Articles by Mike Ryan

With the release of the sixth instalment of the fan-favourite Fast & Furious franchise just around the corner, Chrysler have announced their partnership with Universal Pictures ahead of the Anerican release of 'Fast & Furious 6' on May 24 (Australia has to wait until June 6).

In December, 2011, a new world record for an Austin-Healey sold at auction was set when an ex-Works 1953-55 Austin-Healey 'Special Test Car' sold for $1.28 million (_843,000) at Bonhams December Sale.

At Shannons' Sydney Autumn Classic Sale on May 6, a pair of Mercedes-Benz SL roadsters were the star lots amongst a field of European, Australian and American classics.

\nWe don't know much about the police force in Dubai, but we do know they have pretty good taste in cars, if this recently-delivered Chevrolet Camaro SS is any indication!

At next month's Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Toyota is aiming to improve on last year's run with an updated version of their record-setting electric race car. Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) engineers have unveiled the latest version of the EV P002 race car which last year smashed the electric-car class record by more than two minutes.

As part of Lynx's worldwide promotion for their new fragrance - Apollo - where one Aussie will win a once-in-a-lifetime journey into space, a local motorsport specialist has crafted a unique "moon buggy."

On May 8 in Milan, a convoy of more than 350 Lamborghinis will start a 'Grande Giro' (Grand Tour) of Italy to celebrate the brand of the prancing bull's 50th Anniversary.

To celebrate Earth Day on April 23, Nissan launched an electric taxi pilot program in New York City. The program will see six electric LEAFs put into taxi service, beginning in the US spring.

A stunning jet black with red interior 1962 S Series Chrysler Valiant sedan is one of the standout vehicles consigned for Shannons 'Sydney Autumn classic Auction,' which takes place on Monday, May 6.

Local pricing for the keenly-awaited Jaguar F-Type has finally been revealed, with the roadster starting at $139,000.

The Indianapolis 500 is America's iconic motorsport event. Every May, tens of thousands gather to watch the race at America's 'brickyard' track. Almost as important as the race cars is the pace car that leads the field away for the race. This year, Chevrolet will provide the pace car the Indy 500, with the duty given to the upcoming 2014 model Corvette Stingray.

Shannons Sydney Autumn Classic Auction has a number of desirable European cars consigned, including a pair of restored Mercedes-Benz SLs, an ex-Vern Schuppan Audi quattro, Porsche 911T Targa and Ferrari Mondial coupe.