Latest News
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 celebrates big milestone for the iconic hot hatch
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New average speed camera fines up to $3000 for Aussie drivers just days away
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Renault Duster off-roader small SUV confirmed for Australia
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Audi Australia adds value with new S Line special editions
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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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Reviews & Features
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Features
MG ZS Essence Turbo: How does it stand up to a 3000km outback round trip?
Newer MG models show significant quality improvements on their predecessors while maintaining the value equation – but can a ZS Essence Turbo handle a Sydney-Broken Hill-Albury-Sydney round trip across some of Australia’s toughest roads?
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Reviews
Mazda3 G20 Pure hatchback: Mature drive and excellent cabin offset dated engine
Hatchbacks aren’t as popular as they once were but for those still in the market for one, here’s our assessment of one of the most enduringly popular: the Mazda3.
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FeaturesBest value SUVs currently on the market: Small, medium and large
SUVs of all sizes continue to rise in Australian sales charts, accounting for 60.4 per cent of total new vehicle sales in the year-to-date, but they’re seemingly more expensive than ever. Here’s our pick of the best value SUVs currently on the market…
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Best Utes
Wheels Best Dual-Cab Ute 2025 Overall Winner: Ford Ranger
As the old saying goes, ‘if you come at the king’… and while there were plenty of strong contenders, one still stands above the rest when it comes to dual-cab utes on the Australian market…
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Best UtesBest Dual-Cab 2025 Utes: Luxury
When ute is life, you’re prepared to fork out for the specced-up top-end models… here are four to consider including our Best Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Luxury winner.
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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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Features
Best value SUVs currently on the market: Small, medium and large
SUVs of all sizes continue to rise in Australian sales charts, accounting for 60.4 per cent of total new vehicle sales in the year-to-date, but they’re seemingly more expensive than ever. Here’s our pick of the best value SUVs currently on the market…
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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
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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
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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Reviews
Mazda3 G20 Pure hatchback: Mature drive and excellent cabin offset dated engine
Hatchbacks aren’t as popular as they once were but for those still in the market for one, here’s our assessment of one of the most enduringly popular: the Mazda3.
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Best Utes
Wheels Best Dual-Cab Ute 2025 Overall Winner: Ford Ranger
As the old saying goes, ‘if you come at the king’… and while there were plenty of strong contenders, one still stands above the rest when it comes to dual-cab utes on the Australian market…
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Best Utes
Best Dual-Cab 2025 Utes: Luxury
When ute is life, you’re prepared to fork out for the specced-up top-end models… here are four to consider including our Best Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Luxury winner.
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Best UtesBest 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
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Best UtesBest Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Truck
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ReviewsMahindra XUV700 review: Sure, it’s a bargain, but what else does the seven-seat SUV offer?
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Best UtesBest Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Towing
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