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Biggest Surprise of 2016: Peugeot 308 GTi
Features

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

2016 Mazda MX-5 Cup edition
Features

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

Wheels Archive
Features

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 autonomous driving trial
Industry

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
Features

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
Features

Most Improved Car of 2016: Volkswagen Polo GTI

We look at the redeemed Volkswagen and the disappointing MINI in this look back at 2016

Car Style

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

Alfa Romeo Giulia front side driving
Features

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
Reviews

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.

Hyundai NY concept
News

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 Asia Pacific product development
Industry

Ford announces $450m boost to Aussie research, development

Ford global president Mark Fields visits Melbourne to open new, expanded R&D headquarters

Advice

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.

Holden SS Ute
Features

Most Fun Car of 2016: Holden SS Ute

Loveable local larrikin steals the show

Bentley Continental GT
Features

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.

new car dealership concept
Car Style

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.

Ford Focus RS
Features

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
Features

Scariest Car of 2016: Ferrari F12TDF

We highlight some frightening Ferrari’s in this look back at 2016

2017 Subaru Impreza sedan
Reviews

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 Pure vs Ford Focus RS
Features

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

2016 Mercedes-AMG GT R
Features

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
News

VicPol makes XR8 Sprint Interceptor tribute

Falcon Interceptor revival hits the road … then crashes

Infiniti Q60 S front side driving
Reviews

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.

BMW M550i 2017 side front driving
News

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.

Reviews

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