WHEELS NEWS
James Bond’s Lotus Esprit for sale!
Ever thought of robbing a bank? Well now’s the time because this is what you’ll want to spend your money on.
Peugeot decimates Pikes Peak record
Twenty four years after it took back to back wins with Ari Vatanen and Robby Unser, Peugeot is once again the king of Pikes Peak.
This week’s motoring highlights
With the end of the week fast approaching, we thought it time to recap the biggest motoring stories of the past seven days.
Ferris Bueller’s Ferrari for sale
One of film’s most iconic cars, the Ferrari 250 GT Spyder from Ferris Bueller, could be yours.
Electric Vehicle smashes land speed record
What you’re looking at is officially the world’s fastest electric car – at least until Nissan’s new Le Mans car runs next year.
New Range Rover Sport pricing revealed
On-a-roll Land Rover is hoping lightning will strike twice with its second-generation Range Rover Sport.
Victoria looks into filtering
The Victorian government’s 18 month Parliamentary Inquiry into Motorcycle Safety (PIMS) conducted by the parliamentary road safety committee resulted in a 500+ page report and 64 recommendations.
Buy Schumacher’s ultra-rare Ferrari FXX
We’d love to see the classifieds ad for this car.
Nissan makes world’s fastest electric car
It might look like a Sci-Fi movie prop, but what you’re looking at is actually the world’s fastest electric car.
In pics: 24 Hours of Le Mans
Le Mans is one of the world’s toughest endurance races, but it’s also one of the most beautiful. Enjoy these breathtaking images from this year’s race.
World’s hottest model goes topless
The world’s most beautiful supercar (that’s official that is) the Aston Martin Vanquish, has gone topless.
Holden to cut wages, axe more staff
Holden will ask its workers to take pay cuts or voluntary redundancies as it looks to secure its manufacturing future in Australia.
Hello, Swede art
Volvo and art. Not two words you’d expect to find in the same sentence, but this month Switzerland’s Zurich central train station became a temporary gallery for some very Volvo-related artistry.
V8 super Volvo
Volvo Car Australia has announced it will become the fifth manufacturer to contest V8 Supercars – beginning at next year’s Clipsal 500.
Toyota Supra to return!
Like a twisted necrophiliac Toyota has been promising to revive the iconic Supra for a while now.
First look: Porsche museum celebrates 911’s 50th
It seems Porsche likes giving itself presents.
Mini pays tribute to Porsche
Well this is nice. In a rare case of inter-company relations, Mini has released a friendly press release wishing the Porsche 911 a happy 50th birthday
The world’s fastest wedding car
Forget a horse-drawn kart – this is the wedding car you want!
Ford Australia timeline
Wheels looks back at the history of Ford Motor Company in Australia.
Holden bullish despite Ford closure
Ford’s announcement that it will cease local manufacturing has taken Holden entirely by surprise, and given its VF Commodore launch a black eye.
Ford Falcon dead by 2016
It’s official – The Ford Falcon, one of Australia’s oldest and most iconic nameplates, will die in 2016.
Aussie-made Fords to finish in 2016
Ford’s Australian manufacturing operations to wind up in October 2016 as company announces new era of full-line importation.
Ford Australia closes down
Shock! Ford Australia will close its Australia factories. After years of dwindling sales, and no sign of recovery, Ford Australia has decided to abandon local manufacturing in Australia.
V8 power saves electric car
In a delicious dose of irony, struggling electric car maker Fisker looks to have been saved by a petrol burping, tyre shredding V8.
