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SEMA 2017: Honda NSX Dream Project is a GT3-inspired road car
US-based NSX specialist ScienceofSpeed has built a 455kW/687Nm road-going NSX

Australia’s hottest motorsport home sold
505 Conrod Straight has new owners with plans to expand its petrolhead accommodation

Aston Martin Vanquish Ultimate revealed
To celebrate the Vanquish, Aston Martin has created what it calls the ‘Ultimate’

2018 Abarth specials on the way
Abarth builds brand exclusivity with fashion-inspired specials

Next Lamborghini Huracan will be a plug-in hybrid
When Lambos start coming with power sockets you know that plug-in hybrids aren’t just a phase

SEMA 2017: 522kW Ford Mustang RTR revealed
Bonkers Pony by Vaugh Gittin Jr. comes in three specs, and looks properly mean

SEMA 2017: 450kW Hennessey VelociRaptor 6X6 revealed
US muscle tuner John Hennessey has put his mark, and two more wheels, on the Ford Raptor

A 2018 BMW M5 is the new MotoGP safety car
Bavaria’s super sedan will be seen on track throughout the 2018 season

Wheels Holden Special on sale now
A special 196 page collector’s edition magazine. It’s a final, comprehensive farewell to the Aussie-built Holden, from FX to VFII. Add the first subscriber cover in Wheels history to your collection today.

2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI Original brings three doors and sub-$40K pricing
Volkswagen is taking the Golf GTI back to its roots with an ultra-affordable, stripped back and three-door only version of its iconic hot hatch.

SEMA 2017: Supercharged 6.2-litre Hemi crate motor now available
Mopar has nicknamed its 527kW 6.2-litre V8 crate motor ‘Hellcrate’

Mazda MPS revival could feature hi-po compression ignition engine
Introduced as fuel-saving tech, Mazda’s new compression-ignition SkyActiv-X engine could find a new application under the bonnet of a hot hatch

Jaguar F-Type V8 RWD production ends
Jaguar lays to rest tyre-killing F-Type

Volkswagen Golf GTI Original announced for under $40K
A back to basics GTI has taken pricing below the $40,000 mark for hot hatch buyers

2018 Lexus RC F and GS F special editions bound for Australia
The specially equipped RC F and GS F models will arrive next year to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Lexus’ “F” performance division

Porsche sticks to two-SUV strategy
Baby Porsche SUV ruled out for now along with larger seven-seat model

2018 Volkswagen Golf pricing
Sharpened driveaway pricing announced for 2018 Volkswagen Golf 7.5 range

Next-Gen Mazda BT-50 to balance toughness with elegance
Mazda’s next ute will have more assertive styling, but won’t stray far from the brand’s new design language

Steve Jobs’ BMW Z8 for auction
Apple founder admired the German roadster for its innovation – so he bought one

48-volt electrics days already numbered
Porsche says ephemeral 48-volt systems will die out as beefier electrified drivetrain systems take over, while ruling out EV SUVs for now.

Motorsport report: Ogier locks in WRC victory, Dovi dominates Malaysia MotoGP
Here’s the rundown on the weekend’s major motorsport news

Formula 1 – Verstappen wins, Hamilton secures fourth world title
Verstappen takes top spot in Mexico after awkward Vettel mistake, but it’s Hamilton who’s the real winner

The Ferrari FXX-K Evo has been announced
Latest addition to the XX lineup has been officially announced after plenty of speculation

Lotus Elise Cup 260 revealed
Only 30 units of this race-inspired featherweight will be produced