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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.

  • Tony Davis

September

A Porsche Cayenne GTS, a Porsche 911 GT3 and two Wolf GB08 Tornado racing cars are among 30 cars, bikes, trucks and go-carts confiscated from instigators of the Plutus Payroll tax scandal to be auctioned off.

Luxury cars among Plutus Payroll tax fraud spoils up for grabs

A Porsche Cayenne GTS, a Porsche 911 GT3 and two Wolf GB08 Tornado racing cars are among 30 vehicles confiscated from instigators of the fraud that will be auctioned off.

  • Ronald Mizen

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.

  • Tony Davis
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.

  • Tony Davis
The Gordon Murray T.50 is part of a renaissance for cars with manual transmission.

Why manual cars are gearing for a comeback

The sound of a revving engine, the feel of clutch underfoot – manual transmissions are appealing to more digitally fatigued drivers, and car makers like Gordon Murray are responding.

  • Hannah Elliott
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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.

  • Tony Davis

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.

  • Tony Davis
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.

  • Tony Davis

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.

  • Tony Davis

August

Jon Adgemis’ private yacht Hiilani: The vessel was once owned by Hollywood star Shirley Temple.

Jon Adgemis’ vintage yacht seeks buyers

The debt-laden baron is seeking a humbler life, without his 95-foot yacht Hiilani.

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  • Mark Di Stefano
 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.

  • Tony Davis

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.

  • Tony Davis
Royal Enfield - Himalayan 450

Father’s Day is looming, so here’s how to get his motor running

From dream cars to affordable adventure motorbikes, and a cool place for tools. This list screams: Gentlemen, start your engines.

  • Tony Davis
China’s low cost Leapmotor EV is bound for Australia

China’s export-hungry car companies flocking to Australia

Australia could soon see 10 new car brands from the Asian giant, while an increasing number of familiar car companies are taking the made-in-China approach.

  • Tony Davis

260km/h? Porsche’s new Macan EV is its fastest ever

Porsche’s new fully electric SUV will entice those wanting the model with the biggest numbers.

  • Tony Davis
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The car that wants you to have a good day

Want a dash selfie camera, AI-assisted personalised settings and a mega touchscreen? You’ll find all that in Mercedes-Benz’s E300 sedan.

  • Tony Davis

Rolls-Royce’s electric Spectre has landed – in all its pompous glory

You don’t buy a Rolls, you commission one, and the options are almost endless. But the marque’s first EV sure makes its presence felt on Australian roads.

  • Tony Davis
Pagani Utopia Roadster.

Pagani lifts lid on its glamorous $5m hypercar

The Utopia Roadster is a rare beast, with only 130 units expected to be produced.

  • Tony Davis

Hydrofoil electric boat off to a flying start in Australian waters

Buckle up for a fast and smooth ride above the water in the Candela C-8, powered by a Polestar car battery.

  • Tony Davis
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 coupe,

Chevrolet Corvette roars into another league

The new-gen ZR1 is set to steal thunder as the most powerful Corvette, but Australians will have to wait.

  • Tony Davis

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