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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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Best Small SUVs 2026: Performance

Turbocharged petrol power, high-performance hybrids and rapid EVs are pushing boundaries in the small SUV segment, proving practicality and genuine driver appeal can coexist.

Best Small SUVs

Best Small SUVs 2026: Luxury

Premium compact SUVs are evolving rapidly, with electrification, advanced technology and elevated refinement on offer for those who can afford it.

Best Small SUVs

Best Small SUVs 2026: Hybrid

Hybrid small SUVs are drawing more attention from Australian new car buyers through a combination of improved efficiency, lower running costs and greater flexibility for everyday driving.

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Cars that will significantly reduce your fuel bill NOW

Our rundown of the best new car options to reduce fuel use significantly as Aussies endure record high petrol prices.

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BMW updates X1 and X2 line-up for 2026 with new plug-in hybrid and tech changes

New X1 xDrive25e joins the range as petrol, hybrid and electric models receive technical revisions.

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BMW reveals addition to its Sport Collection with feature-rich X1 sDrive18i variant

BMW’s X1 sDrive18i addition to its Sport Collection brings new styling, features and colours, arriving later in 2025.

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Best Small SUVs 2025: Over $50K

Ratings and reviews of the Best Small SUVs priced over $50K on the Australian market… plus our category winner.

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Recall roundup: BMW, Ram, Land Rover

New recalls issued for the various BMW, Ram and Land Rover models

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How much more expensive are electric cars in 2024?

As EV prices go down, ICE vehicles are going up. How big is the EV price premium today?

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BMW rolls back on heated seat subscriptions

Option to pay-as-you-go for warm buns quietly dropped from BMW’s base X1 options list

Reviews

2023 BMW X1 sDrive18i review

BMW’s baby SUV finally comes of age and beats its bullies

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Recall roundup: Mercedes-Benz, BMW & Ram

New recalls issued for the Mercedes-Benz X-Class and E-Class, BMW X1 and Ram 1500

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Best Premium Small SUV: BMW X1

A new-generation BMW X1 and a first-ever Alfa Romeo Tonale take on the 2019 Wheels Car of the Year Volvo XC40 in a battle of luxury compact SUVs.

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2024 BMW X1 M35i priced from $90,900 before on-roads

First ever M version of BMW’s compact luxury SUV brings 233kW and a host of performance features and aesthetics

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2023 BMW X1 pricing and features for Australia

BMW’s small SUV has also spawned an all-electric variant, with both models set for an Australian launch – and now we’ve driven both

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BMW’s latest iDrive system is inspired by smartphones

In line with running updates, BMW models will gain updated iDrive software from July

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2023 BMW X1 obtains five-star ANCAP safety rating

ANCAP has rated the BMW’s entry-level SUV the full five-stars, though the pure-electric version remains untested

Reviews

2023 BMW X1 review: Australian launch

Award for this year’s biggest improver? The BMW X1 could be in with a shout

Reviews

2023 BMW iX1 EV review: International first drive

BMW’s electric car offensive continues as tech from the mighty iX trickles down to the much smaller iX1 SUV

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2023 BMW X1 review: International first drive

The littlest BMW SUV enters its third generation. Only this time the X1 is not quite so little…

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2022 BMW X1 and X2 Sport Collection pricing and features for Australia

X1 and X2 line-ups are gaining a new grade

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2023 BMW iX1: Electric range revealed

BMW’s answer to the Mercede-Benz EQA is just around the corner, with the iX1 to be revealed before the end of the year

BMW denies X1M, hints at faster X2
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2023 BMW X1 M rumoured following spy photos

Spy photos appear to show proof of an X1 M being developed by BMW