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Alex Inwood

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Manufactured in Bathurst, former Wheels editor Alex Inwood studied journalism and is skilled at spinning a yarn, pedalling a car and presenting video.

He's now moved over to the moving pictures side of the business, heading up the burgeoning video department.

While he may still be under extended warranty cover, he brings years of experience to the role, having served his apprenticeship with some of the best in the industry.

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COTY

How the judges rated the Mercedes-Benz EQC at COTY

Crushing completeness, surprising suppleness and ripping refinement seal Stuttgart’s first COTY gong in 12 years

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Opinion

The reason McLaren paid $20,000 for a fish

An eye-opening anecdote is the perfect encapsulation of what makes vehicle design so esoteric

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Features

We go inside GM’s secret Australian design studio

In the high-stakes world of car design, executives want numbers, facts, the bottom line… and some dudes who are really good with their hands

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Features

The world’s 10 most influential automotive designers

These are the 10 creative visionaries who are already shaping the cars we’ll be driving in years to come

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Reviews

2019 Volvo XC40 T5 long-term review

Honey I shrunk the COTY winner! Inwood downsizes into a 2019 Volvo XC40 T5 long termer, but should he temper his expectations?

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Opinion

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.

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News

BREAKING: Holden Commodore dropped

Holden has announced it is moving to an all SUV and ute line up with Commodore and Astra sales to cease by the end of next year

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Opinion

What makes the Goodwood Festival of Speed so special

Legendary racers and iconic cars are part of the Goodwood festival’s appeal, but there is another fact that makes it so unique

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Features

Meet the new Mr 911

For decades one man has been in charge of the Porsche 911, but with August Achleitner retiring, a fresh face is taking over. Here’s what we can expect

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Features

Mercedes-AMG A35 tackles winding passes to prove its worth

We point AMG’s entry-level hatch at some of the world’s maddest mountain passes to find out if it’s worthy of the fabled badge. And if hairpins are all they’re cracked up to be

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Opinion

Besting the Porsche 911 is an unenviable task

The venerable Porsche 911’s biggest challenge is retaining its analogue feel in a very digital future

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Features

Suzuki Jimny vs McLaren 570 GT in a battle for attention

What swivels more heads – a supercar or a bright yellow off-roader? Inwood and Kirby discuss…

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Tokyo Motor Show

Mazda: ‘Rotary sports car is still our dream!’

They’ve been promising it for years, but we have confirmation that Mazda’s plans for a rotary-powered sports car aren’t dead yet

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Tokyo Motor Show

Mazda’s first EV has suicide doors, and a rotary is coming!

Don’t be put off by the underwhelming range - this sleek, coupe-style SUV ushers in a new era for Mazda.

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Reviews

Porsche Taycan 2019 review

The hype is real. Porsche’s Taycan is an EV for drivers

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Reviews

2020 Toyota Fortuner Range Review

The Toyota Fortuner is a family-sized, seven-seat SUV based on the popular Hilux ute. It is rugged but versatile, capable off-road, and good at towing.

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Opinion

Editor's Letter: Australian electric car debate

The fact that our nation’s leaders are only now debating if electric cars are important, or simply a passing fad, is embarrassing

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Features

Formula Fantasy: we drive the craziest track car money can buy

Always dreamed of driving a Formula 1 car? Strap in as Wheels editor Alex Inwood tests the closest thing to Daniel Ricciardo’s Sunday sled that money can buy. And it’s made in New Zealand...

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Features

From nought to Zero: behind the scenes at Rodin

Never heard of Rodin? Us neither, but this Kiwi start-up is building cars to rival Pagani, Ferrari and McLaren

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News

Now is the best time to buy a car as sales plummet

Sales decline could give the consumers the upper hand when bargaining

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News

'The Collection’ is our celebration of the greatest automotive photography in Australia

Wheels has long prided itself on featuring the best photography in the country, and now we have put together a whole magazine celebrating exactly that

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Opinion

Father’s Day: “Go and see your Dad.”

Alex Inwood’s bittersweet journey to Bathurst in a Boxster

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Opinion

Alex Inwood on the great V8

“There’s something about a V8 soundtrack that appeals to our base instincts in a way no other configuration seems to”

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Reviews

Nissan Navara N-Trek review

Tough look and fresh tech. Same old bones.