WHEELS EVENTS
Skoda Kodiaq: 2018 Car of the Year Finalist
We expected big, honest and slightly dull from Skoda’s first seven-seat SUV, but the Kodiaq was the probably the most pleasant surprise of this year’s COTY.
Mazda CX-5: 2018 Car of the Year Finalist
A lot is riding on the big-selling SUV to bring Mazda a COTY hat-trick, but does it tick as many boxes as its CX-9 big-brother, which currently holds the crown?
Kia Stinger: 2018 Car of the Year Finalist
Kia’s gamble on the appeal of a liftback, rear-drive sports sedan ticks a lot of boxes with the 2018 Wheels Car of the Year judges
Alfa Romeo Giulia: 2018 Car of the Year Finalist
Alfa’s comeback kid represents a return to form for an iconic Italian brand, and has the skills to earn a place on this year’s COTY shortlist. Is it good enough to be top dog?
2018 Detroit Motor Show: FCA just getting started on Alfa reboot
Neglecting Alfa Romeo and Maserati would have been ‘economical suicide,’ says FCA boss
2018 Detroit Motor Show: FCA fence-sitting on electrification, autonomy
Marchionne remains ‘agnostic’ on alternative energy and self-driving technology
2018 Detroit Motor Show: Fiat Chrysler chief compares company’s troubles with a smelly horse
So Fiat Chrysler had a smelly horse in the stable. But it smelt no worse than the other horses in Fiat Chrysler’s stable, Marchionne says
2018 Detroit Motor Show: Fiat Chrysler weighs up one-tonne ute
Outgoing FCA boss Sergio Marchionne would like a Ram-badged one-tonner as parting shot at GM and Ford
2018 Detroit Motor Show: Lexus LC convertible on the horizon
Open-top motoring model returning to Lexus line-up could bring blue sky to LC
2018 Detroit Motor Show: 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class reveals fresh look
The off-road luxury king has an all-new model, and it’s had Dr Who work some magic on the interior
2018 Detroit Motor Show: Global push hints at Ford F-150 heading to Australia
Mustang’s success Down Under opens the door to the idea that Ford’s best-selling truck will one day join it
2018 Detroit Motor Show: Next-gen Kia Cerato sedan rolls out
The 2018 Kia Cerato sedan reveals heavily revamped styling both inside and out, but little in the way of big mechanical advances
2018 Detroit Motor Show: Mercedes-AMG launches ‘53’ range
Three new Mercedes-AMG models introduce in-line six-cylinder hybrid power to the range
2018 Detroit Motor Show: Hyundai Veloster N revealed
Fledgling high-performance N brand adds a second model, but Aussies shouldn’t hold out hope
2018 Detroit Motor Show: 2019 Hyundai Veloster revealed
Evolutionary styling hides stronger engines, an all-new platform and the promise of sharper, more engaging dynamics
2018 Detroit Motor Show Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept revealed
LF-1 Limitless concept previews range-topping luxury crossover addition to the Lexus stable
2018 Detroit Auto Show: Infiniti Q Inspiration Concept reveals sleek new design language
Infiniti unwraps its latest look in the form of the elegant Q Inspiration Concept
Detroit Motor Show: Nissan reveals Xmotion SUV concept
Nissan has dropped a three row crossover concept which it says explores the potential for an all-new ground-breaking SUV
2018 Detroit Motor Show: Ford electric SUV to wear ‘Mach 1’ badge
Ford says it wants to have a “performance battery electric” vehicle the same time as the reborn Bronco is due on sale
2018 Car of the Year: Readers’ choice
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2018 Wheels Car of the Year: The judging panel
These are the seven judges who drove the cars, crunched the numbers, argued the toss and drank bad coffee for a week so you don’t have to
2018 Wheels Car of the Year: How it all works
Think we just sit around and pick a favourite? There’s a lot more to a COTY champ than that
2018 Detroit Motor Show: McQueen’s Bullitt Mustang reimagined
It’s the 50th anniversary of Steve McQueen’s iconic chase through the streets of San Francisco. Ford wants to celebrate
2018 Detroit Motor Show: Ford Ranger adds Mustang power
The Ranger’s return to the US hints at what is in store for Australia late this year – but is there room for a pony?
