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Toyota FT-1
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Top 10 sexiest concept cars of 2014

Our favourite concept cars from the motor shows of 2014

Arai GP-6 RC carbon helmet
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Last-minute Christmas gifts for blokes – Pt. 2

So, you’ve got your Google glasses, new iPhone, curved television and a copy of the latest Wheels in your mitts. You’re the dude with everything, right? Not so fast

Vesaro Driving Simulator
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Last-minute Christmas gifts for blokes – Pt. 1

So, you’ve got your Google glasses, new iPhone, curved television and a copy of the latest Wheels in your mitts. You’re the dude with everything, right? Not so fast

Russell Morris Deni Blues
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The Weekend Read: Band In A Van

Steve Nally has admired the work of legendary Aussie singer Russell Morris for years, but now, with a temp job as his roadie, it’s time to come and see The Real Thing…

XR8 v SS-V road trip
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XR8 v SS-V road trip

IT’S A rivalry burnt into Australia’s psyche: Holden v Ford. XR8 v SS-V. But this iconic battle just got juicier thanks to added firepower.

Ford Falcon FGX XR8 Coupe
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Poll: Should Ford have built the Coupe?

Could this XR8 Coupe Concept have saved Falcon?

Toyota Camry
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Toyota – The Wheels Report 2014

Needs to apply more in light of intense competition. Share has slipped but Toyota retains solid grasp on number one position. Growth tricky to come by but recently updated Yaris and new HiLux and Camry should keep competitors at bay in key segments. If all else fails, marketing prowess should provide worthy safety net.

Mazda
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Mazda – The Wheels Report 2014

Teacher’s pet. Having taken a rest from massive growth over the past decade Mazda is poised to jump back on the horse and get the chart pointing north again. There’s little reason to doubt the CX-3 will be anything other than another class leader from a brand doing so much right.

Herrod Motorsport FPV GT-F
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TARGET 300: Inside Herrod Motorsport

We speak to Rob Herrod of Herrod Motorsport about his unique role in in our Red Centre adventure

Target 300
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Target 300: Video Feature

As the curtain comes down on Aussie muscle cars, we endeavour to set a production-car record in perpetuity and break a mythical speed barrier

Target 300
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Target 300: Behind the Scenes

As the curtain comes down on Aussie muscle cars, we endeavour to set a production-car record in perpetuity and break a mythical speed barrier

BMW 730d to the Birdsville races
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The Weekend Read: BMW to Birdsville

It may not be the race that stops a nation, but it can be the race that stops a BMW. Our plan to drive a 7 Series to the iconic Birdsville nags fest was going brilliantly … until we hit rock bottom

Mercedes-Benz SLS Carrera Panamericana
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The Weekend Read: Mad Mex

In the 1950s, Mexico’s infamous Carrera Panamericana was the world’s most dangerous road race. We retrace its course in Merc’s mighty SLS to find out why

Porsche 935 GT1
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The Weekend Read: Moving Mountains

Porsche casually tosses us the keys to its track-honed 935 and GT1 race cars and points to the Mt Panorama circuit. We oblige

Mazda MX-5 Cape York
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The Weekend Read: Trip to the Tip

Real men don’t need a four-wheel-drive to visit the northernmost part of Australia. All they need is Mazda’s MX-5 and an inflatable gecko

Wheels Gold Star Value Awards 2014
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Wheels Gold Star Value Awards

We’ve crunched all the data so you don’t have to. Here’s our definitive guide to Australia’s best-value cars

Sunday Roast: V8 Supercars
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Sunday Roast: Why V8 Supercars has to change or die

For Bathurst to remain The Great Race, and for V8 Supercars as a race series, it simply has to change

Bathurst Top 50 Moments
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Bathurst’s top 50 moments

Time on your hands during the biggest week in Australian motor sport? Wheels compiles its list of the 50 most memorable moments of the great race

Paris Motor Show 2014
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The Weekend Read: Paris Motor Show 2014

Wheels is walking the floor of the Paris Motor Show as the world’s biggest car makers launch a host of exciting new metal – everything from fuel-sipping commuter fare to ground-shaking supercars

Audi S1 Quattro Group B
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Audi S1 Group B hot lap video

We hitch a ride in one of the most iconic cars in rally history

Bruce Garland Isuzu D Max Dakar
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The Weekend Read: Australasian Safari revisited

As the heat, dust and heartbreak of the 2014 Australasian Safari starts to settle, we revisit our catch-up with cross-country champion Bruce Garland ahead of the 2010 event

Australia car recalls record 2014
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Recall record: what’s wrong with our cars?

Australia is on track for a record million-plus recalled vehicles this year. More cars will be recalled in 2014 than sold

Ian Callum Jaguar designer
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Design secrets of the Jaguar XE

Ian Callum tells Wheels how he designed the most crucial new Jag in decades

Mercedes Benz AMG ice driving challenge drift snow
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Five reasons you should drive on ice

Oh, you drift? That’s cute. Try belting a $400k hot rod when it’s minus-12C