October
Lambo-loving Young Rich lister is a ‘shy person’
Known for his attention-seeking stunts and love of sports cars, Adrian Portelli has rocketed into the Young Rich List. But his business is under scrutiny.
- Tony Davis and Michael Bailey
Afghanistan’s supercar makes its global debut – after going viral
It’s clear this car is different to the dozens of other vehicles on display at the Doha edition of the Geneva International Motor Show.
- Linda Lew
August
These iconic $700k Bentleys are the last of a dying breed
The 12-cylinder behemoth may be a mechanical marvel, but it’s a relic of another era.
- Tony Davis
How long before McLaren launches an SUV?
The British car company admits it is looking beyond supercars to “shared performance vehicles”.
- Tony Davis
Ferrari’s revenues take off as super rich level up
The Italian group said a growing number of customers were adding expensive features, “tailoring the cars like their personal dress”.
- Peter Campbell
July
Melbourne’s $300,000 Speedster plus five more cars you want to know
Renner Auto’s version of the 1956 Porsche 356 Speedster, a near $1 million Rolls-Royce, plus a fully electric hatch for your inner city needs. Here are all the cars we looked at this month.
The ultimate French road trip? Take Napoleon’s way
The cute little warmonger obviously liked a challenging corner or three. His route through the high country of Provence winds its way in spectacular fashion.
- Tony Davis
- Opinion
- Life & Leisure
Why the DB12 is the Aston Martin you’ve been waiting for
“The world’s first super tourer” resembles the DB11, but the telematics, advanced driver assistance systems and more make it an entirely new car.
- Tony Davis
June
RM Sotheby’s seeks $2m-plus for Ferrari destroyed in a fiery crash
Its pedigree and provenance are not in dispute, but can this 500 Mondial Spider from 1954 be restored?
- Tony Davis
- Opinion
- Life & Leisure
Fans will love the long-awaited electric version of this supercar
The Maserati GranTurismo Folgore EV looks similar to the 2019 petrol model GranTurismo, but that’s where the similarities begin and end.
- Tony Davis
January
Electric Corvette gives hope to Carbon Revolution
GM is using the ASX-listed company’s lightweight wheels on its first electrified Corvette, but there are wobbles in a race for funding.
- Simon Evans
This $500,000 Mercedes is an unapologetic joyride
The next-generation 2022 Mercedes-AMG G63 4x4² screams disruption. Driving it feels honest, unapologetic and very bossy. I loved it.
- Hannah Elliott
December 2022
Maurice Blackburn revs up class action against Jaguar Land Rover
A class action over an alleged faulty diesel filter system causing some expensive models to lose power suddenly is being pursued.
- Simon Evans
November 2022
Carbon Revolution shares tumble as US suitor unmasked
The lightweight wheel maker which trumpets big growth potential in the electric vehicle shift was crunched after a month off the ASX.
- Simon Evans
September 2022
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Porsche’s biggest problem might just be its largest market
When Porsche this week launched the largest IPO in Europe in a decade, the luxury car maker presented a challenge to risk-averse investors by spruiking the strength of its Chinese business.
- Updated
- Tony Boyd
Volkswagen seeks to raise $14b in Porsche IPO
The partial listing of the sports-car maker is set to be one of the largest European offerings.
- Monica Raymunt and Swetha Gopinath
Mercedes-Benz hit with $12.5m fine over airbag recall advice
The ACCC says the car maker had a lack of urgency in communications in Australia with 27 customers over a recall of faulty Takata airbags.
- Simon Evans
August 2022
For the lucky few: Ferrari’s $3.78m Daytona SP3
A total of 599 will be built, and all will be left-hand drive. That, and the price tag, hasn’t deterred Australian buyers from pre-ordering.
- Tony Davis
Ferrari fires up hydrocarbon economy
Both BP and Ferrari joined the ranks of carbon-intensive energy producers and automakers reporting bumper profits.
- Hans van Leeuwen
Lamborghini backlog rises to 18 months as profits soar
The luxury carmaker made its highest ever profit in the six months ended June 30, and is weighing up price increases as inflation jumps.
- Simon Evans
