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Nathan Ponchard

Nathan Ponchard is a contributor for Wheels and WhichCar.com.au.

HSV GTS-R W1 2018 Car of the Year contender
COTY

HSV GTS-R W1: 2018 Car of the Year review

Wildcard entry that put the emphasis on ‘wild’

Holden Equinox 2018 Car of the Year contender
COTY

Holden Equinox: 2018 Car of the Year review

Dynamics are Europe via Oz, but the flavour is pure middle America

Holden Equinox v Honda CR-V v Mazda CX-5 v Nissan X-Trail v Peugeot 3008 v VW Tiguan Comparison
Comparisons

Holden Equinox LTZ v Honda CR-V VTi-LX v Mazda CX-5 GT v Nissan X-Trail Ti v Peugeot 3008 GT-Line v VW Tiguan Adventure

The latest additions to the mid-size SUV segment are finally out to dismantle the perception of mediocrity, and put the premium Europeans on notice

Car of the Year Class of 2018
COTY

Wheels Car of the Year: Class of 2018

A tough pre-cull pares down the field for the 2018 Wheels Car of the Year

2018 Maserati Levante S review
Reviews

2018 Maserati Levante S review

Twin-turbo Levante finally arrives with the performance of a red-blooded Italian

2018 BMW i8 Roadster steps out in Sydney
News

2018 BMW i8 Roadster steps out in Sydney

The tech head’s supercar, the BMW i8, gains a mid-life boost with improved battery technology, greater range and a slinky new Roadster variant

2018 Nissan Qashqai review
Reviews

2018 Nissan Qashqai review

New looks and some changes under the skin keep the Nissan Qashqai looking fresh against younger competition

2017 Passat R Line MAIN 14 Jpg
Reviews

2017 Volkswagen Passat Range Review

The deeply impressive Volkswagen Passat makes paying more for a premium medium-sized car look like – mostly – an exercise in vanity. Auto-braking is standard.

Mercedes Benz SLK 55 AMG & Mercedes Benz SLS AMG & Porsche Carrera & Porsche Boxter
Performance COTY

Performance Car of the Year 2013: Sports Cars – Classic MOTOR

One of these four ballistic and beautiful Bavarian cross-town rivals

2018 Audi A7 reveals progressive new look
News

2018 Audi A7 reveals progressive new look

Inspired by the 2014 Prologue concept, second-gen Audi A7 liftback-coupe debuts Ingolstadt’s fresh design language

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Reviews

2018 Audi A8 review

All-new generation of Audi’s flagship limousine finally nails the plush-riding brief, supported by unexpected agility and some production-first tech

2016 Holden Commodore Last bragging rites
Features

39 Years of Holden Commodore: 2016 - Last bragging rites

This is it folks, the last battle between Australian-made Ford and Holden V8 sports sedans – and a mighty turbo-six upstart.

2015 Holden Commodore Patriot missile
Features

39 Years of Holden Commodore: 2015 - Patriot missile

Red versus blue. Green versus gold. To Bathurst from the Bush we drive these True Blue Aussie heroes

2017 Volvo XC60 quick review
Reviews

2017 Volvo XC60 quick review

Volvo’s second-generation XC60 has mastered the fashionably late, yet beautifully timed entrance.

2017 Range Rover Velar quick review
Reviews

2017 Range Rover Velar quick review

The brand-new Range Rover Velar arrives in Australia with striking looks, ready to dominate the suburbs near you

Holden Commodore VF v ZB cover MAIN
Features

Holden VF Commodore and ZB Commodore comparison – Aussie v Import

Wheels pitches the last Aussie built Commodore against its imported replacement to see if it can rise to the challenge

2008 Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG headlights
Performance COTY

Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG at Performance Car Of The Year 2008: Classic MOTOR

Superb engine, brakes and steering makes SL63 a legend

2018 XC60 T6 R Design Main
Reviews

2018 Volvo XC60 review

Volvo’s all-new XC60 lobs with a premium mission underpinned by Swedish sensibility

2008 Volkswagen Passat R36 track
Performance COTY

VW Passat R36 at Performance Car Of The Year 2008: Classic MOTOR

An attractive balance of practicality and performance

2008 Mazda RX 8 GT
Performance COTY

Mazda RX-8 GT at Performance Car Of The Year 2008: Classic MOTOR

A disappointing last place for a car we really wanted to love

Cadillac CTS headlights
Reviews

Cadillac CTS review: Classic MOTOR

Distinctive style and unexpected driver appeal headline Cadillac’s Oz return

Kia Stinger - The Perfect Tune
Features

Kia Stinger - The Perfect Tune

Aussie stingers will be the sharpest in the world. Wheels embeds with Kia’s chassis team to tune it for our roads

2017 Range Rover Velar review
Reviews

2017 Range Rover Velar review

With concept-car styling and a knock-out interior, the striking Range Rover Velar fills a lucrative gap in Land Rover’s premium model line.

SsangYong set for manufacturer-backed Oz operation
News

SsangYong set for manufacturer-backed Oz operation

Korean SUV specialist vows to return for a proper crack at the Australian market