WHEELS NEWS

Gymkhana 9 rejection: NSW Police respond
Cops confirm Ken Block’s Gymkhana 9 could have been filmed on streets of Sydney

Hume Highway 130km/h speed limit increase push by Victorian MP
Former highway patrol officer and Liberal State MP calls for inquiry into speed and raising speed limits

ASIC slams “poor value” extended warranties
Owners may be in line for compensation as new-car extended warranties are slammed as a big windfall for dealers, not buyers

Ken Block told “no” to filming Gymkhana 9 in Australia
NSW Police say “yeah, nah” to US motoring superstar, shutting down plans to film automotive blockbuster Down Under

Craig Lowndes: The forgotten Supercars championship contender
Sometimes we need to be reminded that there are more than two men in the Supercars title hunt.

Apple self-driving car project bites the dust?
Apple’s plans to create its own car may have already hit the skids.

Dani Pedrosa trounces Valentino Rossi at San Marino GP
Rossi fans were left disappointed after the Italian was beaten by Pedrosa at his home Grand Prix

Tesla’s emergency braking system receives major change
More false alarms likely, Tesla warns, as software update tweaks safety system.

Porsche slams NT over speed limit change
The debate for roads with open speed limits continues.

AC Cars announces nine new 1962 Cobras
Weeks after an original 1962 AC Cobra sold for a record amount, the firm says it will build nine examples to the exact 54-year-old specification.

2017 Audi A5 and S5 Sportback revealed
The original ‘five door coupe’ after seven years with more space and sharper looks.

1995 Porsche sells for $3.2 million
The last of Porsche’s air-cooled 911s are fetching record prices.

Alfa Romeo smashes Nürburgring sedan record
Alfa Romeo has emphatically reclaimed the honours in its tit-for-tat battle for fastest sedan honours between its Giulia Quadrifoglio and Porsche’s Panamera

2016 Paris Motor Show: 2017 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid
Hybrid four-door Porsche gets a better blend of performance and efficiency

Trailblazer to spearhead Holden SUV push
Captiva going, but new Equinox, revised Trax and new Acadia to flesh out growing Holden SUV range.

Peugeot 5008 continues French brand’s SUV transformation
Peugeot makes the switch to SUV for seven-seater.

2017 Hyundai i30 Revealed
Hyundai spills the beans on its brand-new small hatch, revealing a car that promises a more premium experience to rival European competitors like the Peugeot 308 and Volkswagen Golf.

BMW M2 cabriolet pics ‘leaked’
Has BMW decided to let the purists decide on convertible version of its M2 coupe?

2018 Lexus LS spy pics
Hiding behind this bizarre camo is the tech-laden fifth-gen Lexus LS limo, due here later next year.

Simona De Silvestro joins Supercars full-time in 2017
IndyCar podium finisher inks three-season deal a year after impressive Bathurst debut.

Skoda Kodiaq SUV to spearhead global sales push
Large SUV crucial to Skoda’s global ambitions.

Volkswagen to fight ‘unnecessary’ ACCC proceedings
Volkswagen Australia boss Michael Bartsch insists the company has not breached Australian emission standards

Ford Australia grabs more grads
Ford closure does not put an end to local employment as the company announce more positions for its Victoria operations.

Australian superannuation-holders exposed to Tesla slump
The retirement savings of up to 2.1 million Australians could be exposed to an investment in a carmaker that is yet to turn a profit