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Top 10 weird Volkswagens: It’s not all functional family-mobiles 

This is what happens when a typically sensible car company lets its hair down.

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Modern Classic: Lancia Delta HF Integrale, the ultimate rally car

It was never officially sold in Australia but as it’s the basis for the most successful rally car of all time, the Delta Integrale more than earns a pass as a Wheels’ Modern Classic.

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2025 Mini Aceman SE Review: Small electric SUV short on space but great fun to drive

The Aceman is the latest addition as part of Mini’s expansion of its line-up. Is it worth considering against cheaper, more practical competition?

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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.

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2025 Mazda CX-80 D50e Azami review: Ride issues smoothed by classy cabin and excellent fuel economy

With three rows, premium features and a focus on luxury in flagship Azami trim, the Mazda CX-80 is poised to become the brand’s best-selling large family SUV in Australia.

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Australia’s top 10 medium SUV boot space champions revealed

With practicality and space always key criteria for shoppers in the SUV market, these medium SUVs lead the pack for cargo space.

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Driven to extinction: Rear-drivers become first victim of the NVES

The New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) introduced this year is causing some car-makers to discontinue certain models for Australia.

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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.

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2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e review: Strong performing SUV now boasts clever hybrid powertrain

Mercedes-Benz expands its top-selling GLC range with the new GLC 350e plug-in hybrid, combining impressive performance and over 130km of electric range.

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2025 Mercedes-Benz C 350e review: Plug-in hybrid mk II offers up a ‘seductive’ package

As plug-in hybrid sales surge in Australia, Mercedes-Benz re-enters the fray with its new C 350e — a refined, efficient sedan that blends luxury, performance and everyday electric practicality.

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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.

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Porsche 992.2 GT3 review: Track testing a supreme handler

Porsche’s updated 911 GT3 refines its race-bred formula with subtle engineering gains, revised suspension and new options, in the face of a future shaped by hybrid power and tightening emissions rules.

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2025 Ferrari Purosangue review: It’s an SUV, but not like you know it

Driving an iconic Italian marque in the shape of the remarkable Ferrari Purosangue on an iconic Italian road? Have we died and gone to heaven?

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Top 10 Fun Front-Wheel Drives

These 10 prove there’s no such thing as wrong-wheel drive

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Porsche 911 Carrera GTS review: A new frontier for the company’s most iconic model

Porsche’s T-Hybrid system drags the GTS into the here and now. But at what cost?

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Mahindra’s Grand Plans: 20 years on, it has much bigger plans for down under

Mahindra has been a presence in Australia for 20 years but now it has much bigger plans for down under.

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Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider review

We get under the skin of Maranello’s GT flagship to discover whether all is quite as it seems

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2025 Mazda CX-60 D50e review

Does Mazda’s revised CX-60 deserve a second chance to make a better first impression? We test it on Aussie roads to find out

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Modern Classic: Volvo 850 T-5R

It’s the estate car that went a long way to starting the reinvention of Volvo for the contemporary era.

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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?

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Volvo XC60 review: An oldie but still a goodie

The most popular Volvo product of all time has received light styling changes, new in-car tech and trim changes. Is the Volvo XC60 still a great mid-size SUV?

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2025 Toyota Corolla ZR Hybrid review: Is small still beautiful? 

Old faithful proves there’s still plenty of life in the small car segment if the product is right.

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BMW M240i review: An all-round sports coupe star

The BMW M240i is one of the only small coupes left on the market, so if you’re after one, should it be the one you choose?

Mazda CX-3 vs Toyota Yaris Cross: Spec battle
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Mazda CX-3 vs Toyota Yaris Cross: Spec battle 

How do two light SUVs that loom large on the sales charts go when pitted head-to-head?