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2027 Honda Accord updated for Australia with subtle styling changes
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Next-generation Toyota Corolla to be built in China from 2028 – but what about Australia?
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Almost half of older Aussie drivers aren’t prepared to give up their keys
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2027 Kia Seltos: Standard features revealed for new hybrid small SUV
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Hyundai reveals special edition i30 Sedan N Monochrome but a limited run for Australia means be quick
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Toyota plans software revolution across entire model range by 2030
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Mercedes-Benz celebrates end of epic 65,000km journey marking 140 years since Benz patented the first car
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Chery to introduce premium Exlantix badge as yet another new brand in Australia
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Wheels November 2026 issue now on sale
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Classic Ford versus Holden rivalry set for revival as new Falcon build gathers pace
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Reviews & Features
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Best Medium SUVs
Best Medium SUVs 2026: Luxury
Our contenders in the Luxury segment range from European benchmarks to ambitious newcomers, but all bring an enticing blend of premium comfort, performance and advanced technology.
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Best Medium SUVsBest Medium SUVs 2026: Off-road
Rugged plug-in hybrids and versatile all-wheel drives, these SUVs are our pick for combining everyday practicality with off-road adventure.
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Best Medium SUVs
Best Medium SUVs 2026: Value
Discover the best-value medium SUVs for 2026, with affordable pricing, generous equipment, family-friendly practicality and efficient hybrid or electric powertrains.
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FeaturesHow far can Australia’s 10 cheapest electric cars travel on a single charge? Check our range comparison and find out…
With prices starting below $20,000, electric cars have never been more affordable in Australia. But how far will the cheapest EVs take you? We’ve done the math on range…
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: We test a ‘modern’ EV for the first time in 1997 – and see a clouded future for battery power after driving the world’s first electric sports car, GM’s EV1
The General Motors EV1 was the first mass-produced, purpose-built, all-electric car from a major manufacturer. Wheels’ test of the pioneering vehicle was a bit of a first for us, too.
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Car Comparisons
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ComparisonsComparison: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N v Honda Civic Type R
Can the benchmark high-performance electric vehicle mix it with the greatest petrol hot hatch of its generation?
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ComparisonsComparison: Kia Picanto v BYD Atto 1, a contest between two of Australia’s most affordable cars
Two answers to the same question – what is Australia’s most affordable car?
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ComparisonsUltimate plug-in hybrid test: Chery Tiggo 7 v BYD Sealion 5 v Geely Starray EM-i v GWM Haval H6
Hybrid technology paved the way for lower all-round fuel use, and electric vehicles paved the way for those wanting something completely different. But if you want to hedge your bets, plug-in hybrid drivetrains, which have benefited from advances in both petrol and electric technology, are the way to go.
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ComparisonsHybrid Heroes: Honda HR-V v Hyundai Kona comparison
As hybrid technology reshapes Australia’s favourite vehicle segment, we compare two fuel-sipping small SUVs battling for value, efficiency, practicality and everyday driving appeal
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ComparisonsMedium SUV comparison: Honda CR-V v Hyundai Tucson v Toyota RAV4 face-off
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ComparisonsToyota Yaris v Mazda 2: Small cars for the big smoke face off
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ComparisonsHatchback Hit-Out: Mazda 3 v Kia K4 v Volkswagen Golf
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ComparisonsNissan X-Trail v Mazda CX-5: Medium-size SUVs go head-to-head in hard-fought segment
PHEV & Hybrid Vehicles
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News
2027 Honda Accord updated for Australia with subtle styling changes
Honda has given its Accord hybrid sedan a minor refresh for 2027, bringing revised exterior styling and small interior changes.
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News
Next-generation Toyota Corolla to be built in China from 2028 – but what about Australia?
Toyota’s next Corolla will reportedly enter Chinese production in 2028, with petrol, hybrid and electric powertrain options planned to cover all markets.
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News2027 Kia Seltos: Standard features revealed for new hybrid small SUV
Kia has detailed the equipment offered across its new Seltos range, with plenty of technology even in the entry-level model, priced from $39,990 driveaway.
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NewsGWM’s new Haval H7 attracts record interest from Aussies before it’s even launched
More than 1500 Australians have registered their interest in GWM’s new H7 electrified medium SUV, with first deliveries expected within weeks.
