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    Tony Davis

    Motoring writer

    Tony Davis writes on lifestyle specialising in cars. Email Tony at tony.davis@afr.com.au

    Tony Davis

    Today

    The car that wants you to have a good day

    Want a dash selfie camera, AI-assisted personalised settings and a mega touchscreen? You’ll find all that in Mercedes-Benz’s E300 sedan.

    Yesterday

    Rolls-Royce’s electric Spectre has landed – in all its pompous glory

    You don’t buy a Rolls, you commission one, and the options are almost endless. But the marque’s first EV sure makes its presence felt on Australian roads.

    This Month

    Pagani Utopia Roadster.

    Pagani lifts lid on its glamorous $5m hypercar

    The Utopia Roadster is a rare beast, with only 130 units expected to be produced.

    Hydrofoil electric boat off to a flying start in Australian waters

    Buckle up for a fast and smooth ride above the water in the Candela C-8, powered by a Polestar car battery.

    Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 coupe,

    Chevrolet Corvette roars into another league

    The new-gen ZR1 is set to steal thunder as the most powerful Corvette, but Australians will have to wait.

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    July

    Lamborghini Revuelto.

    Meet the Lamborghini V12 hybrid Revuelto

    The brand’s new flagship is sure to trigger the emotions of its new owners, but that’s what you’d expect for a $1 million outlay.

    Lexus LC 500 coupe

    This flagship Lexus sports coupe is a hidden gem

    The luxury car maker’s updated LC 500 is a beauty with a roar.

    Audi SQ8 e-tron

    Audi’s luxe electric SUV faces uncertain future

    The new SQ8 e-tron ups the ante on multiple fronts, and it’s more comfortable than most electric SUVs. But production costs are weighing on its viability.

    Mercedes Benz

    No great leap to self-driving cars, just small steps

    The head of Mercedes-Benz’s automation program admits self-driving is lagging, but says the tech is already bringing big gains in safety.

    Ferrari Roma Spider

    We drove the new Ferrari Roma Spider on Italy’s Mille Miglia route

    Being a GT, it’s a more comfortable ride with superb handling and, with a price tag starting at $520,000, it’s guaranteed to turn heads.

    Feel the need for Speed as Bentley unveils its most powerful vehicle

    With a hybrid V8, the Continental GT Speed will be available as a coupe or convertible.

    The upgraded Tesla that’s cheaper than its predecessor

    The new Model 3 Performance delivers a power boost and driving modes that range from Chill to Insane.

    Porsche 911 GT3 RS

    Is this race-bred Porsche with driver harness too much for the road?

    Some believe the Porsche 911 GT3 RS is lucky to be road legal. After driving it, this is what we think.

    Noosa gears up to show off some of the world’s most collectable cars

    From Ferrari to Porsche, ultra-luxury and rare cars will take over the main drag next Saturday for its Concours d’Elegance.

    June

    Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

    Hyundai amps up engine noise for electrifying EV drive

    The carmaker’s most expensive model, the all-electric Ioniq 5 N from its performance division, is track-ready.

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    Just 250 Bugatti Tourbillons will be made.

    An electric Bugatti? The Tourbillon has landed

    In fact, it’s not all-electric. This supercar also has an 8.3-litre V16 engine capable of producing 1000 horsepower.

    Lexus NX450h+ F Sport

    Is Lexus’ plug-in hybrid the best NX on the market?

    A PHEV is either the perfect compromise or an expensive and unnecessary one, depending on your situation.

    C63 SE Performance

    Why this C-Class should come with its own racetrack

    Mercedes-AMG may have dropped the V8 from its new C63 SE Performance model but it still packs a punch.

    Aston Martin DB12 Volante.

    Why Aston Martin’s $633k convertible is perfect for the open road

    The DB12 Volante is the latest addition to the British marquee’s stable of high-performance convertibles.

    Cadillac Optiq electric SUV

    Why Australian drivers will embrace Cadillac’s fully electric SUVs

    GM global design chief Mike Simcoe predicts EV will prevail, as the first of the American luxury brand’s new vehicles get ready to roll into Australia.