Renault

Motors

The fast and the spurious

SLS

David McCowen Australians' love affair with high performance continues apace, even if they can't use it.

Motors

Benz hatches baby SUV

Mercedes-Benz will take public a plan for a new range of rugged SUV models at the 2012 Los Angeles motor show next week with the unveiling of its new Ener-G-Force concept car – an imposing seven-seater that, in kitted-up Highway Patrol Vehicle guise, also provides the centrepiece for the German car maker's entry into this year's Los Angeles Design Challenge

Greg Kable Compact SUV will be positioned below A-Class hatch.

Motors

Meet Mercedes' new baby, the CLA

Detroit Motor Show: Mercedes-Benz CLA

Greg Kable New A-Class-based CLA sedan to bring youth-oriented four-door to expanding Mercedes-Benz range.

007 motors

Top 10 James Bond cars

Bond

Stephen Ottley The British spy turns 50 this week and in that time he’s managed to drive quite a collection of cars, we rate his best.

Why F1 is suddenly a must-see

Formula one

Stephen Ottley After years of predictability, F1 has finally struck upon a winning formula with no clear favourites.

Diesel power

Mercedes wins Car of the Year

Winners List

Stephen Ottley If you think diesel is only for truckies, think again. A diesel-powered car has won Drive’s Car of the Year award for the first time.

Vitara shows its soft side

Unspecified

Jonathan Hawley, drive.com.au It's still tough and capable off-road, but Suzuki realises its compact 4WD needs to be town friendly.

Hot hatch screams into action

Unspecified

Jez Spinks, drive.com.au The next-generation version of Renault's smallest hot-hatch is here - with bigger dimensions, bigger outputs... and a bigger price tag.