WHEELS NEWS
GM dumps Korea as source for 2017 Holden Commodore
High labour costs have spared Holden from having to sell the fully imported ‘Koreaodore’
Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 prototype crashes at Nürburgring
General Motors has had an unfortunate mishap at the Nürburgring and crashed a prototype of the upcoming Camaro Z/28
Mercedes-AMG E63 Estate spy pics
The regular wagon isn’t even out yet but here’s the thunderous Mercedes-AMG E63 Estate breaking cover
Nissan swoops on Mitsubishi in $3bn takeover bid
Mitsubishi’s struggles with fudged fuel numbers has provided Nissan with an offer it can’t refuse
BMW selects slow road to electric future
Rather than rush new “i” technology to market, BMW says it is happy to wait a few years and see what happens
2016 Opel Astra twin-turbo diesel revealed
Opel expands its engine line-up for the Astra hatch to include a twin-turbo diesel engine the company describes as “The Spicy One”.
2018 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 spy pics
An American civil war brews between Chevy and Ford as the Camaro Z/28 returns to take on the coming Mustang Shelby GT350
2018 Jeep Wrangler spy pics
Next-generation Jeep Wrangler goes on a crash diet for greater efficiency and better on-road dynamics
Skoda Kodiaq large SUV confirmed
Coming to Australia in 2017, the new SUV from Skoda is named after a wild bear
V8 Supercars Street fight continues in Malaysia
Our Supercars are still upbeat about the overseas race, but there is some restlessness in KL…
V8 Supercars: Triple Eight, Mark Winterbottom win
Supercars’ tyre strategy means the difference in the west
Mini John Cooper Works Convertible launched
Mini launches its fastest convertible yet using John Cooper Works power
Robbo on former Wheels editor Bill Tuckey
Peter Robinson reflects on what made Bill Tuckey the best of the best
Hyundai needs ute, small SUV to boost sales
Korean brand is on a sales roll, but lusts for a ute and small SUV to truly fight with Toyota
Obituary: Bill Tuckey (1936-2016)
Do you remember Romsey Quints? If you do, there’s a fair chance you also know that Bill Tuckey was his creator, handler and spokesman.
Former Wheels editor Bill Tuckey dies
Bill Tuckey, one of the most influential motoring writers of his time and a former long-serving editor of Wheels, has died overnight aged 80.
F1 agrees to cut engine costs from 2017
1.6-litre V6 turbos to stay, but they’ll be cheaper and sound better. Maybe.
Global Toyota 86 Shooting Brake Concept shock
No-one saw that coming…
Holden posts $128m profit for 2015
Holden has pegged its first profit in five years, although says it was weighed down by its loss-making Australian manufacturing operations
2016 BMW i3 range increase for new model only
BMW has announced that the i3’s new and improved battery could be retro-fitted to existing i3s. But Australia won’t get a bar of it.
Volvo’s performance arm cuts loose from V8 Supercars
Volvo has left, Nissan’s future is uncertain and other manufacturers say it’s the formula that’s the problem. What’s really happening with V8 Supercars?
Fiat hints at Abarth 124 Spider price
Flagship Fiat Abarth 124 Spider to score a $45K sticker; even cheaper, less powerful versions still possible
Nissan Australia waiting for Nismo to ramp up
We don’t want to bring in just a handful of Nismo-tuned cars and disappoint buyers, Nissan Australia says
Government scoops up $240m luxury car tax bonus
There’s a $240 million windfall in the Federal Budget thanks to the luxury car tax. Problem is, it’s not for you.
