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Shelby puts 574kW V8 super ute concept into production

Got a need for speed on the way to the worksite? This US tuner has just the thing for you

By David Vegners

Shelby F-150 Super Snake Sport

Here’s the latest on the Hyundai Santa Cruz dual-cab ute

Jaguar I-Pace and motorsport

Holden Commodore

BREAKING: Holden Commodore dropped

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REVIEWS

2019 Suzuki Jimny Long Term Review

By Fel Ubilla and Cameron Kirby08 Dec 2019

Suzuki finally returns serve with an all-new generation of its legendary Jimny off-roader

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander Long Term Review

By Ged Bulmer07 Dec 2019

A bizarre picture of domestic bliss in Bully’s new Hyundai

2020 BMW 118i review

By Trent Giunco06 Dec 2019

Entry-level 118i punches above its weight within 1 Series range

2020 Toyota C-HR Koba Hybrid review

By Trent Giunco05 Dec 2019

Hybrid firepower injects even more life into Toyota’s C-HR

2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid sedan review

By Trent Giunco05 Dec 2019

Venerable Corolla four-door gains petrol-electric tech for the first time

2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 review

By Ash Westerman05 Dec 2019

The premium EV SUV comes of age

NEWS

Shelby puts 574kW V8 super ute concept into production

By David Vegners11 Dec 2019

Got a need for speed on the way to the worksite? This US tuner has just the thing for you

Here’s the latest on the Hyundai Santa Cruz dual-cab ute

By Andy Enright11 Dec 2019

Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger and Holden Colorado could be in for some stiff

Jaguar I-Pace reaps improvements thanks to motorsport

By David Vegners11 Dec 2019

Electric cars are being improved thanks to the crucible of racing

The decline of Holden (and the Commodore) in numbers

By David Vegners10 Dec 2019

We track how Holden and the Commodore's sales have declined since 1996

BREAKING: Holden Commodore dropped

By Alex Inwood10 Dec 2019

Holden has announced it is moving to an all SUV and ute line up with Commodore and Astra sales to cease by the end of next year

We have driven Mercedes-Benz’s car of the future

By Alan Baxter10 Dec 2019

Our third Future Issue is on sale now, and it contains everything you need to know as we hurtle towards 2020

FEATURES

Why Rimac spent millions deliberately making the Concept_Two a worse car

By Andy Enright06 Dec 2019

Clever gamesmanship by Elon Musk’s forced Rimac’s hand

Why Holden’s mountain of problems just got taller

By Toby Hagon03 Dec 2019

The timing couldn’t have been worse for Holden, as its top boss quits amid a record-breaking sales slump

The unbelievable story of Australia’s crashed McLaren F1

By Cameron Kirby02 Dec 2019

It’s the stuff of local automotive legend, but what really happened when Australia’s only McLaren F1 was crashed?

Meet the new Mr 911

By Alex Inwood30 Nov 2019

For decades one man has been in charge of the Porsche 911, but with August Achleitner retiring, a fresh face is taking over. Here’s what we can expect

Ian Callum’s Dream Garage

The design director who transformed the shape of jaguars over 20 years, on the cars that really rock his world

Mercedes-AMG A35 tackles winding passes to prove its worth

By Alex Inwood21 Nov 2019

We point AMG’s entry-level hatch at some of the world’s maddest mountain passes to find out if it’s worthy of the fabled badge. And if hairpins are all they’re cracked up to be

Overrun: Manfred Fitzgerald has the Europeans in his sights

By Peter McKay19 Nov 2019

The head of Genesis reckons that being proudly Korean is the way forward for Hyundai’s premium brand

ADVICE

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

Buy the new Ford Everest Titanium or get a used Toyota LandCruiser Sahara

By Trent Giunco31 Oct 2019

New vs Used: Buy the new Ford Everest Titanium or get a used Toyota LandCruiser Sahara

Buy the new Volkswagen Golf R or get a used Porsche Macan S

By Trent Giunco18 Oct 2019

Would you rather a competent and capable hot hatch or an SUV with performance and practicality?

Truth or Myth? We investigate some of the most common motoring beliefs

By Andy Enright17 Oct 2019

Wheels delves into a dirty dozen of motoring’s myths and maybes

Should you buy Australia’s most popular cars?

By Andy Enright13 Oct 2019

The ten-second verdicts on the top ten

New vs Used: Buy the new Ford Mustang GT or get a used Ford Falcon XR8 Sprint

By Trent Giunco10 Oct 2019

Both are iconic, but which Blue Oval hero would you park in your driveway?

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

Volvo XC40 2019 Car of the Year winner review

By Andy Enright30 Jul 2019

Nothing for half a century and then two on the bounce for the Swedes

Alpine A110 2019 Car of the Year finalist review

By Ash Westerman12 May 2019

Nailed nearly all the criteria as deftly as it nailed apexes

Jaguar I-Pace 2019 Car of the Year finalist review

By John Carey12 May 2019

Segment-busting EV began brilliantly, but real-world testing exposed flaws

Subaru Forester 2019 Car of the Year finalist review

By Byron Mathioudakis11 May 2019

Thoughtfully designed family SUV that exudes a core competence and calmness

Volkswagen Polo 2019 Car of the Year finalist review

By Andy Enright11 May 2019

A skilful Polo play, but does the Mk6 raise the light-car bar?

Toyota Corolla 2019 Car of the Year review

By John Carey09 May 2019

Popularity and persuasive powers finally converge