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The coolest homologation special is turning 30

When Mercedes-Benz wanted to dominate touring car racing in the ’90s, it built this world-beating homologation special road car

By Cameron Kirby

The coolest homologation special is turning 30

Aussies are hoarding toilet paper, hand sanitiser and MG SUVs

2020 Ford Fiesta ST performance test

Is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 all the pick-up you need?

Nissan Skyline GT-R Facts

525kW one-off V8 Supercar wagon sold in unique trade

The hyper hatch power war is about to reach a new level

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REVIEWS

Is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 all the pick-up you need?

By Trent Giunco02 Apr 2020

From America, with help from HSV

Could the new MG HS truly rival the likes of the Toyota RAV4?

By Simon Telford30 Mar 2020

Priced competitively, it’s time to see if the new MG HS can be a real rival for mid-size SUV mainstays

Is the cheaper, petrol-powered Mazda CX-8 actually the pick of the range?

By Trent Giunco24 Mar 2020

You can now have Mazda’s gap-filling SUV for less than $40K

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS400d review

By Cameron Kirby24 Mar 2020

With more acreage than a country estate, the biggest Benz SUV makes a commanding statement

Which of these seven-seat SUVs is best?

By Trent Giunco23 Mar 2020

Hyundai has added a grunty V6 to take on the Wheels COTY-winning Mazda CX-9

2020's Best Small SUV Megatest

By Byron Mathioudakis19 Mar 2020

Thinking about making a big decision on a small SUV? Step away from the dealership until you've read our fearless ranking.

NEWS

Aussies are hoarding toilet paper, hand sanitiser and MG SUVs

By Andy Enright03 Apr 2020

Has social distancing affected our critical faculties or is there another reason why MG is absolutely crushing it in the latest sales figures?

525kW one-off V8 Supercar wagon sold in unique trade

By Tom Fraser01 Apr 2020

Triple Eight's awesome 525kW shaggin’ wagon race car finally finds a new home

The hyper hatch power war is about to reach a new level

By Cameron Kirby31 Mar 2020

A new Audi RS3 halo could soon have V8 super sedans running for cover

The challenge facing Toyota’s Australian V8 pick-up plans

By Cameron Kirby30 Mar 2020

Toyota Australia wants to sell it, Australians want to buy it, but there are significant obstacles standing in the way

Where to next for Supercars after the death of Holden

By Mark Fogarty29 Mar 2020

Two of the most powerful men in the Supercars’ paddock reveal the vital next steps for a category defined by Ford vs Holden

300kW hyper hatch could spearhead VW charge – find out more in our April magazine

By Alan Baxter29 Mar 2020

German giant Volkswagen is building a weapon to take on AMG A45 as hot hatch turf war heats up

FEATURES

The coolest homologation special is turning 30

By Cameron Kirby03 Apr 2020

When Mercedes-Benz wanted to dominate touring car racing in the ’90s, it built this world-beating homologation special road car

Exactly how quick is the Ford Fiesta ST in the real world?

By Trent Giunco02 Apr 2020

We bolt on timing gear and rocket the three-pot turbo Fiesta ST down the drag strip to find out exactly how accurate Ford’s brochure is

Five facts even the biggest GT-R nerd probably didn't know

By Andy Enright and Trent Giunco01 Apr 2020

Time to smash apart those rose-tinted glasses and dig up some lesser-known truths about this JDM icon

World's wackiest cars

By James Tublake31 Mar 2020

Bristling with artistic vision or supremely cursed? You decide!

This V8 Ford sparked the sports ute revolution

By Daniel Gardner30 Mar 2020

A limited-production concept was the grandfather of todays adventurous utes, half a century ago

Would you buy the Porsche Cayman GT4 or one of these six wildcards?

By Trent Giunco28 Mar 2020

If you’re hankering after the new Porsche Cayman GT4, here are six scenarios to ponder

We drive Mercedes-Benz’s ultra-rare $10 million C111 concept

By Peter Robinson27 Mar 2020

A four-rotor engine, gullwing doors, and stunning styling. The C111 concept was a global showstopper when it was revealed, and we’ve driven it!

ADVICE

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

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?

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