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The Wheels interview: Rob Trubiani, Australia’s tuning wizard
Rob Trubiani cut his teeth at Holden but now with GWM, is recognised as one of the engineering masterminds who give imported cars their much desired ‘Aussie tuning’ to appeal to local buyers. He spoke with Paul Gover.
Wheels salutes the 10 greatest station wagons
Before the onset of the SUV-pandemic, when it came to family haulers there was only one choice – the station wagon. Wheels pays tribute to 10 of the best…
Cars we wish were sold here: Ford Maverick
Of all the cars in the world not sold in Australia, we think the Ford Maverick has the biggest potential for sales success Down Under.
What are the best electric SUV models available for under $50k driveaway?
$50,000 gets you a lot of choice in the EV market these days, so which electric SUV models are the best options?
From the Wheels archive: Monaro GTS v Falcon GT
We headed to Mt Panorama in 1968 to test Ford and Holden’s big bangers ahead of the Bathurst 500… and to declare a winner.
Cars we wish were sold here: Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
It makes 498kW of power, looks menacing and is available with a six-speed manual, so what else is there to lust about the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing?
Modern Classic: Lamborghini Countach, a masterpiece of style
Born in the ’70s, and a supercar icon of the ’80s which lived into the ’90s, the Countach weaved its own magnificent myths.
From the Wheels archive: Flat out in Brock’s HDT Commodore
Peter Brock’s HDT Commodore was smooth, refined and quiet and yet it delivered a punch that couldn’t be matched by any other sedan then sold in Australia.
From the Wheels archive: Illegal? Yes. Dangerous? No! Sydney to Perth in 29 hours
How we smashed our previous across-Australia record run by three-and-a-half-hours in an Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
From the Wheels archives: We find the fastest Australian car
In September 1977, Wheels settled the argument about what is the fastest Australian car once and for all.
The Wheels interview: Roland Dane, V8 Supercars pioneer with Triple Eight Racing
Roland Dane’s stellar achievement in Australian motorsport – creating Triple Eight Racing – may not even be the most interesting thing about his long and varied career, discovers Paul Gover.
The Wheels Interview: Dr Stuart Newstead, safety expert, on why Australia’s road toll remains so high
Dr Stuart Newstead is one of Australia’s foremost experts on road safety, who has some pointed things to say about a country where car-related deaths are going up, not down, despite public safety campaigns and crash avoidance technology.
Cars we wish were sold here: Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac transformed its image from 1980s’ Florida special to modern luxury with one car: the Escalade luxury SUV.
From the Wheels archives: The famous ‘lemon’ cover for Wheels Car of the Year in 1979
A shock result in Wheels’ Car of the Year award in 1979 got automotive tongues wagging.
The Wheels Interview: Mick Doohan, on life after MotoGP glory
Paul Gover catches up with Mick Doohan who at 60, brings the same single-minded determination to his business interests as he did claiming five MotoGP world titles.
Rest in peace: The cars we lost in 2025
There was a big influx of new brands and new models on the Australian new car market in 2025… but there were also some high-profile casualties.
Modern Classic: HSV Coupe 4
HSV’s rare all-wheel-drive Coupe 4 was bold, complex and ahead of its time – and while it flopped commercially, it remains an example of a braver time in Australian motoring history.
Wheels staff pick their best drives of the year…
We hop in a little vehicles in the course of a calendar year but these cars were our stand-out drives from 2025…
The best hybrid alternatives to the Toyota RAV4
The Toyota RAV4 hybrid is one of the most popular cars in Australia, but it’s not perfect. What do you buy if you’re keen on an alternative?
Cars we wish were sold here: Toyota Tacoma
The latest-generation HiLux has only just been revealed, but did you know that a more modern equivalent is available elsewhere in the world: the Toyota Tacoma.
Hyundai Tucson: Which model should you buy?
We compare base Tucson and flagship Premium to see where the $20K gap goes, from hybrid availability and boot space to luxury, tech and safety extras.
Alan Jones at 80: Australia’s 1980 F1 world champion on his amazing career… and Piastri
Paul Gover catches up with Australia’s 1980 Formula One Grand Prix world champion, the legendary Alan Jones, to find the hard man of motorsports still feisty at 80 years of age.
From the Wheels archive: Last-ever Ford v Holden comparo from our August 2016 issue
Nathan Ponchard marked the sad end of a remarkable era in Australian motoring by driving a Falcon XR8 Sprint and Commodore SS-V Redline head-to-head in 2016.
What if the Ford Falcon was still produced today? AI creates some possible looks…
We say hello to Ford’s iconic Falcon sedan, wagon and ute in potential 2026 form thanks to our friend AI…
