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The Toyota 86 was 2015's best-selling sports car under $80K
Industry

Front engine, rear drive still king of the cheap sports cars

Toyota’s 86 led the cheap performance race in 2015, sales data for the year shows, but several up-and-coming sports stars are eyeing the title

Reviews

Holden Astra GTC Sport Video Review

If sporty hatchbacks are your thing, we reckon the Holden Astra is one of the better looking options. This model has been around for a while, but it still represents good value, and it’s fun! Especially in what Holden calls, Sunny Melon Yellow.

Reviews

Snackable Review: Holden Astra GTC Sport

It may not be the newest kid on the block, but keen drivers and the budget conscious will appreciate the Holden Astra.

2016 Detroit Motor Show stars
Events

2016 Detroit Motor Show stars

The first motor show of the year kicks off with EV supercars, SUVs and swathe of hot new ideas

2015 New car sales record for Australia
Industry

Top Ten car brands in 2015

Six from Japan, two from Australia and one each from South Korea and Germany make up the 2015 Top Ten best-selling brands in Oz

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class was the brand's best-selling model in 2015
Industry

Benz ranks as 2016’s luxury brand to chase

MERCEDES, BMW and Audi all post 2015 sales records, but it’s the three-pointed star that has stretched its lead

Toyota Corolla
Industry

Aussies push 2015 new car sales to record high

Toyota was the top selling brand for the 13th consecutive year in a record-breaking 2015, despite posting its worst market share since 1997

Sweet Dream: FG X Falcon GT
Features

Sweet Dream: FG X Falcon GT

Ford’s FG X Falcon, turned up to 11

Jaguar - The Wheels Report 2015
Wheels Report

Jaguar – The Wheels Report 2015

The XE was by far the biggest-selling Jag, but is it enough to worry the German big guns?

Reviews

2015 Volkswagen Polo GTI First Drive Review

Mini-Me Golf GTI is even better, a substantial step forward for an already accomplished performer.

Car of the year 2015
COTY

Wheels Car of the Year 2016: The contenders

Meet the 25 nominees shooting for glory in Wheels Car of the Year 2016

Fisker Force 1
Events

2016 Detroit Motor Show: Fisker sues Aston Martin for $100m

British car-maker’s attempt to block Detroit show car sees it in court with former employee

Honda NSX
Features

Crystal ball: New sports cars to look for in 2016

The Ferrari 488 GTB and a reborn Honda NSX headline the high-performance sports car arrivals

Chrysler 300 SRT vs HSV Clubsport R8 LSA Tourer
Features

Chrysler 300 SRT vs HSV Clubsport R8 LSA Tourer

Chrysler has built a new 300 SRT pretty much just for Oz, so we’ve rolled out a supercharged HSV welcome mat to say thank you

Volkswagen - The Wheels Report 2015
Wheels Report

Volkswagen – The Wheels Report 2015

There are 17 models on Volkswagen’s books, but Golf does the bulk of the heavy lifting

Reviews

2015 Renault Sport Megane RS275 Cup Premium First Drive Review

The current RenaultSport Megane 275 Cup Premium may be in the twilight of its life, but key upgrades – and brilliant fundamentals – keep it utterly engaging and hugely desirable.

Citroen C4 Cactus
Features

Crystal ball: New small cars to look for in 2016

Small cars are set for a big year, with appealing new hatchbacks and baby SUVs on the way

Block school: The tyre-slaying masterclass
Features

Block school: The tyre-slaying masterclass

MOTOR rides shotgun in Ken Block’s 630kW all-wheel drive Mustang – and spills the beans on Block’s maddeningly simple tyre-frying technique

Nissan - The Wheels Report 2015
Wheels Report

Nissan – The Wheels Report 2015

It’s all about SUVs for Nissan, with almost two-thirds of its sales coming from the high-riding wagons.

Ford Falcon XR8 vs Holden VFII SS V Redline
Features

Ford Falcon XR8 vs Holden VFII SS V Redline

Ford and Holden have traded blows for super-sedan supremacy for decades, but as the war’s end draws near, only one can end up on top

Ford - The Wheels Report 2015
Wheels Report

Ford – The Wheels Report 2015

It’s difficult not to refer to Ford’s recent sales results as anything but dismal.

Alistair Lee: The Blind Revhead
Features

Alistair Lee: The Blind Revhead

A diehard petrolhead, Alistair Lee likes nothing better than tinkering with cars or going for a drive – but, as Paul Cockburn found, there’s a slight catch

Land Rover Defender
Opinion

Defending the indefensible Land Rover Defender

After decades in production and with more than two million made, Land Rover’s current Defender has finally signed off. Australian author Tony Park will miss it.

2016 Audi TT Sport Quattro
Reviews

2016 Audi TT Quattro Sport long-term car review

Not a bad ‘first car’ for Wheels’ newest family member. Tony O’Kane acquaints himself with his sleek new Audi TT long-termer.