WHEELS NEWS

Taxi drivers target Holden, claiming steering fault
Power steering systems that drivers say can load up unexpectedly have been fixed in the US. But not here.

Mitsubishi fuel scandal could affect Peugeot and Citroen
The local distributors for Peugeot and Citroen have received “clarification” from the brands’ French head office, claiming their Mitsubishi-produced vehicles sold in Australia are unaffected by the efficiency scandal.

Dieselgate: Volkswagen insists Aussies don’t deserve payouts
US Volkswagen owners tipped to receive $US5000 peace offering, but we’re still in line for nothing

2017 Volkswagen CrossBlue large SUV spy pics
Volkswagen will woo seven-seater buyers with this one, expected late next year as a 2018 model

Jaguar Project 7 destined for garages
Just 10 have arrived in Australia, but the fastest Jaguars ever sold will probably spend more time tucked away in a garage.

Inside Wheels May 2016, on sale now!
POWER PLAY! 499kW supercharged Ford Mustangs invade Oz; A Porsche finally comes last in a comparo; Merc’s E-Class techno boss

2017 Holden Commodore hot hatch spy pics
Opel Insignia caught testing the limits before it arrives in Australia wearing a Holden Commodore badge – and it’s a hatchback

Mercedes SLC roadster future in doubt
Shrinking sales force Mercedes-Benz to weigh up the future for its compact two-door sportscar

Aston Martin Vantage GT8, V12 S models revealed
Faster, lighter, more engaging limited edition Aston Martins to farewell long running Vantage ahead of replacement model with AMG-sourced V8.

2016 Targa Tasmania won by Matt Close in Porsche 911
Twenty-fifth anniversary road rally produces spirited contest

McLaughlin and Volvo dominate Phillip Island V8 Supercars
Motorsport wrap: Volvo trounces V8s field; storming Ricciardo’s Shanghai comeback; crash stalls Webber title defence

2017 Suzuki Swift spy pics
The 2017 Suzuki Swift is fast approaching, as the supermini light-car segment starts to hot up again

MPS badge could help Mazda with premium push
Buyer shift towards premium models may sharpen the pencils for Mazda’s business case to revive the MPS badge in Australia

2017 Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV spy pics
The 2017 Alfa Romeo Stelvio breaks cover at last, barely concealing its voluptuous lines despite the bin-liner camo eyesore

Porsche to boost future with fully electric turbocharging
Weissach’s plan to consign turbo lag to history

2017 Holden Trax spy pics
The 2017 Holden Trax has been sprung in Melbourne wearing a car bra and ‘hatch hutch’ ahead of late-year debut.

Dakar winner Toby Price looks ahead to V8 Supercars
Motorsport wrap: Price sees V8 Supercars in future; Busch makes it two in a row at Texas; Marquez again the master at Austin

GM’s Mike Simcoe on rise to global design chief
The newly appointed world head of GM design, Australian Mike Simcoe, talks about the challenges of his new role

Holden Monaro architect to lead GM’s global design
Australian Mike Simcoe has been promoted to the position of vice-president of General Motors design

Sebastien Ogier’s Aussie mechanic moves to V8 Supercars
Last year Callum Colquhoun was fettling Sebastien Ogier’s Polo. This year he’s building Jamie Whincup’s V8 Holden

VFACTS new vehicles sales report March 2016
New-car sales pace slows slightly in March as we cross the quarter-million mark

Holden Trailblazer to replace Colorado 7
American nameplate to replace heavily revised Colorado 7.

Holden Spark aims to pick up with pop-ups
Micro-car sales strategy targets shopping centres

Ricciardo fourth as Rosberg romps in Bahrain
Motorsport wrap: Rosberg extends F1 lead over Hamilton; van Gisbergen denied V8s clean sweep in Tassie; Marquez masters Rossi in Argentina