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FPV’S MOST HARD-CORE GT EVER
As previewed by MOTOR in its September 2012 issue, Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) has launched what it claims is the most ‘hard-core’ Falcon-based GT ever, with the release of the new GT RSPEC.
VIDEO: FERRARI STAMPEDE AT SILVERSTONE
Ferrari is claiming a new world record for the largest ever gathering and parade of the famous Italian thoroughbred sportscar.
Ferrari stampede at Silverstone
Ferrari is claiming a new world record for the largest ever gathering and parade of the famous Italian thoroughbred sportscar.
HSV celebrates 25 years
Holden Special Vehicles is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a limited edition version of the performance flagship GTS.
STAYIN’ ALIVE WITH A DISCO BALL MIRROR
An exterior rear-view mirror that its creator claims eliminates the driver’s ‘blind spot’ has received a U.S. patent. The subtly curved mirror, invented by Drexel University mathematics professor Dr. R. Andrew Hicks, dramatically increases the driver’s field of view with minimal distortion.
DROP AND GIVE ME 2012!
Czech artist David Cerny has brought his vision of the Olympic Games in London to life, for the 30th summer games.
PEDAL TO THE HOT ROD METAL
There are pedal cars, and then there are miniature, mechanical works of art. A series of nine radical, custom pedal cars have been produced by some of America’s coolest hot rod builders to be auctioned by the Peterson Automotive Museum at next week’s RM Auctions event in Monterey, California.
Gallery: PEDAL TO THE HOT ROD METAL
There are pedal cars, and then there are miniature, mechanical works of art. A series of nine radical, custom pedal cars have been produced by some of America’s coolest hot rod builders to be auctioned by the Peterson Automotive Museum at next week’s RM Auctions event in Monterey, California.
POLAND’S SUPERSTAR SUPERCAR
Maranello, Modena, and St Agata … homes of Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini. For many car enthusiasts they define the spiritual centre of the super sports car universe as northern Italy. Others might nominate Zuffenhausen, Germany (Porsche), Molsheim, France (Bugatti), or Woking, UK (McLaren). But if emerging maker Arrinera Automotive hits its ambitious targets, Warsaw, Poland will soon be added to that impressive, geographic roll-call.
Gallery: POLAND’S SUPERSTAR SUPERCAR
For four years, Arrinera Automotive has been developing the Hussarya, a mid-engine supercar designed to take on the world’s best.
HSV’S QUARTER CENTURY
On debut at the Sydney motor show in 1987, Holden Special Vehicles’ initial offering, the VL SS Group A homologation special was quickly dubbed ‘The Batmobile’ in response to its extreme, aero body kit.
Gallery: HSV’S QUARTER CENTURY
HSV is celebrating 25 years in operation with the release of new, entry-level versions of its most popular models, and significant upgrades to higher spec variants.
The Weekend Read: Lion Hearts
Holdens first and last: Robbo retraces the original development path in the cars that bookend our manufacturing history
VOTE: Australia’s Ten Greatest Cars
Do the world-class Holden VF Commodore and thunderous FPV GT-F deserve to be counted among the 10 greatest Australian cars ever?
The Weekend Read: Off Peak
The 92nd running of the world’s craziest hillclimb, Pikes Peak, is this weekend. In 2012 Wheels went to watch Mitsubishi chase the electric record… and crash
VIDEO: BMW’s electric future
Genuine exclusives are rare. So when BMW said we could play with the only i3 and i8 in the country we jumped at the chance.
FPV GT-F 351 Exclusive Video
Nathan Ponchard visits Ford’s proving grounds to take the new GT-F to its limits… and beyond
The Weekend Read: Ways of the Wicked
Backpackers’ cheap ticket to ride, or defaced deathtrap? We head to Byron to try the budget campervan experience
Spy Shots: Porsche 911 GTS
One of the last atmo 911s snapped testing at the Nurburgring
First look: Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate
The new Mercedes C-Class Estate looks set to become the most desirable wagon in the compact premium segment
In pics: Mark Webber’s F1 career
If you’re a motorsport fan, you’ll know Aussie F1 ace Mark Webber has just called time on his Formula 1 career. So what better time to pay tribute to his time at motorsport’s highest level.
Zagato reveals gorgeous, special edition Aston Martins
Astons Martins are many things, but one could never accuse them of being ugly. Just look at these beauties.
Top 10 2013: Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ
We take a look at the cars that moved us in 2013, including the Toyota and Subaru twins, the 86 and BRZ: the joint Wheels COTY in 2012.
Wheels takes on Mazda’s Siberian ice race
We beat Poms in Mazda MX-5 race. Forget the rest
