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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Tesla Model Y L six-seater one step closer to Australia

Australia's best-selling electric vehicle is set to expand with local approval for a three-row, six-seat Tesla Model Y.

Reviews

2026 BMW M3 CS Touring first drive review: The best wagon in the world?

Lighter, faster and more powerful, what was BMW's already formidable M3 Touring gets the Competition Sport treatment.

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Tesla slashes price of Cybertruck with new entry-level model

A new entry level model slashes Cybertruck price by U$S10,000 but will it be enough to halt the model's sales slide?

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Manual transmission on life support, says BMW M boss

BMW M chief Frank Van Meel admits the days of M cars with manual transmissions are numbered.

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Australia’s privacy watchdog investigating two car brands over data-harvesting concerns

Privacy watchdog launches investigation into two Asian-based carmakers amid fears personal information is being harvested and sold to third parties

Features

Modern Classic: Porsche 928, a car ahead of its time

Born of a crisis, the Porsche 928 was engineered to replace the 911, redefining the brand with radical design and grand touring ambition.

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Ford posts biggest loss since GFC; EVs and Trump's tariffs to blame

Stalled EV production, a warehouse fire and President Trump's tariffs have impacted the bottom line at Ford Motor Company.

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Just seven traditional petrol-powered cars were sold in Norway last month

With battery electric vehicles holding almost 96 per cent market share in Norway, sales of petrol and diesel cars are plummeting.

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Next BYD Shark 6 gets bigger engine, more power and uprated towing capacity

A bigger 2.0 litre turbo petrol and increased towing capacity of 3500kg are the headline acts in Australian Government vehicle approval documents.

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VFACTS January 2026: China now the second-biggest exporter of cars to Australia, behind only Japan

The continued growth of cars manufactured in China shows no signs of abating.

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VFACTS January 2026: Electrified vehicles continue to surge as petrol, diesel sales decline

Sales of petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles continue their sales decline as more and more Australians embrace electrified options.

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This De Tomaso 662kW V12 revs to 12,300rpm and looks like something out of a sci-fi horror film

De Tomaso has released the first images of its bonkers V12 that will power its track-day only P900 hypercar.

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Federal Government partners with Hyundai and Kia to offer discounted loans on electric vehicles

The federal government's Clean Energy Finance Corporation is committing up to $60 million to help reduce the cost of Hyundai and Kia EVs.

Comparisons

Battle of the budget busters: Three affordable compact SUVs gets the Wheels comparo treatment

Three sharply priced small SUVs from BYD, Mahindra and Suzuki compete for buyers on a tight budget, but as equipment, efficiency and expectations shift, only one contender ultimately delivers true modern-day value.

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Toyota is the world's leading carmaker... again

Toyota has again been crowned the world's biggest carmaker, ending 2025 on top of the new car sales race for the sixth year in a row.

Features

Which are the best small hatchbacks for under $40k driveaway?

Buyers looking for an affordable new car that isn't an SUV might just want to consider a hatchback. Here are four of the best...

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Tesla quietly kills some standard safety features in North America; Australia unaffected

Tesla to charge monthly subscription for safety and driver assist features previously regarded as standard.

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Bertone reimagines Gandini’s audacious 1969 concept and it’s headed for production

A modern reimagining of Marcello Gandini's audacious 1969 Autobianchi concept is headed for limited production with an eye-watering price tag.

Features

Wheels salutes the 10 greatest station wagons

Before the onset of the SUV-pandemic, when it came to family haulers there was only one choice - the station wagon. Wheels pays tribute to 10 of the best…

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Kia quietly axes V6 Sorento and Carnival models

Kia Australia says NVES is partially responsible for decision to axe its highest-emitting V6 engine from the Sorento and Carnival ranges

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VFACTS 2025: The biggest winners (and losers) of the new car sales race

With new car sales data for 2025 just released, it's time to look at the brands who did well (and those who didn't)... and there are some surprising results.

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VFACTS 2025: How the newest car brands in Australia fared in their first year

With a dozen new brands clamouring for Australian new car buyers, we take a look at those which have – and haven't – cut through the noise.

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Federal Government to name and shame car makers failing to meet CO2 targets

The federal government is set to reveal 'interim emissions' results under the new stringent NVES targets.

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Ultra-rare $1.2 million Holden ute smashes sales records

The $1.2 million paid post-auction is the most ever paid for a road-going Holden.