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The Greatest 4X4s & SUVs Ever: 70 Years of Wheels
It’s the segment that may be detested by some, but one that’s also kept plenty of car makers afloat. And can we really imagine a world without this lot?
The Greatest Sports Cars Ever: 70 Years of Wheels
When engineers set out to delight drivers, rather then merely transport occupants, great things happen
The 70 Greatest Cars Ever: 70 Years of Wheels
Built by Wheels staffers past and present, this list will doubtless exclude some of your personal favourites. These are the greats, and greatness can be a surprisingly tricky concept to nail down.
The Greatest Sedans Ever: 70 Years of Wheels
The family four-door may be out of favour these days, but there was a time, not so long ago, when these were the most important cars in the automotive world
The greatest race cars to ever win at Le Mans
These are the Legends of La Sarthe that conquered the biggest endurance race on the planet
Modern Classic: Nissan 300ZX
The biggest-selling sports coupe of the Japanese bubble era succeeded for a reason. It was, and is, something very special
Modern Classic: Honda S2000 – The story of Honda’s masterclass in engineering
Honda’s convertible was a technical masterclass that was big on thrills, low on compromise
ANZAC Automotive: 6 of the best vehicles to serve Australia
We pay tribute to the those who fought for our country, and look back at the different vehicles that carried them into combat – and back again.
Automatic for the people: The story behind ZF’s eight-speed gearbox
Heard about the transmission used by Bentley AND Rolls-Royce? Audi AND BMW? Here’s how ZF bridged some intense rivalries
In profile: Meet Toyota’s sales chief, Sean Hanley
Reflecting on an auto career so far spanning more than 40 years, Sean Hanley joins Wheels for a look at what’s been, what is and what’s still to come for Toyota
Kia: 10 models and moments that transformed Korea’s budget brand
We chart the notable cars and significant moments that helped transform Kia from budget-focused fringe player to major powerhouse in Australia (plus some of the mis-steps)
Modern classic: Lamborghini Gallardo
This is the other car that saved Lamborghini. Before the Urus was ever conceived, sales of the Gallardo eclipsed those of every other supersports car from Sant’Agata combined.
The hottest wheels on earth
The iconic Hot Wheels toy is so much more than an affordable enabler to get your nippers into cars
Celebrating the new 911 Dakar: Porsche 911 across the Simpson Desert
Are we dreaming? Porsche has a new 911 Dakar! It’s almost too good to be true. So while we’re all praising Stuttgart, this feels like a good time to revisit a favourite old story. Remember this one? Michael Stahl conquered the Simpson’s cruellest dune without a gun rack, flannelette shirt, or a tough-guy 4WD in the January 2000 of Wheels.
The Zed Father: Our interview with Hiroshi Tamura
Nissan’s new Z ascends to new heights. We pick the brain of the man who took it there
2023 Ford Mustang v 2022 Ford Mustang: styling faceoff
What looks new with the new-look Mustang?
Peter Brock anniversary: A friend’s tribute to ‘Peter Perfect’, 19 years after his tragic passing
It’s 19 years since Australia’s greatest touring car driver, Peter Brock, died in a tragic accident on September 8, 2006. Wheels gathered some of his closest friends together in 2016 for this rare insight into the man they called “Peter Perfect”.
Is Australia ready for the electrified ute?
Ford’s EV pick-up marks a turning point in electric acceptance, but when will Australia join in?
Retro: Nash Metropolitan – Kelvinator’s car for the times
The vision of a fridge boss, built in the UK, but aimed as USA’s ‘second car’
Vale Nicola Materazzi: Father of the F40 dies
The genius behind Ferrari’s iconic F40 and the legendary 288 GTO, with many a story to tell, has passed away. In his honour, Wheels shares this 2019 interview with you again.
Modern Classic: Volkswagen Scirocco
Concept-car looks blended with serious performance at a keen price made the Scirocco R’s cameo in Australia one of VW’s finest
Retro: The Renault Dauphine Gordini, France’s rallying cry
Diminutive competition giant-killer delivered a tail-happy ending
Driven to Extinction: Lamborghini Aventador
Fearsome, fabulous, flawed … finished
A brief history of the Nissan Z in Australia
Australia boasts a long love affair with the Z, so take a look back at the various generations that forged an icon
