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From the Wheels Archive: The 10 most underrated cars in Australia
They came, we saw… and little conquering occurred. But did this lot deserve to fade into obscurity?
The 10 cheapest plug-in hybrids you can buy in Australia in 2026
For urban buyers, plug-in hybrids can combine the best of both worlds – weekday electric-only commuting and extended-range capabilities. As high fuel prices persist, they start to make more sense than ever.
Cars we wish were sold here: Ford Bronco Sport
The Bronco has been a big success for Ford, but did you know that it also sells the smaller Bronco Sport? Here’s why we think it should be sold here.
Wheels July 2026 issue now on sale!
Australia’s favourite hybrid SUVs battle for supremacy, while we look at the new Aston Martin Valhalla and drive the new editions of the BYD Shark 6, Mazda CX-5, Lexus RZ, Ford Ranger, MGS6 and more.
What if the Holden Commodore ute were given another update? AI helps us imagine…
The Commodore ute was one of the biggest losses to the local motoring scene when Holden exited Australia, but what would a new model look like? Thanks to AI, we imagined what a 2026 Holden ute would look like…
From the Wheels Archive: Thumping V8s and tyre smoke, a ’90s style Aussie muscle car showdown
Ford returned to the V8 title fight with its all-new EB Falcon. But did it have the muscle to dethrone King Commodore?
10 Australian cars that rewrote the rules
Australia’s motoring history followed a mostly predictable pattern, but every so often an outlier came along to shake things up.
Holden Torana returns: Using AI to imagine an Australian legend in 2026
The Torana is a legendary product in Australian motoring, so how would it look if it were still made today? Thanks to AI, we created a modern Torana line-up.
From the Wheels Archive: The top secret Holden Commodore concept
Wheels got the scoop on the Holden Commodore-based concept that was destined to underpin a legendary American brand.
Want a hybrid family car that isn’t an SUV? Here are five great options
Today’s received wisdom for new car buyers is that they need an SUV for practical hybrid motoring but that’s not the case, as these five cars prove…
10 cars that defied logic… but went into production anyway
Every so often, a car brand will launch a car that breaks the mould and goes against the industry’s high-volume norms.
10 high-performance versions of cars with humble beginnings
You may think of most of the cars on this list as mundane appliances, but that didn’t stop some extreme versions from being spun from their humble underpinnings.
From the Wheels Archive: Three generations of Ford Falcon, but which one was best?
The Falcon was the answer to Holden’s dominance Ford Australia had been looking. We tested three generations back-to-back.
Most fuel efficient petrol/diesel medium SUV models on the market: Top 10
Are you searching for a new medium SUV, but don’t want any form of electrification? Here are the 10 most fuel efficient models you can currently buy.
AI helps imagine what a Mitsubishi Magna might look like today…
While the Falcon and Commodore were iconic Australian cars, the Mitsubishi Magna was also a long-time favourite, winning Wheels Car of the Year in 1985 and 1996. Here, AI helps us see into a future that will never happen…
Modern Classic: Range Rover Vogue, the farmer’s car that became a luxury icon
The idea of a luxury SUV was completely alien when Land Rover launched the original Range Rover in 1970 but a single photo shoot in a magazine changed the course of automotive history.
Cars that defined Australian suburbia in the 1990s
Tarago, Laser, Commodore? In the 1990s you couldn’t turn around without seeing one, but these days they’re becoming a lot harder to spot on Australian roads.
Most fuel efficient petrol/diesel powered cars on the market: top 10
Searching for a new car but don’t want a hybrid or EV? We’ve got you covered with the 10 most fuel efficient non-electrified cars available.
From the Wheels Archive: The Sierra RS Cosworth was the thoroughbred in a paddock full of ponies
In 1986, Wheels drove Ford’s newest world-beater and came away impressed with its blend of flexibility and performance.
Forgotten Aussie flagships – top 10 range-toppers from our motoring heyday
Whether they were overlooked in their heyday or have simply faded from memory over time, here are 10 range-topping cars that you probably haven’t thought about in a while.
Which are the longest range medium hybrid SUVs on sale in Australia?
Fuel prices are a lot lower than what we saw a few months ago but efficiency is still key for many buyers. So which are the longest-range hybrid medium SUVs?
Weirdest cars you could buy in Australia – top 10
With the reliance on volume and market dominance of some new car brands, it’s easy to forget that, at one stage, car brands were prepared to get a little bit weird.
From the Wheels Archive: HQ Monaro GTS – a high-performance beast lacking in ‘character’
Wheels’ Peter Robinson was equal parts impressed and unimpressed with the new HQ Monaro GTS when it launched in 1971.
Six-cylinder heroes: The top 10 Aussie ‘big sixes’
From turbocharged Falcons to supercharged Toyotas, these overlooked Australian six-cylinder heroes proved V8s were not the only local performance legends ever built for enthusiasts.