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NewsNew Hyundai Bayon small SUV is revealed with hybrid power and complete design overhaul
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NewsGeely reveals why it’s swimming against Australia’s SUV tide with the new Emgrand sedan
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NewsHonda makes new reveal about all-important next-gen hybrid system with wave of new models coming
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ReviewsHonda HR-V e:HEV RS review: Small hybrid SUV gets sportier looks – but is it worth the price hike?
Electric Vehicles
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NewsMercedes-AMG unleashes 860kW electric GT SUV with supercar performance and 700km range
The Mercedes-AMG GT SUV is AMG’s first in-house SUV and packs up to 860kW of power, ultra-fast charging and up to 700km of driving range.
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Features
How far can Australia’s 10 cheapest electric cars travel on a single charge? Check our range comparison and find out…
With prices starting below $20,000, electric cars have never been more affordable in Australia. But how far will the cheapest EVs take you? We’ve done the math on range…
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NewsRevealed: The keys to Leapmotor’s big Aussie expansion plans
Leapmotor is a relative newcomer down under, but it is thinking big.
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NewsAll-electric Lexus LFA comes down under: How Aussies can get up close and personal with futuristic supercar
The successor to Lexus’s legendary V10-powered LFA supercar is heading to Australia and is set to make its local debut in Melbourne later this month.
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NewsLepas L6: New medium electric SUV’s pricing for Australia revealed
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NewsNext-gen BYD Atto 1 launch revealed to be just days away as Australia’s cheapest car gets more than a facelift
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Reviews2027 Mercedes-Benz GLB 350 4Matic electric review: New-generation seven-seater SUV brings newfound polish and maturity
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NewsNew XPeng seven-seat G9L SUV promises 1200km of range and ultra-fast charging – and it’s coming to Australia
Classic Wheels
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Classic Wheels
From the Wheels Archive: We test a ‘modern’ EV for the first time in 1997 – and see a clouded future for battery power after driving the world’s first electric sports car, GM’s EV1
The General Motors EV1 was the first mass-produced, purpose-built, all-electric car from a major manufacturer. Wheels’ test of the pioneering vehicle was a bit of a first for us, too.
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: The 50 best moments in Bathurst history, from Peter Perfect to Godzilla and the rock that almost killed Dick
Forget the Melbourne Cup. Wheels’ list of the best dramas, crashes, shocks and victories at Bathurst shows why it should be known as the race that stops the nation.
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: Mark Skaife puts the R35 GT-R up against his 1992 Godzilla at Oran Park – with “unbelievable” results
Skaifey made history with the GT-R in 1992. In 2009, Wheels got him to compare the car that conquered Bathurst with Nissan’s then-current Godzilla.
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: Holden’s SS Group A Commodore takes on America’s best in the USA – and the Yanks don’t want to give it back
The fellas from Car And Driver got their hands on the General’s head-kicker in 1988. It was love at first throttle application…
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels archive: The HSV HRT 427C “Oz Zilla” is born ready to take on Porsche’s GT2
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels archive: Peter Brock drives a Falcon GTHO Phase III as Ford’s icon proves it can compete with more modern Aussie V8s
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels archive: Top 10 Turbo pioneers (and three stinkers)
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: The 10 most embarrassing cars ever sold in Australia
Modern Classic
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FeaturesModern Classic: Toyota Celica GT-Four, from poser to rally champion
A rally-bred homologation special, the Celica GT-Four helped Toyota shed its cardigan-wearing, conservative image.
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FeaturesModern Classic: HSV Maloo, the tradie ‘supercar’
A modern-day cultural icon, and officially the fastest ute in the world, the HSV Maloo redefined what the humble Aussie workhorse could be.
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FeaturesModern Classic: Mercedes-Benz R129 SL 500
The golden generation of Mercedes-Benz roadsters?
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FeaturesModern Classic: BMW E36 M3, originally unloved, now legendary
For years it was the unloved M3, but hindsight has more than rehabilitated the magnificent E36’s reputation.
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FeaturesModern Classic: Porsche 911 Carrera S, a company-saving creation
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FeaturesModern Classic: Porsche Cayman, much more than a marketing exercise
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Features‘Billion dollar baby’: It’s 20 years since the VE Commodore first launched
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FeaturesModern Classic: BMW E60 M5, a sedan like no other
