Car Reviews &#038; Features

2017 Mercedes E400 Coupe review

The box-fresh Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe reforges the coupe cause with comfort, stunning looks and practicality

May 31, 2017

2017 Porsche Boxster Range Review

The 718 Boxster two-seat convertible is Porsche’s most involving sports car – and it is among the least costly. While very quick, it is easy to drive and quite comfortable.

May 31, 2017

Mazda’s rotary engine turns 50 – we revisit the lot

A group of classic Mazdas at a circuit in Japan tell the story of the company’s 55-year commitment to the rotary engine.

2017 Mazda ND MX-5 Cup car – the Wheels gallery

Alex Inwood snared the first Aussie press drive in Mazda’s off-the-shelf racer. Did slick-shod grip but no more grunt ruin the MX-5 recipe?

2017 Audi TT RS 2.5 TFSI quattro S tronic Roadster

Off with its head! Second-generation TT flagship now offered as a convertible

Explained: Twinster differential

We explain the tech behind Holden’s innovative new differential in the next-gen Commodore, in simple terms.

In Gear: Our pick of awesome gadgets in May

Check out this month’s find of awesome gadgets. From retro car T-shirts, watches and… a Porsche exhaust that plays music?

2018 Volvo XC60 review

The XC60 looks set to continue a formidable record of success, even if the car is as sporty as shooting fish in a barrel.

What it’s like to be a test driver for Lamborghini

Meet Mario Fasanetto. He’s Lamborghini’s chief test driver and has helped shape every modern Lamborghini since the Countach.

May 29, 2017

Comparisons

Toyota C-HR vs Peugeot 2008 vs Suzuki S-Cross vs Mazda CX-3 vs Holden Trax – SUV Shootout

Toyota’s optimistic high-riding coupe arrives fashionably late and dressed to impress. Could it be the life of the booming baby SUV party?

May 29, 2017

Namyang Proving Ground – Beyond the Gates

A glimpse inside Kia’s sprawling 4,940 acre Namyang proving ground in the heart of South Korea

May 29, 2017

BMW M4 GT4 unveiled at the Nurburgring – Gallery

Is the M4 GTS not hardcore enough for you? BMW’s latest turnkey racecar version of the M4 could be the cure you’re looking for.

Melbourne to Winton and back – In a Caterham Seven

No roof, no doors, no power steering… what could go wrong?

Opinion: Where does HSV go from here?

Editor Inwood sheds some solemn reflections after driving Clayton’s final curtain-call, the HSV GTS-R W1.

Fernando Alonso should win the Indy 500

Why world Motorsport stands to benefit from Fernando Alonso doing well at the Indy 500

2016 Skoda Superb long-term car review

Skoda’s Superb wagon presents a compelling alternative to the omnipresent SUV.

2017 HSV GTS-R W1 – The Wheels gallery

Enjoy some of our best shots from our short time with Clayton’s curtain-call car, the insane HSV GTS-R W1.

May 27, 2017

Opinion: The days of barn-finds are almost over

It’s unlikely we’ll be pulling tarps of modern cars in the future and getting excited about them, making this probably the last era of barn finds.

May 27, 2017

The Indianapolis 500 for rookies

New to the greatest spectacle in sport? Let us run you through the basics

2017 Lamborghini Huracan Performante review

Not just a harder Huracan, but also a smarter one

Opinion: Motoring journalists should own cars

Because you probably wouldn’t listen to a Chef who doesn’t have a kitchen.

2017 Audi TT RS coupe review

Second-generation increases its five-pot powers of seduction.

2017 Audi TT RS review

Five-pot firepower for Audi’s hot new TT