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Modern Classic: Citroën CX GTI Turbo 2, the last ‘real’ Citroën
The stunning successor to the iconic DS, aka The Goddess, has cemented its place in history as the last ever ‘true’ Citroën.
The Wheels Interview: Damian Meredith, ex-Kia Australia boss, on why he upset his Korean bosses over the polarising Tasman ute
After more than 40 years in the car business, former Kia Australia boss (now advisor) Damien Meredith tells Paul Gover about a career characterised by huge growth, hard lessons and an industry undergoing a seismic shift.
Modern Classic: Toyota Celica GT-Four, from poser to rally champion
A rally-bred homologation special, the Celica GT-Four helped Toyota shed its cardigan-wearing, conservative image.
Unsung heroes: A tribute to the humble delivery van
The humble delivery van has been around almost as long as the motor car itself, a box on wheels that has become an indispensable part of the urban landscape.
From the Wheels Archive: Holden’s SS Group A Commodore takes on America’s best in the USA – and the Yanks don’t want to give it back
The fellas from Car And Driver got their hands on the General’s head-kicker in 1988. It was love at first throttle application…
McLaren W1: Mid-engined V8 hypercar aims to win on both road and track
The famous brand adopts a lightweight ‘less is more’ mantra – and a 1258bhp (938kW) electrically assisted V8 – for its latest Ultimate Series hypercar.
Neue Klasse – the cars that saved BMW
In 1959, BMW was staring down the barrel of the bankruptcy gun until an entirely Neue Klasse of cars turned around its fortunes.
Small & Mighty: The unique appeal of V4 engines in motoring history
Cheap to build and easy to maintain, the inline-four has been a mainstay of automotive engineering for more than 100 years. So why did these carmakers throw away the four-cylinder rulebook?
The Wheels Interview: Nigel Tait, one of the Aussies behind Jack Brabham’s F1 success
From a tin shed in Melbourne’s ‘Lavatory Lane’ to the top of the F1 world; how Nigel Tait helped shape Australia’s greatest motor racing triumph.
Modern Classic: HSV Maloo, the tradie ‘supercar’
A modern-day cultural icon, and officially the fastest ute in the world, the HSV Maloo redefined what the humble Aussie workhorse could be.
Modern Classic: Mercedes-Benz R129 SL 500
The golden generation of Mercedes-Benz roadsters?
From the Wheels archive: Australia’s greatest ever car is crowned in 2013
Wheels named the top 10 best and most important cars made down under to mark the bible’s 60th birthday.
Modern Classic: BMW E36 M3, originally unloved, now legendary
For years it was the unloved M3, but hindsight has more than rehabilitated the magnificent E36’s reputation.
The Wheels Interview: Mark Reuss, the American ‘car guy’ who once ran Holden
Mark Reuss might currently be the global president of General Motors but underneath the tailored suit, the one-time Holden head honcho is a genuine ‘car guy’ at heart.
From the Wheels archive: Top 10 Turbo pioneers (and three stinkers)
Commonplace today, turbocharging was once a dark art, part science, part voodoo magic. Here are 10 of the best from turbo’s early days.
Modern Classic: Porsche 911 Carrera S, a company-saving creation
The final development of the air-cooled 911 was more than just the finest of its type – it saved Porsche from extinction.
Australia’s Mustang magician: Melbourne’s Herrod Performance follows a simple recipe
The supercharged Ford Mustang with supercar-like performance is a throwback to more carefree times. And it’s built right here in Australia.
When old-school driver met new-car tech
For those of us into our fourth or fifth decade of driving – or even more – the prospect of a new vehicle that is part car, part computer can be incredibly daunting. Ellen Hill takes us on the emotional journey of the mature driver as her ‘muscle memory’ deals with an entirely different experience behind the wheel.
From the Wheels Archive: The 10 most embarrassing cars ever sold in Australia
If you value your social standing, best not to be seen in one of these four-wheeled embarrassments
Modern Classic: Porsche Cayman, much more than a marketing exercise
It might have been derided as a ‘poor man’s Porsche’ but it didn’t take long for the Cayman to prove its worth as arguably the best-handling Porsche of its generation.
From the Wheels Archive: XC Cobra – Ford’s hottest Falcon ever
Born out of a need to shift the last batch of Falcon Hardtop body shells, the XC Falcon Cobra has gone on to become a bona fide Ford legend.
Origin story: A walk through time visiting Stuttgart’s famous Mercedes Museum
The stunning Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart is more than just a history of the brand – it’s a walk through history itself.
From the Wheels Archive: The start of the Invasion – Japan challenges Holden’s supremacy
A 1964 Wheels story predicted Japan would challenge Holden. Six decades later, history may be repeating itself as China’s BYD closes on Toyota.
The Wheels Interview: Ron Harrop, Australian motoring’s Mr Fix-It
Ron Harrop’s 60-year career as a designer, engineer and tinkerer saw him work with some of the biggest names in the automotive industry
