WHEELS NEWS
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
Toyota boss In Nurburgring 24-hour race
Akio Toyoda to don the Nomex for tough enduro.
Gronholm to go after Pikes Peak climb record
Sweden’s world rally champ sets sights on cracking the 10 minute mark over the twisting 20km part dirt and part asphalt course.
Aussie Power seizes the moment
But will he secure a full-time gig? How about Formula One then?
Vale Frank Gardner
Frank Gardner was a larger than life character who did it all, including three British touring car titles, Le Mans and Formula One grands prix.
Holden denies holding Government to ransom
Holden has denied media reports that it is playing “double or nothing” with the Federal Government, demanding another $265 million in funding or else it will abandon local production in three years.
Ford: We could close before 2016
Ford admits it could cease manufacturing in Australia months or even years ahead of its original 2016 schedule.
1934 Rolls-Royce poised to become most expensive car
A one-off Phantom built for Maharaja is set to eclipse Testa Rossa price.
The biggest losers: Sydney drivers
Research shows that Sydneysiders are paying a hell of a lot more to insure their cars.
Angry Lamborghini customer smashes his supercar
Angry Lamborghini customer smashes his supercar in protest
Take a number
With orders now open for the 918 Spyder at A$1.03 million (in Europe) Porsche has moved to keep those waiting until deliveries start in 2013 by…
Tesla Model S Alpha
Tesla has released the first new images of its nearly production-ready Model S electric sedan, known as the Model S Alpha
Renault’s new nose for Koleos
Penned by the French, engineered in Japan, and built in Korea, the Renault Koleos has been an unusual compact SUV candidate since its launch in 2008
World’s largest Rolls-Royce dealership opens
The world’s largest Rolls-Royce dealership has opened, where else but Abu Dhabi. The occasion was marked by the unveiling of a Spirit of Ecstasy Centenary Collection Phantom Drophead Coupe.
Justin Bieber’s custom Batmobile revealed
Dubbed the Bat-illac, take a first look at Bieber’s Batmobile – Justin Bieber’s lastest ride.
Territory outsells Falcon for the first time
For the first time ever, the Ford Territory SUV outsold its Falcon sedan sibling. The difference between the pair was almost 300 units – 1776 sales versus 1483.
Magna Steyr reveals quirky MILA Coupic
Obscure Austrian manufacturer Magna Steyr has revealed the MILA Coupic: a bizarre convertible/coupe/ute that it will debut at the Geneva Motor Show on Tuesday.
Chevrolet reveals COPO Camaro drag racer
Chevrolet has revealed its first ever purpose-built drag racing production car, the COPO Camaro. Only 69 models of the car will be built in tribute to the COPO Camaro ZL1s that were built in 1969.
More Bentley SUVs on the way?
Bentley has admitted to that the styling of its controversial EXP 9 F Geneva Motor Show car is just one of several designs under consideration.
X4 bound for Detroit
‘X’ marks a spot you never thought existed, with speculation that BMW will soon prise open the very skinny space between the X3 and X5 SUVs with its all-new .
Bugatti’s electric concept
Called the Bugatti Type Zero, this single-seater concept is based on the all-conquering Bugatti Type 35 of the 1920s.
Aston voted ‘World’s Most Beautiful Supercar’
The Aston Martin Vanquish has been voted the ‘Most Beautiful Supercar of the Year’ in Paris overnight. A world-renowned voting panel bestowed the prestigious title, which was announced at The Festival Automobile International in Paris.
Australia’s most technically advanced Ford
It’s the most technologically advanced vehicle Ford has ever sold in Australia, utilising enough computer power to send a monkey to the moon, and back, and it’s not a luxury sedan, or even a mega truck, it’s…
