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This hero is putting a 13B rotary engine into a Tesla Model S

Those crazy Kiwis are at it again. This time dropping a rotary engine into one of Elon Musk’s electric sedans

By Cameron Kirby

This hero is putting a 13B rotary engine into a Tesla Model S

The McLaren F1 had two secret downforce fans. Who knew?

The secret to launching a manual car as fast as possible

Toyota RAV4 dethrones dual-cab utes as best-selling vehicle in Australia

Secret documents reveal lost VE Commodore variants – including a Torana!

Toyota Prado to get major engine upgrades and extra equipment

Which German supercar-killer wins a game of top trumps?

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REVIEWS

Can the Mercedes-Benz GLB claim the Land Rover Discovery Sport’s mid-size seven-seat crown?

By Cameron Kirby | Photos by Ellen Dewar02 Aug 2020

These two SUVs take a big car ethos and cram it into a compact package. But does it work?

Which American pick-up is best, and should you even buy one?

By Cameron Kirby | Photos by Nathan Jacobs01 Aug 2020

Big utes are becoming big business, but should you join the super-sized trend? Let’s find out

These hatches are fighting for the same audience with two different tactics

By Andy Enright28 Jul 2020

One of these is a revelation; the other a masterclass in knowing your audience. Which is which?

Does the Honda Civic Type R annihilate the Ford Focus ST? We find out

By Andy Enright | Photos by Ellen Dewer17 Jul 2020

It's stiletto versus sledgehammer in this battle for hot hatch supremacy

Saving fuel in the Volvo XC40 Recharge comes at a cost

By Alex Inwood08 Jul 2020

Can this electrified COTY winner continue Volvo’s winning recipe?

Which hot hatch is the best affordable drivers’ car?

By Trent Giunco | Photos by Alastair Brook05 Jul 2020

Hugely hyped Fiesta ST seems bound for greatness. First challenge: defeat the mighty Polo GTI and svelte Swift Sport...

NEWS

This hero is putting a 13B rotary engine into a Tesla Model S

By Cameron Kirby07 Aug 2020

Those crazy Kiwis are at it again. This time dropping a rotary engine into one of Elon Musk’s electric sedans

The McLaren F1 had two secret downforce fans. Who knew?

By Andy Enright06 Aug 2020

Yes, the McLaren F1 really did have two fans designed to increase downforce

Toyota RAV4 dethrones dual-cab utes as best-selling vehicle in Australia

By Andy Enright05 Aug 2020

Here's how the Toyota RAV4 claimed victory as rival favourites ended up in a mangled heap

Secret documents reveal lost VE Commodore variants – including a Torana!

By Cameron Kirby05 Aug 2020

Newly surfaced documents reveal Holden was contemplating a VE Commodore Torana variant

Toyota Prado to get major engine upgrades and extra equipment

By Ash Westerman04 Aug 2020

Toyota’s large SUV is set to benefit from improved performance, better safety and crucial connectivity. But the manual is gone!

Is Nico Hulkenberg the unluckiest man in F1 history?

By Cameron Kirby03 Aug 2020

Whoever cursed Nico Hulkenberg has done a mighty fine job of it

FEATURES

Which German supercar-killer wins a game of top trumps?

By Cameron Kirby04 Aug 2020

These three Germans offer mega performance in a (relatively) mundane body. Which is best?

Why the Z8 is one of the most important cars in BMW history

By Andy Enright30 Jul 2020

The most beautiful BMW ever built? Your mileage may vary, but we’d back the stunning Z8 to carry that vote.

The Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R was nearly powered by a V6

By Cameron Kirby & Andy Enright29 Jul 2020

If history had gone slightly differently, the legend of the RB26DETT may not be as iconic as it is today

Who killed the Ford Mondeo?

By Alex Inwood27 Jul 2020

Ford’s forgotten sedan has now shuffled off this mortal coil

The science of boost: turbocharging explained

By Andy Enright26 Jul 2020

Ever wondered exactly how a turbocharger increases your engine's power? Here’s how!

The wildest turbocharged cars that dominated the racing world

By Cameron Kirby25 Jul 2020

From Formula 1 to Bathurst, and Le Mans to the Monte Carlo rally: these are the boosted brutes that ruled the racing world

How the BA XR6 and VL Turbo became Aussie turbo legends

By Andy Enright24 Jul 2020

No cars better encapsulate Aussie turbo culture than the Holden Commodore VL Turbo and the Ford Falcon BA XR6 Turbo. Andy Enright explains.

ADVICE

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

BEST VALUE CARS

Australia's best value performance car 2019 winner

By James Whitbourn, Alex Rae and Andy Enright19 Jun 2019

What is the best value performance car you can buy in Australia?

Best Value Cars

Australia's best value premium sedan 2019 winner

By James Whitbourn, Alex Rae and Andy Enright18 Jun 2019

What is the best value premium sedan you can buy in Australia?

Best Value Cars

Australia's best value mainstream sedan 2019 winner

By James Whitbourn, Alex Rae and Andy Enright17 Jun 2019

What is the best value mainstream sedan you can buy in Australia?

Best Value Cars

Australia's best value premium hatch 2019 winner

By James Whitbourn, Alex Rae and Andy Enright16 Jun 2019

What is the best value premium hatchback you can buy in Australia?

Best Value Cars

Australia's best value mainstream hatch 2019 winner

By James Whitbourn, Alex Rae and Andy Enright15 Jun 2019

What is the best value mainstream hatch you can buy in Australia?

Best Value Cars

Australia's best value dual-cab ute 2019 winner

By James Whitbourn, Alex Rae and Andy Enright14 Jun 2019

What is the best value dual-cab ute you can buy in Australia?

Best Value Cars

CAR OF THE YEAR

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

How the judges rated the Volvo S60/V60 at COTY

By Ash Westerman07 Feb 2020

Swedes return to try for the triple; encounter bumps in the road