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Hyundai i30 N review: Still a masterclass of the hot hatch form

The Hyundai i30 N is hardly the newest kid on the block in the hot hatch world, but is it still one of the best in 2026?

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The cheapest hybrid SUVs in Australia – ranked

Searching for a cheap hybrid SUV? WhichCar by Wheels has the definite top 10 list for under $40,000.

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Modern Classic: Porsche 928, a car ahead of its time

Born of a crisis, the Porsche 928 was engineered to replace the 911, redefining the brand with radical design and grand touring ambition.

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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.

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Which are the most fuel efficient large SUVs in Australia?

Large SUVs are big business in Australia these days and while their size can put pressure on your fuel costs, these 10 are surprisingly thrifty.

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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.

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Which cars priced under $50k have the biggest boot?

Practicality is a major consideration when we buy the cars we buy, so with a budget of $50,000, which cars on the market have the the largest boots?

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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.

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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.

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2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: Mazda BT-50 GT

The Mazda BT-50 hits a lot of the right notes in the dual-cab segment, but there are some crucial areas where it falls a little short.

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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.

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2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: Kia Tasman X-Line

It might have a face only a mother could love but underneath that Ugly Duckling exterior lives a refined and well-sorted dual-cab.

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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.

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2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, 3rd: Ford Ranger V6 Sport

The Ford Ranger redefined the segment when the latest-gen launched in 2022, establishing itself as the best-selling vehicle of any kind over the last two years.

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2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, 2nd: GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV

The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV is disrupting the dual-cab universe with larger overall dimensions and its fuel-sipping plug-in hybrid drivetrain.

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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.

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Chery Tiggo 4 review: Sales champion offers more than just an enticing price

Chery’s baby SUV is already the best-selling small SUV in 2026 because it offers excellent value. What else is part of the package?

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Ferrari 849 Testarossa first review: Redefining the modern supercar

Hybrid power, relentless speed and renewed focus on driver engagement place Ferrari’s latest flagship at the top of the tree.

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Battle of the budget busters: Three affordable compact SUVs gets the Wheels comparo treatment

Three sharply priced small SUVs from BYD, Mahindra and Suzuki compete for buyers on a tight budget, but as equipment, efficiency and expectations shift, only one contender ultimately delivers true modern-day value.

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Cars we wish were sold here: Toyota Prius

It was sold in Australia until 2022 but the current model Prius isn’t available locally… which we think is a damn shame. Here’s why…

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Over white, black and silver? Our pick of some of the best new car colours…

Most of us end up in cars coloured white, black, grey and silver. But to truly stand out, here are 10 new car colours that are far more interesting.

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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.

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Which are the best small hatchbacks for under $40k driveaway?

Buyers looking for an affordable new car that isn’t an SUV might just want to consider a hatchback. Here are four of the best…

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The Wheels interview: Rob Trubiani, Australia’s tuning wizard

Rob Trubiani cut his teeth at Holden but now with GWM, is recognised as one of the engineering masterminds who give imported cars their much desired ‘Aussie tuning’ to appeal to local buyers. He spoke with Paul Gover.