Car Reviews &#038; Features

2016 Mercedes-AMG C63 S long-term car review, part 4

On a little prayer, the C63 takes us there

Mazda3 Touring hatch: 8 things you need to know

There’s plenty to like about the new, stylish Mazda3. Here are at least eight things you should know.

Mazda3 Touring hatch Quick Review

The small, fun to drive Mazda3 comes with an impressive package and a stylish look.

Cars of Group B: Part 3

The stillborn Group S, and where the supercars went next

Porsche Panamera Turbo review

The second-generation Porsche Panamera is coming to Australia and it’s looking better than ever.

Toyota Prius i-Tech Quick Review

The third-generation Toyota Prius is here, featuring a two-model line-up. The cheapest is the fleet-friendly $34,990 Base, but we’re trialling the $43,850 i-Tech that’s of more appeal to mum-and-dad buyers.

Cars of Group B Part 2

Escalating speeds and increasing popularity spells disaster

A brief history of ‘the shoey’ in motorsport

We delve into the history of the most Australian podium celebration ever.

Peter Brock’s Fords

The split between Holden and Peter Brock was hard enough on Holden fans … then the unthinkable happened.

HSV GTS vs Mercedes-AMG C63 S vs Lexus GS F

The new Lexus GS F has wandered into the V8 super sedan den, where it’s keen to run rings around a couple of hungry force-fed predators

August 28, 2016

Ford Focus RS visits Ford GT at Le Mans

50 years after Ford took sweet revenge on Ferrari with a 1-2-3 finish, we drive to Le Mans in a Focus RS to watch as Ford strives to repeat history with the new GT

August 28, 2016

Infiniti Q30: 8 things you didn’t know

The Q30 is an all-new, five-seat hatch with a hint of crossover due to a higher ride-height. It’s an incredibly important car for Infiniti, as the brand attempts to lift is small sales profile in Australia by tapping into the booming small-car segment. Here are eight things you mightn’t know about it.

August 27, 2016

Opinion: Don’t just buy the same car

People who slavishly buy the same brand they’ve always had stagger me.

August 27, 2016

Kia Optima PHEV review

Kia’s plug-in hybrid version of its popular Optima appears to be a step in the right direction, even if it has a few handling shortfalls.

Jeep celebrates 75th anniversary with original Willys

Wheels is handed the key to a Willys MB – the 75-year-old off-roading war hero that spawned the Jeep as we know it today.

Cars of Group B Part 1

Celebrating 30 years since the demise of the WRC’s wildest era

2016 Infiniti Q30 review

Crucial crossover signals fresh start/Not quite make or break, but mighty close.

Toyota Corolla Hybrid Quick Review

Toyota’s lauded hybrid tech is now available in the Corolla hatch, for a relatively meagre price compared to Prius and Prius V hybrids.

Kerry Leech: Sports dietitian

Dietitian keeps race drivers on the right track

Infiniti Q30 Quick Review

The Infiniti Q30 is an all-new, high-riding hatchback made by the luxury arm of Nissan. It’s Infiniti’s first foray into the highly competitive premium hatchback/crossover segment and has the potential to drastically boost the premium brand’s lagging sales.

Wheels top five: fast cars 0-100km/h

This week on Wheels Top Trumps, we take a look at which cars will get you into licence-losing territory in the least amount of time.

Ingall and Skaife: Ford Falcon vs Holden Commodore final showdown

Two V8 Supercar legends bury the hatchet and face off in the final Holden vs Ford battle. But which is faster at full noise around Sydney Motorsport Park? The Commodore SS-V Redline with Skaife at the wheel, or Ingall in the XR8 Sprint? Place your bets.

Nissan Qashqai ST Quick Review

Don’t be put off by the odd name, Nissan’s small SUV is a value for money offering well worth consideration.

2016 Ford Everest explores the Australian Outback

Ford’s big SUV stars in a Thelma and Louise-inspired road trip through the outback.