WHEELS NEWS
Vale Geoff Paradise
A pioneer of Australian auto publishing is being remembered for not only kick-starting magazines, but an entire culture. The creator of Street Machine and Fast Fours and Rotaries kick-started more than magazines, but an entire culture
Ferrari draws F1 concept, internet melts
How do you make Formula One sexy again? This is one way to do it, says Ferrari
2015 Hyundai Tucson first official pics
Apple and Android connectivity as well as a dual-clutch for iX35 replacement
Lexus twit leaks secret LF-SA Geneva concept
A short-lived Twitter leak from Lexus Europe shows what could be a Geneva-bound Toyota Yaris-based LF-SA concept
Ford picks new Australian home
Trendy inner-city Richmond to replace Broadmeadows as the new home of Ford’s post-carmaking future
Ford recalls 18K Falcons, Territorys to fix dodgy ignition
Almost a year’s worth of locally made vehicles at risk of engine failure
Motor Sport Report – 16/2/15
Erebus considers GT future; Bathurst wants to poach MotoGP; Last-gasp win to Ogier; Bowe wants to race on; Strong numbers for Bathurst 12 Hour; 16-year-old takes NZ title; Mates help Aussie take on Superbike guns
GM green-lights Aussie-penned Chevrolet Bolt
Electric vehicle concept to spawn a production vehicle in 2017
Local F1 followers stiffed in pay TV carve-up
Free-to-air F1 coverage cut in half as Foxtel locks championship races behind paywall
Mazda 3 adds kit, sheds price, backs down from brawl
Pricing, packaging tweaks to strong-selling 3 range aren’t meant to knock Toyota’s Corolla off its best-seller podium, Mazda says
Europe to adopt Kia Oz suspension tune
Kia Australia’s local chassis-tuning program scores international recognition
Revealed: BMW’s 2 Series Gran Tourer
When is a front-wheel-drive compact people-mover not another dull bit of engineering? Hopefully when it wears a BMW badge on the front.
Slow start for Honda’s Civic Type R hot hatch
More styling details emerge, but Honda’s hot hatch is shaping up for a slow entry to Aussie showrooms
Holden culls build numbers, jobs
More pain as local carmaker cuts Commodore, Cruze production
Spied: Audi’s next-gen A4 sedan
Next-gen Audi small sedan to feature more coupe-like styling
Motor Sport Report – 9/2/15
Ford tops V8 Supercars test; Quinn’s bucket list plan; Victorian impresses in NZ
Blood brothers
Mount Panorama was instrumental in shaping the legend behind the original R32 Godzilla. To celebrate its return as the King of the Mountain, here’s Wheels’ 2009 comparison between the old master and the new.
Nissan snares Bathurst 12 hour win
Dash to the flag sees a Nissan GT-R back on top at Mt Panorama, this time without the controversy
Product ‘onslaught’ part of Holden’s war chest
Holden promises 24 new vehicles, 36 new powertrains by 2020 as it goes on the attack under new MD and chairman
Holden confirms new boss
Holden has confirmed China-based GM Shanghai chief financial officer Mark Bernhard as its third chairman and managing director in 13 months – and the sixth in seven years.
Exclusive: Porsche 911 to get a 2.7 turbo
Wheels has learned that Porsche’s next 911 will be powered by 2.7 and 3.0-litre turbo flat-sixes
Aussie automotive talent on show in world-first exhibition
Your chance to get up close and personal with legendary local concepts at the National Gallery of Victoria
Lexus hanging on V8 Supercars bid
Lexus sets deadline for a tilt at the 2017 V8 Supercars title
Holden expected to announce MD today
Announcement scheduled for 4:30pm this afternoon
