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2026 Toyota RAV4: The Wheels’ verdict on the sales giant’s new model

Toyota’s sixth-generation RAV4 brings hybrid power across the range, a first-ever PHEV option and a major technology overhaul as the medium SUV icon fights back to the segment’s sharp end.

Features

Cars we wish were sold here: Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing

It makes 498kW of power, looks menacing and is available with a six-speed manual, so what else is there to lust about the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing?

Reviews

2026 Geely Starray EM-i first drive review: Affordable medium SUV brings plug-in tech in reach

Geely has reset the bar in terms of what constitutes affordable plug-in hybrid driving.

Features

Modern Classic: Lamborghini Countach, a masterpiece of style

Born in the ’70s, and a supercar icon of the ’80s which lived into the ’90s, the Countach weaved its own magnificent myths.

Comparisons

Geely Starray vs Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV spec battle: Which plug-in hybrid SUV should you choose?

Plug-in hybrid SUVs are gaining popularity in Australia and the Geely Starray is one of the newest on the market. How does it compare against the more established Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV?

Reviews

2026 MG7 review: The sedan strikes back!

An attractive sedan with an MG badge? Who’d have thought? Wheels revisits the past while looking to the future with an early look at the all-new MG7, an exercise in beautiful styling with a drivetrain that promises to offer driving engagement in equal measure

Features

From the Wheels archives: We find the fastest Australian car

In September 1977, Wheels settled the argument about what is the fastest Australian car once and for all.

Features

The Wheels interview: Roland Dane, V8 Supercars pioneer with Triple Eight Racing

Roland Dane’s stellar achievement in Australian motorsport – creating Triple Eight Racing – may not even be the most interesting thing about his long and varied career, discovers Paul Gover.

Features

The Wheels Interview: Dr Stuart Newstead, safety expert, on why Australia’s road toll remains so high

Dr Stuart Newstead is one of Australia’s foremost experts on road safety, who has some pointed things to say about a country where car-related deaths are going up, not down, despite public safety campaigns and crash avoidance technology.

Reviews

2026 Toyota HiLux in-depth review: New, or just improved?

Toyota’s ninth-gen HiLux sticks closely to a proven formula, mixing modest structural tweaks, mild-hybrid tech and cabin updates with familiar underpinnings to keep Australia’s top-selling ute on track.

Features

Cars we wish were sold here: Cadillac Escalade

Cadillac transformed its image from 1980s’ Florida special to modern luxury with one car: the Escalade luxury SUV.

Reviews

2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 110TSI Elegance review: Improved offering in third generation medium SUV

Tiguan’s third generation chases a more premium feel, adding features and polish – but questions remain over engine efficiency and hybrid options.

Features

From the Wheels archives: The famous ‘lemon’ cover for Wheels Car of the Year in 1979

A shock result in Wheels’ Car of the Year award in 1979 got automotive tongues wagging.

Features

The Wheels Interview: Mick Doohan, on life after MotoGP glory

Paul Gover catches up with Mick Doohan who at 60, brings the same single-minded determination to his business interests as he did claiming five MotoGP world titles.

Reviews

Final form Godzilla: Driving the ultimate 2025 Nissan GT-R T-Spec

The MY25 GT-R T-Spec is the most complete R35 yet – a fitting farewell to one of the most disruptive performance cars ever built.

Features

Rest in peace: The cars we lost in 2025

There was a big influx of new brands and new models on the Australian new car market in 2025… but there were also some high-profile casualties.

Features

Modern Classic: HSV Coupe 4

HSV’s rare all-wheel-drive Coupe 4 was bold, complex and ahead of its time – and while it flopped commercially, it remains an example of a braver time in Australian motoring history.

Features

Wheels staff pick their best drives of the year…

We hop in a little vehicles in the course of a calendar year but these cars were our stand-out drives from 2025…

Reviews

Ferrari Amalfi review: Prancing Horse’s latest is ‘entry-level’ in name only

Ferrari’s new Amalfi replaces the Roma with sharper tech, more power and greater usability – but there’s nothing modest about its performance, personality or price.

Reviews

2025 Suzuki Fronx review: More than just an unusual name?

Suzuki’s new Fronx small SUV brings fresh metal from the brand to local showrooms, but does it have what’s required for today’s Australian market?

COTY

Robbo’s 2025-26 COTY Notebook – and why the Honda Civic had to win

Esteemed former Wheels editor and 2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year judge Peter Robinson is famous for his fearless opinions – here are his notes on each of this year’s COTY contenders…

Features

The best hybrid alternatives to the Toyota RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 hybrid is one of the most popular cars in Australia, but it’s not perfect. What do you buy if you’re keen on an alternative?

COTY

2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: IM5 Performance

Upmarket MG sub-brand IM is looking to make an immediate impact with the IM5, setting its sights firmly on Tesla’s Model 3.

COTY

2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Kia EV3 Air Long Range

Kia’s EV3 arrives as a pivotal, long-range EV contender with sharp pricing and bold design, yet mixed dynamics and tough rivals prevent it from claiming the win at this year’s COTY judging.