WHEELS NEWS
Run, we dare you
When this Lamborghini police car appears in your mirrors, get away if you Huracan
Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat unleashed
Range-topping Challenger set to stick it to Camaro ZL1 and Shelby GT500
Subaru WRX sets sales record
New-generation WRX posts record sales as buyers flock to autos
US speedway champ Larry Rice passes
Larry Rice was a smooth racer, a rare gentleman and probably didn’t have an enemy in the world.
Casey crooker than Rookwood
Is it a mere virus, a belly ache, or something more sinister? We’ll know more this weekend.
F1 stars pay tribute to Wheldon
Dan Wheldon may not have received the F1 break that his considerable talent deserved, but that did not prevent many of the drivers he should have been racing against from paying tribute to him on hearing news of his passing in a 15-car accident at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday.
Ambrose nails a terrific third in bruising Bristol NASCAR race
Marcos rates this his best drive ever – even better than second at Watkins Glen.
New Nissan PIVO 3 concept car of the future
Nissan has unveiled the brand new PIVO 3 concept car ahead of the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show in December – a compact all-electric urban commuter vehicle that majors in smarts.
Subaru BRZ confirmed for Oz
It’s been fifteen years since Subaru last sold a two-wheel-drive product in Australia, but the rear-drive BRZ coupe has now been officially confirmed for our local market next year.
Mansory tuned 493kW McLaren MP4-12C for Geneva 2012
Mansory is a German tuner that generally sends shivers down the spine – and not always for the best of reasons. It usually has something spectacular to unveil at the Geneva Motor Show, and for 2012 it’s turned its attention to the McLaren MP4-12C.
Hyundai teases new 2012 Santa Fe SUV
Hyundai has revealed initial teaser shots of an all-new Santa Fe SUV. Details of the new vehicle are scarce, but importantly it’s the first 4×4 to exhibit the future design direction for the Korean firm’s off-roaders.
Supercars are from Spain
This is the GTA Spano: the first ever supercar to be made by a Spanish manufacturer.
Wheels World news: Mazda hooks up with Toyota, Aston seeks suitor, F1 driver immortalised on own T-shirt
Aston Martin for sale for $800million, Toyota to share next Mazda2, Raikkonen immortalises own phrase on T-shirt
February vehicle sales down 21.9 percent
This month’s VFACTS sales figures show more short-term doom and gloom for the local market, but spirits (and sales) should rise by June.
Enjoy while you still can
A witch hunt has begun to remove ‘provocatively dressed models’ from this week’s Brussels Motor Show.
BMW plans M8 supercar
BMW is planning a new mid-engined supercar to take on the might of Ferrari. Previously known as the M1, the all-new 450kW supercar is now called the M8 internally, with BMW tipping it to be the brand’s new performance flagship.
Toyota gets behind local industry
Toyota Australia recently announced that it will pour $123 million into its local manufacturing operations as it prepares to build what it says is a major facelift vehicle from 2015.
Honda Australia’s first ever diesel
The new 1.6-litre i-DTEC oiler is a gem, offering a satisfying blend of efficiency, performance and refinement.
Jaguar’s sexy F-Type coupe
Rumours of a coupe version of Jaguar’s new F-Type Roadster have been circulating for months, and now, we finally have proof.
Extend P Plate laws to 25 says top cop
Young drivers could be forced to remain on probationary licenses until they turn 25, if Victoria’s top cop has his way.
Ford wraps up custom commercials
Ford in the USA has created an online graphics tool that allows prospective commercial vehicle customers to overlay their company design, and get a quote for a vinyl wrap of their artwork prior to purchase.
Honda reveals turbo future
Honda has revealed plans for a turbo-powered future
VW GOLF R Evo for Beijing?
The Volkswagen Golf R has just arrived, but already the rumour mill is in full swing – will we see a Golf R Evo in Beijing?
Venom GT breaks speed record
At 435km/h, Hennessey’s Venom GT is the fastest production car in the world. Sort of
