I suppose you've heard the rumour? You know, that the federal, state and territory governments are going to introduce random COVID-19 testing by highway patrols across Australia.

There you are driving along in your Maser Levante Launch Edition ($420k drive away, no more to pay) because you can't afford a Fezzer or because you're too up yourself to be seen in South Yarra in a Haval H2 ($22k drive away, no more to pay and a seven-year warranty compared to five on the Maser, so saving yourself $400k and getting 2 extra years of no worry motoring) even though it does the same stuff.

In the three months of COVID lockdown my race suit had shrunk. I checked with other clothes I hadn't worn for a while and it was the same. I immediately rang the old bloke, who, as you know has been walking to and from work with a quick stop off at the Kensi for rehydration, and he has had the same problem. And we thought this was only about our physical and mental health? Readers and friends, have you had the same problem? The seats in both my Porker and Ute have shrunk as well. Where's the CSIRO when you need it?

Tired of having a million dollar car in a $30k garage? Italian consultancy firm but UAE-based ASZarchitetti Group have answered your prayers with the Supercar Capsules or big glass boxes. The idea is to allow a customer's supercar to have a "distinct aesthetic experience at home."

The ASZarchitetti team will come around and reno your garage into a showcase; put your car in a glass box out the front of the house in the manner of a sculpture; add a whole new wing to your joint or make mechanised towers of glass boxes.

Look I know there will always be luddites who stand in the way of any new idea. Think local councils, jealous neighbours, car thieves and old Italian blokes next door who will think it will only bring attention to the fact that they have illegal stills going full bore under their carports.

Talking of COVID-19, can I just bring up a nasty impact of the virus which has yet to be the subject of real scientific investigation. Of course, I am talking about the effect it has on materials. I got to thinking about this when I went to put my race suit on for the first ever race day in the world since the coronavirus hit town.