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From the Wheels Archive: Mark Skaife puts the R35 GT-R up against his 1992 Godzilla at Oran Park – with “unbelievable” results

Skaifey made history with the GT-R in 1992. In 2009, Wheels got him to compare the car that conquered Bathurst with Nissan’s then-current Godzilla.

News

Chery confirms performance, towing and off-road specs for the Stockman ute

The Stockman will boast a mountain-moving 800Nm of torque when it makes it into showrooms.

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News

Mitsubishi ASX VR-e detailed: New electric SUV is the fastest-accelerating car the brand has ever sold in Australia

Mitsubishi’s new electric ASX VR-e will arrive in four grades, with up to 342kW and 700Nm and a very quick 3.9-second claimed 0-100km/h time.

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2027 Kia Seltos pricing: New-generation small SUV goes hybrid-only from $39,990 driveaway

The new-generation Kia Seltos will arrive in Australian showrooms this month with hybrid power across the range and a price hike of almost $7000.

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News

Aston Martin prioritises luxury over performance with the new DBX GT – but it still packs 534kW of twin-turbo V8 power

Aston’s DBX GT might be a palace on wheels, but it’s still good for a 0-100km/h time of 3.3 seconds.

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BYD price assault continues as it scrubs $4000 off the Seal 6, Sealion 5 and Shark 6 – and the savings don’t end there

BYD has launched new special offers for a range of its vehicles, including the Seal 6 sedan and wagon, Sealion 5 medium SUV and Shark 6 ute.

Front three-quarter view of a silver Hyundai Tucson SUV parked beside a concrete wall with angular lines in the background, daytime lighting.
News

Hyundai unveils specs and local timing for the next-gen Tucson SUV – but Aussies will miss out on the most rugged off-road variant and plenty more

The all-new Tucson SUV is coming down under in hybrid form only.

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Reviews

BYD Atto 3 EVO review: The small SUV gets far more than just a facelift as rear-wheel-drive switch pays off

The BYD Atto 3 EVO is far more enjoyable to drive as its evolution goes far beyond cosmetics and some extra gear in the cabin.

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News

Have they no heart? Rare $120,000 Holden Monaro stolen from Melbourne garage

Police have appealed for public help to find a valuable 1972 Holden Monaro taken during a burglary in Melbourne’s south-east.

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News

Mega $36,000 price cut and specs unveiled for 2027 Corvette Z06 as Chevy’s supercar finally comes down under

The 475kW Corvette Z06 is due in Australia in the first quarter of 2027 with a big saving to be had over its predecessor.

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Chery fans can get three years of free servicing and a $2000 present for buying the new Stockman ute

Chery has opened reservations for its diesel plug-in hybrid Stockman ute, with early customers receiving a Bunnings gift card and free servicing.

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News

Tesla upgrades Model 3 and Model Y with new features, better value for MY27 as Performance version gets $5000 price cut

Changes to the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y have been announced for the 2027 model year, including a cheaper Model Y Performance.

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News

Tesla’s new entry-level Model 3 is its cheapest Aussie car. Here’s what you get for a price tag of just $45,900

There’s a new entry-level Tesla Model 3 in Australia, which offers a 572km WLTP driving range and stunning savings over its predecessor.

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Best Small Cars

Best Compact Car 2026: Toyota, Mazda, MG, Geely, BYD and Kia vie for the title. And the winner is…

Australia’s best compact cars combine value, efficiency, practicality and driving enjoyment in a package perfectly suited to everyday life.

Turquoise BYD SUV driving quickly on a highway, motion blur in the background and foreground edges imply high speed.
Reviews

2026 BYD Atto 2 DM-i Dual Mode 2.0 review: Small hybrid SUV impresses with great value and driving manners

Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid combines sharp pricing, impressive efficiency and everyday practicality for buyers not ready to go fully electric.

News

Chery brings another brand down under with the luxury – and huge – Freelander 8 SUV

Freelander, the joint venture between Chery and Jaguar Land Rover, will be in local showrooms next year.

Front and side view of a purple Honda Super-ONE compact SUV parked on an urban street with colorful city buildings in the background, headlights lit.
Reviews

2026 Honda Super-One review: Forget 500kW, this is entertainment

Honda’s first Australian EV is tiny, expensive and short on range, but the Super-One proves that electric cars don’t need huge power to entertain.

News

Double demerits are just around the corner. Here’s everything you need to know…

Heading away for the October long weekend? Drivers in some parts of Australia face much tougher double demerits penalties from Friday.

News

Isuzu explains why it cancelled the Aussie launch of the all-electric D-Max ute 

The electric D-Max was once destined for Australian showrooms, but Isuzu has canned the plan.

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Aussie state sees crashes involving senior drivers spike by almost a third in five years

Crashes involving motorists aged 60-plus have jumped 32.6 per cent since 2020, but the full figures tell a more complicated story.

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News

Tesla files patent for radical new tech as long-awaited Roadster launch is delayed by bad weather. Yes, you read that right

The long-awaited Tesla Roadster reveal has slipped again, just as a radical new fan-car patent hints at what the electric supercar could be capable of.

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News

BMW reveals Aussie pricing for next-gen 3 Series as luxury sedan gets mild hybrid treatment with more versions to come

The eighth-generation BMW 3 Series borrows the electric i3’s Neue Klasse design, but retains combustion power and familiar foundations.

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News

2027 LDV T60 gets more power, new look and an overhauled interior

LDV’s affordable T60 ute scores a punchier 2.5-litre diesel, fresh styling and a revamped cabin as part of a major MY27 update.

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News

Jeremy Clarkson teases “unbelievably ambitious” new TV show as Clarkson’s Farm faces uncertain future

Clarkson has spoken about developing a new program after the incredible success of Top Gear, The Grand Tour and his current project.