New 2012-2013 SRT Viper at New York Motor Show

Chrysler's high performance SRT brand has unveiled an all-new Viper supercar at the 2012 New York Motor Show. Powered by an 8.4-litre V10 producing 470kW and 814Nm of torque, the SRT Viper is an American legend reborn.

Ferrari reveals special 458 Italia for China

Ferrari has revealed a limited edition 458 Italia to mark 20 years of importing cars into China.

The 'real' Jeremy Clarkson joins Twitter

The real Jeremy Clarkson has joined Twitter — or so it would appear.

810kW Ford Shelby Mustang at New York Motor Show

Shelby obviously didn't feel 405kW was quite enough. So they took the GT500 back to the drawing board and doubled its power. Enter the Shelby 1000 Mustang, making its debut here at New York.

New Mercedes GL debuts at 2012 New York International Auto Show

Mercedes has unwrapped a new version of its 5.1-metre long GL-Class SUV here at the 2012 New York International Auto Show. It brings a host of new electronic assistance systems and the inevitable round of increased efficiency claims — helped by a 100kg reduction in weight.

Land Rover off road course wows New York

Land Rover has taken over a parking lot in New York and installed an inner city off-road course — which has already generated queues of an hour from people eager to try it out.

Woman, 93, retires '64 Mercury after clocking almost one million kilometres

It's the end of an extremely long road for a 93-year-old Florida woman's beloved 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente. The now vintage car has racked up an astonishing 926 982km since it was purchased for just $3289 nearly 50 years ago.

2,000hp Ford GT sets acceleration record

American racing driver Sean Kennedy has broken the world acceleration record for the standing mile, reaching 414.7km/h (257.7mph) over the distance in a highly modified Ford GT supercar.

MINI reveals Cowley and Swindon models

MINI has revealed the latest new models in its range expansion – a new two-berth caravan called Cowley and a two-man tent called Swindon.

Europeans waste more than $6 billion due to underinflated tires

Two in three European motorists are driving with underinflated tires — which is costing them the equivalent of more than $6 billion AUD in unnecessary fuel spending.

Ford upgrades Fiesta Econetic to 3.3L/100km

Ford has announced a series of upgrades to the frugal Fiesta Econetic, resulting in CO2 emissions reduced to 87g/km and a claimed 2.7L/100km – a 12 per cent improvement overall.

Porsche's fastest (and greenest) supercar on its way

Porsche has just released the crucial details on its upcoming 918 Spyder supercar. The plug-in hybrid will signal a new era in motoring with its blistering performance and Prius-beating fuel economy.

$1.5m Pagani Huayra finally on sale

The new supercar is finally ready for customers – chassis number one has just gone on sale in Switzerland.

BMW recalls 1.3 million cars worldwide

BMW has announced a huge global recall of previous-generation 5 Series and 6 Series models, which affects 1.3 million cars built between 2003 and 2010.

2012 Nissan GT-R now on sale

The new Nissan GT-R is here, bringing with it a host of mechanical updates and a $2,000 increase in price to $170,800.

Rolls Royce hearse lets you leave in style

They say you can't take it with you, so why not spend all your grandchildren's inheritance on this Phantom hearse from Rolls Royce?

First look at new Holden Colorado 7 SUV

Pictures released by Chevrolet of its new TrailBlazer reveal the first look at Holden’s upcoming Colorado 7 – a localized version that sees the work ute turn into a seven-seat SUV.

2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe

Aston Martin has made one of its smartest moves yet. In revising and refocusing its entry-level two-seat sports car V8 Vantage, it is providing an immediate answer to those who are questioning the direction taken by this sector's all-conquering giant, the Porsche 911 991. And how.

Mercedes crushes fake 300SL gullwing

Mercedes-Benz takes what it describes as a "firm line" on replicas - something of an understatement in the instance of the unauthorised 300SL gullwing pictured above, given the 30 tonnes of pressure involved…

Datsun brand returns - but not for Oz

Nissan is to revive the Datsun brand as a low-cost value range of cars – but the famous nameplate from the 1970s and 1980s will not be returning to Australia any time soon.

Citroen previews Mercedes S-Class rival

Citroen has released first teaser images of its new large luxury saloon challenger prior to the car’s full reveal at the Beijing Motor Show next month.

Luxury car makers improve in brand rankings

Manufacturers of luxury cars have shot up the rankings of ‘most valuable global brand’, according to a new report published by UK brand value assessors, Brand Finance.

Audi A8 L W12

This is currently the most expensive Audi A8 on the books - the A8 L W12. In fact, it's the fourth most expensive Audi full stop, just beneath the R8 V8 Spyder and both versions of the R8 V10.

2012 Volkswagen Polo 77TSI Comfortline 6R

Volkswagen's premium supermini has been with us in its current guise for two and a half years now, but the Polo still appears fresh-faced - sporting VW's latest corporate identity that's now seen across the German firm's entire model range.