WHEELS NEWS
Subaru XV a stand-alone model
Subaru will introduce the jacked-up XV version of its forthcoming new Impreza as a stand-alone model to rival the Nissan Dualis and Volkswagen Tiguan.
The F1 triathalon
Gee, Formula One drivers are real athletes …
All-new Peugeot 208 debuts
Peugeot has bucked the (literally) growing small car trend by introducing a new model that is both smaller and lighter than its predecessor.
Whincup back on top of V8 pile
All year Jamie Whincup has been desperately trying to regain the No.1 sticker he had to relinquish at the end of last year’s V8 Supercar championship.
Volvo releases pedestrian air bags
Bless Volvo. Beyond bubble-wrapping passengers, they’re now cushioning pedestrians too.
Honda NSX concept car
First unveiled stateside at the Detroit Show in January, and now wearing Honda badging for the first time, this is the new NSX concept’s European debut here at Geneva 2012. And boy are we excited to see it.
Saab not dead just yet
Just when you thought Saab had finally croaked its pulse has given one last beat in the form of a 9-3 racer, which will be fielded in the Swedish Racing Elite League.
First look at new Holden Colorado 7 SUV
Pictures released by Chevrolet of its new TrailBlazer reveal the first look at Holden’s upcoming Colorado 7 – a localized version that sees the work ute turn into a seven-seat SUV.
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.
Big cuts for BMW fat cats
The Bavarian carmaker is feeling the economic pinch, and warn employees that job and salary cuts are on the horison.
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.
2013 VFACTS: Winners and losers
VFACTS data for 2013 reveals the Toyota Corolla as the best-selling passenger vehicle in Australia, just pipping the Mazda 3.
Renault’s F1 city car
A Formula 1 car for the road isn’t a new concept. Ferrari, and even McLaren, have been doing it for years. But not like this.
Wheels iPad app is live!
The first ever Wheels iPad app is live!
Electric Merc smashes record
Mercedes-Benz has shattered the record at the Nurburgring for an electric car.
Bugatti’s third legend revealed!
Bugatti has ripped the covers off the third instalment in its ‘Legends’ series – this one dedicated to double Targa Florio champ and former head of Bugatti’s motorsport arm, Meo Costantini.
Revealed! BMW’s new tyre shredder
We wouldn’t want to be a BMW PR man right now. After guarding the mechanical details and look of the all-new BMW M3/M4 duo for months, shots of both cars have just leaked onto the internet.
Honda guns for Megane hot-hatch crown
Sneak-peek at Honda’s 2015 turbo Civic Type R design concept ahead of Geneva Show
FPV brings back the GS
… But hands up anyone under the age of 50 who remembers the badge?
Hardcore hybrid
Faster than a Ferrari, more frugal than a Fiesta
Pagani Huayra
Gullwing doors, bi-turbo V12, 370km/h Vmax. Yikes
Holden wins grant to lighten Commodore
Holden has been awarded $39.8 million by the Federal Government, as part of its revived Green Car Innovation Fund
Lexus LFA Successor Planned: Report
The Lexus LFA has been seen as a one-off demonstration of Toyota’s ability to build with the best of them and now another is on the way
