Rob Margeit

Features 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.

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BYD Sealion 7 Premium review: Proof of the progress of Chinese cars

China’s automotive surge is reshaping Australia’s new-car market, and BYD’s Sealion 7 shows exactly why buyers are embracing the change.

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Origin story: A walk through time visiting Stuttgart's famous Mercedes Museum

The stunning Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart is more than just a history of the brand – it’s a walk through history itself.

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Customer sues Ford over Trump tariffs; wants a share of US$1.3 billion

A Ford Mustang Mach-E buyer is suing Ford for a partial refund following the US Supreme Court's ruling on President Trump's tariffs

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EVs and PHEVs now outsell ICE vehicles in one place in Australia

One Australian territory has reached critical mass in plug-in electric vehicle uptake, now accounting for 55 per cent of all new cars sold.

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Modern Classic: BMW E60 M5, a sedan like no other

BMW threw away the rulebook when it created the fourth-generation M5, an audacious yet utterly beguiling V10-powered executive sedan that still sets pulses racing.

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GWM Ora 5 electric SUV review: Fun and funky styling taps into rising EV popularity

As Australians are buying EVs in greater numbers than ever before, the GWM Ora 5 SUV’s arrival couldn’t have come at a better time

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GWM confirms Ora 5 electric hatchback for Australia

A hatchback version of the just-launched Ora 5 SUV is set to arrive in local dealerships later this year.

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GWM confirms Ora 5 Touring electric station wagon for Australia

A battery-electric station wagon variant of the just launched GWM Ora 5 is set to join the Chinese brand's Australian line-up with PHEV models likely to follow.

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Mazda 6e review: Is there enough of Japan in this Chinese-built electric sedan?

The spiritual successor to the beloved Mazda6 is now an electric sedan built in China.

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Mazda’s Tesla Model Y rival bringing new customers to the brand

Mazda's new CX-6e Tesla Model Y fighter is drawing plenty of new customers to the brand.

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Mazda: ’Chinese built cars as good as Japanese’

The Japanese's brand's general manager in China said Mazdas built in China are as good as those manufactured in Japan.

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Geely EX2: China’s best-selling car approved for Australia

Australia's electric vehicle fleet is set to be bolstered by the imminent arrival of the Geely EX2 electric hatchback.

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New V8 headlines updated Mercedes-AMG GLE 63S and GLS 63 SUVs

A heavily-updated twin-turbo V8 promises better efficiency and smoother power delivery without impacting performance.

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New Honda Prelude is Australia’s best-selling sports car

The new sixth-generation Honda Prelude has rocketed straight to the top of the sports car sales charts.

Features

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.

Reviews

Lexus RZ review: Big changes bring big rewards

Lexus' flagship electric SUV undergoes a major transformation, addressing most of the shortcomings of its predecessor.

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GAC Hyptec HT electric SUV spied in Melbourne

The heavily-camouflaged photo appears to show the gullwing-doored GAC Hyptec HT in Melbourne.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake confirmed for Australia

Hybrid and electric station wagons set to join the Mercedes-Benz CLA range in Australia.

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Second-gen Mercedes-Benz GLB confirmed for Australia; due in showrooms this year

Mercedes-Benz’s new GLB to arrive in Australia later this year with both petrol-hybrid and electric drivetrains.

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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.

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Lexus Australia welcomes competition from China but won’t engage in a ‘race to the bottom’

Lexus Australia's boss welcomes Chinese challenger brands that are increasingly flexing their luxury car muscle.

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Lexus targets modest EV growth with two new models

Lexus expects updated RZ pricing and new ES EV sedan to boost modest electric vehicle growth as hybrids continue dominating the brand’s Australian sales mix.

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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…

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Australians’ intention to buy a new car drops to five-year low

Latest data from Roy Morgan reveals cost-of-living pressures have driven down new car purchasing intentions.