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Tony Davis

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The DiM250 DYNAMIC Driving Simulator at the Goodyear Simulation Centre in Luxembourg.

This multimillion-dollar simulator is fully sick, in the best way

Machines such as the DiM250 Dynamic Driving Simulator are increasingly where engineers find the hundreds or even thousands of a second that can deliver pole position.

This Month

The Ferrari 12Cilindri is the perfect grand tourer for a place with no speed limits.

This Ferrari is tough to pronounce, but impressive to drive

The 12Cilindri, a 6.5-litre V12 engine coupe, is one of the few road-going V12s left, and it’s arriving here early next year.

Annoyed by all those driver alerts? Volvo’s working on it

Too many warnings can actually be a turn-off. The brand known for safety is looking at ways to reduce those ‘beeping’ beeps.

Volkswagen Touareg R.

Family SUV or powerful sports machine? Meet the new VW

The hybrid Touareg R is impressive on many levels, just don’t believe its official fuel economy figures.

This Swiss Alps hotel is so luxurious, you needn’t leave. But you will

At its door, The Chedi has a ski hill for winter visitors, and some of the world’s twistiest, most challenging roads for cyclists and car enthusiasts.

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eFuel in Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup in Silverstone, UK earlier this year.

This sustainable car fuel has ‘no performance deficit’

Porsche is making R75 eFuels, which can be used with any petrol engine without modifications.

October

This all-electric BMW has an enticing price point

The iX3 sneaks in under the luxury car tax threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles – and it’s been built to a very high standard.

Bentley Continental GT Speed.

Bentley puts forward its new face of luxury with a V8 hybrid

The range-topping Continental GT Speed smoothly handles the twisting hairpins of the Swiss Alps. Next stop: Australia.

Lotus Emeya S

The Lotus Emeya is a big, dreamy electric sedan

It might be among the most British of marques, but this vehicle is made in Wuhan, China. And there are plenty more breaks with tradition, too.

Wellness on wheels: the cars that read your mood

Expect a massage, soothing music, pleasant fragrances and comforting colours while you drive. If you nod off, these cars have your back.

What it’s like to drive a hot lap in a $1m Ferrari

Daunting, nerve-racking and exhilarating. Behind the wheel of a $1m Ferrari for a course that mimics the most challenging racetrack corners.

Our hot lap in the new and even more powerful Taycan Turbo

Former F3 champion Karl Reindler reckons the all-electric Porsche would get within a couple of seconds of a petrol-powered 911 Turbo.

September

This is one of the quietest cars we’ve ever driven

The Volvo EX90 electric SUV combines safety with size and silence – or superior sounds via its 25 speakers, if you choose.

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4MATIC+

The fastest car in the Mercedes-Benz line-up has arrived in Australia

The German maker’s exterior design director takes us on a close inspection of the new Mercedes-AMG GT.

Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato

This $500k-plus supercar is built to be driven off-road

The Sterrato is an oddball but rugged variant of a Lamborghini famous for being so low-slung you need to hit a “nose-lifter” button to clear even a modest driveway.

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Want a Porsche but need a comfy family car? Here’s your solution

For those looking for a cross between a sports car and luxury sedan, the Porsche Panamera will last the distance.

The first Zeekr, a small SUV known as the X, will be sold in Australia from October.

Your electric car choices are about to explode

The first Zeekr, a small SUV, will be sold from October, and will be followed by as many as 10 other brands from China’s vast portfolio of carmakers.

Carmakers mine their archives to bring missing models to life

There might seem no reason to build a 1930s streetcar that never made it into production. But these extraordinary cars are not for your average driver.

August

The Ferrari 250 LM

This FI beauty could top $100m at a legendary racing car auction

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is about to part with some of its extraordinary collection.

It may be porkier than Lotuses past, but the Emira i4 is all class

Powered by an AMG engine, the i4 handles beautifully, with super-sharp steering and agility that make for a thoroughly visceral driving experience.

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