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Best time wasting videos of 2016
Our favourite videos of the year make for great summer procrastinators, from a WRC car at fast-food drive through to Ricciardo’s summer shenanigans.
Most controversial moments of 2016
We take a closer look back on 2016 to bring you the most controversial moments.
Best driver’s cars of 2016
We count off five cars of 2016 that gave us the broadest grins: BMW M2, Porsche Boxster, HSV Clubsport R8 Track edition, Peugeot 308 GTi 270 and Ford Focus RS.
Best concept cars of 2016
Concept cars are sometimes a glimpse into the future; other times just wacky ideas that will never make it to production.
1960 Ferrari 250 California
We revisit a track-ready Italian convertible that set Hollywood alight. Introducing the Ferrari 250 California with a ripsnorting V12 and 270km/h top speed.
Best engines of 2016
The heart of a car is surely its engine, so we whipped out the stethoscope and found some of the healthiest tickers of 2016.
V8 Supercars in 2016 and 2017
Whincup fought tenaciously but van Gisbergen prevailed in battle of the Bulls…
Wheels’ top news stories in 2016
Death of the Falcon, sizzling HSVs, hot property and F1 flops. Here are the top Wheels stories that lit a fire under readers in 2016.
Formula One 2016: A year in review
And then, stunning most of us – but not Hamilton, apparently – Rosberg took his crown and walked off into the sunset…
Best of the Wheels Archive in 2016, part two
Here’s the second part of a collection of some of our favourite throwback yarns and classic tales from the year
An open letter on our future with driverless cars
Stephen Corby laments how his son’s may never enjoy the thrill of driving or receiving last-minute presents from Supercheap Auto as an autonomous future looms.
Best car reviews of 2016, part 22
All the best reviews and first drives from the year that was, including the Peugeot 308 GTi, AMG E63 S, 2018 Commodore prototype and MX-5 Cup edition
Best of the Wheels Archive in 2016, part one
Here’s the first part of a collection of some of our favourite throwback yarns and classic tales extracted from the Wheels Archive over our 63 year history.
Best features of 2016, part 2
We look at the best features we’ve put together in 2016. In part 2 we go to Bathurst and Le Mans, delve into the Mercedes inner sanctum, chat to Ferrari’s design boss, drive a princely Bentley and analyse Alfa’s five billion dollar baby.
Best features of 2016, part 1
We look at the best features we’ve put together in 2016 – from clocking 330km/h on a public road to the classic head-to-head: Commodore vs Falcon.
Best car reviews of 2016, part 1
We look at the best road tests and first drives of new cars from the year that was, including the AMG GT3, Ford Focus RS, Mazda CX-9 and Rolls’ Dawn drop top.
BMW M2 vs Ford Focus RS: Head to Head
Two of 2016’s most talked about cars go head to head on the road, track, and the set of a very low budget Ken Block video
Best cars of 2016, as judged by Wheels
The Wheels team samples a huge volume of new metal every year – here are our favourite rides from 2016.
Archive: 2008 HSV W427 revealed
HSV’s 427 weapon lives again – but this time you’ll actually be able to buy one. Prepare for a fundamental shift in the performance playing field…
Stefano Domenicali: Lamborghini CEO interview
New Lamborghini CEO’s job is to harness record sales and profits for an electrifying future.
Christmas Gift Guide for car enthusiasts
Do you have a loved one who is a complete and utter petrol head but have no idea what to get them? We have just the (slightly ridiculous) thing!
2013 BMW 1M Coupe unleashed in the Hunter Valley
This one-time cattle-rustling route, Putty Road in the Hunter Valley, delivers the sort of driving mix that demands you harden up.
2017 Mercedes-Benz G300 G-Professional review
There’s now a high-priced Mercedes-Benz that attracts absolutely no luxury car tax. But it’s not really for the urban driveway
2013 Audi R8: From Melbourne to Sydney
Interstate removalist vehicles don’t come more unlikely than the 404kW Audi R8 V10 Plus.
