle company.

Tarmac Surfers

Getting to the waves with boards has always required wheels. Stephen Lacey looks at Australia's favourites.

Crises dents Ferrari sales

Former financial high-flyers are scrambling to sell their Ferraris for a loss.

Stoush over super lap

Godzilla's high-octane run of the Nurburgring has upset one German performance car rival.

Motoring icon takes a final spin

Bentley ends the Arnage's 10-year run with a limited edition model- only 150 will be available.

Can't bump this (go on, try)

The company that invented the seatbelt has built a car that avoids a low-speed, rear-end shunt

Lambo rattles four-door sword

What if Lamborghini's new concept model reaches production?

Lexus IS250 3

Pre-loved, the used car review

Teeing off

It might look the same, but the sixth-generation Volkswagen Golf has been reworked

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