WHEELS NEWS
New Wheels out now!
In the December issue of Wheels, we uncork the champers and crack open the COTY vault to celebrate 50 years of the world’s longest-established new-car award.
Spy shots: Fastest Ferrari ever
Ferrari’s all-new flagship supercar, the F70, has been spotted testing in Maranello Italy. Seen here in heavy camouflage, the F70 will replace the aging Enzo hypercar and will undoubtedly be the most powerful production Ferrari ever built.
Audi reveals hot SUV
Audi has unveiled its new high-performance RS Q3 ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut. It becomes the latest addition to Audi’s growing RS lineup, and will be the first RS model to cost less than $100,000 when it goes on sale in the first quarter of 2014. Boasting a new 228kW turbocharged five-cylinder engine, the compact SUV is capable of 0-100km/h in just 5.5 seconds, yet will use just 8.8L/100km.
The iBeetle
Forget the iPhone. Forget the iPad.
The $500K limo that’s a day spa on wheels
Fancy a car with seats inspired by first class airline travel, a ‘self-perfuming system’ made from coconut shells and a massage system that replicates the ‘hot stone technique’?
The $3 million motor home
Hate flying but need to cover long distances? Then this is the motor home for you.
Arabia’s latest thoroughbred to trot out 1000 horsepower
Dubai-based manufacturer W Motors has unveiled its 745kW SuperSport
Mazda finally adds capped price servicing
Mazda has upped the ante on the customer service front and finally added capped priced servicing to its arsenal.
Mercedes C-Class to debut vital new platform
New rear-drive and AWD platform will underpin at least 10 models, including next E-Class
Seeing red – Ferrari pulling out of F1?
In a show of disgust at the shifting rules in F1, the Prancing Pony has threatened to quit the sport at the end of this year.
The Vettel Karusel
At only 21 years of age, Sebastian Vettel has been honoured with his own corner at the Nurburgring.
The greatest ever rally driver heads the entry list for Rally Australia
And Neal Bates secures a wildcard entry in New South Wales’ first WRC event.
Nissan staff ‘OK to moonlight’
More signs of belt-tightening in Japan, with Nissan employees given the green light to moonlight while the company is quiet. Peter Nunn reports from Tokyo.
Holden closure: Toyota’s response
TOYOTA AUSTRALIA RESPONDS TO GM HOLDEN
Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster
The stunning street-legal version of the race-only Zonda R has gone topless.
Gordini name is racing back
The little French blue road rockets with two white stripes are making a return to the Renault catalogue.
ANCAP’s new, simpler website launched
Following news last month of a $5 million dollar funding boost from the Federal Government, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program has launched a new website
NRMA releases 10-step traffic congestion strategy
Motoring body NRMA has released its own 10-step strategy for tackling Sydney’s clogged roadways in a bid to help the NSW Government with congestion
Bizarre Road Signs of the World
From the politically incorrect, to the glaringly obvious, here are some of the more bizarre signs you’re likely to stumble upon
Mazda breaks New Territory
Mazda has put the squeeze on Territory, Kluger and Captiva, with new front-drive CX-9 variants starting from just $44,425
Question marks over Skoda pricing
Skoda is known as the VW Group’s value brand, yet this week the Fabia hatch launches in Australia with a price and equipment equation that is inferior to the equivalent Volkswagen Polo.
Lotus grabs them young
Lotus has become the first car manufacturer to have an official foothold in the entry-level category, and says it isn’t only interested in spotting future driving talent.
Webber looks for Brazil boost in 2012
Mark Webber believes his win in the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix will be a “good tonic” for him to return stronger in the 2012 Formula One world championship.
Wheels magazine: Honda Civic
Your 40th birthday is often a time of deep self-examination and significant change, but obviously the Honda Civic sedan is pretty satisfied with itself.
