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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?

Six of the biggest motor show surprise cars
The landmark vehicles that few saw coming

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

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
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

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.

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
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: new vs used
Audis for those who don’t want to forgo practicalities while kicking RS

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

Geek Speak: Alfa Romeo’s brake by wire
Computer-controlled brakes? Introducing brake by wire

2017 Lamborghini Huracan Performante: Air Craft
Active aero helps elevate Lamborghini’s Performante to an even higher plane.

Australia’s best HSV collection
Inside the secret man cave that houses HSV’s best

Behind the scenes of McLaren’s P1 Nurburgring lap record
Video reveals the incredible work behind the McLaren P1 LM’s fastest lap

McLaren director Zak Brown’s jaw-dropping car collection
Need any more convincing that McLaren has a car nut at the helm?

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
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.

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

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