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How the judges rated the Toyota RAV4 at COTY

Value, efficiency and overall family friendliness push a segment pioneer to the pointy end

Mazda 3 2020 COTY Finalist
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How the judges rated the Mazda 3 at COTY

Australia’s small-car stalwart smartens up for its sweet sixteenth

Bentley Bentayga Speed review
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2020 Bentley Bentayga Speed review

It’s no looker from outside, but how’s the Bentayga Speed from the driver’s seat?

Mercedes-Benz GLB35 review
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB35 4matic review

A mid-size SUV with seven seats, and hot hatch power, makes for a tantalising prospect. We get behind the wheel in Europe to find out how it stacks up

Tesla Model 3
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Tesla Model 3: The COTY verdict

Electrifying performance, blinding efficiency, but to finish first, it needs a better finish

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How the judges rated the Mercedes-Benz EQC at COTY

Crushing completeness, surprising suppleness and ripping refinement seal Stuttgart’s first COTY gong in 12 years

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How our COTY 2020 victor was decided

A premium electric SUV managed to snare the 2020 Wheels Car of the Year in the face of some very stiff opposition

Wheels Car of the Year 2020 Winner
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Wheels Car of the Year 2020 winner revealed

Merc’s first production EV takes on 16 contenders – and wins

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Wheels Car of the Year podium revealed

And then there were three – this is the final 2020 COTY countdown

Porsche 991.2 911 GT2 RS MR
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Porsche 911 GT2 RS MR driven at Phillip Island

Scary-fast Porsche vs Oz’s scary-fast track

Tesla Model 3 Infotainment
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Reader’s choice Wheels COTY winner revealed!

One of the most anticipated cars of the year takes the popular vote for COTY 2020

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2020 Fiat 500, Abarth 595 review

The Fiat 500/Abarth 595 is all about style, with cute-as-can-be looks and a cool and trendy interior. It’s all wrapped around a little engine but it is great fun to drive.

2020 Toyota RAV4 Wheels COTY
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Wheels Car of the Year 2020 finalists: Toyota RAV4

Pre-event favourite proves that Toyota has its mojo back

2017 Toyota Yaris ZR
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2017-2019 Toyota Yaris review

The diminutive Toyota Yaris hatch is light and easy to drive in an urban environment, and has an enviable reputation for reliability. Auto braking is available.

Meet nine of Australia’s best automotive designers
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These nine Australians influence global automotive design

These are nine Australians working around the world helping shape the future of automotive design

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Meet the Wheels COTY 2020 finalists: Porsche 992 911

Can the iconic sports car bring Porsche its first Car of the Year victory?

Mercedes-Benz B180
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Mercedes-Benz B180 review

It’s maybe Benz’s least-glamorous offering, but we find the homely B180 to be a perfectly agreeable premium hatch

2020 Lexus RC300 review
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2020 Lexus RC300 F Sport review

Sleek coupe style without the RC F price… or the power

2020 Audi RS Q3 review
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2020 Audi RS Q3 review

Small performance SUV gets angrier looks and more power

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Meet the COTY 2020 finalists: Tesla Model 3

Elon’s golden child emulates Model S and enters rarefied air

We crash Ford’s Bathurst Mustang R-Spec party with Camaro ZL1
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We crash Ford’s Bathurst Mustang R-Spec party with Camaro ZL1

A megawatt of Aussie-assembled muscle invades Mount Panorama

2020 most anticipated performance cars
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Ten performance cars we are excited to drive in 2020

Here are the ten performance cars we are looking forward to in 2020, bring it on!

Mercedes Benz EQC COTY Finalist
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Meet the COTY 2020 finalists: Mercedes-Benz EQC

Merc’s first electric vehicle soars on debut

Polestar 1 performance review
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2020 Polestar 1 review

Swedes ready high-tech hybrid Bentley hunter