WHEELS NEWS
Luxury car tax to add $220m windfall to government
The Federal Government’s mid-year balance sheet shows cashed-up new-car buyers are a growing source of income
Holden culls Adelaide dealerships to deal with ‘customer backlash’
Court documents show the decision to end Holden Commodore production sparked fears of a significant buyer downturn
Next Jaguar F-Type to go all-electric
Petrol power to be ditched for an all-electric line-up as Jaguar leads the charge ahead of its German competition in pursuit of flagship EV performance
Mid-engine Corvette powertrain leaked in revealing CAD images
Here’s a sneaky peek at the engine and sub-frame of the upcoming supercar-spec Chevrolet C8 Corvette
Consumer watchdog calls for new-car sales reforms to protect buyers
Better warranty support, more choice for servicing and more realistic fuel use figures named as top priorities
Lexus LC F to debut potent new 4.0L twin-turbo V8 in 2019
It’s the return of the Lexo four-point-oh as Lexus moves towards a hi-po hero of its flagship LC.
New issue of Wheels out today
It’s our first ‘Future Edition’, our second subscriber cover, Oz’s first Audi RS5 comparison and a six-car mid-size SUV megatest!
Rogue tractor driver destroys six speed cameras
German tractor driver vents frustration at “safety” cameras in extended metal-twisting rampage
Crash test watchdog hits Kia Stinger with a three-star score
Buy an entry-level version of Kia’s new rear-drive liftback sedan and it is rated less safe in a crash than the more expensive models
Ferrari 488 GTO rumoured as 911 GT2 RS, Huracan Performante rival
Ferrari’s most fearsome badge is speculated to make a comeback
NSW Police order 282km/h V8 patrol cars
Chrysler’s V8-powered 300 SRT sedan will be thrown a lifeline from an unlikely source
Consumer watchdog warns Takata car owners to park up over Christmas
Some drivers have a ticking time bomb in their car that isn’t worth the risk over Christmas, ACCC says
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk launched
The world’s most powerful SUV lands in Australia at a price that will provide many bangs for not many bucks
Australia’s most profitable car companies revealed
Tax office data reveals the brands making money, and those that are struggling
Ford loads Mustang Bullitt
Special edition Ford Mustang Bullitt celebrates 1960s film icon
2018 Holden Commodore priced from $33,690
Holden has listed the fully imported entry-level Commodore at a price that’s slightly cheaper than the locally made one, but quickly shifts into premium territory
Bugatti Chiron recall fixed with ‘flying doctors’
Bugatti despatches ‘flying doctors’ to remedy fault in one percent of the Chiron fleet
Chevrolet won’t replace Holden, company insists
Chevrolet product announcements raise questions about the future of Holden-branded vehicles
Renault develops a turbo engine for all
Turbo 1.3 to stare across Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi – and Mercedes-Benz – brands
Ford, Holden, Nissan all paid no tax, audit shows
UPDATED: Annual audit of corporate tax shows three of the biggest car makers sidestepped a tax bill in the 2015-16 financial year
Cadillac to push prototypes onto roads to speed up development
Changes to the way GM’s luxury brand handles its top-secret next-gen cars are in the wings, and it could affect Australia
Autonomous motorsport will be ‘completely crazy’, says Roborace chief
The possibilities of a racing series without a single human driver is rapidly approaching
2018 Holden Colorado SportsCat by HSV claws at new territory
HSV pounces on the dual cab ute market with an upgraded Holden Colorado
HSV confirms Chevrolet Camaro for Australia
It’s official, right-hand drive Camaros will go on sale in Oz from July next year
