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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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.

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It’s official – China now the number one source of new cars in Australia

China has overtaken Japan as the number one source of new cars in Australia, ending a dominance dating back to last century.

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Local pricing of F1-inspired AMG GT 63 Pro Motorsport Collectors Edition confirmed

Australia to receive an undisclosed number of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team-inspired AMG GT 63 Pro Motorsport Collectors Edition.

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GWM Cannon plug-in hybrid ute confirmed for Australia as part of ambitious expansion

Chinese brand GWM confirmed 10 new models and an expanded dealer network will spearhead local ambitions after record-setting year.

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2026 BMW M2 CS first drive review: The very essence of the M badge

The all-new 2026 BMW M2 CS distills the very essence of the M badge into one, ferocious, rear-wheel drive package.

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Australian petrol prices could rise as much as 40c a litre amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East 

With oil prices expected to surge US$40 a barrel when trading opens on Monday, Australians are likely to feel the pain at the petrol pump.

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Best small SUVs for first-time buyers in 2026

Being a first-time new-car buyer can be daunting so to help you on your journey, we've cut through the noise with our picks of the bunch.

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40 Years of BMW’s M3: Evolution of a legend

BMW’s desire for a ‘sporty 3 Series’ in the mid-1980s gave rise to what has gone on to become one of the true greats of performance motoring.

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Aussie buyers confirmed for McLaren's Le Mans-based track-only hypercar

McLaren has confirmed a number of Australians have bought its latest track-only hypercar based on its 2027 Le Mans 24 Hour race car.

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Chery QQ3 small electric hatchback launches in China; ‘strong interest’ from Australia

Chery Australia says it has 'strong interest' in Corolla-sized electric hatchback that could rival BYD, MG and GWM in the small EV segment.

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Sales of petrol cars drop sharply in the EU as hybrid, PHEV and electric surge

The rise in popularity of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles has seen petrol and diesel new car sales plummet in the EU