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Latest News
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GWM expands electrified ute line-up with new Cannon Hi4-T plug-in hybrid
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Nissan Qashqai sets long-range world record for a hybrid SUV
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GWM melds long-range PHEV-tech with boxy off-road styling in its new Haval H10 SUV flagship
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Mercedes-Benz reveals entry-level AMG GT53 4-door EV
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Drivers paying strangers to take demerit points in growing illegal licence-saving scheme
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Porsche’s one-off Aussie-themed 911 Turbo S – with ‘See ya later, mate’ on the rear wing
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New car buyers more interested in heated seats than advanced safety, survey finds
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Mercedes reveals price and mile-long list of specs for significantly overhauled S-Class flagship
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New survey reveals why almost half of Aussie drivers feel unprepared to make the switch to EVs
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Toyota GR GT supercar range set to grow with track-honed and targa versions
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Reviews & Features
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ReviewsMazda2 Evolve review: Veteran light car still gets the basics right
The Mazda2 may be one of Australia’s oldest cars, but its sharp dynamics, equipment and drivetrain still make it a solid option in 2026…
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ReviewsMercedes-Benz CLA electric review: New beginnings
The first electric car from the German brand’s reimagined EV strategy is a winner in more ways than one.
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ReviewsBMW iX3 review: The new benchmark
The first of BMW’s much-hyped Neue Klasse vehicles has arrived in Australia, instantly reshaping the conversation around what an electric vehicle can be.
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Best Small CarsBest Small Cars 2026: Luxury
For buyers seeking compact dimensions without compromising comfort, technology or prestige, these premium small cars deliver luxury features, polished refinement and genuine badge appeal.
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Best Small CarsBest Small Cars 2026: Performance
From turbocharged hot hatches to all-wheel-drive rally heroes, these performance-focused small cars prove practicality and pulse-raising driving thrills can happily coexist.
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Best Small SUVs 2026
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2026, Overall Winner: Honda HR-V
To win a Wheels Best award, a vehicle must possess a wide range of skills, which is exactly why the Honda HR-V is our overall Best Small SUV for 2026.
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2026: Performance
Turbocharged petrol power, high-performance hybrids and rapid EVs are pushing boundaries in the small SUV segment, proving practicality and genuine driver appeal can coexist.
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2026: Luxury
Premium compact SUVs are evolving rapidly, with electrification, advanced technology and elevated refinement on offer for those who can afford it.
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2026: Urban
The best small SUVs for urban mobility, blending efficiency, smart packaging and modern technology to better suit car-heavy Australian cities.
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2026: Electric
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2026: Value
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2026: Hybrid
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
PHEV & Hybrid Vehicles
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Best Small SUVs
Best Small SUVs 2026: Hybrid
Hybrid small SUVs are drawing more attention from Australian new car buyers through a combination of improved efficiency, lower running costs and greater flexibility for everyday driving.
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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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News
Nissan Qashqai sets long-range world record for a hybrid SUV
As Chinese brands rush to secure world records for speed, range and more, Nissan has quietly covered a stunning distance for a hybrid SUV on a single tank of fuel.
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NewsGWM melds long-range PHEV-tech with boxy off-road styling in its new Haval H10 SUV flagship
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NewsNissan expands X-Trail range with cheaper e-POWER hybrids and Rock Creek flagship
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NewsHonda previews next-gen Ridgeline ute as Australian launch remains possible
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ReviewsToyota LandCruiser 300 Performance Hybrid review: Does the new powertrain deliver?
Electric Vehicles
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Best Small SUVs
Best Small SUVs 2026: Electric
From affordable newcomers to premium EVs, the latest electric small SUVs promise longer range, smarter technology and improved everyday usability.
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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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News
Mercedes-Benz reveals entry-level AMG GT53 4-door EV
The second generation of AMG’s flagship four-door coupe has had its most affordable variant revealed, with a performance boost to accompany its switch to all-electric power.
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NewsNew survey reveals why almost half of Aussie drivers feel unprepared to make the switch to EVs
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Reviews
Mercedes-Benz CLA electric review: New beginnings
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NewsMercedes claims a very niche Nürburgring lap record with its all-electric CLA 45 AMG
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NewsCompact EVs from BYD and MG top Aussie most-searched list as fuel excise relief ends
Car Comparisons
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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
Medium SUVs remain the backbone of passenger car sales in the Australian new car market and show no sign of slowing down. This month, our reigning pick in the segment, Hyundai’s excellent Tucson, takes on Toyota’s new RAV4 and Honda’s revised CR-V.
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ComparisonsToyota Yaris v Mazda 2: Small cars for the big smoke face off
Traditional rivals Toyota and Mazda tackle the compact city car segment with the Yaris and 2 – one hybrid, one traditional, but both intent on packing the most space into a compact hatch.
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ComparisonsHatchback Hit-Out: Mazda 3 v Kia K4 v Volkswagen Golf
The small car battle has raged in this country ever since Australians first questioned whether a big country was the place for such a vehicle. Wheels puts three of the frontrunners head-to-head…
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ComparisonsNissan X-Trail v Mazda CX-5: Medium-size SUVs go head-to-head in hard-fought segment
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ComparisonsGWM Tank 300 Hi4-T vs Denza B5: Spec Battle
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ComparisonsHonda Accord v Toyota Camry: Middleweight sedan showdown
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ComparisonsToyota GR86 GTS v Hyundai i30 N Premium: Affordable, sporty driving from two classics of the genre
Classic Wheels
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: The 10 most embarrassing cars ever sold in Australia
If you value your social standing, best not to be seen in one of these four-wheeled embarrassments
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: XC Cobra – Ford’s hottest Falcon ever
Born out of a need to shift the last batch of Falcon Hardtop body shells, the XC Falcon Cobra has gone on to become a bona fide Ford legend.
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: The start of the Invasion – Japan challenges Holden’s supremacy
A 1964 Wheels story predicted Japan would challenge Holden. Six decades later, history may be repeating itself as China’s BYD closes on Toyota.
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: Granny Turismo – the 10 best cars your grandma drove
These favourites of the blue-rinse set packed some perm-straightening performance.
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: The 10 most underrated cars in Australia
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: Thumping V8s and tyre smoke, a ’90s style Aussie muscle car showdown
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: The top secret Holden Commodore concept
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: Three generations of Ford Falcon, but which one was best?
