WHEELS NEWS

The Volkswagen Scirocco is officially dead
As production winds down, here are the highlights of the last 43 years

2017 World Time Attack Challenge: Saturday wrap – The Hammerhead strikes again
A crown defended, record books rewritten, and another WTAC complete

2017 World Time Attack Challenge: Friday wrap – Fast, Faster, Fastest
Times tumbled, physics took a beating, and a swelling crowd was served a hefty dosage of speed on the first day of this year’s World Time Attack Challenge

Mercedes-Benz S-Class line-up trimmed, prices slashed
The S-Class range gets rationalised for 2018

Everything we know about the 2018 Jeep Wrangler
Expect new engines, drive systems, dual-cab pickup bodystyles, and a fold down windscreen

2018 Chevrolet Corvette spied at a Macca’s drive-through
Fast food for a fast car, as we get our best look yet at how Chevrolet’s performance hero is bulking up

Iconic Jaguars, Mustangs, and Ferrari up for auction in Ian Cummins lot
Classic car collector’s estate puts 22 cars up for auction

Special issue – Wheels farewells the Aussie Holden. On sale now
Larger, 196pg Collector’s Edition pays tribute to an Aussie icon, from FX to VFII

Porsche launches car subscription service in the US
Subscription service Porsche Passport allows you to drive a selection of the Porsche fleet without owning any

Nissan GT-R tops 211km/h driven with gaming controller
Japanese manufacture turns GT-R supercar into full-size remote control car

Sub-standard steel claims have car makers scrambling for answers
Iron powder that wasn’t as tough as it should have been was sold to automotive companies, report claims

Honda supports plan to deregister cars with faulty Takata airbags
Honda Australia is calling for regulatory support to compel owners to have potentially deadly airbags replaced

2017 Tokyo Motor Show: Mazda previews next Mazda 6 and Mazda 3 with concept duo
Mazda has teased two new concepts ahead of their Tokyo debuts, dropping heavy hints of what’s in store for the next-generation Mazda 6 and Mazda 3

Plug-in hybrid Range Rover confirmed for Australia
New hybrid Range Rover headlines facelifted model range, alongside V6 and V8 variants

Mazda and Volvo top new owner satisfaction survey
Japanese manufacture tops long-term owner satisfaction, but it wasn’t great news for Jeep and Holden

Ferrari is “dead serious” about building an SUV
Sergio Marchionne has changed his tune since the prospect of a high-riding Ferrari was first discussed.

Last Australian Holden Commodore appears on social media
Social media photo claims the last Holden Commodore is headed to the end of the line

The 2018 Toyota Century is the JDM Limo you didn’t know you needed
Powered by a 5.0-litre V8, the new Toyota Century is the only luxo Japanese saloon you’ll ever want

Updated: 2017 Tokyo Motor Show preview – what to expect
Update: Japan’s motor show is fast approaching, and there’s already plenty of tasty debuts in the planner

Lewis Hamilton wins 2017 Japan Grand Prix
A victory at Suzuka helps Lewis Hamilton take another step towards his fourth world title as Vettel retires hurt, and Ricciardo finishes third

2017 Bathurst 1000: How to lose Australia’s toughest race
If you’re going to chuck your chances at the Peter Brock Trophy, Sunday’s Bathurst 1000 was a lesson in how to do it

This Bathurst comparison is the perfect display of a race car’s raw speed
Just how much faster than a road car is a V8 Supercar? Watch this!

Mazda submits patent for RX-Vision’s trick rear wing
Patent application processed for tail light-integrated spoiler first seen on rotary concept car

Gran Turismo Sport car line-up revealed
A total of 162 cars form the starting grid for Gran Turismo Sport ahead of its October 18 launch