The new car, which originates...

The new car, which originates from Australia, is a heavily reworked version of Vauxhall sister company Holч­den"s HSV Clubsport R8. With a V8 engine feeding the 414bhp power output to the rear wheels, the VXR8 is tipped to be one of the most thrilling models ever to wear the Griffin badge.

Six-times MotoGP world...

Six-times MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi will be sprinkling some much-needed spice on to next monthтЂ™s Wales Rally GB.