Articles by Mike Ryan

ZF has developed what it claims is the world's first nine-speed automatic passenger car transmission. Known as the 9HP, the transmission is an all-new design, which comes in two model ranges for front-traverse installations, covering a torque range between 280- and 480-Nm.

FPV has launched a limited edition GT Black Series of the standard supercharged Boss 335kW GT following a positive response to the black-on-black FPV concept revealed at the Australian Motor Show.

One of just twenty vehicles produced, and the only one of its kind in Australia, this 'UB2010' Aston Martin DBS is one of a select number of classic and collectable cars that will be offered for sale at Sotheby's 'Important Collectors' Motor Cars by Public Tender' sale in Sydney this coming October 15.

Pony car enthusiasts now have a new toy to fuel their automotive dreams, in the form of Ford's new customizer website that features the 2012 Mustang.

Aerodynamic principles have been applied to car design for decades. Now, for the first time, the same performance-boosting principles are being used in the design of tyres.

Lotus is returning to the World Rally Championship 30 years on from its victory in the Talbot Sunbeam Lotus. This time round, the marque will be represented by the Exige R-GT.

Formula One World Champion Alan Jones has become brand ambassador for the Lexus LFA Supercar.

Clocking up more than 60 years of reliable motoring from two Toyotas, a Sydney family makes the case for keeping the family car.

Lexus Australia's award-winning GS sedan is about to get more exclusive, with the announcement of special edition GS 300 'X' Sport and Sports Luxury models.

Three big car events - one huge weekend! Car enthusiasts are set to converge on Queanbeyan, New South Wales to see, show and share the love of all things automotive. The American Car Nationals, Queanbeyan Swap Meet, and All Ford Day / All GM Day are on at the Queanbeyan Showground on the weekend of 24-25 September, 2011. JUST Cars will be there handing out FREE show bags, so come along and say Gday!

A rare RHD convertible example of an equally rare car will be offered for public tender this October, as part of Sotheby's 'Important Collectors' Motor Cars by Public Tender' event.