62nd Wheels Car of the Year
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year WINNER: Honda Civic E:HEV L
It’s back to the future for this year’s winner, not just an excellent Honda, but an exceptional car all round.
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COTYRobbo’s 2025-26 COTY Notebook – and why the Honda Civic had to win
Esteemed former Wheels editor and 2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year judge Peter Robinson is famous for his fearless opinions – here are his notes on each of this year’s COTY contenders…
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: IM5 Performance
Upmarket MG sub-brand IM is looking to make an immediate impact with the IM5, setting its sights firmly on Tesla’s Model 3.
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Kia EV3 Air Long Range
Kia’s EV3 arrives as a pivotal, long-range EV contender with sharp pricing and bold design, yet mixed dynamics and tough rivals prevent it from claiming the win at this year’s COTY judging.
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Mahindra XUV3XO AX7L
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Skoda Kodiaq Sportline 4×4
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Volkswagen Tayron 150TSI Elegance
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Volvo EX30 Cross Country
Latest News
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CUPRA expands Leon VZe Sportstourer range with new Extreme Package option
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Ferrari Luce: Details revealed for Modena’s first electric vehicle
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BYD’s Aussie boss on its battle with Tesla: ‘It’s about value as much as range and battery smarts’
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Just seven traditional petrol-powered cars were sold in Norway last month
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Tesla’s long anticipated Roadster may finally surface as new trademarks emerge
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Wheels crowns its first-ever Ute of the Year in new February 2026 issue
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Stellantis writes down billions at it resets on EV strategy for Jeep, Chrysler, RAM
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Mercedes-AMG confirms three-model electric future focused on performance SUVs
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Next BYD Shark 6 gets bigger engine, more power and uprated towing capacity
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The Grand Tour set to return… but without Clarkson, Hammond and May
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Reviews & Features
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Reviews
2026 BYD Sealion 5 first drive review: Bringing plug-in hybrid tech to a wider audience
The Sealion 5 is BYD’s latest arrival in Australia. With plug-in hybrid technology and sharp pricing, this is the vehicle that is set to take even more market share for the surging brand.
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Features
Which cars priced under $50k have the biggest boot?
Practicality is a major consideration when we buy the cars we buy, so with a budget of $50,000, which cars on the market have the the largest boots?
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ReviewsChery Tiggo 4 review: Sales champion offers more than just an enticing price
Chery’s baby SUV is already the best-selling small SUV in 2026 because it offers excellent value. What else is part of the package?
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels archive: The 250km/h test – Holden Group A v BMW M5 – One of them is the world’s best sedan!
In September 1990, Wheels put the new Holden Commodore Group A SS up against the BMW M5 to find out which one was ‘the best sedan in the world’.
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ReviewsFerrari 849 Testarossa first review: Redefining the modern supercar
Hybrid power, relentless speed and renewed focus on driver engagement place Ferrari’s latest flagship at the top of the tree.
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PHEV & Hybrid Vehicles
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Best Medium SUVsBest Medium SUVs 2025: Hybrid
From Nissan’s innovative e-Power to Subaru’s new Forester Hybrid and MG’s popular HS, these SUVs combine fuel efficiency, space and comfort, redefining practicality and performance for families in 2025.
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Best Large SUVsBest Large SUVs 2025: Hybrid
Our pick of the Best Large SUVs 2025: Hybrid, combining fuel efficiency, power and practicality to meet the needs of modern families while lowering running costs.
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2025: Hybrid
Ratings and reviews of the Best Small SUVs using hybrid power on the Australian market… plus our category winner.
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NewsConfirmed: AMG to axe four-cylinder hybrid from C 63 in favour of new turbo-six
AMG has confirmed the rumours from the last 12 or so months: the four-cylinder hybrid in the C 63 will be dropped for a new six-cylinder engine.
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Reviews
Ferrari 849 Testarossa first review: Redefining the modern supercar
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NewsKGM Actyon Hybrid: Latest electrified mid-size SUV launches in Australia
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FeaturesWhich are the best small hatchbacks for under $40k driveaway?
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NewsRenault Duster: Updated model revealed with new styling, features for international market
Electric Vehicles
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Best Medium SUVsBest Medium SUVs 2025: Electric
Combining zero-emissions driving with family-friendly practicality, these electric medium SUVs showcase the latest in efficiency, technology and performance.
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Best Large SUVsBest Large SUVs 2025: Electric
Fully electric models are growing in the large SUV segment but we thought there was one standout among the current crop.
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2025: Electric
Ratings and reviews of the Best Small SUVs with an all-electric powertrain on the Australian market… plus our category winner.
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News
Ferrari Luce: Details revealed for Modena’s first electric vehicle
Ferrari’s new Luce electric grand tourer interior revealed with physical buttons and an iPhone-like dashboard ahead of a May debut.
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NewsBYD’s Aussie boss on its battle with Tesla: ‘It’s about value as much as range and battery smarts’
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NewsJust seven traditional petrol-powered cars were sold in Norway last month
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NewsTesla’s long anticipated Roadster may finally surface as new trademarks emerge
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NewsMercedes-AMG confirms three-model electric future focused on performance SUVs
Car Comparisons
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ComparisonsBattle of the budget busters: Three affordable compact SUVs gets the Wheels comparo treatment
Three sharply priced small SUVs from BYD, Mahindra and Suzuki compete for buyers on a tight budget, but as equipment, efficiency and expectations shift, only one contender ultimately delivers true modern-day value.
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ComparisonsGeely Starray vs Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV spec battle: Which plug-in hybrid SUV should you choose?
Plug-in hybrid SUVs are gaining popularity in Australia and the Geely Starray is one of the newest on the market. How does it compare against the more established Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV?
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Comparisons2026 Ford Ranger XLT vs Toyota HiLux SR5: Spec Battle
A deeper dive into the pros and cons of Australia’s two most popular vehicles.
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ComparisonsToyota Corolla vs Hyundai i30 spec battle: Which hybrid small sedan is best?
They’re some of the cheapest cars to run but which hybrid small sedan is the best buy? Let’s find out.
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Comparisons2026 BYD Atto 1 vs MG3 Hybrid: We run the rule over the two small, budget warriors
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ComparisonsPopular hatchbacks comparo: Hyundai i30, Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla face off
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ComparisonsHyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage spec battle: Which medium SUV comes out on top?
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ComparisonsMazda CX-3 vs Toyota Yaris Cross: Spec battle
