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MGS6 EV first drive: A lot of medium SUV for the money
With a price of $49,990 drive away for the entry-grade, but still well-equipped model, the new MGS6 EV undercuts its direct competitors while still delivering a sense of quality and luxury in the medium SUV segment.
BYD Atto 1 review: Small EV breaks new ground in Australia
The BYD Atto 1 is now the cheapest electric car you that can buy in Australia, but should you? Read our review of the top-spec Premium to find out.
Best Commercial Vans 2026: Small
Small vans prove big capability comes in compact packages, delivering car-like driving manners, strong efficiency and practical cargo solutions for urban businesses.
Best Commercial Vans 2026: Medium
Modern medium vans deliver far more than cargo space, combining SUV-like comfort, advanced safety and strong diesel performance for the demands of Australian businesses.
Best Commercial Vans 2026: Large
From fleet operators to owner-drivers, today’s large vans offer greater versatility, stronger safety and more car-like driving manners than ever before
Which are the longest range medium hybrid SUVs on sale in Australia?
Fuel prices are a lot lower than what we saw a few months ago but efficiency is still key for many buyers. So which are the longest-range hybrid medium SUVs?
Weirdest cars you could buy in Australia – top 10
With the reliance on volume and market dominance of some new car brands, it’s easy to forget that, at one stage, car brands were prepared to get a little bit weird.
Kia Picanto GT-Line review: A timely reminder that cheap cars still exist
The Kia Picanto is still the cheapest new car in Australia… and for that we should be thankful. So what’s it like behind the wheel?
2026 Ford Ranger first drive: Versatility and V6 power to the fore as rivals circle
With a revised range, the setting of the sun on the bi-turbo four-cylinder engine, and the V6 engine more broadly available, Ford’s sales heavy hitter looks to continue its appeal to Australian new car buyers.
2026 Ford Everest first drive: Updated city SUV you can still take for a bush bash
You won’t pick it from the outside, but the top-selling Ford Everest has been tweaked for its mid-life upgrade, with the headline changes seen under the skin.
Volkswagen Tayron eHybrid review: Large SUV joins Tiguan sibling with hybrid drivetrain
It’s the larger brother to the Tiguan eHybrid, though it does without the extra seats of other Tayron variants. Does the Tayron eHybrid make sense?
Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid review: Medium SUV contender is finally electrified
Hybrid power has finally arrived in the Volkswagen Tiguan range. Should you consider it over another hybrid medium SUV like a RAV4, Tucson, CR-V, etc?
Mercedes-Benz CLA hybrid review: New-gen Baby Benz hits the right notes
New hybrid powertrain and tech-laden cabin underpin third-generation compact sedan.
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.
BYD Shark 6 review: Two new variants bring more power and capability
BYD’s Shark 6 has been a sales phenomenon in the Australian new car market. Less than two short years since launch, the manufacturer’s first dual-cab has sold more than 24,000 units in this dual-cab hungry market.
Hatchback Hit-Out: Mazda 3 v Kia K4 v Volkswagen Golf
The small car battle has raged in this country ever since Australians first questioned whether a big country was the place for such a vehicle. Wheels puts three of the frontrunners head-to-head…
Six-cylinder heroes: The top 10 Aussie ‘big sixes’
From turbocharged Falcons to supercharged Toyotas, these overlooked Australian six-cylinder heroes proved V8s were not the only local performance legends ever built for enthusiasts.
The Wheels Interview: Jeremy Clarkson, on cars, cows and whether he misses The Grand Tour
From Top Gear to The Grand Tour and Clarkson’s Farm, the famously acerbic presenter, columnist and writer has lost none of his bluster. He spoke with Steve Cropley and Matt Prior for Autocar and My Week In Cars about modern and classic cars, his rollercoaster career and why he couldn’t love Porsche.
Plug-in hybrids: Range claims tested for 15 of the best on the market
Plug-in hybrid vehicles are growing in popularity in Australia, and while they don’t suit all buyers, they make a lot of sense for those seeking more fuel efficiency. Here we compare the claimed electric driving range of 15 popular models versus what we discovered in testing, as well as a brief overview of each model.
Wheels’ Fuel Busters Special: Cars to make your $$$ go further at the bowser
Conflict in the Middle East has again thrown fuel usage into sharp relief in Australia, a country still overly dependent on petrol and diesel. But we’re here to help, with Wheels’ fuel buster special…
Toyota RAV4: Best-selling SUV’s journey from ’90s cult to mainstream
Little did we know back in 1994 that the cute and cool Toyota RAV4 would go on to become the biggest-selling SUV in Australian history.
Nissan X-Trail v Mazda CX-5: Medium-size SUVs go head-to-head in hard-fought segment
Upgraded for 2026, the Nissan X-Trail is primed to take the fight to one of the segment favourites, the Mazda CX-5, which is nearing the end of its life as a new model looms on the horizon
GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T vs Denza B5: Spec Battle
Large SUVs with off-road capability are moving quickly into the era of electrification. Two of the plug-in hybrid frontrunners are the Tank 300 PHEV and Denza B5 – so which wins on spec?
Cars that won’t make it to 2027
Some heavy-hitters among driving enthusiasts will be pulled from the market during this year.
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