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.

Mercedes-Benz - The Wheels Report 2014

Hard work has paid off, but needs to stay focused. Momentum and longevity count for plenty at this end of market and Mercedes has full dance card for foreseeable future.

Jeep - The Wheels Report 2014

Enjoys challenge, but needs to concentrate in class. Plenty of happy Jeep owners, but challenge will be ensuring they remain happy and buy a Jeep next time around. Brand well positioned for moderate growth but needs to tackle quality issues as assertively as it does rocky trails.

Kia - The Wheels Report 2014

Not reaching its potential … yet. While sales were soft in 2014, expect growth in 2015 as Kia winds up its aspirations of being a major player.

Renault - The Wheels Report 2014

ONE TO WATCH: Temperamental but finally listening in class. Has taken a while but Renault finally seems to be getting hold on Australian market.

LEAKED: Subaru WRX STI

Shots of the new Subaru WRX STI have ‘leaked’ online before the car’s official unveil at Detroit next week.

10 for 2014: Your next top model

You've seen the cars that moved us in 2013, but what will excite in 2014? It's Next Top Model, Wheels style.

Top 10 2013: HSV GTS

We take a look at the cars that moved us in 2013, including the mighty HSV GTS.

Top 10 2013: Volkswagen Up

We take a look at the cars that moved us in 2013, including the Volkswagen Up.

Top 10 2013: Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG

We take a look at the cars that moved us in 2013, including the Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG.

Top 10 2013: Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ

We take a look at the cars that moved us in 2013, including the Toyota and Subaru twins, the 86 and BRZ: the joint Wheels COTY in 2012.