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2018 Volkswagen Polo GTI performance review

Uncorking VW’s brand-new Polo GTI on local soil

August 30, 2018

2003 Ford Focus ST170 review: classic MOTOR

Sweet chassis and suspension set-up; if only it came with a bit more grunt

August 30, 2018

2018 Holden Equinox LTZ-V long-term review

While Ged’s original long-term Equinox LT was taken before its time, he sizes up its replacement LTZ-V

August 30, 2018

2018 Peugeot 3008 Active review

French wagon is a stylish alternative in a somewhat sober segment

August 29, 2018

Gallery: the best bits of Wheels magazine, August 2018

From an iconic house built over a waterfall, to the exposed inner workings of Porsche’s 919 EVO, and a Series 1 Land Rover that’s been buried in the ground like a carrot – here are the highlights from Wheels this month

August 29, 2018

Explained: Equipmake AMP200 Drivetrain

This electric motor could be a crucial breakthrough for EVs, providing more power and a longer range

August 29, 2018

2018 Ram 1500 Laramie review

The Ram 1500 is a unique and exciting addition to Australia’s burgeoning dual cab ute market, and its 4.5-tonne towing capability is sure to be popular with caravaners, boating enthusiasts, and anyone who needs to tow heavy loads.

August 28, 2018

Tetsuya Tada: meet the hero behind the Toyota Supra

The senior Toyota engineer once known as Mr 86 spills the beans on his latest project – the all-new Supra

August 28, 2018

2018 Holden Colorado Sportscat+ by HSV performance review

A pretty damn awesome tow vehicle

August 28, 2018

2019 Mazda CX-3 review

A mid-life update for the popular Mazda CX-3 small SUV adds more equipment and a greater focus on NVH to compliment one of the most dynamically pleasing chassis in the class

August 28, 2018

Skoda Karoq v Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross comparison review

Europe and Japan newcomers face off in Australia’s competitive crossover segment

August 27, 2018

Behind the scenes of a Nurburgring lap record

Porsche didn’t go to the Nurburgring with its 919 EVO to merely break the lap record. It set out to obliterate it. We were there to see what goes into an assault of the Green Hell

August 27, 2018

2018 Infiniti QX80 performance review

It’s got a V8, but it also weighs 2783kg

August 27, 2018

2019 Hyundai Tucson CRDi Elite review

Popular mid-sized SUV gets a light refresh to keep buyers keen as it enters its fourth year

August 27, 2018

2018 Audi RS4 Avant performance review

Audi’s RS4 returns to its six-pack roots in a world where boost beats cubes

August 26, 2018

What’s the future for Jaguar Land Rover?

Jaguar-Land Rover boss Nick Rogers on his plan to “do the unthinkable”

August 26, 2018

2004 Holden Astra SRi Turbo vs Peugeot 206 GTi 180 comparison review: classic MOTOR

When Peugeot’s 206 GTi 180 stepped in Australia’s hot hatch ring, it had to prove itself against our then favourite hot hatch, the Astra SRi Turbo

August 26, 2018

Editor’s Letter: the silent flaw of EV performance cars

Electric performance cars are here, but they’re missing one crucial ingredient: sound. Can they still be exciting?

August 25, 2018

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk feature performance review

There’s nothing subtle about the physics-defying, 522kW/868Nm Trackhawk

August 25, 2018

2018 Porsche 991.2 911 GT2 RS performance review

Somewhere in South Australia is a lost grand prix circuit. We went looking for it in Porsche’s ultimate road racer

August 25, 2018

2018 Skoda Karoq DSG review

Skoda’s newest SUV is also one of the segment’s most compelling options

August 24, 2018

2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS – The Five Greatest 911s

Utterly berserk rear-drive turbo 911 not for the inexperienced

August 24, 2018

2019 Ford Everest video review

Everest gets Ranger Raptor’s turbo-diesel and a worthwhile wash’n’brush up for 2019

August 24, 2018

Toyota Corolla SX vs Hyundai i30 Elite review

How does the fresh new Corolla measure up to its Korean competitor in a virtual showdown?

August 23, 2018