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Opinion: Can the Stinger GT ‘replace’ our Aussie sedans?

Can the Kia Stinger GT really fill a Falcon or Commodore-sized hole in our hearts?

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Six of the biggest motor show surprise cars

The landmark vehicles that few saw coming

A celebration of Group B’s gobsmacking cars
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A celebration of Group B’s gobsmacking cars

Drink in the unique details of Group B’s hero cars

POLL: Which Holden Commodore SS was the best?
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POLL: Which Holden Commodore SS was the best?

Let us know which generation of Commodore to wear an SS badge is your favourite

Mitsubishi Evo VIII MR with 9 miles on clock sends eBay crazy
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Mitsubishi Evo IX MR with 9 miles on clock sends eBay crazy

Would you pay over $125k for a Lancer?

Retro review 1999 Honda S2000 Plain Sailing
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Retro review: 1999 Honda S2000 – Plain Sailing

Few cars have aged as gracefully as the S2000, Wheels flicks back through the archives to bring you our thoughts on the then-new Honda

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Holden’s SS story: a history of the badge

HOLDEN’S confirmation of a VXR badge for the next hot Commodore is the final nail in the coffin of the iconic Commodore SS nameplate.

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Opinion: Torque-converters are better than dual-clutch autos

Why my next auto will be a good old torque-converter unit, not some over-hyped, brittle, double-clutch

Hyundai i30 N vs its rivals – on paper
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Hyundai i30 N vs its rivals – on paper

Hyundai’s hot hatch hero measures up against new contenders set to do battle at the end of this year

2013 Audi  RS4 Avant vs 2017 Audi RS3 Sedan
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2013 Audi RS4 Avant vs 2017 Audi RS3 Sedan: new vs used

Audis for those who don’t want to forgo practicalities while kicking RS

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How the Mercedes-Benz X-Class compares to the top dual-cab utes

Make no mistake, people will pay more for a Mercedes ute, but how does the X-Class actually stack up against top-spec workhorses like the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux and Volkswagen Amarok?

What is Level 3 autonomous driving tech and when do we get it?
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What is Level 3 autonomous driving tech and when do we get it?

Level 3 driving autonomy is here but it may still be some time before anyone is allowed to actually use it

Retro Review: 1960 Ford Falcon - The Falcon Swoops
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Retro Review: 1960 Ford XK Falcon – The Falcon Swoops

1960 – the year the Reserve bank was created, the West Indies and Australia had their first ever test match tie, and Wheels reviewed the first Ford Falcon

Race to autonomy: who are the key players?
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Race to autonomy: who are the key players?

Research ranks the carmakers pushing towards a self-driving future, and puts established marques on top

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Geek Speak: Alfa Romeo’s brake by wire

Computer-controlled brakes? Introducing brake by wire

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2017 Lamborghini Huracan Performante: Air Craft

Active aero helps elevate Lamborghini’s Performante to an even higher plane.

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Australia’s best HSV collection

Inside the secret man cave that houses HSV’s best

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Behind the scenes of McLaren’s P1 Nurburgring lap record

Video reveals the incredible work behind the McLaren P1 LM’s fastest lap

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McLaren director Zak Brown’s jaw-dropping car collection

Need any more convincing that McLaren has a car nut at the helm?

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2017 Ford GT review feature – Raw & Order

The track-focused rough edges are tangible, the price tag astronomical, and the waiting list as long as the Mulsanne straight. We finally drive the Ford GT.

Stephen Corby on his midlife crisis and the future of automotive journalism
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Stephen Corby on his midlife crisis and the future of automotive journalism

The midlife crisis uniquely affects the motoring journalist. Spoiled by test cars, Corby’s hunt for a red, loud Italian that’s affordable may lead to a vehicle of the two-wheeled variety.

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Mercedes-Benz X-Class to VW Amarok: the rise of the luxury ute

Benz is breaking new ground to lead the charge for the cashed-up tradie dollar

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Wheels Interview: Elon Musk

Electric-car and space entrepreneur Elon Musk isn’t just out to save the world. His ambitions extend way beyond that…

Mercedes-AMG E63 S v Tesla Model S P100D v HSV GTSR - Video
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Mercedes-AMG E63 S v Tesla Model S P100D v HSV GTSR – Video

A head-to-head battle between these breakneck sedans makes more sense than you may think