Latest News
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Smart teases new mid-size SUV launch by reminding of its Mercedes link
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Geely boss’ stark warning about global EV overcapacity amid China’s fierce price war
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Road-user charge and tax exemptions for EVs: What’s on the table
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Škoda launches fourth-gen Superb Sportline range in Australia with sub-$70K pricing
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Subaru Crosstrek and Impreza updates gain top ANCAP rating… and a price increase
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Kia Tasman: Driveaway pricing for Dual-Cab Pick-Up ute confirmed ahead of launch
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Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X: 932kW hybrid hypercar hits 100km/h in under 2 seconds
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Honda Super EV Concept to preview new electric city car
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MG QS: Brand’s first-ever 7-Seat SUV lands with under-$50K introductory pricing
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2026 Nissan Leaf: EV pioneer now an SUV with 604km of range
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Reviews & Features
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Best Utes
Best Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Best Value
Standard features, interior, infotainment, fuel economy, towing capacity, tray size, warranty and servicing – just some of the factors that go into Wheels’ assessment of the Best Value Dual-Cab Ute of 2025.
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Reviews2025 Mercedes-AMG E 53: Wheels’ in-depth review of the bold new plug-in hybrid
Mercedes-AMG isn’t the only business to find it tricky to chart the course of the performance car through ever-changing customer tastes and shifting legislation. The E 53 could well be its smartest hedge yet.
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Best UtesBest Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Truck
They may be polarising but for some, the sheer size and grunt of the truck-sized ute is not only desired, but essential.
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ReviewsMahindra XUV700 review: Sure, it’s a bargain, but what else does the seven-seat SUV offer?
Indian giant Mahindra’s XUV700 seven-seat soft-roader SUV is its best seller locally. What does it offer apart from low pricing?
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Best UtesBest Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Towing
When considering a ute purchase, the clincher is towing capacity for many buyers. Here’s our pick of the best on the market including the winner of Best Dual-Cab Ute 2025: Towing.
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Wheels Best Small SUVs
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Best Small SUVsWheels Best Small SUV 2025, overall winner: MG ZS Hybrid+
On value, features, fuel economy, practicality and all-round drive, we think the MG ZS Hybrid+ is this year’s best buy in the small SUV segment.
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2025: Best Value
Ratings and reviews of the Best Small SUVs with the best all-round value on the Australian market… plus our category winner.
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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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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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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2025: Over $50K
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2025: Under $50K
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2025: Under $40K
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2025: Under $30K
PHEV & Hybrid Vehicles
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NewsChery launches TIGGO 4 hybrid in Australia with sub-$30K driveaway price
The growing brand adds an accessibly priced hybrid option arriving in Australia from July.
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Reviews2025 Kia Sportage: What’s new after the hybrid mid-size SUV’s facelift?
Kia gives its best-selling car both globally and in Australia a mid-life update with revised styling, added features and new hybrid grades. Here’s the detail…
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ComparisonsHybrid face-off: Which of four best-selling hybrid cars triumphs when put head-to-head?
The hybrid wars are heating up as Australians gently cool on electric cars. We drive four of today’s most intriguing, fuel-sipping systems – but only one leaves us besotted.
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NewsHonda to launch world’s most efficient ICE powertrain in hybrid onslaught
Lagging global sales of EVs has forced the Japanese car maker to develop another generation of hybrid drivetrains that will reportedly launch from 2027.
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NewsToyota Aygo X revealed as cheap hybrid hatchback
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NewsMG HS Super Hybrid PHEV mid-sized SUV priced for Australia
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News2025 Subaru Forester: Specs and pricing revealed for sixth-gen Aussie favourite
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NewsNissan banks on hybrid tech to rescue it from existential crisis
Electric Vehicles
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News2026 Nissan Leaf: EV pioneer now an SUV with 604km of range
The third-generation Nissan Leaf EV is now a coupe SUV and will offer up to 604km of range from its 75kWh battery when it launches in Australia in 2026.
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NewsPeugeot revives GTi legacy with electrifying new E-208 GTi
Ahead of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Peugeot seeks to bring its celebrated GTi badge back to life with the electrified, performance-focused E208 Gti.
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NewsBYD Seagull: Soon to steal other car makers’ chips in Australia as our cheapest EV?
BYD’s decision to bring its Australian distribution in-house could see the budget Seagull EV on its way to Australia to shake up the market.
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NewsToyota launches new bZ5 electric SUV in China with BYD tech
The Toyota bZ5 electric SUV has been launched in China with a bargain price and BYD’s Blade battery tech.
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NewsBYD: Atto 2 small SUV and Sealion 8 seven-seater announced for Australia
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ReviewsGeely EX5 mid-size SUV: Volvo and Polestar owner finally debuts its own brand in Australia
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NewsNio Firefly: Budget ‘supermini’ electric hatch confirmed for Europe, headed for Australia?
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ReviewsHyundai Inster: First local drive of the sub-compact EV aimed at city dwellers
Car Reviews
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Best Utes
Best Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Best Value
Standard features, interior, infotainment, fuel economy, towing capacity, tray size, warranty and servicing – just some of the factors that go into Wheels’ assessment of the Best Value Dual-Cab Ute of 2025.
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Reviews
2025 Mercedes-AMG E 53: Wheels’ in-depth review of the bold new plug-in hybrid
Mercedes-AMG isn’t the only business to find it tricky to chart the course of the performance car through ever-changing customer tastes and shifting legislation. The E 53 could well be its smartest hedge yet.
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Best Utes
Best Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Truck
They may be polarising but for some, the sheer size and grunt of the truck-sized ute is not only desired, but essential.
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Reviews
Mahindra XUV700 review: Sure, it’s a bargain, but what else does the seven-seat SUV offer?
Indian giant Mahindra’s XUV700 seven-seat soft-roader SUV is its best seller locally. What does it offer apart from low pricing?
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Best Utes
Best Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Towing
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Best UtesBest Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Over $50K
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Best UtesBest Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Off-road
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Best UtesBest Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Under $50K
Car Comparisons
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Comparisons
Hybrid face-off: Which of four best-selling hybrid cars triumphs when put head-to-head?
The hybrid wars are heating up as Australians gently cool on electric cars. We drive four of today’s most intriguing, fuel-sipping systems – but only one leaves us besotted.
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ComparisonsSedan v SUV: Australians have had a change of heart, but have they made the right choice?
We’ve been impressed by Toyota’s new Camry but should you – like many Australians – ditch the sedan for a hugely popular SUV in the shape of the RAV4? The answer goes straight to the heart of how and why we choose our cars.
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ComparisonsBattle of the Best Sellers: Wheels group ute test between Ford, Toyota, Mazda and Isuzu
Ford v Holden is dead. Now Australia’s top-selling vehicles are dual-cab utes. Mazda’s prettier new BT-50 can tussle with its Isuzu D-Max twin, but are good looks enough to beat Ford’s Ranger and Toyota’s new HiLux?
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ComparisonsFord Ranger Wildtrak vs Toyota Hilux GR Sport: Spec Battle!
The Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux continue to duke it out for sales supremacy so here’s a breakdown of how two of the higher-spec variants compare.
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ComparisonsHyundai Santa Fe v Kia Sorento: Battle of the 7-seat blockbusters
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Comparisons2024 MG3 vs 2024 Suzuki Swift Hybrid: SPEC BATTLE!
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ComparisonsToyota RAV4 hybrid vs Nissan X-Trail e-Power vs Kia Sportage hybrid vs Honda CR-V e:HEV comparison review
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Comparisons2024 Volvo EX30 vs 2025 Kia EV3 – SPEC BATTLE