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Wheels takes on Mazda's Siberian ice race

We beat Poms in Mazda MX-5 race. Forget the rest

Corby's rant: Ford deserves to be nailed

Ford this week announced that it will launch a line of limited-edition nail lacquers based on the Mustang. We are not making this up

Girls of Geneva Motor Show

No world-class motor show would be complete without a swath of gorgeous models to round it out

Along came a Spider

Alfa Romeo finally reveals a topless 4C

Volvo Concept Estate debut

Part 3 of Volvo’s Concept series gives hints of next XC90, change in direction for interior design

Skoda previews all-new Superb with Vision C

Sophisticated concept car revealed ahead of significant model overhauls

In Pics: the five greatest turbo F1 cars

F1 is in a state of turbocharged metamorphosis, and not for the first time. We list 5 heroes from the original turbo era

Five minutes with Bernd Schneider

This is what happened when Wheels grabbed German racer Bernd Schneider at the Bathurst 12 Hour

Porsche plans two new models

Porsche has finally unveiled its Macan premium compact SUV

Toyota timeline

Following the annoucement of Toyota's Australian departure, we look back at key moments in the brand's local history

Caught! BMW M4 cabriolet

Love the look of BMW’s new tyre-shredding M4 but want to feel the wind in your hair? This is the answer – the new BMW M4 cabriolet.

Driven: America's VF Commodore

A hi-po gift to America, from Australia, with shove

Cars of the Winter Olympics

Forget animal costumes and weird letters – this is the greatest Olympic mascot ever.

BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe revealed

You’ve got to hand it to BMW – the German luxury brand knows how to fill a niche.

Caught! Mercedes-Benz CLS spy shots

Months out from their official reveal, Wheels spy photographers have snapped the facelifted Mercedes-Benz CLS and CLS shooting brake.

ICE DRIVE: Volkswagen Golf R VII

John Carey samples the latest Volkswagen Golf R on a frozen Swedish lake.

Holden - The Wheels Report 2014

Not reaching its potential. With little in the way of new – or at least refreshed – metal that will bring significant volume, and competitors years ahead in their plans and transformations, 2015 is not shaping up to be a great year for Holden.

Hyundai - The Wheels Report 2014

An astute performer that listens, but can’t get complacent. Renewed vigour to Hyundai, unlikely to let up in 2015 with important new models and updates likely to boost brand further. Reputation is also in good stead thanks to now-proven reliability and good after-sales support. But without ute, Hyundai is limited in how far it can go, with number two the best it can hope for in medium term.

Ford - The Wheels Report 2014

Once great at core subject, but staring out the window since. Plenty coming to the road but Ford still struggles to sell anything not built in Australia. HQ and dealers need to shift into top gear and convince shoppers to buy new arrivals, which could be harder than sounds.

Mitsubishi - The Wheels Report 2014

Struggles with some subjects. It’s too little too late for Mitsubishi in 2015. A new Triton will be a welcome sight for dealers, but the rest of the market is pulling away from the brand. New models can’t come soon enough – but most appear to be in 2016 and beyond.

Nissan - The Wheels Report 2014

Has mended naughty ways. On paper 2014 a disappointment for Nissan, but what’s happened behind the scenes positions it well for future growth.

Volkswagen - The Wheels Report 2014

Always good in class and now listening in the playground, too. Renewed focus on keeping owners happy, manageable growth and more engaged dealer network, Volkswagen now in reasonable shape after challenging 18 months. How it responds to competition in premium mainstream market will define growth, but well placed to surpass Mitsubishi in local sales race.

Subaru - The Wheels Report 2014

A good listener that’s capitalising on solid groundwork. Settling in new arrivals key to Subaru’s 2015. Careful management also required to protect existing sales, but history suggests it will be a target easily achieved. Levorg wagon squaring up as welcome addition to slim but powerful range.

Honda - The Wheels Report 2014

Needs to learn to keep its head down. The HR-V should bring some sales upside but it’s difficult to see Honda growing too much without other new arrivals or some tempting offers.