Wheels top five: fast cars 0-100km/h
This week on Wheels Top Trumps, we take a look at which cars will get you into licence-losing territory in the least amount of time.
Attack the ‘Ring: Audi RS3 Sedan prototype goes nuts at the Nordschliefe
Audi’s RS3 Sedan is spotted putting in some development miles at Germany’s Nurburgring Nordschliefe test track – and it’s gunning hard
2017 Porsche 911 GT2 spied, sans manual transmission
Porsche is putting an automatic in the 911 GT2 – and we have the video to prove it.
Audi TT Sport quattro Quick Review
The Audi TT is Audi's entry-level sports car, and channels the styling language of its heavy-hitting supercar big brother, the Audi R8.
2017 BMW 2 Series range announced – updated engines, increased prices
BMW Australia has tweaked the engine lineup for its 2 Series range, with its entry-level coupe and convertible scoring more efficient and more powerful motors for the 2017 model year – at the expense of a slight increase in retail price.
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2017 Range Rover Sport – four cylinder diesel joins the range
The Range Rover Sport gets a new twin-turbo four-cylinder entry model, along with a significant technology update for 2017.
McLaren MSO HS leaked online as ultra-performance version of 675LT
McLaren’s top-secret MSO HS has been sprung on social media, and now there’s a bevy of shots showing the British supercar specialist’s most extreme example of its Sports Series range.
Tesla Model S expected to get a bigger battery with new P100D flagship
A loose-lipped Dutch transport authority has let slip the existence of a powerful new flagship for the Tesla Model S range
Top five exciting cars still to come in 2016
With less than half of the year left to go, what’s coming down the new car pipeline that has the WhichCar team excited?
Pagani Huayra BC to make Australian debut at World Time Attack Challenge
Put a guy called the “Drift King” in a 552kW hypercar and tell him to go full-tilt around a race track – now that’s how you do half-time entertainment
2017 Suzuki S-Cross facelift revealed ahead of Paris Motor Show debut
The S-Cross cops an extreme makeover in time for the Paris Motor Show, shedding its drab front-end plastics and headlamps in favour of a more stylish design. It’s newer and better on the inside too, with a “further refined” cabin and a pair of modern turbo motors under the bonnet.
Cadillac “Beast 2.0” gets ready for the next US President
Limousine, or armoured personnel carrier with a gloss paintjob? Cadillac blurs the line between the two with its next-generation Presidential limousine.
Mitsubishi’s new midsize SUV spied during testing
The medium SUV segment is booming in Australia, and healthy sales in the segment are fast becoming pivotal for a carmaker’s success in this country. Mitsubishi has meandered along in the segment with the Outlander, but this edgy new five-seater entrant is set to give the Japanese manufacturer a big boost
Mercedes-AMG E63 Estate spied testing, but is it the Black Series?
Internet experts reckon this big-hipped prototype is the hi-po E63 Black Series Estate. We’re not so certain
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe pricing released
The SUV Coupe phenomenon continues to gather steam, with Mercedes-Benz Australia announcing local prices for its GLC Coupe range.
Wheels Top Five: Fast FPVs
The Falcon is finally knocking on death’s door, but a couple of years ago we waved goodbye to its energy drink swilling, extreme-sports loving cousins when FPV shut up shop. They say time heals all wounds, but we’ll forever miss Ford Performance Vehicles and its stable of hoonworthy hotrods. Here’s five of the best.
Hyundai i30 teased in pre-Paris Motor Show preview
Hyundai will reveal the third generation of its volume-selling i30 hatchback on September 7 before it goes on public display at the Paris Motor Show later that month – a fitting venue for its public debut, given the very European styling shown in these teaser images
2016 Holden Barina R introduces more equipment to lower end of Barina range
Holden’s newest member to the Barina light hatch family effectively bridges the gap between the CD base model and the mid-grade CDX.
Autonomous track days announced for the UK
Call me a Luddite, but robotic cars should stay the hell away from track days.
Australian car owners turning away from diesel engines
Do Australians want diesel in their passenger cars anymore? The numbers are in, and the answer appears to be no.
BMW 507 owned by Elvis resurrected for Pebble Beach Concours
Time hasn’t been kind to Elvis’ former ride, but BMW Classic has taken The King’s BMW 507 roadster from Heartbreak Hotel to Promised Land in time for it to make an appearance at the most prestigious classic car event on the calendar.
Carmakers spark aluminium shortage
Suppliers are struggling to keep up with the auto industry’s appetite for the lightweight metal.
Tesla Model X P90D for $201K– Is it worth it?
Is $200,000+ too much to pay for an electric SUV? Tesla reckons its Model X P90D justifies its price, but what else could you get for the same money?
Mazda and Toyota top SUV sales in July 2016
The SUV sector continues to increase in size and importance, and Mazda and Toyota are reaping the benefits.