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Retro: 1953 Holden FJ – Fundamental as anything
The FJ Holden was nothing too sophisticated, which was just the way Aussies liked it
Explained: Lift flexible wishbone suspension
We delve into the science behind a radical departure from the traditional spring and damper suspension unit, that could change performance and passenger cars in the very near future
The custom king of Queen Street
The panel beater who rose to customiser royalty by accident
Lamborghini’s man in Oz: From Italy to Australia via China
The bull moves in as last year saw Australia become Lamborghini’s eighth largest international market
Snow driving, fear, and a little perspective for Michael Stahl
Despite all the driving experience in the world, there are still situations in which no amount of power or skill can save you
2018 Ferrari 812 Superfast feature drive
Maranello replaces the superb F12 berlinetta with something even better… surely the world’s greatest front-engine coupe?
Exclusive: Holden’s 1950’s Corvette
We expose secret documents from GM’s archives that reveal a late-’50s sports car project with Holden at its core
Retro: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle – Volk Hero
From a regime’s tool to globally adored icon, the Beetle has had a storied past
In Gear: Our pick of awesome gadgets in October
Here is this month’s find of automotive gear and gadgets including: some of the most tasteful affordable watches, the cheapest McLaren yet… and Harley Davidson parts in a bottle of gin?
Ferrari in Australia: 70 years of the Prancing Horse
We take a 488 GTB to Phillip Island to live the life of a Ferrari owner for a day
Holden and Wheels’ epic drives in photos
It’s likely Wheels has driven more kilometres in Holdens than any other publication. Here are some of our favourite shots from those journeys
Holden on to what matters: a family portrait – VIDEO
To mark the end of Holden’s Australian manufacturing, we invited more than 50 faithful owners to the Lion’s Lang Lang proving ground for one more hurrah
39 Years of Holden Commodore: 2017 – End of Daze
Today is the day; as we farewell the Aussie built Holden and our look back on 39 years of Commodore, we relive 48 glorious hours in Clayton’s curtain call- the HSV GTSR W1
39 Years of Holden Commodore: 2016 – Last bragging rites
This is it folks, the last battle between Australian-made Ford and Holden V8 sports sedans – and a mighty turbo-six upstart.
39 Years of Holden Commodore: 2015 – Patriot missile
Red versus blue. Green versus gold. To Bathurst from the Bush we drive these True Blue Aussie heroes
Holden VF Commodore and ZB Commodore comparison – Aussie v Import
Wheels pitches the last Aussie built Commodore against its imported replacement to see if it can rise to the challenge
39 Years of Holden Commodore: 2014 – Wheels Car of the Year finalist
The right car for Australia and (mostly) good enough for the world makes its final COTY appearance
39 Years of Holden Commodore: 2013 – VF Good
It’s more sophisticated inside and out. It’s set to take on the world as a Chevrolet SS, and at home, Holden is hoping Aussies will fall in love with Commodore all over again
Explained: Mazda compression ignition petrol engine
Mazda aims to revolutionise the internal combustion engine, developing petrol engines with the efficiency of a diesel. We delve into the tech, to explain how this game changing process works.
39 Years of Holden Commodore: 2012 – HSV 25th Anniversary Series
The fully-loaded GTS Anniversary Edition celebrates a quarter-century of HSV’s local heroes
39 Years of Holden Commodore: 2011 – HSV Black Edition
Editor Bill needed to reconnect with Aussie roads and local muscle, so he grabbed HSV’s new Black Edition in Melbourne, aimed for Sydney the back way, and turned it up to 11
The Insider: The approach of peak variant
After years of premium automakers attempting to fill every possible niche with a new car model, many industry factors are pointing to a return to the simplified lineup and longer life cycles
39 Years of Holden Commodore: 2010 – Holden VE Series II SS V Redline first drive
Bolder, better balanced and Brembo-braked, the SS V Redline spearheads Holden’s important new VE Series II assault. Factor in its revamped interior, and you’re looking at a Commodore that further narrows the gap between factory-fettled and HSV-honed
2008 Holden Commodore: HSV W427 First Drive
Believe the hype. With the balance to back up the numbers, HSV has just created Australia’s first supercar
