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From the Wheels Archive: Holden’s SS Group A Commodore takes on America’s best in the USA – and the Yanks don’t want to give it back
The fellas from Car And Driver got their hands on the General’s head-kicker in 1988. It was love at first throttle application…
Nissan boss confirms next-generation Skyline will launch before year’s end and says it’s crucial to the brand’s transformation
Nissan’s president says the upcoming Skyline will lead the brand’s “renaissance”.
From the Wheels archive: The HSV HRT 427C “Oz Zilla” is born ready to take on Porsche’s GT2
HSV and Holden took a Monaro skin and stuffed it full of V8 Supercar technology in 2002… and Wheels said the 427C had what it took to beat Germany’s best.
Man claims he fixed one-off Bugatti Veyron that refused to run or find a gear by using parts worth just $74
YouTuber Mat Armstrong trusted his gut and knowledge when he bought the Bugatti Veyron and it paid off handsomely.
Famous Aussie auctions Lamborghini Diablo with just a few thousand km on the clock after it sat in his garage for 28 years
Bidding on former Geelong mayor and reality TV show contestant Darryn Lyons’ Lamborghini is up to $220,000.
Ferrari throws out the rule book with the track-only 296 GT Modificata
Ferrari gave the Modificata far less power than the road car it’s based on, but it is frighteningly quick nonetheless.
Ford forced to halt Mustang sales as recall hits more than 7700 vehicles in Australia
The Mustang recall affects cars made from May 2023 to May 2026.
The Tesla Roadster finally gets a debut date after nine years of waiting
Tesla first showcased the second-generation Roadster in 2017 before the project was hit with a seemingly never-ending series of delays.
All-electric Porsche Boxster comes back from the dead as it’s snapped at the Nürburgring
Reports said Porsche was going to kill the 718 electric sports car program, but new photos tell a very different story.
From the Wheels archive: Peter Brock drives a Falcon GTHO Phase III as Ford’s icon proves it can compete with more modern Aussie V8s
Treat yourself to a slice of Aussie automotive nirvana as Peter Perfect and Colin Bond prove the GTHO can still mix it with far younger cars…
Merc pulls out all the stops with the ultra-exclusive V8 AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung
Mercedes-AMG’s CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung turns the luxury coupe into a 475kW, rear-drive, track-focused V8 weapon.
Toyota will slam the brakes on its redesign process with models waiting almost a decade for a new look
Keen on an all-new version of big-selling Toyota models like the HiLux and RAV4? You’ll need the patience of a saint…
Ford Australia beefs up its new-car warranty to seven years – but there’s a catch
The freshly extended Ford warranty now offers two more years of coverage compared to the plan it replaces.
Supercars legend Jamie Whincup helps Ford up-spec the Mustang with the new track-focused Dark Horse T8
The seven-time Supercars champion was very hands-on during the development process for the Mustang, which features hugely improved suspension and rubber.
$12 million worth of Aussie motorsport history unveiled on anniversary of Peter Brock’s death
Brock’s 1978 championship-winning Torana is just one of the headline attractions at the Touring Car Icons exhibition.
Ferrari’s most controversial car, the Luce EV, gets a whopping Aussie price tag
The word “divisive” doesn’t do the reaction to the Luce EV any justice. Now it’s headed down under…
Lewis Hamilton adds barn-find Ferrari F40 to his garage after Maranello erases 30 years of neglect
The geniuses at Ferrari Classiche have breathed new life into the seven-time world champ’s dream car.
10 cheap cars you should buy now before everyone realises they’re classics
The classic car market can be a fickle beast, especially when the cheap models that used to be junk suddenly become desirable, which begs the question: Which cars will be next?
Toyota MR2: More details emerge about next-generation mid-engined sports car
Toyota’s GR performance sub-brand will launch into its own brand with the help of cars like a new Celica and a new-generation of MR2.
China is making faster and more powerful cars than Lamborghini. Here’s why the Italian marque’s boss doesn’t care
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann is relaxed and comfortable about Chinese EVs and the threat they pose to his company.
Man behind the Ferrari Enzo thumbs his nose at modern supercars with all-analog manual V12 throwback
With a focus on purists, the Kode89 supercar features that last bastion of driver engagement, a manual transmission.
Ferrari Luce sells for a staggering $56 million at auction after becoming the Prancing Horse’s most controversial car
The stupendous price tag for the very special example of the first EV ever made by Ferrari could make it the most expensive new car in the world.
Lamborghini sets a new benchmark with 738kW V12 Revuelto SV
The famous SV initials have been used by Lamborghini since 1971, but none of those cars can compete with the Revuelto when it comes to outright power.
Ferrari CZ26 revealed as one-off SF90-based supercar
Created for a US customer, Ferrari’s latest Special Projects model combines SF90 Stradale mechanicals with completely bespoke bodywork and a redesigned aerodynamic package.
