Engine conversions
A cornerstone of our sport since time immemorial, and a world that’s only getting wider as manufacturers pump out huge-horsepower crate engines. From big-blocks to Barras, LS combos of all sorts, and Godzillas, you’ll find helpful info here no matter your transplant of choice.
Could the rear-drive Holden Commodore V8 make a comeback?
Holden leaves the door open for the return of a rear-wheel-drive V8 sedan, as it gets the keys to GM’s product cabinet
2019 Holden Acadia LTZ-V AWD review
Holden’s new seven-seat flagship SUV is designed to be a new luxurious take on the traditional family wagon
2019 Jaguar F-Type Chequered Flag price and features
Limited edition F-Type celebrates 70 years of Jaguar sportscars with unique custom touches and smartphone mirroring
Hyundai i30 N fastback to land here in 2019, hot Veloster on wish list
Runaway success of Hyundai i30N hatch spurs HQ to fast-track fastback version and potentially a smaller, quicker Veloster N for Australia
Financing your car is about to get fairer
A little-known practice by car dealers that can add thousands of dollars to the bottom line of a new or used car will be officially banned from this week
Autonomous car test in Adelaide city centre deemed success
Cohda demonstrates how autonomous cars will respond when everything doesn’t go to plan in an ambitious test in Adelaide’s CBD
Takata class action grows to seven manufacturers
Volkswagen added to local consumer class action claim for compensation over potentially deadly airbags
2019 Volkswagen T-Cross compact SUV revealed
VW T-Cross will take compact crossover fight to Mazda and Mitsubishi with fuel-miser petrol engines and high levels of safety tech across the range – but Australia will have to wait
Mazda 3 Touring v Hyundai i30 Active comparison review
They’re not the newest cars on the block but they’re still among the biggest sellers, so which of these popular small cars has the edge in terms of value, comfort, safety and driveability?
40 years of Holden Commodore: Our best stories
Looking back at four decades of Holden’s flagship model across Wheels, MOTOR, Unique Cars and Street Machine.
2019 Kia Rio adds sporty GT-Line turbo to the range
The sporty GT-Line brings some firsts to the Rio range, including a gutsy three-cylinder turbo engine, seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and AEB
2019 Volkswagen Golf prices and features announced
Volkswagen Australia slims down the number of Golf variants, bringing the price of entry up, while diesels disappear.
Ford Mondeo to live on as Takata recall ramps up
Ford’s medium-sized sedan and wagon will score mid-life refresh next year, as the company tracks down 16,000 Mondeo owners as part of Takata airbag recall
Latest ANCAP safety ratings revealed
Three new models including the 2018 Mazda 6, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Lexus E300h have emerged from Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authorities torture test
Seven ways you could be saving money on fuel right now
Is the rising price of fuel getting you down? Here’s seven ways to use less fuel and save money without upgrading your car, or driving less
Volkswagen T-Cross teased ahead of reveal
VW’s long wait for a compact SUV rival to the Mazda CX-3 is almost over… and if this teaser is any indication, digital dashboards are just part of the high-tech mix
Next generation Mazda 3 small car to launch in LA
An all-new version of one of Australia’s favourite cars, the Mazda 3 small hatchback, will be revealed at the LA Auto Show next month… and it’ll look incredible
Volkswagen reduces service costs by up to $400
Buy your Volkswagen services up front and you can save some serious coin
Spintires: MudRunner American Wilds out now on PS4 and Xbox One
The ultimate off-road experience.
Kia plans EV push in Australia
While other manufacturers are hedging their bets with hydrogen and hybrids, Kia Australia has made a bold bet on pure electrics
2018 Mini Kensington Edition now available – but online only
There’s a new set of limited-edition Cooper and Cooper S hatches available in Australia, but this time there’s something different: you’ll only be able to get your hands on one if you order online.
2018 Suzuki Swift Sport long-term review
Stickered-up 2018 Suzuki Swift Sport joins the Wheels fleet, and Tony’s garage for a run in the real world
All the reasons why the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado could be right for you
Can a 3.6-tonne, 6.1-metre long dual-cab ute ever make sense on Australian roads?
2019 Ford Everest Trend 2.0-litre RWD Review
Ford’s big wagon gets a smaller engine – but it’s a step in the right direction for family duty
