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Ferrari’s all-electric Luce was hammered when it was launched. Now the haters have been proven wrong…
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Honda teases new Avancier SUV for Australia
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Inside how Mitsubishi used local know-how to give the new Pajero the full Australian treatment before its arrival this year
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How Mercedes-AMG uses tech to fool you into thinking the all-electric GT 4-Door Coupe has a V8 under the bonnet
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Two tradies helped bust an alleged drunk driver in a wild chase. Now they’ve been blasted by police – and could face charges
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GWM expands SUV line-up and confirms Wey arrival… as diesel sales surge
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Williams and Oscar Piastri pay heartfelt tributes to late F1 legend Alan Jones: ‘He set the standard’
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The biggest surprise from Australia’s latest new-car sales figures? It’s the head-turning comeback of diesel vehicles
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New Australian safety law is now in effect for all EVs and hybrids – and you’ll hear it coming
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Volvo boss says new battery-electric car is coming next year – and it could be the replacement for the EX40
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Reviews & Features
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Features
‘We can do it better than anyone in the world’: BYD boss explains the move that set the brand up for a long run of Aussie success – and his next top priority
After some earlier criticism about the speed and breadth of its support network, BYD Australia boss Stephen Collins reveals how the rapidly growing brand is planning for faster parts delivery, regional dealership expansion and growing fleet sales.
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Classic Wheels
From the Wheels archive: Falcon GTHO Phase III vs Group A Commodore comparo – with Allan Moffat behind the wheel
A Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III taking on the upstart Group A at Calder with a deadset legend behind the wheel? Yes please…
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Features
‘I don’t think I’ll live to be 70. No way’: In 1985, just before he returned to F1, Alan Jones didn’t hold back in an elightening Wheels interview
Alan Jones lived up to his reputation as one of the straightest of straight shooters as he talked about F1, money, expectations and the dangers that go with them.
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Reviews
2026 Kia Seltos Sport+ review: New hybrid-only small SUV deserves kudos for its interior, but drops the ball elsewhere
Kia’s new-generation Seltos brings sharper styling, more sophistication and hybrid power, but does it deliver enough to justify its higher pricing?
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ReviewsMercedes-AMG GT 63 SUV review: Wheels takes one of the first drives of the most powerful SUV in the world
With 860kW and astonishing acceleration, AMG’s first bespoke electric SUV pushes performance boundaries for the popular form…
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Car Comparisons
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ComparisonsComparison: Mazda CX-5 v Toyota RAV4, battle of the medium SUV heavyweights
Can Mazda’s new-generation CX-5 land a sucker-punch on the new-gen Toyota RAV4 in a battle of the medium SUV heavyweights?
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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
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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
PHEV & Hybrid Vehicles
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Features
‘We can do it better than anyone in the world’: BYD boss explains the move that set the brand up for a long run of Aussie success – and his next top priority
After some earlier criticism about the speed and breadth of its support network, BYD Australia boss Stephen Collins reveals how the rapidly growing brand is planning for faster parts delivery, regional dealership expansion and growing fleet sales.
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Reviews
2026 Kia Seltos Sport+ review: New hybrid-only small SUV deserves kudos for its interior, but drops the ball elsewhere
Kia’s new-generation Seltos brings sharper styling, more sophistication and hybrid power, but does it deliver enough to justify its higher pricing?
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NewsGWM expands SUV line-up and confirms Wey arrival… as diesel sales surge
New Haval and Ora SUVs are coming, while GWM’s diesel gamble pays off and luxury brand Wey prepares to launch.
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NewsVFACTS October 2026: Toyota HiLux beats the Ford Ranger to title of Australia’s favourite car as petrol sales take a hammering
The VFACTS October new-car sales figures are great news for Toyota, which also tops the list of best-selling brands, with MG also climbing up the ladder.
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NewsHyundai Kona and Tucson gain new BLK Editions with extra equipment and tough but classy styling
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NewsFord boss reveals new cut-price ute model is on the way – and it could be headed down under as an alternative to the Ranger
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NewsCar nut creates the world’s first BMW i3 ute – and it cost him less than $11,500
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NewsToyota has a new hybrid engine on the way – and it could should be 15 per cent more efficient
Electric Vehicles
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NewsFerrari’s all-electric Luce was hammered when it was launched. Now the haters have been proven wrong…
Ferrari’s controversial Luce has defied its critics, with the Italian brand confirming its entire 2027 production allocation is already sold out.
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NewsHow Mercedes-AMG uses tech to fool you into thinking the all-electric GT 4-Door Coupe has a V8 under the bonnet
The new Mercedes-AMG hi-po model doesn’t just sound like a bent eight, it drives like one too.
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NewsVolvo boss says new battery-electric car is coming next year – and it could be the replacement for the EX40
Volvo has confirmed plans to introduce a more affordable electric vehicle in 2027, with reports suggesting it could replace the ageing EX40 SUV.
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NewsThe Kia EV7 will be a new midsize all-electric SUV – and we’ve rendered what it could look like
A leaked internal document has revealed plans for a Kia EV7 electric SUV, and we’ve rendered what it could possibly look like when it gets revealed.
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News
VFACTS October 2026: Toyota HiLux beats the Ford Ranger to title of Australia’s favourite car as petrol sales take a hammering
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NewsSpecs for BYD’s Denza N9 large SUV revealed: BEV heavyweight comes with massive power… and bulk
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NewsGet a sneak peek at Mercedes-Benz’s latest tech including holograms, LED displays on windows and a new electric breakthrough
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NewsSignificantly updated Kia EV5 is revealed with a power boost and facelift
Classic Wheels
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Classic Wheels
From the Wheels archive: Falcon GTHO Phase III vs Group A Commodore comparo – with Allan Moffat behind the wheel
A Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III taking on the upstart Group A at Calder with a deadset legend behind the wheel? Yes please…
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: Meet Tim Schenken, the only Aussie to ever get a factory drive with Ferrari – despite standing up Enzo
Jack Brabham, Alan Jones, Mark Webber… Tim Schenken? The latter isn’t well known, but he’s also an Aussie F1 star – and the only down under racer to drive for Ferrari.
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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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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
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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
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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
Modern Classic
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FeaturesModern Classic: Citroën CX GTI Turbo 2, the last ‘real’ Citroën
The stunning successor to the iconic DS, aka The Goddess, has cemented its place in history as the last ever ‘true’ Citroën.
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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
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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
