Road v Race: all-Aussie shootout

How much quicker are V8 supercars than their road-going relatives? Strap in as we find out...

Road v Race - Aussie battlers!

The mantra 'win on Sunday, sell on Monday' was coined back in an era when race cars bore more than a cosmetic resemblance to road cars. But, we wondered, is there any strength to it today?

Road v Race - FPV F6

It's a ton of turbo fun, but big boost makes this a tricky muscle car to master.

Road v Race - FPV GT

It lacks the F6's titanic twist, but progressive V8 power delivery proves there's life in the GT yet.

Road v Race - FPR V8 Supercar

The only true racer on test was, perhaps unsurprisingly, the top performer.

Road v Race - Credits, crunch

Our festival of figures may not have delivered any shock defeats, but it did prove two things: local muscle-car buyers have it very good, and V8 Supercar drivers earn every cent ...

And now for some good news from Ford...

Ford Australia has improved fuel economy and CO2 emissions on the locally-built Falcon and Territory, while the entire Falcon range is now rated at five stars.

Ford recalls all nat-atmo Territory SUVs

A brake hose problem has led Ford Australia to voluntarily recall all non-turbocharged MkI Territory models ...

COTY 2008 - Ford Falcon

Falcon was expected to fly in 2008; instead, it made a shock exit after Stage Two.

Clipsal fast facts

All you ever wanted or needed to know about the first race of the V8 Supercar season.

Richards hails lucky 13th

FPR driver Steven Richards is eyeing off the championship crown in 2009, after 13 years of V8 Supercar racing.

February vehicle sales down 21.9 percent

This month's VFACTS sales figures show more short-term doom and gloom for the local market, but spirits (and sales) should rise by June.

RIP Fairlane and LTD

After months of speculation, Ford today confirmed that it will axe the Fairlane and LTD.