Hybrid fun that's easy on the wallet

HE Despite being a big seller, the Camry has always been regarded as one of the most boring cars on the road. The Hybrid version is actually quite a fun thing, though. It has less power than the Commodores and Falcons it will compete with, but it accelerates smartly.

Master of suspense keeps the pedal to the metal

Under the Dome By Stephen King Hodder & Stoughton, 877pp, $34.99 Reviewed by Van Ikin

Pedal Pusher

MORGAN Motor Company is celebrating its centenary this year with a special model - a single-seater pedal car.

Morgan Puts Pedal To Metal

Specialist marque Morgan is celebrating its centenary this year with a special model - a single-seater pedal car.

Corridors Of Pedal Power Put Our Lives In Danger

While sympathy for cyclists who get "doored" is valid, it evaporates quickly when you see hundreds of cyclists every morning at the Pyrmont fish markets intersection running the red lights, lane-weaving, queue-jumping and demanding cars treat them like royalty, and becoming abusive and even violent when they do not ("Bike accidents open door to paths", November 24).

Stay In For An Old-fashioned Night Of Collecting Capers

COLLECTORS 8pm, ABC1: This program is remarkable for its old-fashioned subject matter, its bright but not "lite" presenters and its far-ranging subject matter. Telling someone you are staying in on Friday night to watch Collectors is a badge of distinction, a sign of taste and singularity. Stay in for papier-mache furniture, a stumper of a mystery object and two passionate collectors. Dave Sweetman and his collection of 100 pedal cars are compelling, particularly when he modestly speaks of his ...

Pedal To The Metal In Solving Gridlock

NEW high-occupancy lanes on Melbourne's roads and incentives for more government workers to leave their cars at home are two options being pursued by the State Government to reduce city congestion.

Battle Of The Sports Cars Audi R8 Vs Caterham Svr 200

THEY'RE TWO OF THE SPORTIEST CARS MONEY CAN BUY, YET THEY'RE TOTAL OPPOSITES. STEVE COLQUHOUN FINDS OUT WHICH ONE BEST DELIVERS DRIVING THRILLS.

Cars Bag Stars With A Blast Of Safety Air

Small cars have become increasingly safer as new models are introduced - with the exception of the popular Toyota Echo which has had its rating downgraded after the latest round of crash tests.

No, Tim. And We Pedal Pushers Have Heard It All Before

I was disappointed to see the Herald publish the uninformed, inaccurate and inconsistent drivel put forth by Tim Dare (``Putting a spoke in the pedal pumpers", Herald, April 16). Mr Dare trots out the usual cliches about cyclists being unlicensed, unregistered and not contributing to the co