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From the Wheels archive: 1996 BMW Z3 vs MGF
Peter Robinson plays cat and mouse with two roadsters for the June 1996 issue of Wheels

The 31 hottest cars coming in 2021
The cars we hope will put 2020 firmly in the rear vision mirror

Do the Audi e-tron’s virtual mirrors actually work?
Are virtual mirrors tech for tech’s sake or do they actually bring useful advances?

2021 Ferrari F8 Tributo vs Victorian lockdown
As curfew lifts, could a flat-out run in Ferrari’s finest restore a little sanity?

On another plane: flat-plane V8s explained
Here’s why only the bold dare go where the traditional bent-eight can’t

Former Holden design director explains BMW 4 Series grille
Long-time GM designer and father of the iconic Efijy concept Richard Ferlazzo gives his verdict on that grille

The new McRae: Colin McRae’s nephew Max drives his cars
Is Colin McRae’s nephew a champ in waiting? We strap into ‘555’ to find out

How the Mini Moke became Aussie export gold
Abandoned by Brits, this tiny open-sider found export success Down Under

Modern Classic: The Holden Monaro for this century
Monaro still stands as a high-water mark of Aussie design and ingenuity

BMW M1 driven in the German countryside
We send Robbo in a BMW M1 to find an outrageous private collection of BMW M1 parts

Driving the 007 Aston Martins of No Time to Die
We confirm that Aston Martins were harmed in the making of the newest Bond flick

Flashback: McLaren and Lambo collect Christmas trees in style
F1 GTR and Huracan Performante bring the festive cheer. But which one does it best?

How the quest for efficiency killed the BMW M140i
How Bavaria’s rear-drive hot hatch was given the boot

An interview with McLaren CEO Mike Flewitt
The boss of McLaren on a V6 PHEV, global pandemics, and not building an SUV

How the first Audi R8 became a modern classic supercar
The supercar that gave the 911 a proper fright

Toyota GR Yaris: how quick is it in the wet?
We know it’s fast in the dry but how quickly can a GR Yaris clock the quarter when it’s raining?

Retro: 1968 Lamborghini Espada
Four-seater Lambo forged its own path to stardom alongside supercar sibling

Retro: Looking back at the 1959 Austin Healey 3000
Rally-fit roadster with unlikely stage presence

How the Toyota AE86 became a JDM cult icon
It’s an icon of JDM culture, but is there more to the Toyota AE86 than genuflecting at the altar of Initial D?

How the Range Rover became an off-road legend
Since its inception the Range Rover has been the most complete and aspirational off-road-capable vehicle on the market.

Why Mercedes killed its SLK and SLC roadsters
Time to reflect on the impact and legacy of Benz’s baby boulevardiers, the SLK and SLC

Audi’s RS6 is the ultimate blend of performance and pragmatism
Where BMW and Mercedes AMG fear to tread, Audi goes boldly – and goes very hard indeed

These are the world’s wackiest cars
Bristling with artistic vision or supremely cursed? You decide!

Who killed the Mitsubishi Pajero?
How the Mitsubishi Pajero went from being an off-road icon to staring at the guillotine
