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.
2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Mazda CX-60 G40E GT
Can an SUV really deliver the ‘Zoom Zoom’ by which Mazda defines itself?
2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year WINNER: Honda Civic E:HEV L
It’s back to the future for this year’s winner, not just an excellent Honda, but an exceptional car all round.
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.
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?
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.
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.
2025 Japan Mobility Show: Mazda unveils Vision X-Coupe
Mazda goes back to the future with a rotary-powered plug-in hybrid crossover coupe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
