Performance Car Comparisons

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.

Mark Webber honoured with Order of Australia
Australian motorsport legend Mark Webber recognised for his work with Australia Day AO award.

ANCAP might be flawed, but it’s also vital
Mustang’s disastrous crash rating proves the worth of independent crash test authorities, even if they’re not perfect

Ford Mustang scores a ‘shocking’ 2-star ANCAP rating
The iconic Ford muscle car confounds ANCAP testers with ‘disappointing’ occupant protection and safety assist systems.

Ford Mustang V8 scores ‘poor’ 2-star safety rating
Independent crash test authority ANCAP has slammed the V8-powered version of Ford’s affordable sports car for sub-standard safety

Jon Olsson Lamborghini Huracan for sale
Ski-ready supercharged Huracan now up for grabs

2017 Performance Car Of The Year contenders
Behold, the greatest PCOTY field ever

Ford GT specifications revealed
Technical data for Ford’s new Ferrari fighter announced

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 162TSI Quick Review
Volkswagen has taken the Tiguan to the gym.

Calls for federal government to address national road toll
The AAA calls for a range of new funding measures and policies to prevent road deaths including removing taxes from new, safer cars.

Bernie Ecclestone’s most controversial quotes
Mr Ecclestone wasn’t shy when it came to providing outrageous comments.

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 162TSI review
Volkswagen’s slipped a little GTI DNA into its family-sized softroader wagon.

Holden Commodore Special Editions sold out
Last of the line V8s fly off the showroom floor

Tickford Mustang powers up for launch
Local outfit launches V8 and EcoBoost Mustang tuning kits

2017 Mazda MX-5 RF Quick Review
A folding hard-top version of Mazda’s iconic two-seater roadster joins the MX-5 line-up.

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.

2017 Mazda MX-5 RF review
More weight, more roof, less MX-5 magic?

2017 Mazda MX-5 RF review
A classier, more universally appealing version of Mazda’s revered and accessible sports car manages to keep the faith.

2017 WRC Monte Carlo event wrap-up
Nine things we learned from the 2017 WRC season opener

2017 Kia Rio review
The fourth-generation of Kia’s popular Rio city car, which is now larger, safer and more technically advanced.

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

My first Car of the Year
Going behind the scenes at the 2017 Wheels Car of the Year is an eye-opening experience

Arnold Schwarzenegger launches all-electric G-Wagen
Arnie says hasta la vista to fuel pumps, with his Kreisel-modified Mercedes-Benz G350 d.