Modern Classic: Range Rover Vogue, the farmer's car that became a luxury icon
The idea of a luxury SUV was completely alien when Land Rover launched the original Range Rover in 1970 but a single photo shoot in a magazine changed the course of automotive history.
Honda Prelude review: Can the return of a legend win a new generation of fans?
After 25 long years, Honda’s segment-shaping Prelude is back as part of Honda’s recent resurgence. Can an otherwise modest Civic eHEV powertrain match the Prelude’s grand touring tease? A fast blast on some of Victoria’s best roads answers the question.
The Wheels Interview: Honda Australia boss, Jay Joseph, hits the reset button
Honda Australia CEO Jay Joseph is a company man through and through. Paul Gover sat down with the 25-year brand veteran to talk all things Honda, Formula One and how he plans on turning around the Japanese maker’s local fortunes.
Honda Australia boss: ‘Not every manufacturer will survive in this market’
With almost 80 nameplates competing for around 1.1 million new vehicle sales, Australia is one of the most competitive new car markets in the world. And the American boss of Honda Australia, Jay Joseph (above) says not all of them can survive.
Modern Classic: Ferrari Testarossa, from Maranello to Miami Vice
Its rakish design might have been polarising, but the Ferrari Testarossa dragged the Italian supercar maker into the modern age.
The Wheels Interview: Ford exec Jim Baumbick, the man who helped make the Ranger a roaring success
Ford exec Jim Baumbick found his feet at Victoria’s Broadmeadows HQ before his rise through the ranks, from Ranger mastermind to European boss, testament to Australia’s influence on global strategy and future Blue Oval trucks...
2025-26 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.
2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: Mazda BT-50 GT
The Mazda BT-50 hits a lot of the right notes in the dual-cab segment, but there are some crucial areas where it falls a little short.
2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: KGM Musso Ultimate Luxury XLV
The ‘other’ challenger brand in this segment is one that some of you might not immediately think of – South Korea’s first dual-cab entrant, the KGM Musso.
2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: Kia Tasman X-Line
It might have a face only a mother could love but underneath that Ugly Duckling exterior lives a refined and well-sorted dual-cab.
2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: Isuzu D-Max Terrain
Updated and tweaked recently, the D-Max continues to appeal to buyers looking for rugged reliability and all-round capability.
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.
2025-26 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.
Modern Classic: Lamborghini Countach, a masterpiece of style
Born in the ’70s, and a supercar icon of the ’80s which lived into the ’90s, the Countach weaved its own magnificent myths.
The Wheels Interview: Dr Stuart Newstead, safety expert, on why Australia’s road toll remains so high
Dr Stuart Newstead is one of Australia’s foremost experts on road safety, who has some pointed things to say about a country where car-related deaths are going up, not down, despite public safety campaigns and crash avoidance technology.
Modern Classic: HSV Coupe 4
HSV’s rare all-wheel-drive Coupe 4 was bold, complex and ahead of its time – and while it flopped commercially, it remains an example of a braver time in Australian motoring history.
Robbo’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...
2025-26 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.
2025-26 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.
2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Mahindra XUV3XO AX7L
Mahindra’s budget-friendly XUV3XO surprises with comfort, capability and value, earning unexpected praise from the judges – despite some obvious gaps – as the brand expands in Australia.
2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Skoda Kodiaq Sportline 4x4
Skoda takes on stablemate Volkswagen with the 5+2 Skoda Kodiaq – value packed and designed to appeal to budget-conscious family buyers.
2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Volkswagen Tayron 150TSI Elegance
The Tiguan Allspace replacement impressed by offering a lot of SUV for the price tag.
2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Volvo EX30 Cross Country
Volvo’s EX30 Cross Country blends big power, cool Scandi design and AWD capability, but range concerns and ride compromises raise some questions.
2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Tesla Model Y
How does the modern pioneer of electrified cars compete with renewed competition, both electric and internal combustion powered?
