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Australia's legendary sports car maker, Elfin, kicked off its golden anniversary celebrations this year by unveiling a limited edition model - including a one-off supercharged bitumen burner for the track - at the 2007 Melbourne International Motor Show.

Performance vehicles aren't limited to sedans at Toyota, with the TRD HiLux also revealed.

Toyota launched its new performance sedan - the TRD Aurion.

Jaguar has revealed its new supercharged sports car - the Jaguar XKR. It builds on the XK that debuted in 2005, taking the XKR Jaguar sports car experience to new heights.

Hanging Rock has become something of an institution on the showcar scene.

March is one of my favourite motoring months, which can only mean Melbourne! As you read this issue the brilliant Melbourne Motor Show has just opened - leaving you plenty of time to get down to Jeff's Shed to have a look at some of the best metal in the land. The Motor Show also means that Shannons's annual motor show auction is also upon us, and as usual you can view some of these magnificent marques in the concourse at the show. Melbourne is the automotive capital of Australia and the motor show is the premier event among many during Automotive Week.

Chevy's Corvette Z06, the ultimate race-bred development in a family line of iconic American sports cars stretching back 54 years, is now on sale new in Australia.

A Bentley Continental. This is what James Bond wanted before he received the Aston Martin. That's because in James's prime, the Continental was the car to have for touring, well, the Continent.Just a couple of things to sort out about a Bentley Continental. The first ones (1952) were made to a specification that called for (a) 2 doors and (b) more performance than the dour 4 door Bentley saloon.Not that any of this was new to Bentley. They had a "sports" model, called the Corniche, set for launch around 1940 but we know who put a stop to that.

In many ways, the Landau is a car that defies categorisation. It's luxury. . . but sporty, too. At the time of its release in 1973, the Landau was a totally new concept - at least for the Australian market. For the past decade, the Thunderbird had been selling like hot cakes in the USA - as a "personal luxury" coupe. No doubt, Ford's then Managing Director, the American Bill Bourke, thought the same concept could work here.\n

Launched in February 1972, the Ford XA was a classic Seventies car with bold and brash styling, numerous body styles and just a touch of class.

If the Lister name is familiar to you, then you will have likely heard of the Lister Storm, but how about the Lister Le Mans?

GM announced that they will introduce multiple propulsion systems that fit into a common chassis, using electric drive to help the world diversify energy sources and establish electricity from the grid as one of those sources.

The motoring year is charging ahead at full speed with lots of motoring events and shows upon us.

The new 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 boasts standout power, upping the ante with a new, 8.4-litre aluminium V10 engine that produces an astounding 600 horsepower and 560 lb.-ft. of torque.

30+ top condition Holdens that the GMH enthusiast hopes to feature in a museum on the Canowindra

Performance models are 'cream on the cake' for VE range

We wouldn't normally feature three cars within a feature like this, but when you have cars like these genuine Group C race weapons, I'm sure you'll forgive us for making an exception!

On 29th November 1948, the first Holden was unveiled. . .

Scottish motor racing entrepreneur Tom Walkinshaw has purchased Melbourne-based Elfin Sports Cars.

Often regarded as the 'poor relation' in the trio of German luxury car makers, Audi is raising the bar with the introduction of three 'supercar' models.

It's been a big year for GM Holden, especially with their luxury WM Statesman and Caprice flagships.

Making a few changes to your driving style can greatly improve your fuel economy.

The English Cricket Team might be attempting to defend The Ashes, but one famous Knight has already scored a ton. Sir Alec Issigonis, designer of the post war Morris Minor and world famous Mini, was born 100 years ago on 18 November 1906. He studied engineering in London and later became a draughtsman and worked for Morris before World War II.

Car type, engine size and driving style all contribute to that precious figure we call the average litres to complete 100 kilometres.