WHEELS NEWS
Volkswagen overtakes Toyota as worlds best-selling brand
Toyota’s four-year run as the world’s most popular brand comes to an end
HSV to unveil 2017 range tomorrow
Holden Special Vehicles has teased it is about to reveal a tyre-shredding, 476kW tribute to the rear-drive V8 formula that has shaped it for the last three decades
Porsche Panamera plug-in hybrid power play
The second Panamera plug-in hybrid, due sometime before the end of 2017, will pack Porsche’s twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 beneath its bonnet.
Volkswagen electric cars to boost EV uptake in Australia
Volkswagen Australia is cautiously optimistic that its new range of pure-electric cars will help turn EVs from being niche playthings for wealthy early-adopters, to mainstream motors for the everyman.
Toyota readies end of Australian production
Staff at the carmaker’s Altona plant will learn this week when they – and Australia’s car industry – will have their last day.
Aston Martin Vanquish Volante S revealed
Aston Martin has given its ageing drop top Vanquish a final facelift for her swansong, along with some extra oomph.
Cadillac dominates 24 Hours of Daytona
The American brand conquered the first 24 Hour race of the year in commanding fashion.
McLaren P14 pictures leaked online
The all-new McLaren supercar has appeared online after being photographed at a private presentation.
2018 Toyota Supra could launch Gazoo performance sub-brand
Rumour has it Toyota’s Supra redux will coincide with the global launch of a new performance-sub-brand for the Big T.
Ford’s global profit takes a hit from Mexico, recalls and pensions
The Blue Oval’s 2016 profit was down despite a US$2.2b increase in revenue
Dodge Demon to ride on barely legal drag rubber
The top-spec Challenger will have the widest front tyres ever fitted to a production vehicle
McLaren F1: How the world’s fastest production car claimed its title
Never-before-seen footage shows how a former supercar wowed the world with a 386.4km/h top speed
Mark Webber honoured with Order of Australia
Australian motorsport legend Mark Webber recognised for his work with Australia Day AO award.
Ford Mustang V8 scores ‘poor’ 2-star safety rating
Independent crash test authority ANCAP has slammed the V8-powered version of Ford’s affordable sports car for sub-standard safety
Bernie Ecclestone’s most controversial quotes
Mr Ecclestone wasn’t shy when it came to providing outrageous comments.
Arnold Schwarzenegger launches all-electric G-Wagen
Arnie says hasta la vista to fuel pumps, with his Kreisel-modified Mercedes-Benz G350 d.
2018 BMW Z5: latest spy pics
BMW’s new Z5 roadster has been spotted testing again, looking more complete than when the BMW sports car was snapped in July last year.
Bernie Ecclestone dumped as F1 chief
‘I was dismissed today,’ the former head of the pinnacle of motorsport says as new owners take control.
Mercedes-AMG Black Series future uncertain
AMG’s habit of sending models out with a bang may be coming to an end.
That Lamborghini Huracan vs GT-R punch-on is bullshit
Viral video showing two drivers coming to blows at the end of a $9000 drag race was staged!
Tesla Autopilot software update to bring more autonomous functions
Enhanced bits and bytes added to Tesla’s Autopilot function, but it also needs a hardware tweak
Sportier, safer Kia Rio coming
New flagship Rio tipped to arrive within 12 months, add sportier flavour and crucial safety gear.
Pascal Wehrlein flips Slingshot at Race of Champions
Pascal Wehrlein’s epic flip of a Polaris Slingshot left him sitting out the Race of Champions Nations Cup.
Why you should watch WRC this year
There are plenty of reasons this year’s WRC season is one you cannot miss
