Motors
From race to road
McLaren to build high-performing sports cars
Formula One car maker McLaren unveiled plans on Thursday to build a range of commercial sports cars, using race technology to take on other high-end European manufacturers such as Ferrari and Porsche on the highways.
Luxury phone
Porsche powers up new mobile phone
As if a Porsche isn't enough of a status symbol, the German luxury sports car company is marketing a mobile phone that's exclusive to Porsche owners.
Driving tips
On the road with car racing pros
HANNAH ELLIOTT, FORBES.COM What separates the speedy from the streetwise?
Local launch
Toyota unveils local hybrid
ANDREW HEASLEY Toyota might be reeling from the recall of almost 8 million cars internationally, but yesterday in Port Melbourne, the car maker launched Australia's first locally built, petrol-electric car - the Hybrid Camry.
Official pictures
The Mini Countryman
JEZ SPINKS It's the biggest Mini yet with five engine choices and a $40,000-plus price tag.
Green trend
The new definition of a luxury car
JERRY FLINT, FORBES.COM In coming years a high-priced, prestige car may not mean big and roomy. It's just as likely to be small and green.
Driven
First local drive of the BMW X6 M
BARRY PARK BMW's famed performance division has finally got its hands on a 4WD. Barry Park gauges the results at the daunting Phillip Island racetrack.
Complete package
Driven by plate expectations
DAN KAUFMAN Personalised number plates send strong - and subtle - messages to other drivers.
Aussie invader
Fastest car in the world
BEN CUBBY The fastest car ever built is slowly taking shape in Rosco McGlashan's Perth garage.
Rare finds
Car collector ready to get shot of 'old gun' at auction
SARAH MCINERNEY It's like Christmas for car collectors. Treasures in the Bonhams and Goodman motor vehicle auction include a car owned by Kerry Packer and two stunning re-creations of famous racing cars, writes Sarah McInerney.
Classic car
Russian billionaire splashes the cash on Hitler's Mercedes: report
An unnamed Russian billionaire has spent several million euro on a Mercedes used by Adolf Hitler, a German newspaper has reported.
Mixed bag
2030: The cars of the future
DANIEL DASEY A competition intended to show the cars of tomorrow has come up with designs both sleek and hideous.
Hand-built
BMW M3 gets meaner
BARRY PARK A track version of BMW's smallest M-badged sedan is a potential starter for Australia, writes Barry Park.
Unique piece
Collectors will covet this crack-covered Ferrari
STEPHEN HUTCHEON China's growing band of status-conscious multimillionaires will get a chance to show off the extent of their wealth when a unique Ferrari comes up for auction in Beijing next week.
Eco challenge
Solar cars power up for outback race
With a fleet of vehicles resembling huge insects and spaceships, motoring enthusiasts from around the world gathered in Darwin for a car race with a difference.
Tokyo Motor Show
Daihatsu puts your office on wheels
RICHARD BLACKBURN IN TOKYO Japanese concept car is an office on four wheels, complete with retractable desks and huge hi-resolution monitors.
Icon re-launched
Porsche launches its fastest 911 yet
JEZ SPINKS The new Porsche turbo is faster and friendlier to the environment.
Cars online
Must-read car blogs
HANNAH ELLIOTT, FORBES.COM There's a motoring web site out there for everyone, no matter how far from mainstream your tastes may run.
Road block
No backing for electric sports car
BARRY PARK A boutique car maker has hit out at the Federal Government's lack of support for small business after it was refused help to develop Australia's first all-electric production sports coupe.
Image boost
FT-86: Toyota's sports car revealed
JEZ SPINKS Toyota's plan to inject more excitement into its brand starts with this - a new rear-wheel-drive coupe concept that's based on the Subaru Impreza.
