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Taking over the Rover Group in early 1994, BMW also opened up new perspectives for the Mini brand.

Mini Short RS's previous life was as a 'tug' for a boatbuilder in Donald, Victoria, who also did the "shortening" of what was originally a stock 1962 Morris 850.

Journalist Gavin Green celebrated Mini's 50th birthday by retracing his father's tyre tracks across Australia in a new MINI Cooper.

A highlight for classic rally fans at the show was this genuine ex-Works rally car from BMC's Competitions Department.

Don't expect to see this car in showrooms any time soon, 450 of these have been allocated to select customers.

E'is for Excellence

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and this little beauty will crack the 0-100km/h in 2.8 seconds or 160km/h in just 5.9 seconds!

More bang for your buck. 911 turbo to deliver 0-100km/h in 3.4 seconds, and on to a top speed of 312km/h.

Swiss automotive tuner, SPR1, has taken a Porsche and, well, made it a damn sight faster and performance oriented.

Mondeo wagon set to tackle Holden Sportwagon.

The fastest firefighter at Nurburgring.

Ford Performance Vehicles has revealed the latest addition to their FG range, - the F6 E.

The 458 Italia is the latest incarnation of the mid-rear engined berlinetta and will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show this month.

In the performance department, the Audi R8 simply sizzles.

Mercedes-Benz experimental safety cars showcase tomorrow's safety technology.

Authorities are slowly reaching agreement that road safety can be greatly increased by improving a vehicle's safety features.

2009 has seen a swarm of new releases from Audi. The new 5-door A5 Sportback is the latest.

The classic Mini was released in Australia in 1961 by BMC with no great expectations of success.

Holden owners will proudly display their original and customised cars to the public at Hawkesbury Showground, Clarendon on Sunday 2nd August. The weekend will begin on Saturday 1st August at 6am with a two day Swap Meet.

Australia played a key role in 'civilising' the Mini. The Mini unveiled in August 1959 was unique in many aspects.

In celebrating Holden's 60th Anniversary in 2008, it was inevitable that yet another published history of "Australia's Car" should follow - and here it is.

Auto Unions celebrate Audi centenary

Porsche celebrates endurance with iconic 917 and world record attempt at 2009 Goodwood Festival of Speed

More than 25,000 people from 40 countries made the trip to the Silverstone Circuit for MINI United 2009.