Hyundai Australia boss says N division will remain vital despite NVES fines
Hyundai faces multimillion-dollar NVES fines but says its diverse mix of petrol, hybrid and EV models – plus strong N brand loyalty – offsets the penalty.
Powertrain battle! Nissan X-Trail v Tesla Model Y v MG HS Hybrid+
Australian buyers love medium and large SUVs – and the choices have never been more broad than they are right now. The question is, which powertrain suits you? best? Regular hybrid, petrol generator electric, or full electric? Three very different combatants duke it out
BYD: Speed to showrooms the difference in Australia’s crowded new car market
BYD Australia boss, Stephen Collins, has worked in the Australian new car industry for a long time, and even he has never seen the speed and manufacturing power that Chinese giant BYD can access.
2026 BYD Sealion 8 first drive review: How well does its first three-row large SUV measure up?
BYD aims its artillery right at the established large SUV players - Toyota, Hyundai and Kia - with its new Sealion 8. It’s a value packed, large, three-row SUV designed to further the BYD success story in Australia.
BYD Australia boss says plug-in hybrids will remain a vital part of its line-up
Despite BYD’s undoubted success in the electric vehicle market in Australia, it’s Australian boss says plug-in hybrid technology will remain a key part of its product drive as it looks to climb even further up the sales charts.
2026 BYD Sealion 5 first drive review: Bringing plug-in hybrid tech to a wider audience
The Sealion 5 is BYD’s latest arrival in Australia. With plug-in hybrid technology and sharp pricing, this is the vehicle that is set to take even more market share for the surging brand.
BYD’s Aussie boss on its battle with Tesla: ‘It’s about value as much as range and battery smarts’
BYD continues on its strong growth trajectory in Australia and while battery technology and efficiency might seem on face value to be the key, the local boss thinks there’s another factor at play.
2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: Volkswagen Amarok PanAmericana
Volkswagen’s new Amarok is a Ranger under the skin, with vastly improved safety and second row comfort compared with the original.
2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: MG U9
MG has no intention of missing out on the dual-cab fever currently running wild in Australia. Enter the new U9, which has more than a few party tricks to reveal.
2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: KGM Musso Ultimate Luxury XLV
The ‘other’ challenger brand in this segment is one that some of you might not immediately think of – South Korea’s first dual-cab entrant, the KGM Musso.
2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: Isuzu D-Max Terrain
Updated and tweaked recently, the D-Max continues to appeal to buyers looking for rugged reliability and all-round capability.
2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year Winner: BYD Shark 6
In a first for Wheels, dual cabs get their own segment and new yearly award – with a razor sharp focus. And it's one of the newer brands taking out our first-ever Ute of the Year award, the BYD Shark 6.
How BYD plans to further conquer the Aussie car market: ‘We’re faster than any other brand’
Having overtaken Tesla in the Australian new car market when it comes to EV sales, BYD Australia has its eye firmly on further growth, and not just with pure electric vehicles.
Kia Australia boss: ‘We’ll gouge market share from any brand we can’
Kia Australia boss says the influx of Chinese brands into Australia won't hinder Kia's growing market share.
2026 Kia EV4 first drive review: An affordable alternative to Tesla’s Model 3
With sub-50k pricing, and a competitive standard feature list, Kia has Tesla and BYD square in its sights with the new EV4 electric sedan.
2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty: Wheels’ in-depth review of the Blue Oval’s hardcore work truck
Ford’s Ranger has dominated sales charts as objectively the best dual-cab ute available. Now, in an appeal to fleet and rural buyers looking for the ultimate work truck, there’s a new big dog in town...
2026 Toyota RAV4: The Wheels’ verdict on the sales giant’s new model
Toyota’s sixth-generation RAV4 brings hybrid power across the range, a first-ever PHEV option and a major technology overhaul as the medium SUV icon fights back to the segment’s sharp end.
2026 Geely Starray EM-i first drive review: Affordable medium SUV brings plug-in tech in reach
Geely has reset the bar in terms of what constitutes affordable plug-in hybrid driving.
2026 MG7 review: The sedan strikes back!
An attractive sedan with an MG badge? Who’d have thought? Wheels revisits the past while looking to the future with an early look at the all-new MG7, an exercise in beautiful styling with a drivetrain that promises to offer driving engagement in equal measure
2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: IM5 Performance
Upmarket MG sub-brand IM is looking to make an immediate impact with the IM5, setting its sights firmly on Tesla’s Model 3.
2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Skoda Kodiaq Sportline 4x4
Skoda takes on stablemate Volkswagen with the 5+2 Skoda Kodiaq – value packed and designed to appeal to budget-conscious family buyers.
2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Volkswagen Tayron 150TSI Elegance
The Tiguan Allspace replacement impressed by offering a lot of SUV for the price tag.
2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Tesla Model Y
How does the modern pioneer of electrified cars compete with renewed competition, both electric and internal combustion powered?
2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor
Swedish minimalism in an electric future – while Polestar aims to rewrite the rule book with its left-field Polestar 4, it wasn’t enough to progress in this year’s award.
