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New Wheels out now!
In the December issue of Wheels, we uncork the champers and crack open the COTY vault to celebrate 50 years of the world’s longest-established new-car award.

P-Plate turbo ban to change
P-Platers in New South Wales could soon be back behind the wheel of turbo powered cars, if plans to scrap the controversial ban are upheld.

SS Commodore to stay rear-drive
The SS Commodore could live on as a rear-drive muscle car, even if the regular Commodore becomes a front-drive model when the VF is replaced at the end of 2016.

Germany’s latest motoring tech
Meet the latest piece of automotive technology to come out of Germany – the VOI scooter.

SUV drivers are Australia’s angriest
It’s official: the most aggressive drivers on Australian roads, and those most likely to engage in road rage, drive SUVs.

Audi kills R8 e-tron supercar
Iron man has one, but it looks like production of Audi’s R8 e-tron could be limited to just one unit, after the company announced it will no longer build the electric supercar.

Gorgeous Maserati Bora concept
We reckon this mid-engined Maserati Bora concept is pretty much perfect in every way, expect one – it doesn’t exist.

Subaru BRZ: In a dealership near you
Subaru’s cult coupe, the BRZ, is now available in Australian Subaru dealerships for the same driveaway price as offered online.

S-Class Coupé magic carpet ride
Mercedes-Benz S-Class can see where it’s going

Kia Cee’d and Cerato to converge
Next-generation Kia small cars may become more unified – at least from a design point of view

Kia/Hyundai shared components boost design differences
Under-the-skin twins means there is much more scope for design variation between the Korean marques

Kia Carnival’s design-led delays
Well-received KV6 Concept couldn’t translate to production due to packaging limitations

Skoda’s Rapid recovery
Czech brand still believes it can emulate German success in Australia

BMW X4: a more expensive, less practical X3
Fewer doors means more dollars for latest coupe-like BMW SUV

Fiat to boost Alfa
Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Chrysler key to Fiat Chrysler global growth plan

Schreyer sets Kia design guidelines
With the range almost overhauled the boss of Kia design seeks to build on his brand’s styling successes

Manual for next Polo GTI
VW to offer lower-priced Polo GTI with a manual gearbox in 2015

Holden in denial
Did GM lie about why it ended Opel operations Down Under?

Holden mines Opels
German GM cars to return with Holden badges

Mercedes attacks insurers
Profiteering by insurance companies putting lives at risk, says Benz

Harry Firth (1918-2014)
Legendary race driver and team manager dead at 96

Countryman nip and tuck
Mini SUV undergoes the subtlest of makeovers

Mercedes-Benz reveals Concept Coupe SUV
Belated answer to BMW’s ungainly X6 from Stuttgart rival

BMW reveals X4
Fifth dedicated SUV from BMW unveiled in New York