WHEELS NEWS

Ambrose: Why I stood down
V8 Supercars star explains his controversial decision to stand down after only three comeback events

Mercedes-Benz electric cars
Global luxury-car leader set to expand EV line-up with plug-in options

Ambrose will be back, says Johnson
The Australian V8 Supercars Series circus moves to Tasmania’s Symmons Plains Raceway this weekend with heightened interest in the performance of Scott Pye, the very able substitute for local hero Marcos Ambrose

2015 Ford Everest details revealed
More details of the Holden Colorado 7-fighting, Aussie-bound Ford Everest SUV emerge, including upcoming engine and technology spec

Graziano’s legacy ‘to be respected’: Whickman
New Ford Australia president Graeme Whickman says closing plants and killing Falcon was the right thing to do, and outgoing boss Bob Graziano’s early departure won’t close the factories early

2016 Tesla Model X spy pics
The Tesla Model X, the Californian car maker’s long-awaited SUV-styled people mover, has been sprung looking much closer to its production form

2016 Jaguar XF first official pics
The new generation Jaguar XF has been revealed in London ahead of its star-billing at the company’s New York motor show stand next week. It’s the second-generation of Jaguar’s answer to the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class as well as the recently upgraded Audi A6.

Toyota Corolla Altis ESPORT Nurburgring Edition
Watch out, Honda Civic Type R. Here’s Toyota’s hottest-looking hatchback to ever roll out of a showroom – the Corolla Altis ESPORT Nurburgring Edition

2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class spy pics
The all-new Mercedes-Benz E-Class undergoes its final shakedown in preparation for a late-2015 unveiling with more space, better efficiency and straight-six engines

2015 Ford Ranger first offical pics
The big-selling Ford Ranger surfaces in Thailand with a fresh cabin, improved engines and advanced driver assist tech to match a new-look snout

Motor Sport Report – 23/3/15
The Ambrose mystery; German GP seemingly gone; Sauber driver stoush resolved; Vettel to visit Mercedes team; Brabham in Indy Lights; Family feud in ARC

Vale Malcolm Fraser
Malcolm Fraser, the former Liberal prime minister who ramped up protection of the Australian car industry in the late 1970s to early ’80s, has died aged 84

Citroen C4 Cactus here next January
France’s surprise-hit Citroen C4 Cactus crossover has finally been confirmed for a Q1 2016 launch

Tesla Model S updates ‘eliminate range anxiety’
Tesla has launched its latest software that it claims will end range anxiety for its electric Model S, as well as adding more safety features.

Sprung! 2016 Hyundai Equus caught Down Under
Heavily camouflaged Equus prototype caught napping in sleepy northern Victorian town

Ford Australia under Bob Graziano
Slowing sales, the decision to exit Australian manufacturing and the biggest loss in Ford Australia’s history will remain the legacy of Bob Graziano’s stewardship

Ford Australia boss steps down
Local car boss Bob Graziano set for retirement after 32 years at Ford

Wheels April 2015: Inside the Issue
The April issue of Wheels is on sale March 19 and is loaded with fresh metal, car culture and industry insider reports for your monthly fix of motoring

Local Toyota workers lock in 2017 deal
Toyota workers have locked in the final wages and conditions that will carry them through until the end of local manufacturing in 2017.

Hotter Subaru Forester ‘STI’ on Australian radar
A high-performance Subaru Forester STI-style flagship is on the company’s wanted list for Australia

2015 Ford Ranger spy pics
Months ahead of its Australian launch, a sharp-eyed reader scoops the revised version of the bestselling Ford Ranger pick-up near Geelong – including its all-new ’roo bar!

Save the date: 2016 Chevrolet Camaro reveal
The new Chevrolet Camaro will be shown for the first time in May in what could be the next American muscle car to make its way into Australian showrooms via Holden

2015 Kia Rio local suspension tuning
Wheels goes behind the scenes to learn how Kia tuned the ride and handing of its Rio hatch to tough Australian conditions

2016 BMW X5 plug-in hybrid first official pics
BMW confirms production details of its first plug-in hybrid production car, but it’s still not a sure thing for the SUV-suckling Australian market
