Articles by Mike Ryan

The death of Peter Brock this past September while competing in the Targa West Rally was as sudden as it was unexpected. Most were shocked. All were saddened and many were in disbelief at how the man who's conquered Mt Panorama nine times (Ten if you count the Bathurst 24 Hour) could tragically lose his life doing something that he's an acknowledged master at.

At the PR launch for Casino Royale earlier in the year, the new Aston DBS was centre stage - as it should be!

First thought that crossed my mind as I sat in the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit? Somebody paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for this, and less than 100,000 km later I can buy it for under $60 Grand.

IN THE NAVY! Yes, you can sail the seven seas. IN THE NAVY! Yes, you can put your mind at ease. IN THE NAVY! Come on now, people, make a stand. IN THE NAVY! You can drive a Ford sedan!

The FE Holden was a dramatic and bold new model that left the FJ Holden in its wake! By the early Fifties, Holden was undisputed market leader, yet its winning models were looking tired.

The Lotus Europa S revives a name from the past in this Opel powered 2.0-litre turbo -charged four-cylinder (as used in the Holden Astra). A comprehensive range of premium equipment is fitted as standard.

The Lexus Chrome IS250 show car is finished in stunning Mirrachrome. In addition to the paintwork, the IS250 has been fitted with a new Lexus body kit - consisting of front lower spoiler, side skirts, rear lower skirt and a boot spoiler - which Lexus plans to introduce as a genuine Lexus Accessory late in 2006.

Conceived by Nissan's international design studio, the Foria is a compact sports coupe concept designed to make driving a pleasure while ensuring the quality of elegant styling is maintained.

Motor shows are about dreaming, savouring the very best that automobile manufacturers can deliver and getting a first hand insight into the future direction of motoring.

Hyundai have taken a Sonata and shown what a sporty version of the V6 might look like.

The Hummer H3 will enter the Australian market next year. Right-hand drive models are now being assembled in South Africa.

Holden Special Vehicles debuted the performance WM Grange powered by a unique to HSV 6.0-litre V8.