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Shinari concept heading to Melbourne
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Shinari concept heading to Melbourne

Mazda has confirmed its stylish Shinari concept will headline the Japanese carmaker’s stand fresh from appearances overseas

Technology turns car fumes into fuel
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Technology turns car fumes into fuel

Engineers from Oregon State University have invented a technology that aims to use the car’s exhaust fumes as a source of energy thereby refuelling the car

Wheels: Car lookalikes
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Wheels: ‘Like’ this page and win!

What are your favourite car design look-a-likes? ‘Like’ this page on Facebook and tell us your favourite car design look-a-like. The best response will win one of five motorsport DVDs from the Wheels gift shop…

HDT will polarize opinion
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HDT will polarize opinion

HDT has made a sensational, fourth addition to its Heritage line-up with the release of the VL inspired Group A.

Car prices going down
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Car prices going down

Smart shoppers know that the best deals on new cars emerge before and after January 1. In less than a month’s time, anything built in 2011 will be immediately deemed, like, so last year. Literally.

Volvo releases pedestrian air bags
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Volvo releases pedestrian air bags

Bless Volvo. Beyond bubble-wrapping passengers, they’re now cushioning pedestrians too.

Honda NSX concept car
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Honda NSX concept car

First unveiled stateside at the Detroit Show in January, and now wearing Honda badging for the first time, this is the new NSX concept’s European debut here at Geneva 2012. And boy are we excited to see it.

Saab not dead just yet
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Saab not dead just yet

Just when you thought Saab had finally croaked its pulse has given one last beat in the form of a 9-3 racer, which will be fielded in the Swedish Racing Elite League.

First look at new Holden Colorado 7 SUV
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First look at new Holden Colorado 7 SUV

Pictures released by Chevrolet of its new TrailBlazer reveal the first look at Holden’s upcoming Colorado 7 – a localized version that sees the work ute turn into a seven-seat SUV.

Australian new car buyers are getting ripped off, LA Motor Show 2012
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Australian new car buyers are getting ripped off

So, you think Australia is the lucky country? Wait until you see how little Americans pay for some cars, and how much more they cost in Oz.

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Apple’s car invasion

Apple fans rejoice. You can now, legally, play with your phone while you’re driving. But only if you’re in a Honda. In America.

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Next-gen RAV4 an ‘SUV with sports-car intentions’

Do buyers of SUVs place much importance on razor-sharp handling, or are there more pressing priorities?

Review: Audi R8, Limited Edition, Wheels magazine, new, interior, price, pictures, video
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The best thing to happen to Audi

The R8 supercar is the best thing that has ever happened to Audi.

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Buy Ferrari’s F1 transporter!

Now’s your chance to buy a rare piece of Ferrari history.

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Total recall

Volkswagen’s embarrassing product recall has spread. Wheels can confirm that VW company cousins Audi and Skoda will have to recall thousands of vehicles due to a gearbox problem.

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Honda Vezel: new baby SUV has high hopes

Honda has joined the baby SUV market with this — the all-new Vezel

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Honda Vezel still 12 months away from Oz

Honda’s baby SUV will be offered in diesel as well as petrol variants but no hybrid

Lotus C-01
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F1-inspired superbike

Lotus C-01 is the motorcycle that F1 built

US speedway champ Larry Rice passes
Motorsport

US speedway champ Larry Rice passes

Larry Rice was a smooth racer, a rare gentleman and probably didn’t have an enemy in the world.

Casey crooker than Rookwood
Motorsport

Casey crooker than Rookwood

Is it a mere virus, a belly ache, or something more sinister? We’ll know more this weekend.

Ambrose nails a terrific third in bruising Bristol NASCAR race
Motorsport

Ambrose nails a terrific third in bruising Bristol NASCAR race

Marcos rates this his best drive ever – even better than second at Watkins Glen.

Penny pinching
Industry

Penny pinching

Opel dealers may top up GM’s empty piggy-bank to keep the wheels rolling.

Industry

Looking back: Holden’s countdown to destruction

2012 and 2013 were the beginning of the end for the Holden brand.Here’s how it unfolded

HOT STUFF: The great driving range
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HOT STUFF: The great driving range

The magical place where punters can drive in the cars dreams are made of.