Articles by Mike Ryan

Subtitled "Designing the Model T Ford 1906-1908", John Duncan's recently released volume is one for the real 'dyed in the wool' T enthusiast.

One of the 45 rare cars at the RM Auctions/Sotheby's Ferrari Legend and Passion auction, held at the Fiorano Circuit, was a stunning 1961 Ferrari California Spyder which once belonged to actor James Coburn. The car achieved an astonishing Euro 7,040,000 million (AU$11,492,356), which is an all time record for this model.

Last month we previewed some of the great cars coming up in Shannons Sydney Autumn classic Auction, and we can now report that expectations were exceeded.

The first Saab TTiD engine meets a growing demand from drivers unwilling to sacrifice performance in the interests of fuel economy.

Designed by Renault, developed by Nissan and manufactured in Renault -Samsung Motors' Pusan plant in Korea, the Koleos is the result of close collaboration between teams from each of these Renault-Nissan Alliance brands.

The Leyland P76 is one of the great 'coodabeens' of Australian motoring. Lauded by the motoring press upon its release, and adored by early owners, the P76 soon suffered component supply problems which led to it being tarred with the 'lemon' brush.

Mercedes have released pricing for the new C-Class Estate wagon.

Holden Special Vehicles has upgraded the powerplant in its E-Series and WM Grange vehicles, with the new GM LS3 engine.

Holden is going full bore on the 60th anniversary special edition front, with the latest models to receive the birthday treatment being the VE Commodore and VE SS V, the latter featuring 10-spoke wheels, interior and exterior upgrades and special 60th anniversary floor mats and rear badge.

This iconic truck has just turned 60, and to mark the Diamond Anniversary, a series of celebrations are taking place in the USA.

In the 1950s everything from the United States was considered a cut above.

Some people, well, a lot of people, actually, criticise the Seventies as the "decade that taste forgot". Having a look at the clothes, home decor and hairstyles from the disco decade, it's hard to disagree, but you can't argue the fact the same decade also produced some of the best cars ever.