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The Wheels Interview: Peter Hughes, former Holden designer, on the brand’s golden years
Designer Peter Hughes reminisces about his work and colleagues during his ‘fortunate’ career working for Holden in its most productive years.
Toyota Camry across the Nullarbor: How did the petrol-hybrid sedan handle 1400kms of outback road?
After a long break, Wheels braves Australia’s famed Nullarbor Plain once more – this time in a petrol-hybrid Toyota Camry which proves to be more than up for the task.
Modern Classic: Tickford TS50, the legendary HSV rival that never quite got into top gear
Tickford’s 5.6-litre big bangers couldn’t resurrect the AU Falcon’s reputation back in the day, but time has smiled on these hand-crafted specials.
Porsche 718: End of an era for the Boxster and Cayman
Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman sign off on a high, but Porsche isn’t celebrating…
Tom Kristensen Q&A: Wheels chats with the 9-time Le Mans winner
In a stellar career, Dane Tom Kristensen forged a formidable reputation and record as an endurance racer – winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans nine times, the 12 Hours of Sebring a record six times, and winning the 2013 FIA World Endurance Championship. Thanks to Rolex, he spoke with Wheels about his achievements and his winning mindset.
The Wheels Interview: Robert Logan, the former Navy officer building a new crop of Ford GT40s
From beginnings in Belfast to a career in the British navy and a new start in Australia, Robert Logan has found his true calling – indulging his passion for Ford GT40s.
MG ZS Essence Turbo: How does it stand up to a 3000km outback round trip?
Newer MG models show significant quality improvements on their predecessors while maintaining the value equation – but can a ZS Essence Turbo handle a Sydney-Broken Hill-Albury-Sydney round trip across some of Australia’s toughest roads?
Best value SUVs currently on the market: Small, medium and large
SUVs of all sizes continue to rise in Australian sales charts, accounting for 60.4 per cent of total new vehicle sales in the year-to-date, but they’re seemingly more expensive than ever. Here’s our pick of the best value SUVs currently on the market…
Holden’s failed ‘Super Ute’ project: The exclusive true story is finally revealed
Dubbed the ‘Wombat’, the truth of a plan by Holden designers to create a ‘Super Ute’ – first revealed in a 2016 issue of Wheels – was shrouded in mystery. Until now…
The Wheels Interview: Ride king Graeme Gambold makes cars ‘fit’ for Aussie conditions
Graeme Gambold has established a reputation as the go-to man when manufacturers want a car that’ll handle Australian conditions
Modern Classic: Renault Clio Williams
Touched with greatness, but also with controversy, this was the hot hatch that finally deposed the Peugeot 205 GTI.
Mitsubishi ASX: Time called on ‘the vehicle that wouldn’t die’
Government legislation finally ends the Australian run of the dependable and tough compact SUV.
The Wheels Interview: How Bernie Quinn’s Premcar solves problems for some of Australia’s most popular makes
Bernie Quinn was an underperforming, self-confessed ‘battler’ before he found his feet as an engineer at Ford. These days he’s the CEO of Premcar, a company he has built up with a former colleague to create uniquely Australian answers to a variety of automotive questions.
Best sports cars of 2025
Tightening emissions laws around the world are making sports cars more of a risk for manufacturers but there are still beauties being launched. Here is WhichCar’s guide to six of the best ones we’ve seen so far in 2025.
Speeding fines in Australia: A state-by-state comparison for the most common offences
Speeding fines and points offences vary greatly depending on where you’re located. How does your state compare?
The Wheels Interview: Meet Kees Weel, the knockabout Aussie who cools Formula 1 cars and satellites
They call him ‘the radiator man’ – Kees Weel is a Dutch immigrant who discovered he had a way with car radiators and has now built a $1 billion Aussie business providing cooling solutions to an amazing array of high-profile clients.
World’s craziest road rules (and you think Australia is bad)
Think Australia’s road rules are crazy? You ain’t seen nothin’ yet.
Inside the Ferrari Challenge, the race-bred 296 and the series’ Australian expansion
Ferrari’s 296 Challenge sets out to deliver a bona fide circuit racer that’s fast, forgiving and finance-friendly. Wheels discovered what it’s like to race as part of the Ferrari Challenge, the international series staged since 1993 and now with a substantial Australian leg.
Modern Classic: BMW M Coupe
It’s attracted some cruel nicknames but when Wheels first encountered the BMW M Coupe in 1998, we knew it was something special.
Suzuki Swift Sport: End of an era for a much loved little champion
The lightweight hatch didn’t win comparos but was much loved.
Hybrid vehicles: WhichCar’s explainer on how they work
Australians are increasingly looking to hybrid cars to save money by using less fuel. But you’re forgiven if you find some of the hybrid terminology confusing. Here’s a quick primer…
Infotainment systems: What to look out for when buying a new car
The quality of in-car infotainment systems has fast become a key selling point for all car makers but what do you need to know to make the right decision when buying a new car?
Modern Classic: VL Commodore, 1986 ~ 1988
The stop-gap midsized sedan that ended up a significant success story for the Aussie brand.
How Citroen reached the end of the road in Australia
The French brand recently pulled down the shutters down under after a dismal sales run.