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From the Wheels archive: The 250km/h test – Holden Group A v BMW M5 – One of them is the world’s best sedan!
In September 1990, Wheels put the new Holden Commodore Group A SS up against the BMW M5 to find out which one was ‘the best sedan in the world’.
From the Wheels archive: Holden VB Commodore vs Ford XD Falcon in a V8-powered muscle car face-off
In 1979, Wheels pitted the all-new V8-powered Falcon XD and Commodore VB manuals against each other in a battle to crown ‘The King of the Hill’.
The Wheels interview: Rob Trubiani, Australia’s tuning wizard
Rob Trubiani cut his teeth at Holden but now with GWM, is recognised as one of the engineering masterminds who give imported cars their much desired ‘Aussie tuning’ to appeal to local buyers. He spoke with Paul Gover.
Wheels salutes the 10 greatest station wagons
Before the onset of the SUV-pandemic, when it came to family haulers there was only one choice – the station wagon. Wheels pays tribute to 10 of the best…
From the Wheels archive: Monaro GTS v Falcon GT
We headed to Mt Panorama in 1968 to test Ford and Holden’s big bangers ahead of the Bathurst 500… and to declare a winner.
From the Wheels archive: Flat out in Brock’s HDT Commodore
Peter Brock’s HDT Commodore was smooth, refined and quiet and yet it delivered a punch that couldn’t be matched by any other sedan then sold in Australia.
From the Wheels archive: Illegal? Yes. Dangerous? No! Sydney to Perth in 29 hours
How we smashed our previous across-Australia record run by three-and-a-half-hours in an Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
From the Wheels archives: We find the fastest Australian car
In September 1977, Wheels settled the argument about what is the fastest Australian car once and for all.
The Wheels interview: Roland Dane, V8 Supercars pioneer with Triple Eight Racing
Roland Dane’s stellar achievement in Australian motorsport – creating Triple Eight Racing – may not even be the most interesting thing about his long and varied career, discovers Paul Gover.
The Wheels Interview: Dr Stuart Newstead, safety expert, on why Australia’s road toll remains so high
Dr Stuart Newstead is one of Australia’s foremost experts on road safety, who has some pointed things to say about a country where car-related deaths are going up, not down, despite public safety campaigns and crash avoidance technology.
From the Wheels archives: The famous ‘lemon’ cover for Wheels Car of the Year in 1979
A shock result in Wheels’ Car of the Year award in 1979 got automotive tongues wagging.
The Wheels Interview: Mick Doohan, on life after MotoGP glory
Paul Gover catches up with Mick Doohan who at 60, brings the same single-minded determination to his business interests as he did claiming five MotoGP world titles.
Modern Classic: HSV Coupe 4
HSV’s rare all-wheel-drive Coupe 4 was bold, complex and ahead of its time – and while it flopped commercially, it remains an example of a braver time in Australian motoring history.
Wheels staff pick their best drives of the year…
We hop in a little vehicles in the course of a calendar year but these cars were our stand-out drives from 2025…
Alan Jones at 80: Australia’s 1980 F1 world champion on his amazing career… and Piastri
Paul Gover catches up with Australia’s 1980 Formula One Grand Prix world champion, the legendary Alan Jones, to find the hard man of motorsports still feisty at 80 years of age.
Driven to Extinction: Volkswagen Touareg ditched in favour of the Tayron
Touareg’s imminent demise spells the end for Volkswagen’s premium push.
Modern Classic: Jaguar XJ220 – underrated or misunderstood?
The world’s most underrated supercar or a case study in confused development? The truth, as always, is a little more nuanced
Driven to Extinction: Toyota GR Supra bows out
It will still be seen on the Supercars circuit but no more road-going Supras will be sold in Australia.
Modern Classic: Lancia Delta HF Integrale, the ultimate rally car
It was never officially sold in Australia but as it’s the basis for the most successful rally car of all time, the Delta Integrale more than earns a pass as a Wheels’ Modern Classic.
Driven to extinction: Rear-drivers become first victim of the NVES
The New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) introduced this year is causing some car-makers to discontinue certain models for Australia.
Mahindra’s Grand Plans: 20 years on, it has much bigger plans for down under
Mahindra has been a presence in Australia for 20 years but now it has much bigger plans for down under.
Modern Classic: Volvo 850 T-5R
It’s the estate car that went a long way to starting the reinvention of Volvo for the contemporary era.
Wheels October 2025 issue now on sale!
From Roland Dane’s fascinating story to a face-off between three Euro executive sedans, a Ferrari on the Stelvio Pass and Mazda’s second go at the CX-60, this issue covers a lot of ground with the end of year in sight.
Ford Mustang Dark Horse’s mission: Sydney to Hobart in 24 hours
Could you get from Sydney to Australia’s southernmost capital city in 24 hours? It’s not as easy as it looks given that 10 of those hours are on board a ferry. We try it with Ford’s muscle car of the moment, the Mustang Dark Horse.
