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Daniel Ricciardo’s unfortunate reality
This weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix looms as the defining moment in Daniel Ricciardo’s F1 career
On the Ford Focus rear axle
Ford called on British firm GKN for its brilliant Focus RS drivetrain
Why I won’t buy an Apple car
Technical glitches are a bit more significant at 100km/h
Lowering speed limits is not the answer to road safety
While the road toll rose in 2015, your chance of being killed on Australian roads is still miniscule
Unmolested collectible classic cars worth more
There’s a fine – often big-dollar – line between leaving a classic car as-found and restoring it to better-than-new
Toyota FJ Cruiser bitter sweet farewell
Toyota announced this week that its FJ Cruiser – a retro-styled off-roader that harkens back to the original FJ40 – will end production in August. It’s been on sale here since 2011, where it’s attracted a loyal following. Are we sad to see it go? Anna Kantilaftas and Barry Park argue the toss.
How to drive at 200km/h safely
Should we introduce autobahns in Australia? Toby Hagon tells us what they’re all about.
Bernie Ecclestone says women can’t drive Susie Wolff comes to his defence
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone’s tactless-tongue strikes again as he announces he doesn’t believe women can compete with men in Formula One. Retired racing driver, Susie Wolff, comes to his defence.
2016 Citroen C4 Cactus goes off-road
Damion Smy, Associate Editor of Wheels talks to us about a Cactus in the sand and getting out of trouble.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class: History and significance
Throughout Mercedes’ rich history and ever-expanding range, one model remains the heart of the brand – the E-Class.
Mazda RX-Vision concept: The story of Mazda designer Ikuo Maeda
The relationship between a father and son can sometimes be complex, especially when they work in the same business. The warm and tender upbringing many of us take for granted was not always evident to the likes of JFK, Edsel Ford and Kerry Packer.
NZ anti-mobile phone ad could be the best we’ve seen
NZ Transport has taken a break from shock tactics to bring us a perfectly odd road safety campaign.
From Grand Prix novice to Formula 1 fanatic
Our Lifestyle Editor has been wooed by the Formula One after attending the 2016 Australian Grand Prix. Judging by the excited texts we received Sunday night, we think we’ve created a monster.
Can a sports car be a family car?
Sam has a very real dilemma: Can her beloved two-door sports car accomodate a growing family or is it time to move on?
Holden Commodore launch at Lang Lang: A day to remember
It’s an eerie feeling standing among the wallabies and roos as the sun goes down on Holden’s Lang Lang proving ground.
Does Drivemode technology work?
Within the first few years of a new car coming out, the cutting-edge technology – especially in-car tech – becomes obsolete.
Motorclassica Exhibition: Just for fun
I do plenty of stuff around cars, whether it’s driving interesting ones, meeting people who work with them or watching people race them. I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Opinion: Honda’s NSX has an identity crisis
The first Honda NSX changed the world. Here’s why the new NSX won’t change anything
2014 Mini Cooper Pepper long term review
Not-so-mini Mini with three boosted pots: living with the 2014 Mini Cooper Pepper
Defending the indefensible Land Rover Defender
After decades in production and with more than two million made, Land Rover’s current Defender has finally signed off. Australian author Tony Park will miss it.
What a Jeep Grand Cherokee taught me about stereotypes
A trip home in a Jeep Grand Cherokee taught me more about automotive stereotypes than any Internet meme ever could.
The search for a family car
With a growing family, Nathan discovered the trials and tribulations of upgrading the family car to a seven-seater. Masculinity optional.
Restraining order
Samantha uncovers a secret killer lurking in the back seats.
Dash cam dilemmas
An in-car camera or dash cam can exonerate you if you’re in a car accident, but it can also document your vehicular indiscretions
