Wheels Car of the Year
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COTY
2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year WINNER: Honda Civic E:HEV L
It’s back to the future for this year’s winner, not just an excellent Honda, but an exceptional car all round.
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COTYRobbo’s 2025-26 COTY Notebook – and why the Honda Civic had to win
Esteemed former Wheels editor and 2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year judge Peter Robinson is famous for his fearless opinions – here are his notes on each of this year’s COTY contenders…
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: IM5 Performance
Upmarket MG sub-brand IM is looking to make an immediate impact with the IM5, setting its sights firmly on Tesla’s Model 3.
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Kia EV3 Air Long Range
Kia’s EV3 arrives as a pivotal, long-range EV contender with sharp pricing and bold design, yet mixed dynamics and tough rivals prevent it from claiming the win at this year’s COTY judging.
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Mahindra XUV3XO AX7L
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Skoda Kodiaq Sportline 4×4
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Volkswagen Tayron 150TSI Elegance
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Volvo EX30 Cross Country
Latest News
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Mazda Australia boss: New car competition is fierce but Australians still value brand loyalty
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Honda switching from dedicated EVs to multi-energy platform under new plan
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Audi Q7: More luxurious and larger third-generation model debuts
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Mazda Australia says there’s strategy behind offering a new CX-5 without a hybrid option
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BYD claims it will be the world’s biggest carmaker within five years
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Porsche launches three one-off 911s as part of Toy Story 5 release
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Leapmotor B10: Range-extender hybrid tech added to fuel-sipping small SUV
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BYD teases new ‘Great Han’ flagship luxury sedan
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BYD appoints Pickles as Australian auction partner to clear fleet vehicles
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Toyota’s chairman says he feels ‘very alone’ in the shift to EVs
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Reviews
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Reviews
Kia EV6 Air review: Large electric SUV’s makeover brings longer range and better tech
Kia’s large electric crossover, the EV6, is impressive in its most affordable guise – the Air RWD – with an appealing combination of driving range and value.
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ReviewsLexus 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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ReviewsMGS6 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.
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ReviewsBYD 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.
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ReviewsKia 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?
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Features
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FeaturesAI helps imagine what a Mitsubishi Magna might look like today…
While the Falcon and Commodore were iconic Australian cars, the Mitsubishi Magna was also a long-time favourite, winning Wheels Car of the Year in 1985 and 1996. Here, AI helps us see into a future that will never happen…
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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.
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FeaturesCars that defined Australian suburbia in the 1990s
Tarago, Laser, Commodore? In the 1990s you couldn’t turn around without seeing one, but these days they’re becoming a lot harder to spot on Australian roads.
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FeaturesMost fuel efficient petrol/diesel powered cars on the market: top 10
Searching for a new car but don’t want a hybrid or EV? We’ve got you covered with the 10 most fuel efficient non-electrified cars available.
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FeaturesForgotten Aussie flagships – top 10 range-toppers from our motoring heyday
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FeaturesWhich are the longest range medium hybrid SUVs on sale in Australia?
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FeaturesWeirdest cars you could buy in Australia – top 10
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FeaturesSix-cylinder heroes: The top 10 Aussie ‘big sixes’
Reviews
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Reviews
Kia EV6 Air review: Large electric SUV’s makeover brings longer range and better tech
Kia’s large electric crossover, the EV6, is impressive in its most affordable guise – the Air RWD – with an appealing combination of driving range and value.
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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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Reviews
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.
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Reviews
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.
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Reviews
Kia Picanto GT-Line review: A timely reminder that cheap cars still exist
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Reviews2026 Ford Ranger first drive: Versatility and V6 power to the fore as rivals circle
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Reviews2026 Ford Everest first drive: Updated city SUV you can still take for a bush bash
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ReviewsVolkswagen Tayron eHybrid review: Large SUV joins Tiguan sibling with hybrid drivetrain
Comparisons
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ComparisonsToyota Yaris v Mazda 2: Small cars for the big smoke face off
Traditional rivals Toyota and Mazda tackle the compact city car segment with the Yaris and 2 – one hybrid, one traditional, but both intent on packing the most space into a compact hatch.
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ComparisonsHatchback 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…
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ComparisonsNissan 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
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ComparisonsGWM 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?
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ComparisonsHonda Accord v Toyota Camry: Middleweight sedan showdown
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ComparisonsToyota GR86 GTS v Hyundai i30 N Premium: Affordable, sporty driving from two classics of the genre
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ComparisonsHyundai Tucson Hybrid v GWM Haval H6 Ultra Hybrid: Front-wheel drive SUV showdown
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ComparisonsPowertrain battle! Nissan X-Trail v Tesla Model Y v MG HS Hybrid+
Opinion
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OpinionP-platers are banned from driving certain EVs in Australia – but the rules are a national hodge-podge that must be fixed
Outdated power-to-weight rules struggle to keep pace with EV acceleration, leaving gaps in P-plate restrictions as instant torque reshapes what defines high-performance vehicles today, writes Paul Gover.
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OpinionPaul Gover: Modern-day car tech is rendering another once-essential driving skill obsolete
The ability to reverse park once won hearts and street cred… but now cameras and sensors are transforming the old-school skill
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OpinionRivian takes the step every EV manufacturer should
Rivian’s recent announcement that it would use second-hand EV batteries to partly power its production plant, is news every other manufacturer should pay attention to.
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OpinionWhy plug-in hybrid ute owners are laughing now
Maligned early on, criticised as not being ‘legitimate’ and hammered for the absence of a ‘proper’ diesel engine, dual-cab owners with petrol/plug-in hybrid powertrains are laughing in the face of increased fuel prices.
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OpinionMassive US-style utes are in the sights of new safety rules… but is the targeting unfair?
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OpinionOwn a plug-in hybrid? Then you already own an EV provided you’re doing one crucial thing…
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OpinionTrent Nikolic: Now is the time to discuss why Australia is not fuel self-sufficient
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OpinionMichael Stahl: The incredible story of how Kerry Packer came to own his first Audi Quattro
