WHEELS NEWS

We could have beaten BMW X6 to market, says Benz
Mercedes-Benz has revealed it was working on an SUV-coupe before BMW launched the X6 in 2008, but chose not to produce it until now

Get ready for more SUVs, maybe even a convertible, says Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz predicts an explosion of derivative models, primarily to feed China’s hunger, but also the world as SUV sales continue to grow

2016 Audi A4 spy pic
Here are the clearest pics yet of the next-generation Audi A4, as it edges closer to September’s Frankfurt show debut

Flagship Holden Colorado ZT1 to take on Ford Ranger Wildtrak
The full-fruit 4×4 Colorado shows Australia’s desire for customised utes and Holden and Ford chase the top-selling Toyota Hilux

Nissan GT-R LM racecar: why we entered Le Mans
Nissan saw two of its three cars fail to complete the Le Mans 24 hours, yet it’s third car came home dead last before its 242 laps meant it was classified as a non-finisher. That’s still an achievement, says Nissan Motorsport boss Darren Cox

2016 Jaguar F-Pace spy pics
The Jaguar F-Pace breaks new ground for the cat as it chases down its predominantly German opposition

Porsche wins Le Mans; Surprise IndyCar winner; Lorenzo wins MotoGP
Porsche makes it 17 wins; rain sees Will Power fail to convert pole to victory; Rossi and Lorenzo now a single point apart; Kiwi upstart makes Sebastien Ogier work for it in Italy

Porsche wins Le Mans 2015
PORSCHE has ended the recent dominance of Audi with an emphatic win at the Le Mans 24 Hours

Ford to return to Le Mans in 2016
Stunning GT concept car is the basis for a comeback to the famous enduro, five decades on from Ford’s first triumph in 1966

Lamborghini Aventador SV Nurburgring Hot Lap
Need something to get you through to knock-off time on a Friday afternoon? Sit back and enjoy the Wheels film library, including the new Lambo’s ferocious attack on the famous strip of German blacktop…

Sharper 2015 BMW 1 Series has VW Golf GTI in its sights
BMW says that Golf GTI buyers are the prime target for its new aggressively priced 1 Series

2015 BMW 7 Series first official pics
Want to watch the new 2015 BMW 7 Series park itself with no-one at the wheel? It’s now a reality as the maker shows off its return shot at the Mercedes S-Class

Aussie airbag recall blows out to 850K vehicles
Mazda, Nissan add another 195K cars – some more than a decade old – to a growing list of Australian vehicles with potentially dangerous safety systems.

Business as usual for the Three-Pointed Star
Monday Motorsport Report: Hamilton wins … again; Aussie-born Kiwi sets IndyCar pace; Le Mans Kiwi outdrives Webber; V8 Supercars tries more Asian spice; Yet another Kiwi does well at Isle of Man

Monaro or Monza? Holden faces a coupe conundrum
Could Holden’s next two-door sports car drop the Monaro name and instead be called Monza?

Plans for new Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet shelved
Old-tech Mk6 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet to fight Mini, Renault, Holden rivals until 2018

Toyota Hilux tops May 2015 Australian car sales
The ‘unbreakable’ ute seems unshakable in the showroom stakeout

2017 Holden Astra first official pics
The next Holden Astra has been shown off with a tweet from Opel’s boss following a series of online leaks

Wet and wild Belle Isle IndyCar springs a surprise
Monday Motor Sport Report: Power out of luck as IndyCars are red-flagged in Detroit – twice!

2016 Porsche 911 spy pics
Subtle exterior changes but major engine developments for the sports car world’s most enduring icon

Holden Commodore to get Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
The final Australian-built Holden Commodore will be compatible with both Apple and Android smartphones as Holden models deliver improve tech

2016 Mercedes C-Class Coupe spy pics
The next-gen Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe nears completion on its way to this September’s Frankfurt motor show, and like the sedan, it’s a mini S-Class

2015 Toyota Aurion facelift first official pics
Toyota’s Aussie-made V6 sedan has been given a nip and tuck as it struggles in the showroom sales race

2016 Renault Megane spy pics
Confirmed for a Frankfurt debut in September, the Renault Megane Mk4 will be one of the most important new models heading to Australia next year