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.

Features

Toyota RAV4: Best-selling SUV's journey from '90s cult to mainstream

Little did we know back in 1994 that the cute and cool Toyota RAV4 would go on to become the biggest-selling SUV in Australian history.

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Tesla axes two models from its global line-up; replaced by humanoid robots

Tesla has officially killed off Model S and X as it transitions its Fremont factory to manufacturing humanoid robots

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Modern Classic: Mercedes-Benz 300SE (W126), a graceful presence for 47 years

The W126 generation of Mercedes-Benz’s flagship S-Class encapsulates the very essence of the brand in a single restrained, yet powerful model.

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Hyundai IONIQ 6 N review: The most fun you can have without an engine

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N rewrites the electric vehicle rulebook in a package equally at home on the race track as it is on the road.

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Hyundai IONIQ 6 N: The brand’s fastest production car ever lands in Australia

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N electric sedan lands in Australia bringing clever track-focussed performance tech to the EV segment.

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Hyundai’s EV sales surge on back of Middle East conflict  

Hyundai Australia's 2026 EV sales has already overhauled its total from last year.

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GWM Tank 300 plug-in hybrid review: The time is right for this chunky fuel-sipping SUV

GWM’s Tank 300 plug-in hybrid blends rugged off-road capability with improved efficiency, strong performance and generous equipment... now if they can just fix the intrusive safety tech.

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EV sales in Europe set to overhaul petrol cars amid soaring fuel costs

Sales of electric vehicles in Europe on track to overhaul petrol as market share surges above 20 per cent.

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GWM Australia doubles production of incoming Tank 300 plug-in hybrid in the face of surging demand

As fuel prices surge across the nation, GWM Australia has asked for a doubling of production of its new Tank 300 plug-in hybrid SUV.

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GWM confirms larger Jolion Max with hybrid and electric powertrain options for Australia

Larger Haval Jolion SUV confirmed for Australia with hybrid and full battery-electric powertrains.

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2026 Toyota RAV4 review: Is it still the benchmark medium SUV?

The new sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 is finally here, but is it still the benchmark in the hotly-contested medium SUV segment?

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More powerful GWM 3.0-litre diesel to make global debut in Australia in Tank 500 SUV and Cannon Alpha ute

GWM's more powerful and bigger turbo-diesel has been confirmed for Australia, underpinning new Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha models.

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Mini unveils stunning Countryman concepts at Beijing Auto Show

Mini unveils Countryman 'mobile sound system' concepts at Beijing Auto Show in collaboration with Austrian design studio Vagabund.

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Hybrid HiLux not completely off the table, says Toyota’s Aussie boss

Toyota Australia boss doesn't completely rule out a hybrid version of its best-selling vehicle of any kind in Australia...

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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.