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Nissan Patrol Warrior: The last V8 Patrol at its best
There’s an all-new model on the horizon, but there’s plenty of life left in the Y62 Nissan Patrol. How does it fare in Warrior spec?

2026 KGM Musso EV ute: First impressions from pre-production model drive
The KGM Musso EV is comfortable, well-equipped and capable of 380-plus kilometres per charge, but its payload may work against it.

Top 10 fast wagons: Much loved… but now endangered
Dearly loved but also now fast disappearing thanks to the rise and rise of the SUV.

Best Medium SUV 2025: Overall winner, Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai’s fourth-generation Tucson takes out Wheels’ Best Medium SUV 2025, combining hybrid-focused efficiency, family-friendly comfort, advanced tech and strong value to secure its place among Australia’s top-selling SUVs.

Best Medium SUVs 2025: Electric
Combining zero-emissions driving with family-friendly practicality, these electric medium SUVs showcase the latest in efficiency, technology and performance.

Toyota Landcruiser 300 Hybrid first drive review: How does the electrified icon handle?
Hybrid tech comes to an off-road icon to provide more power, more torque and more refinement. What’s not to like?

Best Medium SUVs 2025: Under $40K
Affordable yet capable, these medium SUVs priced under $40K demonstrate that Aussie families don’t need to compromise on space, efficiency, safety or comfort when car shopping in 2025.

Best Medium SUVs 2025: Value
Blending affordability with substance, these SUVs are accessibly priced and deliver generous features, advanced safety and everyday practicality.

Best Medium SUVs 2025: Luxury
Luxury, where the quality of the cabin and the drive experience are as important as day-to-day practicality for what is often the default family vehicle.

Best Medium SUVs 2025: Over $40K
From premium hybrids to tech-packed family haulers, these medium SUVs priced above $40K deliver the best balance of space, efficiency, features and driving refinement for 2025.

Best Medium SUVs 2025: Hybrid
From Nissan’s innovative e-Power to Subaru’s new Forester Hybrid and MG’s popular HS, these SUVs combine fuel efficiency, space and comfort, redefining practicality and performance for families in 2025.

2025 MGU9: Wheels’ first drive impressions of the latest entrant to our hyper competitive ute market
The contest for market share in the dual-cab segment is a drag ’em out, bare knuckle fight for the wallets of Aussie buyers. Chinese giant, MG, is the latest to join the fray with its new U9.

Wheels October 2025 issue now on sale!
From Roland Dane’s fascinating story to a face-off between three Euro executive sedans, a Ferrari on the Stelvio Pass and Mazda’s second go at the CX-60, this issue covers a lot of ground with the end of year in sight.

Top 10 Australian modified cars: From the Dick Johnson Grand Prix to the Walkinshaw E2 Supercar
Turbocharged Falcons, V8-stuffed MX-5s, bespoke Monaros and limited-run Mustangs: these are 10 Australian-built modified cars that reimagined factory metal into icons.

Ford Mustang Dark Horse’s mission: Sydney to Hobart in 24 hours
Could you get from Sydney to Australia’s southernmost capital city in 24 hours? It’s not as easy as it looks given that 10 of those hours are on board a ferry. We try it with Ford’s muscle car of the moment, the Mustang Dark Horse.

2025 Peugeot 5008 review: Stylish seven-seater brings class to the large SUV segment
Peugeot has likely fallen off the radar for many Australian buyers but the 5008 large SUV may remedy that.

Ford Ranger Super Duty vs Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series: Spec Battle
Ford’s Ranger Super Duty takes aim at Toyota’s long-serving LandCruiser 70-Series, promising greater towing capacity and modern features while challenging the LC70’s rugged, no-frills appeal.

2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI review: Stylish refresh for the hot hatch icon
The Mk8.5 Volkswagen Golf GTI successfully evolves the storied model after a half-decade of existence.

Mini Cooper JCW Favoured review: Where does it rank for hot hatch fans?
How does the range-topping Mini Cooper JCW fare in a changing landscape of hot hatches?

Porsche Cayenne Electric: What we learned from driving a prototype of its important new SUV
Europe will see the all-electric Cayenne from Q2 2026, but Australia is still waiting…

Top 10 Australia-only special editions
The best of special editions created especially for the Australian market by some of the most famous marques on the planet.

Modern Classic: Dodge Viper RT/10, one of the wildest production cars of the last 40 years
The wildest and most outlandish production car of the last four decades? The original Viper has a strong case.

2025 Renault Duster review: ‘Old school’ in the best possible way
Renault’s long-awaited Duster small SUV lands in Australia with sharp pricing, rugged practicality and a no-nonsense charm, but odd powertrain choices and a modest safety score raise some questions.

Audi A4: The end of the road for a famous nameplate
The car that was the cornerstone of Audi’s range now earns itself a headstone.
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