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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.
From the Wheels archive: The HSV HRT 427C “Oz Zilla” is born ready to take on Porsche’s GT2
HSV and Holden took a Monaro skin and stuffed it full of V8 Supercar technology in 2002… and Wheels said the 427C had what it took to beat Germany’s best.
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?
10 beloved car features that have completely disappeared
From pop-up headlights to cigarette lighters, these once-common car features have all but vanished from new models in the Australian market.
From the Wheels archive: Peter Brock drives a Falcon GTHO Phase III as Ford’s icon proves it can compete with more modern Aussie V8s
Treat yourself to a slice of Aussie automotive nirvana as Peter Perfect and Colin Bond prove the GTHO can still mix it with far younger cars…
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.
What Mazda has in store for Australia in 2027 and beyond
From new electric SUVs to hybrid technology and major updates for its flagship models, Mazda has plenty planned for Australia through 2027 and beyond.
Peter Brock died 20 years ago today. Here’s the real ‘Peter Perfect’, described by the people who knew him best…
On the 20th anniversary of his death on September 8, 2006, Paul Gover talks to some of those who were closest to Australia’s most legendary motor racing personality during his extraordinary life.
10 Wheels Car of the Year winners you may have forgotten
Wheels Car of the Year traces an incredible history back over more than six decades. Some superstars stand out, while some winners are easily overlooked… as we approach another year of testing for the world’s longest-running car award, here are some of the lesser-light winners.
10 cars that were killed off by SUVs in Australia
As Australians fell in love with SUVs, some of our favourite sedans, wagons, hatchbacks and people movers quietly disappeared.
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.
EVs just out-sold petrol, diesel and hybrid cars in Australia for the first time. Here’s why the shift is anything but a flash in the pan
There’s a school of thought that the dramatic rise of EVs in Australia will be undone by falling fuel prices or a lack of charging infrastructure. It’s wrong, writes Wheels editor Rob Margeit…
Geely’s big plans for Australia revealed: See what’s headed down under in the next 12 months
From a sedan to large SUVs, fast-growing Geely is preparing to enter several important new Australian car segments over the next year.
Kia Australia’s new model onslaught isn’t over yet: Here’s everything the brand has coming up in the next 12 months
From a new hybrid Seltos to the next Sportage and more, Kia has plenty in store for Australian buyers through the rest of 2026 and into 2027.
Modern Classic: Mercedes-Benz R129 SL 500
The golden generation of Mercedes-Benz roadsters?
From a distance, Monterey Car Week is automotive nirvana. Up close and personal, it’s even better, as WhichCar by Wheels discovered
For one week every August, Monterey in California becomes the centre of the automotive universe. I went along for the ride to see just how wild it gets.
Revealed: All the big hits you can expect from GWM over the next year
From new SUVs and diesel off-roaders to electric wagons and an all-new premium brand, GWM has a busy 12 months ahead in Australia.
Inside the Ford recall nightmare: The company boasts it’s the “new gold standard” for quality control, but the evidence says otherwise
Ford has been battling severe quality issues for years and had a big win recently. But despite its best efforts, the recall problem is not going away…
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.
10 cheap cars you should buy now before everyone realises they’re classics
The classic car market can be a fickle beast, especially when the cheap models that used to be junk suddenly become desirable, which begs the question: Which cars will be next?
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.
10 iconic cars you didn’t know were built in Australia
Some of the most iconic cars from foreign shores may not be as foreign as you think, with Australian assembly underpinning their local success.
Australia’s top 10 cheapest new cars
Not exactly in the market for a Rolls or McLaren? We’ve got you covered with our guide to the cheapest new cars for Aussies on a tight budget.
