Car Reviews &#038; Features

Most Improved Car of 2016: Volkswagen Polo GTI

We look at the redeemed Volkswagen and the disappointing MINI in this look back at 2016

December 23, 2016

Best features of 2016, part 2

We look at the best features we’ve put together in 2016. In part 2 we go to Bathurst and Le Mans, delve into the Mercedes inner sanctum, chat to Ferrari’s design boss, drive a princely Bentley and analyse Alfa’s five billion dollar baby.

December 23, 2016

2016 Toyota 86 vs Mazda MX-5 comparison review

The Toyota 86 hardcore hardtop takes on the latest iteration of the Mazda MX-5 roadster to determine which is the best bang-for-buck sports car.

December 23, 2016

Most Fun Car of 2016: Holden SS Ute

Loveable local larrikin steals the show

Best features of 2016, part 1

We look at the best features we’ve put together in 2016 – from clocking 330km/h on a public road to the classic head-to-head: Commodore vs Falcon.

Best car reviews of 2016, part 1

We look at the best road tests and first drives of new cars from the year that was, including the AMG GT3, Ford Focus RS, Mazda CX-9 and Rolls’ Dawn drop top.

Scariest Car of 2016: Ferrari F12TDF

We highlight some frightening Ferrari’s in this look back at 2016

2017 Subaru Impreza Review

An all-new Impreza marks a massive step in the right direction for Subaru, but can the sedan make a viable case over the capable and roomy hatch?

BMW M2 vs Ford Focus RS: Head to Head

Two of 2016’s most talked about cars go head to head on the road, track, and the set of a very low budget Ken Block video

Best cars of 2016, as judged by Wheels

The Wheels team samples a huge volume of new metal every year – here are our favourite rides from 2016.

2017 Infiniti Q60 S Review

THE Infiniti Q60 S makes for a refreshing alternative to the European set. However, it doesn’t quite supersede them.

2017 Mitsubishi Outlander LS AWD DiD Safety Pack Quick Review

A safety pack that trickles down to cheaper models makes Mitsubishi’s Outlander more appealing

Best Steering of 2016: Toyota 86

Porsche and Toyota impressed in 2016 with best steering and best Chassis electronics respectively

Jay Leno’s Mind-Blowing Garage: In pics

Having made his fortune as a late-night talk show host, Jay Leno does what we’d all do: spends most of it on cars

Best Chassis of 2016: Porsche Cayman S

Putting the engine in the middle makes for the most sublime handling performance car of 2016

Audi RS7 Performance Acceleration Testing

Insane pace from Audi’s 445kW/750Nm missile

Stefano Domenicali: Lamborghini CEO interview

New Lamborghini CEO’s job is to harness record sales and profits for an electrifying future.

Best Sounding Car of 2016: Lamborghini Huracan LP580-2

The Lamborghini Huracan takes the best sounding car title while the Ford Focus RS claims the best drivetrain of 2016

Best Engine of 2016: Porsche 911 GT3 RS

The thrill of atmo-spheric acceleration

2016 Mercedes-AMG GT R Quick Review

Say hello to the hardest, fastest and most technically advanced road car Mercedes-AMG has ever built. But is the GT R really good enough to rival the mighty track-focused Porsche 911 GT3 RS?

Christmas Gift Guide for car enthusiasts

Do you have a loved one who is a complete and utter petrol head but have no idea what to get them? We have just the (slightly ridiculous) thing!

Ford Mustang: Wheel Fitment Guide

Nailing diameter, width and offset

9 Motoring Mistakes

No amount of Powerade or McMuffins can sooth these nine four-wheeled hangovers.