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VIDEO: Abarth 124 Spider v Mazda MX-5 v Subaru BRZ rev battle
Mazda’s, Fiat’s, and Subaru’s cheap thrillers gather for a sound off
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) misses the mark
Our testing reveals potential flaws in autonomous braking technology.
Getting The Perfect Engine Noise
As cabins near whisper-like levels of quiet, the call for engine noise, real or fake, has grown louder
Cody Bramble: Slot car racing
Cody Bramble can lay claim to being the legitimate champion of the real Peter Brock Trophy, founded in slot cars in 1974.
2017 WhichCar Style Awards: Top 4 style features of the Honda Civic
The shouty ‘look-at-me’ attitude of the Honda Civic had our judges polarised.
Toyota – Wheels Report 2016
Toyota loves stretch targets – such as the one to sell one in every four cars in Australia – but 2016 was an indication of the headwind the brand faces.
Around Australia in 6 days: Part Two
Part 2 continues of our record-breaking lap of the map
Around Australia in 6 days: Part One
For our 50th birthday, we went for a celebratory lap of the map – and picked up a new record!
2017 WhichCar Style Awards judges: Ged Bulmer
Motoring expert Ged Bulmer has been reviewing cars for more than two decades and reckons this year’s vintage is as good a design crop as any he’s seen.
Mazda – Wheels Report 2016
Mazda was on track for a sales record in 2016, with 120,000 cars in sight. SUVs were again strong, with the company producing two of the top three in the country.
2017 WhichCar Style Awards judges: Tanya Buchanan
As the editor of Belle, Tanya Buchanan knows luxe style. But in her daily life, she’s refined chic meets Mitsubishi Triton ute.
Hyundai – Wheels Report 2016
It was an up and down year for Hyundai, much of it driven by what deals (and models) were in the market.
Bernie Ecclestone: The Mysterious Mr. E
Eternal enigma Bernie Ecclestone is said to be Britain’s highest paid individual. Mark Fogarty looks at what is known about the little big man of Formula One
2017 WhichCar Style Awards judges: Michael Pickering
When it comes to statement cars, the editor of Men’s Style Michael Pickering, knows the business.
Holden SS-V Redline long-termer update
Stretching our Redline to the redline
Holden – Wheels Report 2016
An underwhelming year for Holden on the sales front, down eight percent, largely due to old models (Cruze, Captiva and Barina) that lack showroom sizzle, and substance.
2017 WhichCar Style Awards judges: Emma Vidgen
Real Living editor Emma Vidgen’s own style and flair shines through when she takes to the judging table at the WhichCar Style Awards.
Rare Rod Millen Pikes Peak Toyota Celica footage
Watch this 630kW record-setting Celica in action
Ford – Wheels Report 2016
The headline number for Ford is growth of 17 percent, at least quadruple that of its key competitors. It’s the first time in some 12 years that Ford sales have grown.
9 coolest helmet designs
Any racer will tell you their helmet is much more than just a hard-hat.
Paul Newman: Movie star, racing driver
Paul Newman, known and loved as a talented movie star, was also a seriously good racing driver. We pay homage to his successful career in motorsport.
Mitsubishi – Wheels Report 2016
In one small way that’s a good thing, helping to stave off a sales slump on some models and allowing Mitsubishi to post growth in 2016.
Nissan – Wheels Report 2016
Nissan (again) relied heavily on SUVs. It dropped some of its passenger cars (Pulsar hatch and Mirage) and, despite a very expensive race program, sales of the underwhelming Altima continue to fall.
1988 Holden Commodore SL road trip remembered
Road trips are soul food for the Wheels reader, essential to demonstrating the joy of a long drive by car. Nobody better captured the spirit of the road trip’s appeal than Steve Cropley.
