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The Ferraris from Miami Vice are two of TV’s most famous cars. Now we know which one’s being used in the big-budget movie remake
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2027 Chery Stockman priced from $52,990 as hybrid ute undercuts many of its rivals
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Suzuki gives customers 10 per cent off some of its most popular models… but only if they buy a certain colour
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Revealed: Desperate plan to keep the Cybertruck alive as Elon Musk gives customers a lifeline
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BYD has a win in legal battle with Jaguar Land Rover over copycat allegations
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Big changes are coming for the 2028 Honda CR-V – including going hybrid-only
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EV tax break and home battery grants are under threat, reports say
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GWM confirms it’s bringing the plug-in hybrid Haval H10 large SUV to Australia
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All-electric BMW i3 sets charging efficiency record on 6000km trip – beating the old mark by a staggering seven hours
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2027 GWM Ora 5 Plus confirmed for Australia as an affordable Tesla Model Y rival
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Reviews & Features
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Reviews
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLB 220 4Matic review: Luxury hybrid family SUV impresses in second generation
The new Mercedes-Benz GLB 220 4Matic packs seven seats, a lot of technology and peppy performance into a clever package, so what’s not to like?
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Features
Revealed: Australia’s 10 best-selling electric cars in 2026 so far
Electric vehicle sales are booming in Australia, with Tesla facing growing competition. Here are the 10 EVs Australians are buying most.
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Classic Wheels
From the Wheels Archive: Leyland P76 wins our 1973 Car of the Year title in a result that forced us to change the rules
The huge Leyland sedan thoroughly deserved its title, but that didn’t stop controversy from following the win…
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ReviewsMazda CX-80 review: Large SUV’s wide range of variants remains appealing
Mazda’s CX-80 remains a superb driver’s car with a wide range of pricing options in the seven-seat segment.
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ReviewsMazda CX-3 range review: Quality compact SUV keeps on keeping on
Learn more about the reduced Mazda CX-3 small-SUV range including price, interior, boot space, safety assists and performance.
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Car Comparisons
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ComparisonsComparison: Mazda CX-5 v Toyota RAV4, battle of the medium SUV heavyweights
Can Mazda’s new-generation CX-5 land a sucker-punch on the new-gen Toyota RAV4 in a battle of the medium SUV heavyweights?
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ComparisonsComparison: 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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ComparisonsComparison: 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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ComparisonsUltimate plug-in hybrid test: Chery Tiggo 7 v BYD Sealion 5 v Geely Starray EM-i v GWM Haval H6
Hybrid technology paved the way for lower all-round fuel use, and electric vehicles paved the way for those wanting something completely different. But if you want to hedge your bets, plug-in hybrid drivetrains, which have benefited from advances in both petrol and electric technology, are the way to go.
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ComparisonsHybrid Heroes: Honda HR-V v Hyundai Kona comparison
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ComparisonsMedium SUV comparison: Honda CR-V v Hyundai Tucson v Toyota RAV4 face-off
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ComparisonsToyota Yaris v Mazda 2: Small cars for the big smoke face off
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ComparisonsHatchback Hit-Out: Mazda 3 v Kia K4 v Volkswagen Golf
PHEV & Hybrid Vehicles
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Reviews
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLB 220 4Matic review: Luxury hybrid family SUV impresses in second generation
The new Mercedes-Benz GLB 220 4Matic packs seven seats, a lot of technology and peppy performance into a clever package, so what’s not to like?
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NewsBig changes are coming for the 2028 Honda CR-V – including going hybrid-only
Honda’s popular CR-V medium SUV is preparing for a major overhaul, with a new platform, improved hybrid technology and fresh styling all on the way.
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NewsThe Lotus Esprit is coming back… and it’s packing a 500kW twin-turbo V8
Lotus has revealed new details of its upcoming flagship supercar, which could be called Esprit and will combine a twin-turbo V8 with hybrid tech.
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ReviewsGWM Haval H7 first drive: A great driving experience at a great price, but this SUV has an identity crisis
The Haval H7 comes in hybrid and PHEV form with a driving experience to savour – and a very competitive hit to the hip pocket nerve.
