BMW M2: 2017 Car of the Year contender
Proof that sometimes less really is more
Audi R8: 2017 Car of the Year contender
Sizzling performance meets fizzling value equation
Abarth 124 Spider: 2017 Car of the Year contender
Not all of the Mazda MX-5’s greatness makes the transfer to the Abarth 124 Spider.
2017 Wheels Car of the Year: Readers’ choice
The votes have been tallied, and this is the car you voted as the Car of the Year
2017 Car of the Year: Australian Motoring Awards Night
Take your seat at the table at the Australian Motoring Awards as Wheels crowns its 2017 Car of the Year.
2017 Car of the Year: Behind the scenes
Ever wondered how Wheels picks one Car of the Year from so many contenders? Join us for the first 72 hours of ruthless testing.
Mazda CX-9: 2017 Car of the Year Winner
Japan, the SUV and Mazda triumph against a stellar COTY 2017 cast.
Subaru Impreza: 2017 Car of the Year Finalist
The new Impreza is a massive leap forward, and a welcome return to form that made its mark on the COTY top six.
Audi A4: 2017 Car of the Year Finalist
It’s clear this A4 generation is the best Audi ever sold in Australia, but can it top the final six?
Mazda CX-9: 2017 Car of the Year Finalist
Mazda’s stylish seven-seater manages to meld together the core COTY disciplines and commands attention in the final six.
2017 Car of the Year announced today
The winner of the 54th Wheels Car of the Year award is revealed tonight, at 9.15pm AEDT.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class: 2017 Car of the Year Finalist
Merc’s technology flagship ushers in the brand’s latest and greatest, and makes a persuasive case for itself in our COTY top six.
Volkswagen Tiguan: 2017 Car of the Year Finalist
Volkswagen’s second-gen Tiguan brings Golf-like polish and refinement to the cut-throat, mid-size SUV segment and our round of six finalists
Holden Astra: 2017 Car of the Year Finalist
Holden surprised at COTY with its all-new and remarkably accomplished Astra making the final six.
2017 Car of the Year: Meet the judges
The men and women who have our contenders quivering in their wheel-arches
My first Car of the Year
Going behind the scenes at the 2017 Wheels Car of the Year is an eye-opening experience
2017 Car of the Year: The selection process
What defines a COTY contender? Here's the checklist.
Car of the Year 2017: The contenders
A stellar year for new cars is set to make sparks fly among the judging panel.
2017 Car of the Year: Readers choice
What’s your Car of the Year? Vote for your chance to win $1000
2017 Wheels Car of the Year: The early contenders
Your form guide to some of the early standouts for the 2017 Wheels Car of the Year award
Wheels Car of the Year 2016: Awards night video
Take a seat at the Australian Motoring Awards as the 2016 Wheels Car of the Year is revealed to car-brand chiefs and other guests
A candid look inside Wheels Car of the Year 2016
What really happens at Car of the Year testing?
2016 Wheels Car of the Year finalist: Volkswagen Passat
Trades sex appeal for sense appeal, but does it move the innovation meter?
2016 Wheels Car of the Year finalist: Mercedes-AMG GT S
GT once stood for Grand Tourer, but not when AMG gets involved