WHEELS NEWS
SUV sales closing in on passenger cars
Strong January sales figures continue the rise of high-riding wagons as Porsche outsells Jeep, Lexus and Volvo
Volkswagen’s Dieselgate bill set to rise an extra $1.2 billion
Volkswagen’s multibillion-dollar US settlement is expanding to cars with V6 TDI engines.
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2017 WHEELS CAR OF THE YEAR! We name the best ride you can buy. HSV’s 474kW GTSR revealed; we sample Kia’s rear-drive twin-turbo Stinger and more.
1995 HSV GTS-R v 2017 HSV GTSR W1
They share a name but there are very few similarities between one of the most exclusive and desirable HSVs from the 1990s and the modern hero car for the brand that will go down as its fastest and most powerful
How HSV’s GTSR W1 almost stalled on the start line
It was only 12 months ago that HSV’s engineering boss hit a hurdle he thought could “really kill the program”
2017 HSV GTSR W1 sold out
The quickest, most powerful Australian car ever made was snapped up before HSV even confirmed its existence
Unique panels, carbonfibre for future HSVs
The technology blended into the GTSR W1 provides clues to HSV’s future imported models.
2017 HSV GTSR W1 taps into Ferrari technology
The last hurrah for Holden’s V8 Commodore includes some top-end tech from some of Italy’s finest supercars
HSV’s last-ever Australian sedans revealed
HSV GTS-R badge returns with a limited-run, LS9-engined W1 to top out the 2017 range.
Toyota to close Australian manufacturing on October 3
Toyota has confirmed Tuesday, October 3, 2017 will be the last it produces a Camry in Australia, leaving Holden to wind down Australian car making or good 17 days later.
2017 Bathurst 12 Hour: Everything you need to know
This year’s Bathurst enduro is set to be one for the ages
Volkswagen overtakes Toyota as worlds best-selling brand
Toyota’s four-year run as the world’s most popular brand comes to an end
HSV to unveil 2017 range tomorrow
Holden Special Vehicles has teased it is about to reveal a tyre-shredding, 476kW tribute to the rear-drive V8 formula that has shaped it for the last three decades
Porsche Panamera plug-in hybrid power play
The second Panamera plug-in hybrid, due sometime before the end of 2017, will pack Porsche’s twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 beneath its bonnet.
Volkswagen electric cars to boost EV uptake in Australia
Volkswagen Australia is cautiously optimistic that its new range of pure-electric cars will help turn EVs from being niche playthings for wealthy early-adopters, to mainstream motors for the everyman.
Toyota readies end of Australian production
Staff at the carmaker’s Altona plant will learn this week when they – and Australia’s car industry – will have their last day.
Aston Martin Vanquish Volante S revealed
Aston Martin has given its ageing drop top Vanquish a final facelift for her swansong, along with some extra oomph.
Cadillac dominates 24 Hours of Daytona
The American brand conquered the first 24 Hour race of the year in commanding fashion.
McLaren P14 pictures leaked online
The all-new McLaren supercar has appeared online after being photographed at a private presentation.
2018 Toyota Supra could launch Gazoo performance sub-brand
Rumour has it Toyota’s Supra redux will coincide with the global launch of a new performance-sub-brand for the Big T.
Ford’s global profit takes a hit from Mexico, recalls and pensions
The Blue Oval’s 2016 profit was down despite a US$2.2b increase in revenue
Dodge Demon to ride on barely legal drag rubber
The top-spec Challenger will have the widest front tyres ever fitted to a production vehicle
McLaren F1: How the world’s fastest production car claimed its title
Never-before-seen footage shows how a former supercar wowed the world with a 386.4km/h top speed
Mark Webber honoured with Order of Australia
Australian motorsport legend Mark Webber recognised for his work with Australia Day AO award.
