Car Reviews &#038; Features

FIRST DRIVE: Nissan Altima

Replacing the long-standing Maxima, Nissan Altima’s value equation climbs as you descend the range.

First drive: Subaru WRX

It’s still a WRX, but a more refined, better-handling, more involving iteration

GT-R RETROSPECTIVE: Flinging the mill’s bomb – Nissan GT-R July 1990

In a Wheels world exclusive, Peter McKay got behind the wheel of Nissan’s million-dollar Group A grenade – the fastest and most expensive touring car on earth.

Volkswagen Golf GTD

Surprise! Volkswagen officially unveils its diesel hot-hatch at a local German show.

In the name of the farther

Back in 1965, Aussie journo Evan Green made history by crossing Australia in a Mini. Now, to commemorate the Mini’s 50th anniversary, Green’s son repeats the epic journey, giving a new Cooper a birthday bash it won’t forget

Product Test: RJAYS SP2 Revolution

There’s nothing as important as looking after your noggin when riding your bike, but that doesn’t mean you have to fork out more than a grand for a quality lid.

Merc SLS GT3

MERCEDES-BENZ has taken the wraps off a wild new race version of the SLS AMG

Buy a big car on a small budget

Just a few years ago, big cars seemed to dominate our roads. Today, sales of big cars have lost some of their steam.

Cars as Stars: Blatant car advertising in Movies

Mind-bending car art

Merc’s new BMW destroyer

Mercedes-Benz has thrown the covers off its latest high-performance saloon, revealing the new E63 AMG family ahead of the Detroit Motor Show.

World’s safest car

It’s official: Volvo has built the world’s safest car. And it doesn’t just protect drivers.

Americana: on the ground in NY

American’s are a funny lot.

10 cars we wish they sold in Australia

On the whole, we’re pretty lucky here in Australia. But still, there’s a handful of cars we’d like to see Down Under.

Spied! Porsche’s new turbo weapon

Porsche’s new turbo-charged, rear-wheel-drive monster – the 991 GT2 – has been caught testing at the Nurburgring.

Spied! BMW’s new electric car

BMW’s new electric city car has been spied ahead of its official reveal late next month.

LEAKED: Subaru WRX STI

Shots of the new Subaru WRX STI have ‘leaked’ online before the car’s official unveil at Detroit next week.

Volvo Concept Estate debut

Part 3 of Volvo’s Concept series gives hints of next XC90, change in direction for interior design

Hot Honda Jazz Si unveiled

There’s finally a sporty version of the Honda Jazz. Sort of.

2009 Holden Calais review

Holden’s new Active Fuel Management system quashes the notion that a big V8 equals big fuel bills. Our run from Sydney to Melbourne on one tank provides the proof.

The king and I – Porsche 911 Carrera S

Robbo lets rip in the latest iteration of a model that’s both infatuated and infuriated him over the last 40 years. So does the second-gen 997 retain its crown?

LAUNCHED: Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

From the moment your thumbprint on the starter button is answered by a burst of V8-flavoured decibels, it’s clear the Alfa Romeo’s 8C Spider is up for the challenge.

Maserati GranCabrio

Brilliance not essential when you look this good

Review: Audi A7

Audi’s MY13 A7 delivers most of the things an MY12 owner might wish for, plus some bonuses, but the steering’s still a bit weird.