Car Opinions

OPINION: Part-time 4x4 doesn’t cut the mustard anymore

Part-time 4x4 doesn’t cut it these days if you want the best

OPINION: That time, too recently, I locked the keys in the car

"I simply assumed modern cars must be harder to break into than a bank vault"

ENRIGHT: The trouble with buying and selling used cars in 2022

"There are people buying used cars right now who are about to take an enormous bath."

FERLAZZO: You can have any colour you want, as long as it's...

Betcha didn't know: The precursor to metallic paint was an expensive process that actually contained crushed fish scales to create an iridescent effect

Should Toyota bring the petrol-powered 300 Series to Australia?

The petrol-powered 300 sold overseas makes a compelling argument for performance-oriented buyers

Australia’s permit system needs an overhaul

Have you applied for a permit in Australia recently? Ron reckons it's bureaucracy gone mad

ENRIGHT: Business as usual isn't good enough

In an increasingly competitive market, especially here in Australia, car brands need to stand out – and so do we

WESTERMAN: Will the Alfisti embrace the Alfa Romeo Tonale?

It would seem that if you’ve built a car as epic as the 33 Stradale, the Alfisti will eventually forgive you for one as execrable as the Arna

MACKENZIE: Electrifying Bentley, the 'lowest-risk decision' ever made

A new generation of electric-powered cars and SUVs will entirely replace Bentley's current line-up within eight years

VIDEO & GALLERY: 2023 Nissan Z hits Tasmania's 99 Bends

As the launch of Nissan's new Z draws near, the Japanese brand is keeping the teaser train going with a drool-worthy new video

Used 2011-2022 Ford Ranger buyers' guide

Love to buy a new-generation Ranger but can’t afford it, or afford the wait?

ENRIGHT: Feet under the editor's desk at Wheels magazine

"Wheels ought to bring you words and pictures the quality of which you won’t find anywhere else. If the magazine’s not doing that, I’ll have failed you."

CAREY: Is Elon Musk the Henry Ford of our time?

"Henry Ford's life and work changed the world. Now musk is looking very much like the man who triggered the re-invention of the automotive industry."

2023 Ford Ranger Raptor: New-gen turbo-petrol engine proves times are changing

Ford’s upcoming performance-oriented Ranger Raptor’s relatively small petrol V6 is a sign that change is afoot

EVs from brands like China's XPeng are changing the game, and quickly

Why EVs mean everyone in the car industry today, from Tesla to Toyota, cannot afford to be complacent

Common-rail diesel technology: multiple injection systems

Analysing the effects of multiple injection technology in a common-rail diesel engine

Why the federal election result matters to car companies

The recent election result would have - no doubt - had local auto executives sit up and take notice

Legendary Land Rover tales

Ron Moon recalls the grandiose feats of the original Land Rover

Opinion: Loving the car you buy

When money meets mouth: "I wholeheartedly believe we need to be head-over-heels with the car we're footing the bills for. Otherwise, what's the point?"

Opinion: Ferlazzo on a car's facial design

Some people will vehemently argue that the original model is always the best, because it is the purest interpretation of the designer's vision

Top tips for outback trips

Expert tips on outback travel, from an experienced adventurer

Talking diesel politics: exhaust emissions

Where does the recent change of government leave the diesel engine?

Think the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R is overpriced? You're wrong

A Golf R will now set you back more than $65k before on roads – and it’s still a bargain

Want more power? You need more air

The problem faced by diesel or petrol engines is, to burn either fuel you need an awful lot of air