Rob Margeit

Wheels editor

Rob is a multiple award-winning journalist and editor with over 25 years experience in automotive. He joins Wheels after a decade-long stint at Drive.

News

Geely banks on new Starray AWD flagship to dramatically increase sales volume

Geely has shot up the sales charts in Australia thanks in no small part to the Starray SUV – and the brand is banking on more of that success.

Reviews

2027 Mercedes-Benz GLB 350 4Matic electric review: New-generation seven-seater SUV brings newfound polish and maturity

New second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLB seven-seat SUV is massive step-up over its predecessor.

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News

Geely reveals why it's swimming against Australia's SUV tide with the new Emgrand sedan

Geely is set to take on BYD and Toyota with its new plug-in hybrid mid-size sedan.

Reviews

2027 Geely Starray EM-i AWD review: Why the plug-in hybrid medium SUV is well worth your money

Geely's popular RAV4 rivalling plug-in hybrid medium SUV gains all-wheel drive, more performance, and improved ride comfort

Reviews

Lexus ES 500e review: Updated luxury sedan brings more space, electric drivetrains and superb ride

The new Lexus ES has finally stepped out of the shadows of the Toyota Camry, bringing refinement and luxury like never before.

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Reviews

2026 Honda ZR-V VTi X review: Updated SUV is the 'Goldilocks' of the segment

The Honda ZR-V straddles the gap between small and medium SUVs. But is it too large? Or too small? Or is it just right?

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Reviews

Kia EV4 Earth review: Daring medium sedan shakes things up

The Kia EV4, the first electric vehicle from the Korean brand that isn’t an SUV, cuts an imposing, if polarising, figure on the road

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Comparisons

Comparison: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N v Honda Civic Type R

Can the benchmark high-performance electric vehicle mix it with the greatest petrol hot hatch of its generation?

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Features

Modern Classic: Toyota Celica GT-Four, from poser to rally champion

A rally-bred homologation special, the Celica GT-Four helped Toyota shed its cardigan-wearing, conservative image.

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Features

Unsung heroes: A tribute to the humble delivery van

The humble delivery van has been around almost as long as the motor car itself, a box on wheels that has become an indispensable part of the urban landscape.

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Reviews

GWM Tank 500 3.0TD review: A serious challenger to the off-road establishment

GWM fires a muscly 3.0-litre turbo-diesel across the off-road bows of the Everest, Prado and MU-X triumvirate.

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Reviews

Alfa Romeo Tonale review: Flawed beauty is full of improvements but falls into the style over substance trap

Just three years after the launch of the original, the Alfa Romeo Tonale has been given a heavy makeover. But is it enough to improve the breed?

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Reviews

GWM Cannon Alpha 3.0TD review: Supersized engine and off-road chops give newcomer the firepower to fight Ranger and HiLux

GWM takes aim at the established dual-order with a new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel that outmuscles its rivals

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Features

Neue Klasse – the cars that saved BMW

In 1959, BMW was staring down the barrel of the bankruptcy gun until an entirely Neue Klasse of cars turned around its fortunes.

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News

GWM says new 3.0-litre diesel won't impact NVES targets

GWM's local boss is confident sales of the brand's EVs and plug-in hybrids will offset any NVES impacts of its new 3.0-litre diesel Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha

News

GWM: ‘We need to be top-five in the ute segment’

GWM's local boss says new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel will help the brand scale new heights in the lucrative dual-cab segment

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News

Mercedes-Benz opens its new brand Studio in Sydney's CBD

Mercedes-Benz brings its brand experience to the heart of the city with a studio that will host vehicle launches, special events and exhibitions

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Features

Small & Mighty: The unique appeal of V4 engines in motoring history

Cheap to build and easy to maintain, the inline-four has been a mainstay of automotive engineering for more than 100 years. So why did these carmakers throw away the four-cylinder rulebook?

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Features

The Wheels Interview: Nigel Tait, one of the Aussies behind Jack Brabham's F1 success

From a tin shed in Melbourne’s ‘Lavatory Lane’ to the top of the F1 world; how Nigel Tait helped shape Australia’s greatest motor racing triumph.

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Reviews

Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro review: Big family SUV gets its hands muddy

Hyundai's first crack at a proper off-roader is a good one, bringing hardware upgrades that add some genuine off-road ability.

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Comparisons

Comparison: Kia Picanto v BYD Atto 1, a contest between two of Australia's most affordable cars

Two answers to the same question – what is Australia’s most affordable car?

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News

Hyundai Australia denies 'missing the PHEV boat' despite having no plug-ins for sale down under

Hyundai Australia remains noncommittal on PHEVs despite not having a single plug-in hybrid in its Australian line-up

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News

Hyundai's rugged XRT off-road range set to expand with more models

Hyundai Australia launches XRT Pro sub-brand with a alone Palisade variant but more models set to follow.

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Features

Modern Classic: HSV Maloo, the tradie 'supercar'

A modern-day cultural icon, and officially the fastest ute in the world, the HSV Maloo redefined what the humble Aussie workhorse could be.