Car Reviews &#038; Features

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 162TSI review

Volkswagen’s slipped a little GTI DNA into its family-sized softroader wagon.

2017 Mazda MX-5 RF Quick Review

A folding hard-top version of Mazda’s iconic two-seater roadster joins the MX-5 line-up.

2017 Mazda MX-5 RF review

A classier, more universally appealing version of Mazda’s revered and accessible sports car manages to keep the faith.

2017 Mazda MX-5 RF review

More weight, more roof, less MX-5 magic?

2017 Kia Rio review

The fourth-generation of Kia’s popular Rio city car, which is now larger, safer and more technically advanced.

COTY

My first Car of the Year

Going behind the scenes at the 2017 Wheels Car of the Year is an eye-opening experience

2017 Toyota Kluger Quick Review

Toyota implements incremental but worthwhile changes to help keep its big seven-seater SUV on top of the charts.

Holden SS-V Redline long-termer update

Stretching our Redline to the redline

2017 Mazda MX-5 RF vs Subaru BRZ review

It’s a budget-friendly RWD showdown this time, as the targa-topped MX-5 RF faces the just-updated Subaru BRZ.

2017 Kia Rio: 10 things you didn’t know

The 2017 Kia Rio features a whole new European look, more room and enhanced ride. Here are 10 things you didn’t know about the all-new version of the popular Korean hatch

January 23, 2017

2017 Kia Rio vs Mazda 2 vs Volkswagen Polo comparison review

We pit the all new Kia Rio city car in a virtual comparison with two of the most respected cars in its class.

January 23, 2017

Rare Rod Millen Pikes Peak Toyota Celica footage

Watch this 630kW record-setting Celica in action

January 23, 2017

9 coolest helmet designs

Any racer will tell you their helmet is much more than just a hard-hat.

January 22, 2017

Ferrari F12 Berlinetta vs Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series

On some of Europe’s best driving roads, Ferrari’s F12 Berlinetta and the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series fight for most-desirable GT supremacy

January 22, 2017

Lamborghini Murcielago SV review

Lamborghini’s final Murcielago bows out in heroic style

January 21, 2017

2017 Holden Astra Sedan – 11 things you need to know

A sedan-style sibling for the Astra hatch is nearing, here are some morsels of knowledge to tide you over until then!

2016 Holden Astra quick review

The Astra sedan isn’t quite here yet, but we travelled to the USA to get an sneak peek at its Chevrolet-badged cousin.

BEST OF ONBOARD: René Rast’s blistering Bathurst qualifier

Bathurst flyer kicks off onboard mini-series

How Wet Clutch Autos Work

Alternative coupling gives AMG’s MCT trans the edge

COTY

2017 Car of the Year: The selection process

What defines a COTY contender? Here’s the checklist.

2017 Holden Magnum review

A fitting farewell to the most Australian of all vehicle segments

2017 Holden Director review

Performance and luxury with a controversial nameplate

2017 Holden Commodore Magnum Ute review

Holden’s last-ever true performance ute – the Magnum – shows how Australia does a two-door sports car.

2017 Holden Commodore Motorsport Edition review

Final V8 Commodore for track-day fanatics