Latest News
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The future of charging? EV breakthrough as Rheinmetall’s flush-fit kerbside charger enters mass production
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Why this filthy car has sparked a debate about $400 fines
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Hyundai and Kia add Google integration to make their nav systems even smarter
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Mercedes-Benz expands plug-in hybrid line-up with launch of GLA 250 e in Australia
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Kia Sorento: Refreshed 2026 version of the popular SUV unveiled with upgraded safety and styling
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake: First-ever electric wagon set to debut in 2026
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2025 Jeep Wrangler: Cheaper Australian pricing revealed for off-road favourite
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Mercedes-Benz updates C-Class line-up with enhanced features and sharper pricing
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State’s first average speed cameras for cars show major impact on driver behaviour
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Mazda RX-7 from Tokyo Drift fetches near record price at auction
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Reviews & Features
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Features
Australia’s 10 Greatest Cars
While it’s still sad Australia no longer creates cars from concept to roadgoing, we can at least remember how good they once were. Here’s the 10 we think were Australia’s greatest ever homegrown cars…
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Features
Who is GWM? A quick guide to the first Chinese car brand to launch in Australia
From humble beginnings to the best-selling Chinese brand in Australia so far in 2025, let’s find out more about GWM, formerly known as Great Wall Motors.
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Reviews
KGM Musso: Value-packed ute offers more than just low pricing
It recently won Wheels’ Best Dual-Cab Ute 2025 – Under $50K, but there’s more to the KGM Musso than just its excellent pricing.
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FeaturesThe Wheels Interview: Peter Hughes, former Holden designer, on the brand’s golden years
Designer Peter Hughes reminisces about his work and colleagues during his ‘fortunate’ career working for Holden in its most productive years.
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ReviewsToyota GR Corolla: Where does it rank among remaining hot hatch options?
The Toyota GR Corolla now has an automatic transmission option. That adds to its appeal but how does it measure up against its rivals?
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Wheels Best Dual-Cab Utes
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Best UtesWheels 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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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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Best UtesBest Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Truck
They may be polarising but for some, the sheer size and grunt of the truck-sized ute is not only desired, but essential.
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Best UtesBest Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Towing
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Best UtesBest Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Over $50K
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Best UtesBest Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Off-road
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Best UtesBest Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Under $50K
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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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 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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NewsMercedes-Benz expands plug-in hybrid line-up with launch of GLA 250 e in Australia
The compact SUV pairs a 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine (120 kW) with an 11.5 kWh lithium-ion battery.
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News2026 Honda Prelude sneak peek: Set to return as a fresh chapter in Honda’s hybrid line-up
Last sold in Australia 25 years ago, the new Honda Prelude hybrid coupe has been seen in production guise in the UK, including drawing a crowd at the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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FeaturesToyota Camry across the Nullarbor: How did the petrol-hybrid sedan handle 1400kms of outback road?
After a long break, Wheels braves Australia’s famed Nullarbor Plain once more – this time in a petrol-hybrid Toyota Camry which proves to be more than up for the task.
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ReviewsHyundai Kona Hybrid Premium: Among the rash of new hybrids, the small SUV is a stand-out
Hybrids are well and truly flavour of the month. Hyundai has introduced a bunch in recent times but its Kona Hybrid small SUV shapes as one of the best…
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NewsNissan Qashqai: Next-gen e-Power hybrid boosts power and efficiency
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ReviewsAustralia’s top 10 most fuel efficient SUVs
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NewsVolvo XC60: Refreshed model revealed with tech and design upgrades, plus Australian pricing
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NewsToyota LandCruiser 300 Series hybrid confirmed for Australia in 2026
Electric Vehicles
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NewsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake: First-ever electric wagon set to debut in 2026
Wagon life goes electric when Mercedes-Benz launches it CLA Shooting Brake in 2026.
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NewsHyundai IONIQ 9: Electric large SUV is now the brand’s top-priced car in Australia
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 electric large SUV has launched in Australia, with its single-grade offering the most expensive Hyundai ever sold locally.
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NewsSilicon Valley’s Lucid Air sets new world record for electric driving range
The Lucid Air luxury sedan has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest drive on a single charge in an electric vehicle.
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NewsJaguar Type 00 Concept draws a crowd at 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed
The brave new design direction of Jaguar drew a curious crowd at the famous Goodwood Festival in the UK – and a mixed reaction.
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NewsHyundai IONIQ 6 N debuts at UK’s Goodwood Festival of Speed
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NewsRimac Nevera R: Bugatti owner sets insane new performance record
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NewsAlfa Romeo Junior: New small SUV lands in Australia, the brand’s first fully electric car
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NewsPorsche’s all-electric Cayenne prototype sets SUV record on hill climb
Car Reviews
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Reviews
KGM Musso: Value-packed ute offers more than just low pricing
It recently won Wheels’ Best Dual-Cab Ute 2025 – Under $50K, but there’s more to the KGM Musso than just its excellent pricing.
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Reviews
Toyota GR Corolla: Where does it rank among remaining hot hatch options?
The Toyota GR Corolla now has an automatic transmission option. That adds to its appeal but how does it measure up against its rivals?
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Reviews
Hyundai Kona Hybrid Premium: Among the rash of new hybrids, the small SUV is a stand-out
Hybrids are well and truly flavour of the month. Hyundai has introduced a bunch in recent times but its Kona Hybrid small SUV shapes as one of the best…
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ComparisonsChery Tiggo 4 vs Mahindra XUV 3XO: Battle of the small SUV budget warriors
Two SUVs that are small on price and size but big on features and value… which offers the best all-round package?
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ReviewsMG QS: Seven-seat large SUV pushes MG into a new segment
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ReviewsSkoda Octavia Select review: Reminding us why wagons make so much sense
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ReviewsHyundai i20 N review: Sub-$40K hot hatch now almost exclusive to Australia
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ComparisonsToyota RAV4 vs Mazda CX-5: Spec battle between two Aussie best-sellers
Car Comparisons
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Comparisons
Chery Tiggo 4 vs Mahindra XUV 3XO: Battle of the small SUV budget warriors
Two SUVs that are small on price and size but big on features and value… which offers the best all-round package?
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Comparisons
Toyota RAV4 vs Mazda CX-5: Spec battle between two Aussie best-sellers
Two ageing favorites among Aussie families face off in a bid to win another generation of buyers.
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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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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
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ComparisonsFord Ranger Wildtrak vs Toyota Hilux GR Sport: Spec Battle!
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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!
