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Why the Alpine A110 met its end in Australia

Gifted, agile coupe broadsided by safety regs

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Modern Classic: Ford BA Falcon XR6 Turbo

Adding a turbocharger to Ford’s BA Falcon sports sedan elevated it to Aussie-icon status

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Opinion: Could emission limits kill the dual-cab ute in Oz?

Robbo reckons regulations could force a massive shift in car-buying habits

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Opinion: What was Australia’s car design golden age?

Former GM design boss considers the ‘glory days’ of Aussie automotive design

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We pay our respects to the Toyota Tarago

A belated farewell to a people-mover revolution

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How Chinese EVs are changing the world

The world’s largest car factory is China, and its focus on electrification will change the world. First Norway; Australia next?

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How the Lancia Stratos became a modern classic

Lancia set out to build the ultimate, no-compromise rally car from scratch. The result was one of the most successful and legendary race and road cars of all time

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Mini’s big EV charge toward 2030

We sit down with brand boss Bernd Korber for the full rundown of Mini’s full-EV plans

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Roland Dane: The man who built an empire

Supercars’ most successful – and divisive – team owner is handing control to champion driver Jamie Whincup

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Detailed: How the Porsche 911 will become an electric sports car

Porsche’s sports-car icon will go electric – in two giant leaps. We unveil Stuttgart’s plan to save its defining model

Mini electric
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EV Guide: Home charging your electric car

When your garage becomes your new favourite fuel station

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EV Guide: Electric cars coming to Australia soon

Plug yourself in to these 10 EV hotties set to stun Australia soon – batteries included!

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EV Guide: Australian electric vehicle incentives by state

Here’s what your State or Territory is doing to encourage the take-up of EVs. Is it enough?

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Interview: Todd Kelly on his team leaving Supercars

The Kelly name has been entrenched in Supercars since the turn of the century, but next year brothers Todd and Rick step back – but not out…

Formula 1 race director Michael Masi
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Michael Masi interview: F1’s Aussie ruler

Michael Masi, an avuncular Australian, aims to bring a level of diplomacy to the world’s fastest and most turbulent motorsport category

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Toyota GR Yaris Rallye tested on Rally of Melbourne stages with Neal Bates

What better way to test the capability of a rally-bred, Rallye-badged hot hatch than… rally? And who better than Neal Bates to talk us through it.

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GN34: Ford’s secret supercar

The story of the mid-engined hero car created by Ford SVO in the 1980s as a full-on Ferrari and Porsche challenger – and why it didn’t happen

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An all-electric endeavour: Off-roading a Volkswagen ID.4 in the American desert

What it’s like to complete the gruelling 2021 Rebelle Rally in a Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV

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Why the Mazda NA MX-5 is a Modern Classic

It was the lightweight roadster that brought pure driving pleasure to the masses, and delivered bulk smiles per hour

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Paul Cockburn’s E-Type Jag at the 1991 Street Machine Summernats

We mark Paul Cockburn’s passing with this ripping yarn about the time he and his E-Type Jaguar braved Summernats – and won the motorkhana

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Molly Taylor on why she’s taking on the 2022 Dakar Rally

Local racing legend catches up with Wheels about her latest challenge

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2021 Los Angeles Auto Show: A turning point for large scale motoring events

LA marks an important turning point for car shows and the industry as a whole

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Bill Shorten on Australia’s EV policy

Bill Shorten may have lost the last election by supporting Australia’s EV take-up, but that hasn’t stopped the Labor shadow minister becoming a very vocal Tesla convert

Prime Minister Scott Morrison Toyota Mirai hydrogen car
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Why Australia can’t ignore UK-led push to ban ICE sales by 2035

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says EV policies should be about giving Australians choice, but will we actually have one?