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Biggest Surprise of 2016: Peugeot 308 GTi
These fast Frenchies once knew how to make a ball-tearing hot hatch. It turns out they’ve not forgotten

Best car reviews of 2016, part 22
All the best reviews and first drives from the year that was, including the Peugeot 308 GTi, AMG E63 S, 2018 Commodore prototype and MX-5 Cup edition

Best of the Wheels Archive in 2016, part one
Here’s the first part of a collection of some of our favourite throwback yarns and classic tales extracted from the Wheels Archive over our 63 year history.

Ford investment boosts Aussie RD capability speed
More work – including on autonomous cars – will happen faster via Ford’s investment in Australia’s research and development capacity

Biggest Gimmick of 2016: Ford Focus RS drift mode
A close look at some of the stand out tech of 2016

Most Improved Car of 2016: Volkswagen Polo GTI
We look at the redeemed Volkswagen and the disappointing MINI in this look back at 2016

The best summer road trip tips
Whether it’s a long day trip, summer holiday or just a suck-it-and-see adventure, here’s few things to help ensure your trip is trouble free and enjoyable

Best features of 2016, part 2
We look at the best features we’ve put together in 2016. In part 2 we go to Bathurst and Le Mans, delve into the Mercedes inner sanctum, chat to Ferrari’s design boss, drive a princely Bentley and analyse Alfa’s five billion dollar baby.

2016 Toyota 86 vs Mazda MX-5 comparison review
The Toyota 86 hardcore hardtop takes on the latest iteration of the Mazda MX-5 roadster to determine which is the best bang-for-buck sports car.

Genesis to champion performance hybrid technology
Genesis – the luxury arm of Hyundai Group – will champion the use hybrid technology and alternative draintrain tech for speed, not just saving the planet.

Ford announces $450m boost to Aussie research, development
Ford global president Mark Fields visits Melbourne to open new, expanded R&D headquarters

Australia’s cheapest cars: 10 new cars under $15,000
Want a brand new car but only have a used car budget? Here are 10 cars straight from the factory that retail for $15k-or-less.

Most Fun Car of 2016: Holden SS Ute
Loveable local larrikin steals the show

Best features of 2016, part 1
We look at the best features we’ve put together in 2016 – from clocking 330km/h on a public road to the classic head-to-head: Commodore vs Falcon.

Car dealerships of the future: race, try, buy
Brisbane to be the first Australian city to trial new car speed-dating dealerships concept by 2020.

Best car reviews of 2016, part 1
We look at the best road tests and first drives of new cars from the year that was, including the AMG GT3, Ford Focus RS, Mazda CX-9 and Rolls’ Dawn drop top.

Scariest Car of 2016: Ferrari F12TDF
We highlight some frightening Ferrari’s in this look back at 2016

2017 Subaru Impreza Review
An all-new Impreza marks a massive step in the right direction for Subaru, but can the sedan make a viable case over the capable and roomy hatch?

BMW M2 vs Ford Focus RS: Head to Head
Two of 2016’s most talked about cars go head to head on the road, track, and the set of a very low budget Ken Block video

Best cars of 2016, as judged by Wheels
The Wheels team samples a huge volume of new metal every year – here are our favourite rides from 2016.

VicPol makes XR8 Sprint Interceptor tribute
Falcon Interceptor revival hits the road … then crashes

2017 Infiniti Q60 S Review
THE Infiniti Q60 S makes for a refreshing alternative to the European set. However, it doesn’t quite supersede them.

2017 BMW M550i details released
Faster than an M5 but without the brutal focus on performance, the BMW M550i might be the velvet sledgehammer you’re looking for – except we won’t be getting it.

2017 Mitsubishi Outlander LS AWD DiD Safety Pack Quick Review
A safety pack that trickles down to cheaper models makes Mitsubishi’s Outlander more appealing