Latest News
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Ford boss: Customer interest in engine details is ‘fading’, as he signals the end of in-house engine era
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Chery launches TIGGO 4 hybrid in Australia with sub-$30K driveaway price
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Ferrari completes historic Le Mans hat-trick with emotional privateer victory
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Chevrolet teases the arrival of its most powerful Corvette yet
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General Motors makes a big decision on an EV future
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Australia’s first renewable hydrogen refuelling station opens
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Peugeot revives GTi legacy with electrifying new E-208 GTi
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Chery will launch two new plug-in hybrid SUVs in Australia – all you need to know
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Hyundai teases next N car ahead of Goodwood reveal
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How far have Chinese cars come? This Xiaomi just beat a record once held by a Porsche
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Reviews & Features
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Best Utes
Best Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Under $50K
Wheels names its best dual-cab utes on the Australian market for 2025, starting with models priced under $50K.
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Features
Holden’s failed ‘Super Ute’ project: The exclusive true story is finally revealed
Dubbed the ‘Wombat’, the truth of a plan by Holden designers to create a ‘Super Ute’ – first revealed in a 2016 issue of Wheels – was shrouded in mystery. Until now…
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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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Reviews2025 Ford Ranger PHEV: Lots of hype, but what’s the reality of the new hybrid?
Ford electrifies the Ranger but could it have done with turning up the juice a bit?
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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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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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Reviews
2025 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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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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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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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
The growing brand has revealed local plans for its even-seat PHEV SUV and its small, fully electric SUV.
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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
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ReviewsMercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology: First local drive of new all-electric G-Wagen
Mega tests & 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
