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From the Wheels archive: Last-ever Ford v Holden comparo from our August 2016 issue

Nathan Ponchard marked the sad end of a remarkable era in Australian motoring by driving a Falcon XR8 Sprint and Commodore SS-V Redline head-to-head in 2016.

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What if the Ford Falcon was still produced today? AI creates some possible looks…

We say hello to Ford’s iconic Falcon sedan, wagon and ute in potential 2026 form thanks to our friend AI…

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Top 10 most powerful utes on sale – and a surprising number 1

Here are the best options for those who need to get to the work site in a massive hurry.

Reviews

BMW iX3: Early review of the brand’s most important car in 20 years

The first clean-sheet Neue Klasse model pairs a 112kWh battery, 340kW dual-motor punch and 800km claim with a radical new Panoramic i-Drive cabin and software-led driving polish.

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Wheels Car of the Year: Every winner since 1963

The honour roll for Australia’s most prestigious and the world’s longest running annual motoring award (some of the cars in this year’s field, pictured).

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Driven to Extinction: Volkswagen Touareg ditched in favour of the Tayron

Touareg’s imminent demise spells the end for Volkswagen’s premium push.

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Should you wait for the new Toyota RAV4 or buy one now?

The Toyota RAV4 was the world’s best-selling car in 2024 and an upgraded version is due next year. Should you wait for it or buy the current model?

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GWM Haval H6: A complete guide to Australia’s best value medium SUV

The medium SUV segment is a tough choice for buyers with a fast-growing amount of competition. Here’s the WhichCar by Wheels guide to the car we decided was the best value option this year: the GWM Haval H6.

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Cars we wish were sold in Australia: Ford Bronco

While Australia adores Ranger and Everest, America’s shared-platform Bronco is Ford’s breakout hit, with huge sales, Aussie engineering input, and Raptor-style performance at a keen price.

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How long will it take to service my new car?

There are many questions you should be asking when it comes to purchasing a new car. But have you considered how long it will take to service?

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Top 10 best selling cars of all time 

These are the most popular cars in the history of the automobile, by sales volume.

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Tesla Model Y Performance review: If only all mid-life facelifts were this good

The Performance variant of the hugely successful Tesla Model Y has landed in Australia with even more power and attitude. Will it appeal to Tesla fans and the Tesla-curious?

Comparisons

Toyota Corolla vs Hyundai i30 spec battle: Which hybrid small sedan is best?

They’re some of the cheapest cars to run but which hybrid small sedan is the best buy? Let’s find out.

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2026 Nissan Navara review: Triton DNA combined with local tuning – will it still appeal to ute buyers?

The new Nissan Navara is a Triton twin, but Premcar’s outback-tuned suspension and Nissan styling aim to keep loyalists happy when the rebadged dual-cab arrives early in 2026.

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Modern Classic: Jaguar XJ220 – underrated or misunderstood?

The world’s most underrated supercar or a case study in confused development? The truth, as always, is a little more nuanced

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Who makes the world’s fastest road-legal cars in 2025?

Most modern cars are built for reliability and practicality… then there are those built purely for speed. Which are the world’s current fastest cars?

Reviews

2026 Mazda 6e review: Wheels’ verdict on Mazda’s bold new electric sedan

Mazda goes back to the future, with the return of a popular model – but this time with electric power and RWD. The Mazda 6 is back, baby, but it’s not the 6 you remember.

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Skoda Kodiaq Sportline review: Sporty take on the seven-seat large SUV

The Skoda Kodiaq has long been one of the most car-like seven-seater SUVs on the market – is it as easy to recommend the new second-generation model?

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Five cars that failed to live up to the hype

Great concept, lovely execution, dud sales. For enthusiasts, the release of a new car is always an exciting time but sometimes the result doesn’t match the hype…

Comparisons

2026 BYD Atto 1 vs MG3 Hybrid: We run the rule over the two small, budget warriors

Two small cars with miniscule running costs, but which is the best choice for budget-conscious buyers?

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Top five production cars that used motorcycle engines

Cars and motorcycles are usually kept well apart in the planning and building, but there are times where the two worlds come together for some highly memorable creations.

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Who is GAC? A get-to-know on the newcomer brand to Australia dubbed the “Chinese Toyota”

Chinese giant GAC enters Australia with decades of joint-venture expertise and a fast-growing EV and hybrid line-up as it targets top-ten local brand status by 2028.

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Who is GWM? A quick guide to the first Chinese car brand to launch in Australia

From humble beginnings to the best-selling Chinese brand in Australia so far in 2025, let’s find out more about GWM, formerly known as Great Wall Motors.

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Hyundai Palisade review: Hybrid power now part of luxuriously appointed 2nd gen large SUV

The Hyundai Palisade has entered its second generation with more class, luxury and performance as part of the brand’s continuing roll-out of upgraded product.