WHEELS NEWS
Nissan creates GT-R SUV
Nissan has taken the GT-R’s 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6, six-speed transaxle and all-wheel-drive chassis, and stuffed the complete powertrain into its Euro-only Juke compact SUV.
Holden to launch Jackaroo successor
Holden will reintroduce a heavy-duty off-roader to its lineup from early 2013. It will be badged the Colorado 7, and is a full-size seven-seater.
Webber confident of building on Brazil win
Mark Webber is confident he can take the momentum of his Brazilian Grand Prix victory into 2012 when he tries again to knock team-mate Sebastian Vettel from his perch.
Audi brings AWD back to the racetrack with R18 e-tron Quattro
Audi will be bringing its Quattro AWD technology to Le Mans with its new hybrid LMP1 racer, the R18 e-tron Quattro.
Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse unveiled at Geneva
Bugatti shows not just one, but two examples of the rarefied Grand Sport Vitesse at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Blue or more subtle grey, both make a massive impact.
2012 Mercedes-Benz SL
It’s a big change, this new SL. The design is much edgier and more complicated. Complex curves, scoops and sharp lines intersected in so many different areas it’s hard to take it all in initially.
Wheels World news: Mazda hooks up with Toyota, Aston seeks suitor, F1 driver immortalised on own T-shirt
Aston Martin for sale for $800million, Toyota to share next Mazda2, Raikkonen immortalises own phrase on T-shirt
Audi’s self-driving car
A car that drives itself!? Audi has just released its latest tech at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show.
Flying car almost a reality
Yes it looks like something out of The Jetsons, but this flying car could soon be a reality.
World’s first gay driving school
A lesbian business woman in England is seeking to help young homosexuals to learn to drive by opening the world’s first gay driving school.
2014 Porsche Turbo details leaked!
It’s a move that will cause purists to break down and cry, but the new Porsche 991 Turbo – like its GT3 sibling – will not be offered with a manual transmission.
Aston Martin’s 100th birthday present
Meet Aston Martin’s wild 100th birthday present to itself – the CC100 concept.
Ford wraps up custom commercials
Ford in the USA has created an online graphics tool that allows prospective commercial vehicle customers to overlay their company design, and get a quote for a vinyl wrap of their artwork prior to purchase.
Honda reveals turbo future
Honda has revealed plans for a turbo-powered future
VW GOLF R Evo for Beijing?
The Volkswagen Golf R has just arrived, but already the rumour mill is in full swing – will we see a Golf R Evo in Beijing?
Venom GT breaks speed record
At 435km/h, Hennessey’s Venom GT is the fastest production car in the world. Sort of
Toyota boss In Nurburgring 24-hour race
Akio Toyoda to don the Nomex for tough enduro.
Gronholm to go after Pikes Peak climb record
Sweden’s world rally champ sets sights on cracking the 10 minute mark over the twisting 20km part dirt and part asphalt course.
Aussie Power seizes the moment
But will he secure a full-time gig? How about Formula One then?
Vale Frank Gardner
Frank Gardner was a larger than life character who did it all, including three British touring car titles, Le Mans and Formula One grands prix.
Holden denies holding Government to ransom
Holden has denied media reports that it is playing “double or nothing” with the Federal Government, demanding another $265 million in funding or else it will abandon local production in three years.
Ford: We could close before 2016
Ford admits it could cease manufacturing in Australia months or even years ahead of its original 2016 schedule.
1934 Rolls-Royce poised to become most expensive car
A one-off Phantom built for Maharaja is set to eclipse Testa Rossa price.
The biggest losers: Sydney drivers
Research shows that Sydneysiders are paying a hell of a lot more to insure their cars.
