Wheels Opinion
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Opinion: Utes are the new SUV
Any time someone mentions a particularly impressive dual-cab attribute it is always immediately followed by the caveat “...for a ute”.
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Opinion: Do all electric cars drive the same? Kind of...
A car's engine, and its sound, used to be how brands set themselves apart. Is that still possible in the EV age? Or are we approaching a sea of sameness?
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Australia's driver training and licensing is lacking
When it comes to the quality of Australia's drivers, and the rules for obtaining a licence to drive... Things aren't really getting any better, are they?
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Aehra: Startup of note, or vapourware?
Is EV startup Aehra the real deal? We should know for sure, by 2025
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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"
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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."
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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."
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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."
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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
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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?"
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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
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Opinion: The design challenges EVs bring
Many people believe that electric vehicles will liberate car designers, unshackled from conventional drivetrain packaging constraints. Not quite.
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Opinion: Ioniq 5 is proof that Hyundai is an EV industry leader
Robbo can’t remember when he was more impressed by a new model
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Opinion: Why Australians still pay too much for new cars
Like for like, Australian cars were surprisingly good value. Crude and old-fashioned? Maybe. But now Angus MacKenzie isn't sure it mattered.
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Opinion: Ferrari's branding and image management
Ferrari is parts of a select group of brands that understand how to turn everyday objects into objects of desire
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Opinion: Australia can avoid mistakes in EV charging infrastructure
A network of DC fast chargers will be absolutely crucial to making EVs practical for long-distance driving in Australia
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Opinion: How modern car design draws from the past
It’s no surprise that designers will look for inspiration from the past when designing for the future
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Opinion: The value of the 'F1 in Schools' program
Robbo reckons the 'F1 in Schools' should be more widely applauded
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Opinion: Self driving regulations won't allow full autonomy soon
In over-regulated Australia, can any of us really see full autonomy becoming a reality in our lifetimes?