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2025 Mercedes-AMG E 53: Wheels’ in-depth review of the bold new plug-in hybrid

Mercedes-AMG isn’t the only business to find it tricky to chart the course of the performance car through ever-changing customer tastes and shifting legislation. The E 53 could well be its smartest hedge yet.

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Mahindra XUV700 review: Sure, it’s a bargain, but what else does the seven-seat SUV offer?

Indian giant Mahindra’s XUV700 seven-seat soft-roader SUV is its best seller locally. What does it offer apart from low pricing?

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2025 Kia Sportage: What’s new after the hybrid mid-size SUV’s facelift?

Kia gives its best-selling car both globally and in Australia a mid-life update with revised styling, added features and new hybrid grades. Here’s the detail…

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2025 Ford Ranger PHEV: Lots of hype, but what’s the reality of the new hybrid?

Ford electrifies the Ranger but could it have done with turning up the juice a bit?

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Hybrid face-off: Which of four best-selling hybrid cars triumphs when put head-to-head?

The hybrid wars are heating up as Australians gently cool on electric cars. We drive four of today’s most intriguing, fuel-sipping systems – but only one leaves us besotted.

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Geely EX5 mid-size SUV: Volvo and Polestar owner finally debuts its own brand in Australia

The powerhouse Chinese brand that owns the likes of Volvo, Polestar and Zeekr introduces its home-branded medium electric SUV, the EX5. Is it more than just a good price?

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Skoda Octavia RS Liftback: Making family sedans great again

Skoda’s best-known model gets an update for 2025 with tweaked styling, more features and stronger performance. Here’s the verdict on whether it perfects an already strong recipe.

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BMW X3 M50: Wheels verdict on the high performance mid-size SUV

The BMW X3 M50 drives with a balance and tautness that recalls the brand’s best products.

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Toyota GR Yaris GT: Our verdict on the hot hatch’s fifth-year facelift

Will the changes Toyota has made to its rally-bred performance hatchback keep it relevant for the Australian market?

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Jaecoo J8: Newcomer brings the value with latest large SUV

Chery’s luxury offshoot launches its second product in Australia: the J8 medium-to-large SUV. What does it offer to find a place in our over-populated car market?

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2025 MG HS Super Hybrid: Pre-production drive of the Aussie-spec mid-size SUV reveals a likely winner

MG’s HS Super Hybrid, specially tuned for Australia, is a sizeable, well finished medium-range SUV with tiny running costs. What’s not to like?

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BMW M235 Gran Coupe: Styling updates to entice new audience for entry-level sedan

BMW’s smallest sedan has been given a thorough update to launch it into 2025. Can it finally step out from the shadow of the iconic 3 Series?

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Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max Ultimate: Time to consider the bargain-priced 7-seat SUV?

Chery’s accessibly priced seven-seat large SUV is selling solidly in Australia, but should you consider it over its popular rivals such as the Hyundai Santa Fe or Mitsubishi Outlander?

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Hyundai i30 N Line Premium: Your need-to-know about the updated mild-hybrid hatchback

The updated Hyundai i30 N Line hatchback received yet another update, this time with more efficiency and refreshed styling. Is it still a great option in the hatchback segment?

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Hyundai Inster: First local drive of the sub-compact EV aimed at city dwellers

Hyundai’s smallest EV has had a strange genesis, but the results are well worthwhile.

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Mazda CX-60: Wheels verdict – have the new updates rescued the model’s ride quality?

Hiroshima has another crack at fixing the ill-starred CX-60. Our drive helped us determine whether they’ve succeeded this time around.

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Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology: First local drive of new all-electric G-Wagen

Why the all-electric G-Class is a dizzying combination of tradition and technology, as Wheels discovered on a first test drive.

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KGM SsangYong Musso dual-cab ute: Style and comfort for a winning price

The KGM SsangYong Musso is one of Australia’s best value utes, with low pricing and a solid equipment list. Do you need more?

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2025 Honda Accord: Camry rival restores faith in the sedan

In a world of ever more SUVs, the Honda Accord stands tall as an accessibly priced sedan option for those who still need and want one.

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Mazda CX-80 G40e Pure: Is the base model the best?

Mazda launched the fourth and final member of its large platform line-up locally in November 2024 and it’s been a good seller since. Is the entry-level Pure the CX-80 to choose?

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Kia EV9 review: What you need to know about the large seven-seat electric SUV

The upper large SUV segment is the latest to get the electric treatment in the form of the seven-seat Kia EV9. How does it shape up?

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Sedan v SUV: Australians have had a change of heart, but have they made the right choice?

We’ve been impressed by Toyota’s new Camry but should you – like many Australians – ditch the sedan for a hugely popular SUV in the shape of the RAV4? The answer goes straight to the heart of how and why we choose our cars.

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Porsche 911 (992.2) Carrera: What to expect from its mid-life makeover

Wheels works out whether the new Porsche 911 – dubbed the 992.2 generation by the brand, an update on the 992 model released six years ago – is worth the price tag.

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Hyundai Santa Fe XRT: Car vs Road – Warburton to Woods Point

The toughened-up Santa Fe takes on 110km of washboard, potholes and hideous weather in Victoria’s back country.