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Electric cars: Change we can believe in?
What sort of electric future works for Australian drivers? Mercedes-AMG’s EQS 53 is the catalyst for a reckoning of where we are right now
Cupra’s Exponential Experience gives a taste of the UrbanRebel
An open skid pan. An electric concept performance hatchback. And every chance I was about to puke
Timo Bernhard and That Nürburgring Lap Record
The king of the ‘Ring on what it felt like to demolish the all-time record
2023 Gran Turismo movie review
Based on a true story, the Gran Turismo can be frustrating; it’s best to feast your eyes and ears on the cars
From rest to 289km/h: German road trip in a 2023 BMW X3 M Competition
Big, brash and bold: BMW’s medium SUV has both X and M factors needed for the Autobahn
The man behind M: A chat with Frank van Meel
Controversy, challenges, EVs and retaining its identity: the future is fraught for BMW M. We speak to the man tasked with dragging a performance icon into a new era
Inside the dragon: the Ningde MG factory
MG takes us inside a cutting-edge mega-factory owned by the Chinese state – the largest, in fact, in all of Asia
Driven to extinction: Tesla Model S
Elon pulls the plug on the right-hook Model S electric sedan
The Greatest Supercars Ever: 70 Years of Wheels
To make this list, a car needs to be the result of visionary thinking, outlandish design, and be worthy of a magazine poster
The Greatest Hot Hatches Ever: 70 Years of Wheels
France aced the formula and created a legend
Interview: Nissan’s Alfonso Albaisa on the Ariya and the future of EV
At the recent Australian preview of Nissan’s ambitious Ariya EV, we sat down with Nissan’s Senior Vice president for Global Design, Alfonso Albaisa
The Greatest Small Cars Ever: 70 Years of Wheels
This lot proved that physical size has little to do with making a big impact
The Greatest Utes Ever: 70 Years of Wheels
From pragmatic tool of the trade to lifestyle accessory vehicle, these are the tray-backs that did the heavy lifting
The Greatest 4X4s & SUVs Ever: 70 Years of Wheels
It’s the segment that may be detested by some, but one that’s also kept plenty of car makers afloat. And can we really imagine a world without this lot?
The Greatest Sports Cars Ever: 70 Years of Wheels
When engineers set out to delight drivers, rather then merely transport occupants, great things happen
The 70 Greatest Cars Ever: 70 Years of Wheels
Built by Wheels staffers past and present, this list will doubtless exclude some of your personal favourites. These are the greats, and greatness can be a surprisingly tricky concept to nail down.
The Greatest Sedans Ever: 70 Years of Wheels
The family four-door may be out of favour these days, but there was a time, not so long ago, when these were the most important cars in the automotive world
The greatest race cars to ever win at Le Mans
These are the Legends of La Sarthe that conquered the biggest endurance race on the planet
Modern Classic: Nissan 300ZX
The biggest-selling sports coupe of the Japanese bubble era succeeded for a reason. It was, and is, something very special
Modern Classic: Honda S2000 – The story of Honda’s masterclass in engineering
Honda’s convertible was a technical masterclass that was big on thrills, low on compromise
ANZAC Automotive: 6 of the best vehicles to serve Australia
We pay tribute to the those who fought for our country, and look back at the different vehicles that carried them into combat – and back again.
Automatic for the people: The story behind ZF’s eight-speed gearbox
Heard about the transmission used by Bentley AND Rolls-Royce? Audi AND BMW? Here’s how ZF bridged some intense rivalries
2023 Hanging Rock car show: See our photos!
The much-loved event was back to its peak form. If you didn’t get a chance to go, take a look at our photos here.
In profile: Meet Toyota’s sales chief, Sean Hanley
Reflecting on an auto career so far spanning more than 40 years, Sean Hanley joins Wheels for a look at what’s been, what is and what’s still to come for Toyota