WHEELS NEWS
Audi Sport to double number of RS models by 2018
Audi’s performance arm signals a massive expansion of its fast-car lineup, with the RS stable set to swell to 15 models in early 2018
2017 Mazda MX-5 RF ‘no threat’ to rag-top
Mazda says its richer targa-roofed MX-5 will complement its rag-topped sibling rather than cannibalise it
Brazilian F1 Grand Prix: All the terrifying crashes, spins and saves
These are the scariest moments from rain-soaked penultimate round of the Formula One season at Sau Paulo, Brazil.
Lewis Hamilton reigns supreme in teeming Brazil F1 Grand Prix
The 2017 Formula One drivers’ championship comes down to a showdown between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg in Abu Dhabi
Wheels Top Stories for 11 November 2016
It’s been another big week for automotive enthusiasts! There have been so many big stories in the past seven days – here’s some you may have missed.
SEMA 2016: Coolest cars video
It’s the ultimate petrol head’s party – and you can’t come. We talk you through SEMA 2016 – the mecca for modified cars.
Jeep admits service shortcomings: “We had to fix it”
Significant reforms have been put in place to appease and win back customers of embattled Jeep
2017 Volkswagen Golf ‘Mk7.5’ brings new tech, new engines and more GTI power
The Volkswagen Golf is cementing its position as the small-car class’s most sophisticated model with a major update incorporating new driver aids.
2017 Volkswagen Golf facelift images leaked
An Italian car magazine has obtained leaked images of the updated Volkswagen Golf due to be unveiled officially later tonight in advance of its 2017 release.
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MOUNTAIN MADE: HSV R8 Track Edition tackles Mt Panorama; Ford makes its last Falcon; the Wheels Gold Star Value Awards; Simmering sedans compared; getting to grips with the Lamborghini Huracan LP580-2
Chrysler 300 faces chop as FCA maps large-car strategy
The sole large sedan in Chrysler’s global portfolio will be forced to soldier on until 2020
Holden Commodore AWD wagon gets green light
Holden will have a jacked up all-wheel drive wagon version of the 2018 imported Holden Commodore, but no folks, it won’t be called Adventra.
BMW X3 and Mini to go all-electric
Battery-fuelled versions of BMW- and Mini- badged cars flagged in future product roll-outs
Ferrari plans hybrid model expansion, eyes 10,000 sales
New Ferraris from 2019 onwards will feature some form of electrification as the supercar brand targets greater performance and efficiency on the way to a “possible” 10,000 annual sales.
Toyota electric car to enter market by 2020 as battery-electrics fall into favour
New reports suggest Japan’s largest automaker may put hybrids and fuel-cells to the side in favour of electric cars, with the first Toyota EVs to hit showrooms at the turn of the decade.
2016 BMW i8 added to NSW Police fleet
Rose Bay Police Squad to use the BMW i8 hybrid supercar – on loan from BMW Sydney – as part of the department’s public relations effort.
2017 Holden Astra RS and RS-V receive 5-star ANCAP rating – but base model misses out
Holden Astra’s base model offering is the latest car to fall foul of the differing regulations that cover Euro NCAP and ANCAP independent crash test processes.
2017 Indianapolis 500: Team Penske field record five cars
Juan Pablo Montoya has been offered a one-off drive, joining the four team regulars at DJR Team Penske for the 2017 Indianapolis 500.
Tesla P100D Models To Get Performance-Enhancing “Easter Egg”: Elon Musk
Tesla CEO says the company’s fastest versions of the Model S and Model X are set to get even more performance courtesy of a software tweak.
How Koenigsegg crash tests a $3million hypercar
A fascinating look at how extremely limited edition hypercars like the Koenigsegg Regera are crash tested to meet safety standards
Is Volkswagen’s rally withdrawal all that it seems?
World champ Sebastien Ogier cut loose. Where will he end up?
Dieselgate: Audi faces fresh cheat claims
German newspaper claims it has uncovered evidence of yet another emission cheat device in Audi-badged cars
Mercedes-AMG SLS gets punished in gruelling tests
Behind-the-scenes footage of the development of the Mercedes-AMG SLS show how much punishment test cars go through
Shane van Gisbergen tightens grip on Supercars Championship title
Brilliant weekend lands him Jason Richards Trophy
