Ford Focus RS Option Pack revealed

Front mechanical diff further aids traction for Ford’s rally rocket

The top 10 Hot Hatches of all time

We take a look at the top 10 hot hatches of all time, excluding the Mk1 Golf GTI. Do you agree?

Continental wins 2017 Motor Tyre Test

Looking for a new shoes for your performance car? Motor magazine’s gruelling annual assessment of performance tyres has identified a clear winner

The last performance manuals you can buy today

The list of cars with big power, a stick and three pedals gets very short indeed

Ford Focus vs Mazda 3 vs Subaru Impreza – Which Car Should I Buy?

Small city hatchbacks that come with plenty of driver enjoyment… we take a look at the best of three.

Ford Focus vs Honda Civic vs Volkswagen Golf – Which Sporty City Car Should I Buy?

We break down three sporty options for anyone looking for a fun-to-drive city car.

2018 Ford Focus spy pics

The next generation of Ford’s popular hatch looks bigger than the current model.

Performance Car of the Year 2017

12 of the world's hottest new performance cars, 4 furious days, 1 upset. Welcome to the fastest PCOTY ever

Best driver’s cars on a budget

Here are five cars below $40,000 that will make your daily drive a pleasure.

2017 Performance Car Of The Year contenders

Behold, the greatest PCOTY field ever

Best Wheels readers’ letters of 2016

You spoke, we listened, and then published your best rants in the magazine. Here are some of our favourites.

Best opinion pieces of 2016

The Nanny State and Ford have a lot to answer for, if our most popular commentaries are anything to go by. We explore the best Wheels opinion stories of 2016.

Best driver’s cars of 2016

We count off five cars of 2016 that gave us the broadest grins: BMW M2, Porsche Boxster, HSV Clubsport R8 Track edition, Peugeot 308 GTi 270 and Ford Focus RS.

Mazda 2 vs Mazda CX-3 – Which one should I buy?

Mazda’s smallest hatch and SUV go head to head – both have their advantages and disadvantages, but what would out expert recommend?

Toyota Corolla vs Mazda 3 vs Ford Focus – Which Car Should I Buy?

Two of Australia’s most popular cars and one Ford’s most accomplished hatches go under the microscope.

Is the Ford Focus with a Powershift gearbox safe to buy?

Worried about gearbox reliability? We look at the options to get you the most life out of your purchase.

Biggest Gimmick of 2016: Ford Focus RS drift mode

A close look at some of the stand out tech of 2016

Best features of 2016, part 2

We look at the best features we’ve put together in 2016. In part 2 we go to Bathurst and Le Mans, delve into the Mercedes inner sanctum, chat to Ferrari’s design boss, drive a princely Bentley and analyse Alfa’s five billion dollar baby.

Best car reviews of 2016, part 1

We look at the best road tests and first drives of new cars from the year that was, including the AMG GT3, Ford Focus RS, Mazda CX-9 and Rolls' Dawn drop top.

Best Chassis of 2016: Porsche Cayman S

Putting the engine in the middle makes for the most sublime handling performance car of 2016

Volkswagen Golf GTI v Ford Focus ST v Peugeot 308 GTi 270: Which hot hatch should I buy?

Small five-door cars continue to hold their own in showrooms despite the stampede towards SUVs, and their appeal is greatest when in hot-hatch form. For a potent combo of practicality and performance, look no further.