World’s fastest car show, no speed limits!

It does seem strange doesn’t it, that each year, millions of people around the world flock to car shows of static displays of their favourite four-wheel objects, specifically designed to move us from one place to another.

It’s hardly what you would call the ideal environment to evaluate what is functionally, a moving object.

Chevrolet Camaro on sale in Australia

Chevrolet Camaro fans need not be disappointed at GM’s decision to not import the iconic sports coupe into Australia, as the car will be available for sale here from around October.

Queensland based company Performax International will be the first importer and right-hand drive converter for the hero car in Australia.

Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder

For those who may not be up to speed on this rather mysterious car company, allow me to shed a little light on Spyker.

By Anthony Crawford
The Netherlands based luxury sports car manufacturer Spyker has unveiled the C8 Aileron Spyder at this weekend’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in the United States.

Volkswagen to take over Porsche – reports

There’s probably no better example of how the best laid plans can go horribly wrong in an economic crisis than the attempt by Porsche to take over Europe’s largest car maker, Volkswagen AG.

It now seems more than likely that Volkswagen will, in fact, take over Porsche’s sports car business if reports by Reuters Newsagency are [...]

Audi launches TT diesel in Australia

German importer Audi has launched on the Australian market, what it says is, the first series-production sports car in the world to be powered by a diesel engine.

The company says pure sportiness and compelling performance, combined with sensational efficiency is the best description of its newest TT model to arrive Down Under.

Porsche to cut 911 production – report

Weakening demand may force German sports car maker Porsche to further cut production of its iconic 911 model, according to reports.

Reuters Newsagency says that the falling sales is forcing Porsche to consider cutting production later this year at its main Zuffenhausen plant near Stuttgart where the 911 Carrera is built.

Full Throttle: Day 14

A fortnight has passed since the Full Throttle team began its whirlwind supercar tour of Europe, and our schedule is still as busy as ever.

The day began as well as one possibly could, with a short drive from our apartment-style hotel suite in Mindelheim to Novitec Rosso headquarters in Stetten where we caught our first [...]