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A look back at Holdens storied export program
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A look back at Holden’s storied export program

On May 5th, a black Holden Commodore rolled off the Elizabeth production line bearing a set of Chevy badges. We dig in to just why this car was so significant

In gear: Our pick of awesome gadgets
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In gear: Our pick of awesome gadgets

Our recent finds of awesome automotive knick knacks; like watches that let you know how late for work you are because you’ve gone and bought the HRT racing simulator

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Six of the biggest motor show surprise cars

The landmark vehicles that few saw coming

A celebration of Group B’s gobsmacking cars
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A celebration of Group B’s gobsmacking cars

Drink in the unique details of Group B’s hero cars

POLL: Which Holden Commodore SS was the best?
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POLL: Which Holden Commodore SS was the best?

Let us know which generation of Commodore to wear an SS badge is your favourite

Mitsubishi Evo VIII MR with 9 miles on clock sends eBay crazy
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Mitsubishi Evo IX MR with 9 miles on clock sends eBay crazy

Would you pay over $125k for a Lancer?

Retro review 1999 Honda S2000 Plain Sailing
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Retro review: 1999 Honda S2000 – Plain Sailing

Few cars have aged as gracefully as the S2000, Wheels flicks back through the archives to bring you our thoughts on the then-new Honda

Holdens SS story a history of the badge
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Holden’s SS story: a history of the badge

HOLDEN’S confirmation of a VXR badge for the next hot Commodore is the final nail in the coffin of the iconic Commodore SS nameplate.

Hyundai i30 N vs its rivals – on paper
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Hyundai i30 N vs its rivals – on paper

Hyundai’s hot hatch hero measures up against new contenders set to do battle at the end of this year

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How the Mercedes-Benz X-Class compares to the top dual-cab utes

Make no mistake, people will pay more for a Mercedes ute, but how does the X-Class actually stack up against top-spec workhorses like the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux and Volkswagen Amarok?

What is Level 3 autonomous driving tech and when do we get it?
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What is Level 3 autonomous driving tech and when do we get it?

Level 3 driving autonomy is here but it may still be some time before anyone is allowed to actually use it

Retro Review: 1960 Ford Falcon - The Falcon Swoops
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Retro Review: 1960 Ford XK Falcon – The Falcon Swoops

1960 – the year the Reserve bank was created, the West Indies and Australia had their first ever test match tie, and Wheels reviewed the first Ford Falcon

Race to autonomy: who are the key players?
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Race to autonomy: who are the key players?

Research ranks the carmakers pushing towards a self-driving future, and puts established marques on top

2017 Lamborghini Huracan Performante Air Craft
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2017 Lamborghini Huracan Performante: Air Craft

Active aero helps elevate Lamborghini’s Performante to an even higher plane.

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Behind the scenes of McLaren’s P1 Nurburgring lap record

Video reveals the incredible work behind the McLaren P1 LM’s fastest lap

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McLaren director Zak Brown’s jaw-dropping car collection

Need any more convincing that McLaren has a car nut at the helm?

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2017 Ford GT review feature – Raw & Order

The track-focused rough edges are tangible, the price tag astronomical, and the waiting list as long as the Mulsanne straight. We finally drive the Ford GT.

Stephen Corby on his midlife crisis and the future of automotive journalism
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Stephen Corby on his midlife crisis and the future of automotive journalism

The midlife crisis uniquely affects the motoring journalist. Spoiled by test cars, Corby’s hunt for a red, loud Italian that’s affordable may lead to a vehicle of the two-wheeled variety.

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Wheels Interview: Elon Musk

Electric-car and space entrepreneur Elon Musk isn’t just out to save the world. His ambitions extend way beyond that…

Mercedes-AMG E63 S v Tesla Model S P100D v HSV GTSR - Video
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Mercedes-AMG E63 S v Tesla Model S P100D v HSV GTSR – Video

A head-to-head battle between these breakneck sedans makes more sense than you may think

Explained: Electric compressors
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Explained: Electric compressors

Electric compressors are becoming increasingly popular among car makers. But what are they? And how do they work?

Wheels Interview: Albert Biermann, from M to N
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Wheels Interview: Albert Biermann, from M to N

Albert Biermann is the man at the helm of Hyundai’s budding N division. Go back one letter of the alphabet, and 34 years, where he joined BMW as part of the Group A E30 M3 racing development team and left as M Division boss.

McLaren 720S: Soul Searching
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McLaren 720S: Soul Searching

As civilised as McLaren’s baby 570GT, faster than their race-focused 675LT. But is there true supercar soul to go with the incredible performance?

Nismo 400R & Nissan GT-R Nismo – Godzilla reunion
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Nismo 400R & Nissan GT-R Nismo – Godzilla reunion

Two of Yokohama’s most monstrous reunited, to explore what the Nismo touch brings to Nissan’s already-almighty GT-R