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10 high-performance versions of cars with humble beginnings

You may think of most of the cars on this list as mundane appliances, but that didn’t stop some extreme versions from being spun from their humble underpinnings.

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Most fuel efficient petrol/diesel medium SUV models on the market: Top 10

Are you searching for a new medium SUV, but don’t want any form of electrification? Here are the 10 most fuel efficient models you can currently buy.

Reviews

Mazda CX-5 first drive: Can the popular medium SUV find more success without a hybrid option?

The entry to the revised CX-5 range is now $39,990 before on-road costs, signifying just how cut-throat the fight is in the medium SUV segment. Will the lack of a hybrid halt the sales success of Mazda’s most popular vehicle?

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AI helps imagine what a Mitsubishi Magna might look like today…

While the Falcon and Commodore were iconic Australian cars, the Mitsubishi Magna was also a long-time favourite, winning Wheels Car of the Year in 1985 and 1996. Here, AI helps us see into a future that will never happen…

Comparisons

Toyota Yaris v Mazda 2: Small cars for the big smoke face off

Traditional rivals Toyota and Mazda tackle the compact city car segment with the Yaris and 2 – one hybrid, one traditional, but both intent on packing the most space into a compact hatch.

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Kia EV6 Air review: Large electric SUV’s makeover brings longer range and better tech

Kia’s large electric crossover, the EV6, is impressive in its most affordable guise – the Air RWD – with an appealing combination of driving range and value.

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Modern Classic: Range Rover Vogue, the farmer’s car that became a luxury icon

The idea of a luxury SUV was completely alien when Land Rover launched the original Range Rover in 1970 but a single photo shoot in a magazine changed the course of automotive history.

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Cars that defined Australian suburbia in the 1990s

Tarago, Laser, Commodore? In the 1990s you couldn’t turn around without seeing one, but these days they’re becoming a lot harder to spot on Australian roads.

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Most fuel efficient petrol/diesel powered cars on the market: top 10

Searching for a new car but don’t want a hybrid or EV? We’ve got you covered with the 10 most fuel efficient non-electrified cars available.

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Forgotten Aussie flagships – top 10 range-toppers from our motoring heyday

Whether they were overlooked in their heyday or have simply faded from memory over time, here are 10 range-topping cars that you probably haven’t thought about in a while.

Reviews

Lexus RZ review: Big changes bring big rewards

Lexus’ flagship electric SUV undergoes a major transformation, addressing most of the shortcomings of its predecessor.

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MGS6 EV first drive: A lot of medium SUV for the money

With a price of $49,990 drive away for the entry-grade, but still well-equipped model, the new MGS6 EV undercuts its direct competitors while still delivering a sense of quality and luxury in the medium SUV segment.

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BYD Atto 1 review: Small EV breaks new ground in Australia

The BYD Atto 1 is now the cheapest electric car you that can buy in Australia, but should you? Read our review of the top-spec Premium to find out.

Best Vans

Best Commercial Vans 2026: Small

Small vans prove big capability comes in compact packages, delivering car-like driving manners, strong efficiency and practical cargo solutions for urban businesses.

Best Vans

Best Commercial Vans 2026: Medium

Modern medium vans deliver far more than cargo space, combining SUV-like comfort, advanced safety and strong diesel performance for the demands of Australian businesses.

Best Vans

Best Commercial Vans 2026: Large

From fleet operators to owner-drivers, today’s large vans offer greater versatility, stronger safety and more car-like driving manners than ever before

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Which are the longest range medium hybrid SUVs on sale in Australia?

Fuel prices are a lot lower than what we saw a few months ago but efficiency is still key for many buyers. So which are the longest-range hybrid medium SUVs?

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Weirdest cars you could buy in Australia – top 10

With the reliance on volume and market dominance of some new car brands, it’s easy to forget that, at one stage, car brands were prepared to get a little bit weird.

Reviews

Kia Picanto GT-Line review: A timely reminder that cheap cars still exist

The Kia Picanto is still the cheapest new car in Australia… and for that we should be thankful. So what’s it like behind the wheel?

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2026 Ford Ranger first drive: Versatility and V6 power to the fore as rivals circle

With a revised range, the setting of the sun on the bi-turbo four-cylinder engine, and the V6 engine more broadly available, Ford’s sales heavy hitter looks to continue its appeal to Australian new car buyers.

Reviews

2026 Ford Everest first drive: Updated city SUV you can still take for a bush bash

You won’t pick it from the outside, but the top-selling Ford Everest has been tweaked for its mid-life upgrade, with the headline changes seen under the skin.

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Volkswagen Tayron eHybrid review: Large SUV joins Tiguan sibling with hybrid drivetrain

It’s the larger brother to the Tiguan eHybrid, though it does without the extra seats of other Tayron variants. Does the Tayron eHybrid make sense?

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Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid review: Medium SUV contender is finally electrified

Hybrid power has finally arrived in the Volkswagen Tiguan range. Should you consider it over another hybrid medium SUV like a RAV4, Tucson, CR-V, etc?

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Mercedes-Benz CLA hybrid review: New-gen Baby Benz hits the right notes

New hybrid powertrain and tech-laden cabin underpin third-generation compact sedan.