Jacqui Madelin takes a look at a design that's barely changed in almost a century of production. Photos / Jacqui Madelin

Filmed at the car's global media launch, the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S in distinctive 'Flugplatz Blue' takes on the sun-drenched roads of Palm Springs, California. V12 Vantage S is the most extreme Aston Martin ever created, with a top speed of 205mph and a 0-60mph time of just 3.7secs, this is a stunning new pinnacle for the Vantage range. Source - Aston Martin

A dealer who advertised a car on Trade Me as having an MP3 input, parking sensors and reversing camera has been reprimanded after the car turned out to have none of these features.

When it comes to determined characters in the V8 Supercar field the man they call the Enforcer leads the charge. Russell Ingall has endured an up and down season, but when it comes to taking the fight to the streets he is always one to watch with top five results on temporary tracks in Adelaide and Townsville. He is sure that form can continue this weekend at the Armor All Gold Coast 600. Source - Armor All Australia

The high performance Stealth Electric Bikes have now arrived in New Zealand with three models: the 4.5kw Hurricane, and Bomber, as well as the 3.5kw Fighter . Driven were the first to try out these incredibly fun power assisted push bikes at Manukau's Totara Park mountain bike track.

An Auckland car dealership has been rapped over the knuckles and ordered to pay compensation for trimming a year off the age of a car it sold through Trade Me.

A busy weekend of motor sport on the Gold Coast and it's not just the V8s chasing a title. The Porsche Carrera Cup Series will see its final round and the leading contenders will be busy also chasing Supercar trophies. Source - Carrera Cup Australia

The V8 Supercars are headed for the sun and surf of the Gold Coast this weekend, but it will be no holiday. The Gold Coast 600 represents the final round in the Endurance Cup and one of the new manufacturers could spring a surprise.