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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Toyota boss predicts plug-in hybrid will account for a third of new RAV4 sales

Toyota Australia expects plug-in hybrid versions of its best-selling SUV to account for around a third of total RAV4 sales.

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New electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class revealed; promises up to 800km of driving range

All-new electric C-Class brings bold new styling with up to 800km of range and in its most potent form, 0-100km/h in 4.0s.

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New Toyota RAV4 goes on sale without ANCAP safety rating

Launch delays have resulted in the new Toyota RAV4 needing safety updates in order to achieve a 2026 ANCAP five-star rating.

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Pricing confirmed for new flagship Toyota bZ4X Touring electric SUV

New range-topping Toyota bZ4X Touring brings increased boot space and promises 0-100km/h in 4.4 seconds and 488km of driving range.

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Mercedes-Benz reveals updated flagship EQS electric sedan with 925km range, due in Australia later this year

Mercedes-Benz has given its flagship EQS electric sedan a refresh with more range, updated tech and a steer-by-wire system and steering yoke.

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Australia’s EV boom is in full swing – here are the top 10 cars people are buying

As fuel prices continue to surge amid the Middle East conflict, Australian new car buyers are gravitating to EVs in ever-increasing numbers.

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Modern Classic: Ferrari Testarossa, from Maranello to Miami Vice

Its rakish design might have been polarising, but the Ferrari Testarossa dragged the Italian supercar maker into the modern age.

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Mercedes-Benz debuts new steering yoke and steer-by-wire system... and we’ve tested it

In a first for the brand, Mercedes-Benz brings steer-by-wire technology and a yoke to the updated EQS electric sedan.

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Surging demand for EVs in wake of fuel crisis leads to longer wait times

Demand for electric vehicles has exploded in Australia as buyers look for immunity from rising fuel costs and supply uncertainties.

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Australians to get first look at China’s best-selling car, due in local showrooms later this year

The Geely EX2 will make its Australian debut at the Melbourne Motor Show in April, ahead of its expected arrival into local showrooms later this year.

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Could this cute and funky electric hatchback be the answer to our current fuel woes?

While there has been no official confirmation as to when it will arrive here, the Firefly electric hatchback has been approved for sale in Australia.

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GWM Ora range set to expand in Australia with small electric SUV and possibly a hybrid

Electric GWM Ora 5 small SUV set for local dealerships but could a hybrid variant follow?

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Can Australia’s EV charging network possibly hope to replace the humble petrol station?

With sales of EVs expected to surge thanks to the conflict in the Middle East, is Australia's charging infrastructure ready to meet increased demand?

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Fuel rationing – what are the measures Australia could take to conserve supplies?

The Australian government has rejected a $40 spending cap on fuel. But what other measures could be taken to shore up our short-term fuel supply?

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Where Australia sources its refined fuel from and why supply is in danger

Australia's reliance on imported fuel has been thrown into stark focus due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. But where exactly does our fuel come from?

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Australian distributor of Chinese electric carmaker Xpeng enters administration

ASIC documents show that administrators have been appointed to take control of TrueEV, the local distributor for Chinese electric automaker XPeng.

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric review: Back to the future for Merc’s medium electric SUV

With one eye on its past, Mercedes-Benz has reimagined the future with its all new GLC electric medium SUV.

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It’s been almost 50 years since Australia last rationed fuel… are we about to go there again?

Australia last rationed petrol in 1979 but the federal government has reassured the public rationing is off the table... for now.

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Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro review: Fitter, faster, stronger

The second-generation Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro casts off the shackles of its fearsome but uncompromising predecessor to tap into a broader depth of performance, comfort and luxury than ever before.

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Australia-EU trade deal signed, set to cut car prices... but Luxury Car Tax lives on

Tariffs scrapped and luxury car tax changes for EVs could lower the cost of European vehicles for Australian buyers.

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Modern Classic: Ferrari F92A, the underperformer that left a lasting legacy

It might not be the best F1 car Ferrari ever built but it did make a mark on the Scuderia's later era.

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Luxury Car Tax threshold set to be lifted under EU free trade agreement

Ongoing free-trade negotiations with the EU could see Australians paying less for some new cars.

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The worrying trend for Japanese car brands in Australia

Sales of cars from Japanese brands in Australia are trending downwards in the face of a new-brand-and-model onslaught from China.

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BMW M4 CS first drive review: The ultimate track day warrior?

The BMW M4 CS really showcases its track-focused nature when unleashed on one of the world's great race tracks – Mount Panorama.