Trent Nikolic

Editor

Trent recently became Editor of Wheels, Australia’s longest running and most respected motoring brand, after a successful decade as the Managing Editor of Drive since 2014.

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2026 Mazda 6e review: Wheels’ verdict on Mazda’s bold new electric sedan

Mazda goes back to the future, with the return of a popular model - but this time with electric power and RWD. The Mazda 6 is back, baby, but it’s not the 6 you remember.

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2026 Toyota HiLux Wheels review: First drive of the updated version of Australia’s favourite workhorse

Toyota’s updated 2026 HiLux launches into a crowded segment and a sea of challengers, the likes of which it has never had to deal with before. Can the new model’s significant tech updates, specifically, ensure it keeps pace with an ever-changing dual-cab segment?

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Mazda set for a broad refresh as it admits its current fleet is ageing

Mazda boss tells Australian journalists that its time for a significant product refresh, to reignite a product line that is starting to look and feel a little old.

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2025 Japan Mobility Show: Mazda hints at next Mazda 2 with reveal of Vision X-Compact hatch

Mazda has used the 2025 Japan Mobility Show to preview the Vision X-Compact hatchback, a possible hint at what the next Mazda 2 will look like.

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2025 Japan Mobility Show: Mazda unveils Vision X-Coupe

Mazda goes back to the future with a rotary-powered plug-in hybrid crossover coupe.

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2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale review: Perhaps the Prancing Horse’s finest road car yet

Ferrari’s most powerful RWD performance car is a force to be reckoned with. Power, precision and performance come together in one glorious, aerodynamically effective package to deliver driving engagement the equal of any roadgoing Ferrari.

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2026 Mazda 6e electric sedan confirmed for Australia

Mazda Australia has confirmed the arrival of the 2026 Mazda 6e electric sedan - due to land in Australian showrooms in the second quarter of next year at a sub $55K price.

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2025 Mazda CX-60 G25 review: New grade with 2.5L four-cylinder petrol engine aims for broader appeal

Despite Mazda’s initial premium positioning of the CX-60, the entry point to the range now starts well below $50,000 drive away, with a new four-cylinder petrol engine, to enhance its appeal in this segment.

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2025 MG HS Hybrid+ review: First drive reveals a serious addition to the crowded medium SUV field

Medium SUVs are a key battleground in the Australian new car market with more Aussies than ever considering the switch to a hybrid or plug-in. With that in mind, you’d have to argue that the new MG HS Hybrid+ is the right vehicle at the right time.

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2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV review: New contender arrives in the best value-for-money dual-cab showdown

GWM has counter punched the BYD Shark with its own take on the modern dual-cab in the shape of the Cannon Alpha PHEV... plus its sharp pricing promises to appeal to buyers.

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Ferrari’s share price hit following revision of electric vehicle ambitions

Hot on the heels of the reveal of the architecture underpinning Ferrari’s first fully electric vehicle, the Maranello manufacturer’s share price took a whack.

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Electric Shock - Ferrari’s first EV developed almost entirely in-house.

More than 1000hp, 0-100km/h in 2.5 seconds, a top speed of 310km/h, and four electric motors that spin as high as 30,000rpm - the Ferrari Elettrica is - according to the legendary manufacturer from Modena - every bit a Ferrari.

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2026 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X 2.2-litre first drive: Is the new engine upgrade worth the money?

Long synonymous with the venerable 3.0-litre turbo diesel four-cylinder, the Isuzu D-Max and MU-X ranges has replaced the workhorse 1.9-litre engine lower down in the range with a 2.2-litre and eight-speed automatic. But will Aussie buyers look at something other than the tough-as-nails 3.0-litre engine?

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Nissan Patrol Warrior: The last V8 Patrol at its best

There's an all-new model on the horizon, but there's plenty of life left in the Y62 Nissan Patrol. How does it fare in Warrior spec?