WHEELS NEWS

Mercedes-Benz open to V8 X-Class possibility
Engineers say a V8 dual-cab ute would be no problem to build if enough customers are willing to buy one

Winners and losers: Brands close the books on 2017-18 new car sales
We would have set a new record if Australia’s car sales were based on the financial year, data shows

Toyota 86 GR Sport announced, Australian debut under study
Toyota has applied the GR Sport formula to its venerable sports car, but it’s strictly for Japan – for now.

Aston Martin and AMG looking to demolish Porsche’s ‘Lap of the Gods’
Red Bull boss thinks Aston’s Valkyrie could wrestle back the hypercar crown

VFACTS June sales: Trade utes claim top three spots
Cashed-up tradies run to snare an end of financial year bargain as SUVs, passenger cars take a back seat

Mercedes-Benz A-Class plug-in hybrids on their way
Baby Benz is going to get not one but two plug-ins – and one of them is expected to make its way to Australia as the brand’s most affordable petrol-electric.

Hyundai talks down Fiat Chrysler takeover ambitions
Activist shareholder swoop on the US-Italian car-making giant takes a back seat – for now

Love of V8s stalls Australia’s environmental clean-up act
We posted the smallest decrease in annual showroom-wide emissions on record last year, data shows

Porsche’s record-smashing 919 Evo Nurburgring laptime was truly incredible – here’s why
Previous record-holder Stefan Bellof would have needed a three kilometre head start to beat Timo Bernhard in the 919 Evo.

Luxury Car Tax slugs fuel-efficient car buyers … again
Controversial tax on luxury car buyers saves gas guzzlers some money, but slugs fuel misers again

Ford Australia appoints new chief executive
Kay Hart replaces Graeme Whickman to steer Ford Australia to its next chapter

Max Verstappen wins chaotic Austrian Grand Prix
Red Bull Racing young gun wins race of attrition at the Red Bull Ring

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The logic behind Aston Martin’s product assault
Gaydon shapes to follow Ferrari’s financial formula for success

Toyota’s ascent from the depths of dull
Japanese giant charting a course to rise above bland

Porsche shatters Nurburgring record with 919 Evo
Stefan Bellof’s record has been demolished by Timo Bernhard

Aerial speed enforcement in Australia – busting the myth
Don’t believe the signs, flying cops won’t actually nab you for speeding

Nissan builds no-limits GT-R prototype with Italdesign
This is what happens when the Japanese manufacturing giant allows an Italian design studio to develop a coach-built GT-R

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera: Wheels gets a first look
The wraps come off Gaydon’s flagship in Melbourne

Rumour buster – Alfa Romeo 4C Coupe lives on for now
North American Alfa 4C Coupe supply switched off, but global production continues

Faster, lighter, more powerful: 2018 McLaren 600LT revealed
The most potent Sports Series model yet make its debut, and yes, it has top-mounted exhausts

2018 Crown could spell more exciting Toyotas
Toyota wheels out first rear-drive chassis, new hybrid tech and 2.0-litre turbo on TNGA platform

New Aston Martin crossover to be called Varekai?
Gaydon trademarks name for DBX SUV project. What do you think?

Roborace to complete fully-autonomous run at Goodwood
The world’s first driverless race car will have a crack at recording a time on Lord March’s driveway
