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How Australia’s most controversial racer reinvented himself

Twenty years after he dominated Aussie Super Tourers, Paul ‘The Dirty, Dangerous Dude’ Morris has ditched his bad boy image to help young drivers.

By Cameron Kirby

How Australia’s most controversial racer reinvented himself

Best of Le Mans

Kia’s new Sorento is its most complete vehicle yet

Bugatti Centodieci

BMW i4 Concept parked in studio.

Ford Falcon Sprint 4 litre turbo engine

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REVIEWS

Kia’s new Sorento is its most complete vehicle yet

By Ash Westerman25 Sep 2020

At long last, Kia has truly come of age, and its rivals need to be seriously worried

The 2020 Toyota Yaris is expensive so it must be good right? We find out

By Ash Westerman04 Sep 2020

The all-new Yaris looks to redefine the light car class, but can it justify the massive price hike?

The all-new Isuzu D-Max has leapfrogged its dual-cab ute competitors

By Ash Westerman28 Aug 2020

Can Isuzu’s raft of improvements for the D-Max elevate it to a segment front-runner?

We’ve finally driven the new Defender in Australia. Is it any good?

By Tim Robson28 Aug 2020

Can the all-new Defender live up to the legend status of its predecessors?

The Mercedes-Benz GLA grows up for its second generation

By Tim Robson27 Aug 2020

The smallest SUV in Mercedes-Benz’s range gains some much-needed practicality

Has the Toyota Hilux gone soft? Yes... but in the right way

By Tim Robson26 Aug 2020

The Hilux began life as a simple, rugged tool. But is that enough for a dual-cab ute in 2020?

The search for Australia's greatest hot hatch starts here

By Andy Enright19 Aug 2020

RS who? Ford Focus ST takes on the current hot hatch kings

NEWS

The greatest race cars to ever win at Le Mans

By Cameron Kirby26 Sep 2020

These are the Legends of La Sarthe that conquered the biggest endurance race on the planet

Rimac to buy Bugatti: report

By Daniel Gardner24 Sep 2020

Rumoured Rimac buyout would put Bugatti in the hands of an electric monster maker

BMW confirms its first all-electric M car

By Scott Newman24 Sep 2020

i4-based M Performance model will be BMW's first fast EV

How Supercars hopes to save itself with Gen3 rules

By Cameron Kirby14 Sep 2020

Everything you need to know about Supercars’ Gen3 2022 rules

New engine rules set for Supercars in 2022

By Cameron Kirby13 Sep 2020

Australia’s favourite form of motorsport looks set to introduce new, cheaper engines to the grid

Ford could leave Supercars if there is no Holden replacement

By Cameron Kirby12 Sep 2020

While the traditional Blue v Red rivalry is over, Ford says it needs another manufacturer to compete against if it is to stay committed to Supercars

New Supercars rules could jeopardise Ford’s commitment

By Cameron Kirby11 Sep 2020

A subtle tweak to homologation rules could see Ford step away from Supercars in 2022

FEATURES

How Australia’s most controversial racer reinvented himself

By Cameron Kirby27 Sep 2020

Twenty years after he dominated Aussie Super Tourers, Paul ‘The Dirty, Dangerous Dude’ Morris has ditched his bad boy image to help young drivers.

Australia's top ten engines

By Wheels23 Sep 2020

As a nation built on motoring, Australia has a long list of engines worth celebrating. Here are just a few of the best

The cars that GMSV should (and shouldn’t) bring to Australia

By Ash Westerman09 Sep 2020

The American metal we want – and the stuff the Yanks can keep

Australia’s favourite cars, made fast: why you should care about Gazoo

By Cameron Kirby07 Sep 2020

Toyota’s Gazoo performance sub brand is exciting news for Australians wanting something with a bit more spice from the Japanese giant

Surviving an all-night winter blast in the Porsche 911 Speedster

By Kyle Fortune | Photos by Richard Pardon06 Sep 2020

Winter in Scotland is away turf for a convertible Porsche. but when it’s a 911 Speedster, you take your opportunities...

Is GMC coming to Australia?

By Cameron Kirby05 Sep 2020

The new GMSV deal opens the door for a fresh range of luxury pick-ups and SUVs to arrive locally

When will the Nissan Titan arrive in Australia?

By Andy Enright04 Sep 2020

Looking for a monster pick-up without an American badge? The Nissan Titan could be the answer to your prayers

ADVICE

New v used: Ford Fiesta ST or BMW M135i?

By Ash Westerman31 Aug 2020

Looking to spend around $30,000 for a practical performance car? We compare two very different $30k contenders

The secret to launching a manual car as fast as possible

By Andy Enright06 Aug 2020

No launch control? No problem. Here's how to get the best from a manual car away from a standing start

Lamborghini Sian supercapacitor explained

By Daniel Gardner26 Apr 2020

Lamborghini turns its hand to hybrid power, and uses its forces for good

Can over-the-air updates really make your car worse?

By Andy Enright22 Mar 2020

Should you think twice about letting your vehicle accept over-the-air updates?

Buy the new Chevrolet Camaro 2SS or get a used Holden Monaro CV8 Z

By Trent Giunco06 Mar 2020

Choosing between American muscle and Aussie nostalgia has never been so hard

Buy the new Kia Seltos GT-Line or get a used Volkswagen Tiguan 132TSI Comfortline

By Trent Giunco16 Jan 2020

Choosing between a feature-packed variant or a premium badge makes for a hard decision

Buy the new Nissan Patrol or get a used Land Rover Discovery TD6

By Trent Giunco27 Nov 2019

Two different takes on the same off-road theme

CAR OF THE YEAR

Every vehicle that has won Wheels Car of the Year

By Tony O’Kane15 Sep 2020

Australia's most prestigious motoring award has an eclectic alumni

Which manufacturers are fudging their acceleration figures?

By Cameron Kirby14 Feb 2020

We have conducted independent testing to find out how realistic the acceleration times on new car brochures are.

An EV isn’t the quietest car you can buy

By Trent Giunco09 Feb 2020

From pin-drop silence to roaring road noise, which is the most muted offering at COTY 2020?

The full scorecards from Wheels Car of the Year 2020

By Wheels Staff09 Feb 2020

Here’s exactly how every car was rated by the judges at COTY

Behind the scenes at Wheels Car of the Year 2020

By Andy Enright08 Feb 2020

There is no event like Car of the Year. Here’s how the 2020 running went down

How the judges rated the Toyota Supra at COTY

By John Carey08 Feb 2020

Good sportsmanship, yes, but short of true all-round appeal