OPINION

Why half the population is more likely to die in a car crash
The way we use crash test dummies means half the population is 17 percent more likely to die in a vehicle accident

Ferrari’s ‘Rendez-vous’ tribute is a dumpster-fire of epic proportions
We knew it would be bad. We just didn’t think it would be this bad

If virtual racing is the future, unplug my TV
E-sports is a billion-dollar industry, but it can’t replace the thrill of real motorsport

All the fun car projects are being killed
Budget restrictions mean projects loved by enthusiasts are under threat

Opinion: Our obsession with dual-cabs is a problem
Byron has an axe to grind when it comes to Australia’s love of the dual-cab ute

Your car’s scent isn’t by chance
Carey finds himself in a ‘Gingery Mood’ with a Mercedes-Benz – and he likes it

Going for a drive isn’t unsafe. But you still shouldn’t do it
Going for a drive is no riskier than getting a coffee, but there’s another reason to stay home

Electric-powered personal mobility is starting to revolutionise global transport
Personal mobility is changing rapidly, and all you can do is watch a transport evolution happen before your eyes

Could Australia ever switch to left-hand drive?
It’s a discussion worth having, but is more complicated than you might first expect

We asked a Porsche engineer to bust some electric charging myths
A German expert explains why some fast chargers aren’t as quick as they say

Is Australia a global automotive knuckle dragger?
“The facts are eye-opening. Our track record on emissions makes for the most uncomfortable reading.”

What you need to consider before buying an electric car
I’ve bought my last combustion-powered car, but the moment to purchase an EV hasn’t arrived yet

Opinion: Is brand rivalry dead?
Iconic race conjures up thoughts of a rivalry that’s fast becoming a distant memory

Opinion: The madness of buying tyres
It’s possibly the most important car-related purchase you’ll make, so why is buying new tyres such a challenging task?

How to survive Nurburgring track days
A former circuit driver coach shares his tips for surviving the Nurburgring: the world’s toughest race track

The one area where Ford and GM remain kings in Australia
You can probably guess that this isn’t going to detain you for very long

Opinion: choosing the best car of the decade isn’t as simple as you’d think
Trying to pick the one car that defines a decade can be a difficult task

Corby unleashes inner bogan with Nissan Navara N-Trek
“The N-Trek made me feel manly, hairy chested, Bunnings-worthy. It made me grunt rather than speak”

The guilt and shame of experiencing a near-miss on the road
What shakes me so much is knowing that the outcome was completely out of my hands. One second later, three seconds later…

Ian Callum on the future of design
The Guest Editor of our Design Issue, Ian Callum, provides an insight into why an unprecedented era of change offers mouth-watering opportunity

Opinion: Mazda is the motoring world’s heroic underdog
“In contrast, Mazda will introduce its SkyActiv-X engine in the 3 hatchback and sedan – cars ordinary folk can afford”

The true story behind Wheels’ most controversial magazine cover
I sent Edsel Ford a framed copy, and for years it hung on the inside door of a toilet in his home

Car buyers no longer seem to care about manufacturer cheating
It seems that car buyers don’t just accept being treated with contempt by manufacturers. They reward it

Opinion: It’s time to retire the Holden brand
As sad as it is, the clearest way forward for Holden is to retire the name. Inwood suggests what could come next.