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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.
Are “Electric Highways” going to change the world and make us all buy EVs?
Are the upsides of electric car technology offset by the inconvenience of Australia’s lacking infrastructure? Stephen Corby looks at the innovative Electric Highway solution that could turn the tide in favour of EVs and bring in the buyers.
Do speeding fines work?
Stephen Corby tells us what he really thinks about speeding fines.
Learning to drive a Mazda BT-50 4×4 off-road on Fraser Island
Car enthusiast and 4×4 beginner Stephen Corby talks us through the learning curve as he goes bush-bashing with the Australian Offroad Academy.
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.
What cars should celebrities drive?
If celebrities were cars, would they all be super sexy sporty things, or would some of them turn out to be mundane, or boring, or green?
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.
Why buying your teenager an older car is a bad idea
A teenager’s first car shouldn’t be a rust-bucket. Here’s why…
Elderly drivers are speeding past youth – it’s an outrage!
If you’re an old bastard, or on your way to becoming one, prepare to defend your driver’s licence
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
Self-parking cars can change the world
Stephen Corby’s world has been turned upside down thanks to self-parking cars.
