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2017 Volkswagen Passat Range Review

The deeply impressive Volkswagen Passat makes paying more for a premium medium-sized car look like – mostly – an exercise in vanity. Auto-braking is standard.

2017 Lexus IS200t
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2017 Lexus IS Range Review

The Lexus IS is a sports sedan from Japan that brings you more luxury for the money than mid-sized alternatives from Europe. It is beautifully put together and drives very well.

2018 Mercedes AMG GT S  front
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2018 Mercedes-AMG GT S review

Worthwhile improvements for updated twin-turbo coupe

Chrysler 300
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2017 Chrysler 300 Range Review

The Chrysler 300’s Sopranos styling may have softened, but this super-sized American four-door still registers a more intimidating street presence than just about any other sedan.

Mercedes-Benz F 015 video review
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Mercedes-Benz F 015 video review

Watch as we poke, prod and play with one of the most unusual, and expensive, cars to grace Wheels HQ. And yes, it really does looks like a spaceship.

2017 BMW M4 CS review
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2017 BMW M4 CS review

BMW looks to build the ultimate roadgoing M4 coupe

2018 Mercedes Benz E400 Cabriolet
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2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Cabriolet review

The fastest E-Class Cab looks and feels all of its $157,500 sticker price.

Convertibles under 60K Australias Best Value Cars 2017
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Convertibles under $60K: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017

Fiat’s $22K 500 Pop Cabrio easily snares the title of best-value convertible, but there are a few other value-rich options for sunseekers

2017 Skoa Octavia RS front
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2018 Skoda Octavia RS Liftback review

Small changes make the new RS a nicer ride to live with

2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S side
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Porsche 911 Carrera S wins Performance Car of the Year 2005: Classic MOTOR

A Porsche 911 won the first ever PCOTY. Here’s why history repeated itself in 2005…

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2018 BMW X3 xDrive 30i quick review

The all-new X3 has arrived with three variants including this mid-priced 2.0-litre petrol version, which is expected to be biggest seller.

Performance cars 75K 150K Australias Best Value Cars
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Performance cars $75K-150K: Australia’s Best Value Cars

Spoiler alert! Equal parts fast and fancy, these cars blend visceral driving thrills with plenty of luxury.

Performance cars under 75K Australias best value cars
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Performance cars under $75K: Australia’s Best Value Cars

Performance cars aren’t often known for being good value for money, but there’s a surprising array of athletic n’ affordable autos on the market.

2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE
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2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE review

Introverts need not apply for this track-ready beast

Headed Woodward with Mike Simcoe
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Headed Woodward with Mike Simcoe

Robbo shoots the breeze with GM design boss Mike Simcoe at Detroit’s annual Woodward Dream Cruise

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO VIII
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII at Performance Car of the Year 2005: Classic MOTOR

Is this all it could give, or would a fully fit EVO have won PCOTY?

2017 Kia Stinger 330S vs 2017 Holden VFII SS V Redline Commodore
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2017 Kia Stinger 330S vs 2017 Holden VFII Commodore SS-V Redline review

Can Kia’s stonking twin-turbo V6 Stinger really fill a Falcodore-sized hole in our hearts?

Dual cab 4x4 utes Australias Best Value Cars 2017
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Dual-cab 4×4 utes: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017

Australia can’t get enough of dual-cab utes right now, and there’s plenty to choose from. Here’s the best of the bunch.

Australia's petrol is one of the dirtiest in the world
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Wheels Investigation: Australia’s petrol is one of the dirtiest in the world

Aussie petrol is amongst the developed world’s dirtiest, and quality standards are going nowhere

Subaru Impreza WRX STi
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Subaru Impreza WRX STi at Performance Car of the Year 2005: Classic MOTOR

Chassis tweaks eliminated the push for more shove

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Quick Review
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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Quick Review

Jeep’s strong-selling Grand Cherokee has become even more premium via a significant mid-life makeover

People movers under 60K Australias Best Value Cars 2017
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People movers under $60K: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017

Got a crowd to move? People movers may have fallen out of fashion, but this bunch provides excellent value for money.

Editors letter The pressure and pride of Car of the Year
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Editor’s letter: The pressure and the pride of Car of the Year

Organising COTY wouldn’t be much more difficult if the office was on fire, but it’s all worth it in the end

Mercedes AMG C55 AMG
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Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG at Performance Car of the Year 2005: Classic MOTOR

Stomped by the E55 in a straight line, C55 plays catch up on track