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NewsBYD drops a big clue that it has a new seven-seat family SUV on the way for Australia
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FeaturesThe world’s 10 fastest-accelerating cars ranked – and the quickest is absolutely ridiculous
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Features‘We can do it better than anyone in the world’: BYD boss explains the move that set the brand up for a long run of Aussie success – and his next top priority
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Reviews2026 Kia Seltos Sport+ review: New hybrid-only small SUV deserves kudos for its interior, but drops the ball elsewhere
Electric Vehicles
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Features
Revealed: Australia’s 10 best-selling electric cars in 2026 so far
Electric vehicle sales are booming in Australia, with Tesla facing growing competition. Here are the 10 EVs Australians are buying most.
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NewsRevealed: Desperate plan to keep the Cybertruck alive as Elon Musk gives customers a lifeline
Tesla’s Cybertruck could live on under an ambitious plan, as Musk confirms production will continue longer than expected.
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NewsAll-electric BMW i3 sets charging efficiency record on 6000km trip – beating the old mark by a staggering seven hours
The BMW i3 went from one of Europe’s northernmost points all the way to the southern tip of Spain.
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News2027 GWM Ora 5 Plus confirmed for Australia as an affordable Tesla Model Y rival
GWM is preparing to expand its Australian electric lineup with a Ora 5 Plus medium SUV, potentially offering family-friendly practicality for a cheap price.
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NewsHongqi unveils its E-HS9 luxury SUV for less than $150,000 – and details ambitious Aussie plans with a possible all-electric ute
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NewsRimac kills off its Nevera hypercar less than halfway through its planned production run
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NewsChangan confirms its cut-price Deepal S05 SUV is coming to Australia
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NewsHuge battery life study covering 3.2 billion kilometres is great news for EV owners
Classic Wheels
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Classic Wheels
From the Wheels Archive: Leyland P76 wins our 1973 Car of the Year title in a result that forced us to change the rules
The huge Leyland sedan thoroughly deserved its title, but that didn’t stop controversy from following the win…
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels archive: Falcon GTHO Phase III vs Group A Commodore comparo – with Allan Moffat behind the wheel
A Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III taking on the upstart Group A at Calder with a deadset legend behind the wheel? Yes please…
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: Meet Tim Schenken, the only Aussie to ever get a factory drive with Ferrari – despite standing up Enzo
Jack Brabham, Alan Jones, Mark Webber… Tim Schenken? The latter isn’t well known, but he’s also an Aussie F1 star – and the only down under racer to drive for Ferrari.
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: We test a ‘modern’ EV for the first time in 1997 – and see a clouded future for battery power after driving the world’s first electric sports car, GM’s EV1
The General Motors EV1 was the first mass-produced, purpose-built, all-electric car from a major manufacturer. Wheels’ test of the pioneering vehicle was a bit of a first for us, too.
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: The 50 best moments in Bathurst history, from Peter Perfect to Godzilla and the rock that almost killed Dick
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: Mark Skaife puts the R35 GT-R up against his 1992 Godzilla at Oran Park – with “unbelievable” results
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: Holden’s SS Group A Commodore takes on America’s best in the USA – and the Yanks don’t want to give it back
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels archive: The HSV HRT 427C “Oz Zilla” is born ready to take on Porsche’s GT2
Modern Classic
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FeaturesModern Classic: Citroën CX GTI Turbo 2, the last ‘real’ Citroën
The stunning successor to the iconic DS, aka The Goddess, has cemented its place in history as the last ever ‘true’ Citroën.
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FeaturesModern 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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FeaturesModern 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.
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FeaturesModern Classic: Mercedes-Benz R129 SL 500
The golden generation of Mercedes-Benz roadsters?
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FeaturesModern Classic: BMW E36 M3, originally unloved, now legendary
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FeaturesModern Classic: Porsche 911 Carrera S, a company-saving creation
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FeaturesModern Classic: Porsche Cayman, much more than a marketing exercise
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Features‘Billion dollar baby’: It’s 20 years since the VE Commodore first launched
