2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year
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UOTY2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year Winner: BYD Shark 6
In a first for Wheels, dual cabs get their own segment and new yearly award – with a razor sharp focus. And it’s one of the newer brands taking out our first-ever Ute of the Year award, the BYD Shark 6.
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UOTY2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, 2nd: GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV
The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV is disrupting the dual-cab universe with larger overall dimensions and its fuel-sipping plug-in hybrid drivetrain.
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UOTY2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, 3rd: Ford Ranger V6 Sport
The Ford Ranger redefined the segment when the latest-gen launched in 2022, establishing itself as the best-selling vehicle of any kind over the last two years.
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UOTY2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: Volkswagen Amarok PanAmericana
Volkswagen’s new Amarok is a Ranger under the skin, with vastly improved safety and second row comfort compared with the original.
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UOTY2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: MG U9
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UOTY2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: Mazda BT-50 GT
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UOTY2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: KGM Musso Ultimate Luxury XLV
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UOTY2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: Kia Tasman X-Line
Latest News
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Alliance Airlines marks 60 years since Jack Brabham’s historic Formula 1 title
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Chery debuts new Super Hybrid system with a potential 2000km of range
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China moves to ban yoke steering wheels
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Singer reveals latest Porsche 911 Cabriolet reimagined for 2026
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Kia EV9 GT finally goes on sale in Australia as part of 2026 range
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Australia’s privacy watchdog investigating two car brands over data-harvesting concerns
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Suzuki e Vitara: Details revealed for brand’s first EV ahead of June arrival
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Tesla shifts to subscription-only model for full self-driving in Australia
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Chevrolet Corvette Z06 returns to Australia with Bathurst 12 Hour special edition
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US set to pull the plug on stop/start engine systems
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Reviews & Features
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Reviews
Hyundai i30 N review: Still a masterclass of the hot hatch form
The Hyundai i30 N is hardly the newest kid on the block in the hot hatch world, but is it still one of the best in 2026?
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels archive: ‘The fastest accelerating car made in Australia’
In November 1972, Wheels pitted the six-cylinder E49 Valiant Charger against its V8-powered E55 sibling to declare one of them Australia’s fastest car
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FeaturesThe cheapest hybrid SUVs in Australia – ranked
Searching for a cheap hybrid SUV? WhichCar by Wheels has the definite top 10 list for under $40,000.
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FeaturesModern Classic: Porsche 928, a car ahead of its time
Born of a crisis, the Porsche 928 was engineered to replace the 911, redefining the brand with radical design and grand touring ambition.
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Reviews2026 BYD Sealion 8 first drive review: How well does its first three-row large SUV measure up?
BYD aims its artillery right at the established large SUV players – Toyota, Hyundai and Kia – with its new Sealion 8. It’s a value packed, large, three-row SUV designed to further the BYD success story in Australia.
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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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UOTY
2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, 2nd: GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV
The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV is disrupting the dual-cab universe with larger overall dimensions and its fuel-sipping plug-in hybrid drivetrain.
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UOTY
2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, 3rd: Ford Ranger V6 Sport
The Ford Ranger redefined the segment when the latest-gen launched in 2022, establishing itself as the best-selling vehicle of any kind over the last two years.
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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
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Kia EV3 Air Long Range
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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
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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News
Chery debuts new Super Hybrid system with a potential 2000km of range
Chery’s latest Super Hybrid system boasts improvements in performance and efficiency, with a claimed 2000km range now possible.
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Features
The cheapest hybrid SUVs in Australia – ranked
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FeaturesWhich are the most fuel efficient large SUVs in Australia?
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NewsConfirmed: AMG to axe four-cylinder hybrid from C 63 in favour of new turbo-six
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ReviewsFerrari 849 Testarossa first review: Redefining the modern supercar
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
China moves to ban yoke steering wheels
New safety rules to outlaw Tesla-style controls from 2027, citing crash concerns.
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NewsKia EV9 GT finally goes on sale in Australia as part of 2026 range
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NewsSuzuki e Vitara: Details revealed for brand’s first EV ahead of June arrival
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NewsTesla shifts to subscription-only model for full self-driving in Australia
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NewsToyota Highlander BEV finally revealed as electric Kluger – but will Australia see it?
Car Comparisons
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ComparisonsBattle of the budget busters: Three affordable compact SUVs gets the Wheels comparo treatment
Three sharply priced small SUVs from BYD, Mahindra and Suzuki compete for buyers on a tight budget, but as equipment, efficiency and expectations shift, only one contender ultimately delivers true modern-day value.
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ComparisonsGeely Starray vs Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV spec battle: Which plug-in hybrid SUV should you choose?
Plug-in hybrid SUVs are gaining popularity in Australia and the Geely Starray is one of the newest on the market. How does it compare against the more established Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV?
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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
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ComparisonsPopular hatchbacks comparo: Hyundai i30, Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla face off
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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
