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Brock-inspired Holden VK Commodores: 1985 BT1 & 1984 Calais
The only thing more bad-arse than one tough VK is two. Brothers Raymond and Tony Elia have quite the pair, and they're not afraid to show them off
Jason Riding of Lonsdale Autoshop
We chat to Adelaide’s Jason Riding about his cars, his business, and his dog Oi!
Blown 1972 Rambler Hornet
With more than 700rwhp on tap, this Hornet packs a serious punch
Great V8s: Mercedes-AMG M177/M178 ‘hot vee’ V8
Mercedes-AMG proves that downsizing and adding boost need not be a cause for concern
Remembering multiple Horsepower Heroes winner Jason Gray
Jason Gray was the first back-to-back Summernats Horsepower Heroes winner, championing forced induction before it was the norm
Great V8 mega test: the best V8s on sale, tested
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 v Ford Mustang GT v Mercedes-AMG C63 S v Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk v Lexus RC F v McLaren 600LT v
Supercharged widebody Holden VE Commodore ute - BELTFD
Luke Bailey's work truck quickly got out of control and turned into this custom widebody supercharged showstopper
Tim McMaster's Ford Y block-powered 1930 Model A Tudor sedan
Tim McMaster is known around the traps as the Y-block guy
Opinion: How to increase car sales, bring back the family road trip
The curious case of Big Banana's mini-golf course and the answer to reviving the car market
Twin FC Holdens - flashback
Inspired by their dad's FC Holden, these brothers just had to build their own versions
Opinion: 40km/h passing emergency vehicles speed limit law is dangerous
Victoria's speed limit law is a danger to everyone on the road
How to use a hammer and dolly for metal shaping
An overview of metal-finishing with our resident metal maestro, Chad Atkinson
Great V8s: Ford’s modular family
A decision made in the mid-‘80s is still reaping its rewards with an all-time great family of V8 engines
Jack Knight's Holden HQ One-Tonner
Young gun Jack Knight's daily driver HQ Tonner
Gallery: Lamborghini Huracan Evos embark on scenic journey through Norway
Norway's Lofoten Islands was the latest destination for Lamborghini’s Avventura series
Great V8s: Ferrari F136
Screaming to 9000rpm, Ferrari’s 458 Speciale engine befits its name
Tim McMaster's flathead-powered 1927 Ford Model T roadster
Tim McMaster is known around the traps as the Y-block guy, but that didn't stop him putting a flathead in this killer T roadster
Great V8s: Cosworth Ford DFV
The most successful engine in Formula One’s history did more for the sport than win races
3000hp Hemi-powered 1934 American Austin Altered 'Rat Trap' - flashback
Ron Hope's legendary 3000hp alloy Hemi-powered US fuel altered
Great V8s: How Audi built the most dominant engine in endurance racing
Nothing comes close to matching this Audi V8’s reliability and speed
Nitrous Chev V8-powered Holden LJ Torana - flashback
Trouble with the boys in blue prompted Adam Buffett to build a real race car
Northmead Auto Centre's stock-engined 2018 Ford Mustang chasing 10s
Northmead Auto Centre is on a mission to push its full-weight, stock-engined 2018 Mustang into the 10s
Great V8s: Rolls-Royce-Bentley L Series
The great Six And Three-Quarter V8 that is one of Britain's finest bent-eight masters
Feature: Great V8s!
Celebrating the great V8, Wheels looks at some of the most brilliant bent-eight engines to grace the automotive world.