WHEELS NEWS
Toyota Hilux tops 2017’s new-car sales charts
A trade ute may be on top of the charts, but the locally made Holden Commodore signs off the year in fifth spot
Flat out in the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk
How fast can you go before aerodynamics shuts down the party?
HSV builds its last Commodore-based car
Job number 90,114 will stay with HSV as a reminder of what Aussie muscle used to look, and sound, like
2019 Chevrolet Corvette to get mid-engined twin-turbo V8 flagship
The next Corvette won’t just be the first in the lineage to go mid-engined – it’ll be the first to feature a turbo V8 as well
Seven reasons to watch the 2018 Supercars season
If last year’s championship is anything to go by, the 2018 Supercars season will be a cracker
Formula 1 2018: The year ahead
More grid penalties, more manufacturers, and more pit stops. But the racing product is unlikely to improve
Nine of the gnarliest motorsport crashes in 2017
Crash, bang, whallop. These are the biggest shunts from a year of wheel-bashing motorsport
Wheels’ best motorsport moments of 2017
We hand out some awards for the year’s racing
The ten most memorable moments from the 2017 Formula 1 season
It wasn’t a great year for passing, but the 2017 F1 season still delivered plenty of memorable moments
Toyota electric push to usher in performance hybrids
More powerful hybrid engines hint at hybrid versions of the Toyota 86 and upcoming “Supra” coupe
Linkin Park shapes electric AMG sound
Mercedes-AMG working with film, game makers and American rockers Linkin Park to forge the sound of future vehicles. Yes, that Linkin Park!
2018 Hyundai Veloster N shows it has bark to go with bite
VIDEO: Hyundai’s Korean Youtube channel hints that the hottest version of the Veloster will also sound the business
One-off HSV HRT 427 Monaro hits the market for $750K
Want to own a mega-rare piece of Australian motoring history? You’d better have deep pockets…
Luxury car tax to add $220m windfall to government
The Federal Government’s mid-year balance sheet shows cashed-up new-car buyers are a growing source of income
Holden culls Adelaide dealerships to deal with ‘customer backlash’
Court documents show the decision to end Holden Commodore production sparked fears of a significant buyer downturn
Next Jaguar F-Type to go all-electric
Petrol power to be ditched for an all-electric line-up as Jaguar leads the charge ahead of its German competition in pursuit of flagship EV performance
Mid-engine Corvette powertrain leaked in revealing CAD images
Here’s a sneaky peek at the engine and sub-frame of the upcoming supercar-spec Chevrolet C8 Corvette
Consumer watchdog calls for new-car sales reforms to protect buyers
Better warranty support, more choice for servicing and more realistic fuel use figures named as top priorities
Lexus LC F to debut potent new 4.0L twin-turbo V8 in 2019
It’s the return of the Lexo four-point-oh as Lexus moves towards a hi-po hero of its flagship LC.
New issue of Wheels out today
It’s our first ‘Future Edition’, our second subscriber cover, Oz’s first Audi RS5 comparison and a six-car mid-size SUV megatest!
Rogue tractor driver destroys six speed cameras
German tractor driver vents frustration at “safety” cameras in extended metal-twisting rampage
Crash test watchdog hits Kia Stinger with a three-star score
Buy an entry-level version of Kia’s new rear-drive liftback sedan and it is rated less safe in a crash than the more expensive models
Ferrari 488 GTO rumoured as 911 GT2 RS, Huracan Performante rival
Ferrari’s most fearsome badge is speculated to make a comeback
NSW Police order 282km/h V8 patrol cars
Chrysler’s V8-powered 300 SRT sedan will be thrown a lifeline from an unlikely source
