David Linklater pits the Holden Captiva against the Nissan Qashqai in a mid sized SUV duel. Photos / David Linklater

So far it would appear the pairing of New Zealander Hayden Paddon and Hyundai is paying off, writes Andrew Alderson.

He's in front in the race for the V8 Supercars championship and on the front row of the grid at Sandown. It doesn't get much better for Jamie Whincup.

Holden have confirmed that they are going to be taking back the world's fastest truck title with the announcement of the HSV Maloo GTS - powered by a 430 kilowatt / 740 Newton-metre 6.2 litre Supercharged LSA engine. Photos/Supplied

HSV have announced they're going ahead with production of the limited edition Maloo GTS ute. Powered by the same 430 kilowatt and 740 Newton-metre 6.2 litre Supercharged LSA engine already found in the HSV Gen-F GTS as well as the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, the Maloo GTS will be gunning for the title of World's fastest pickup truck.

The V8 Supercars focus switches to endurance mode from this weekend with the running of the first co-driver race events at Sandown. As well as fighting for race victories in Melbourne, Bathurst and the Gold Coast, there's also the lure of the Enduro Cup awarded to the best combination over the three events. Source: PirtekMedia

There are few more stressful activities than driving a rented car in a foreign country.

Former Formula One champion Michael Schumacher has left a Swiss hospital and will continue his treatment at home.