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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57 per cent of Australian drivers who hit another car fail to own up
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World-first EV battery tech debuts with 595km of range from just 10 minutes of charging
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Zeekr 7GT electric wagon edges closer to Australia with right-hand drive confirmed
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Audi Q3: Australian pricing and specs announced for new small SUV range
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Mazda CX-6e: Second new electric Mazda confirmed for Australia in 2026
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Wheels January 2026 issue, now on sale
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Kia reveals EV5 GT with all-wheel drive at Brussels Motor Show
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Mazda delays first in-house EV platform again, pushing debut to 2028
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Nissan teases extreme Aura Nismo RS hot hatch as part of five-model performance push
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Honda hints at high-performance Prelude future with HRC concept debut
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Reviews & Features
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Reviews2026 MG7 review: The sedan strikes back!
An attractive sedan with an MG badge? Who’d have thought? Wheels revisits the past while looking to the future with an early look at the all-new MG7, an exercise in beautiful styling with a drivetrain that promises to offer driving engagement in equal measure
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels archive: Flat out in Brock’s HDT Commodore
Peter Brock’s HDT Commodore was smooth, refined and quiet and yet it delivered a punch that couldn’t be matched by any other sedan then sold in Australia.
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels archive: Illegal? Yes. Dangerous? No! Sydney to Perth in 29 hours
How we smashed our previous across-Australia record run by three-and-a-half-hours in an Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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FeaturesFrom the Wheels archives: We find the fastest Australian car
In September 1977, Wheels settled the argument about what is the fastest Australian car once and for all.
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FeaturesThe Wheels interview: Roland Dane, V8 Supercars pioneer with Triple Eight Racing
Roland Dane’s stellar achievement in Australian motorsport – creating Triple Eight Racing – may not even be the most interesting thing about his long and varied career, discovers Paul Gover.
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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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News2026 Nissan Qashqai goes all-in on e-POWER with Australian-made tech and sharper efficiency
Hybrid-only Qashqai range arrives in early 2026 with lower emissions and improved refinement.
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NewsKGM Musso: Korean ute challenger takes aim at Ranger and HiLux with new dual cab
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NewsLexus LX range to gain powerful new hybrid flagship in 2026
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NewsLotus For Me: Sneak peek at Eletre SUV plug-in hybrid with 1000km range
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News2026 Kia Seltos: Major update revealed for popular small SUV
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
World-first EV battery tech debuts with 595km of range from just 10 minutes of charging
Would you buy an EV that can could replenish its battery in just 10 minutes?World-first production solid-state tech claims that it’s possible.
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Zeekr 7GT electric wagon edges closer to Australia with right-hand drive confirmed
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Mazda CX-6e: Second new electric Mazda confirmed for Australia in 2026
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NewsKia reveals EV5 GT with all-wheel drive at Brussels Motor Show
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NewsTesla boosts Australian warranty coverage as EV competition intensifies
Car Comparisons
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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
Two small cars with miniscule running costs, but which is the best choice for budget-conscious buyers?
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ComparisonsPopular hatchbacks comparo: Hyundai i30, Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla face off
What’s the best hatchback you can buy on a $40k budget? It’s a simple question. The answer? That’s not quite so straightforward.
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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
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ComparisonsFord Ranger Super Duty vs Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series: Spec Battle
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ComparisonsPeople movers comparo: Wheels’ ultimate battle between five big MPVS
