Motors

The fast and the spurious

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

Motor style

Why we choose boring car colours

Matt Campbell White, silver, black and grey remain the most popular car colour choices.

Used luxury car or mainstream new car?

David Morley Compare second-hand luxury vehicles with that new-car smell to see where the better value lies.

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.

Vitara shows its soft side

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

Stoush over super lap

Andrew Heasley Godzilla's high-octane run of the Nurburgring has upset one German performance car rival.