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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.
The Wheels Interview: Jeremy Clarkson, on cars, cows and whether he misses The Grand Tour
From Top Gear to The Grand Tour and Clarkson’s Farm, the famously acerbic presenter, columnist and writer has lost none of his bluster. He spoke with Steve Cropley and Matt Prior for Autocar and My Week In Cars about modern and classic cars, his rollercoaster career and why he couldn’t love Porsche.
Plug-in hybrids: Range claims tested for 15 of the best on the market
Plug-in hybrid vehicles are growing in popularity in Australia, and while they don’t suit all buyers, they make a lot of sense for those seeking more fuel efficiency. Here we compare the claimed electric driving range of 15 popular models versus what we discovered in testing, as well as a brief overview of each model.
From the Wheels Archive: Turbo Commodore upstages Brock’s HDT as Australia’s fastest car
Peter Brock’s HDT VC Commodore meets the Garrett Turbo Six for a showdown of the hotshoe Holdens.
Wheels’ Fuel Busters Special: Cars to make your $$$ go further at the bowser
Conflict in the Middle East has again thrown fuel usage into sharp relief in Australia, a country still overly dependent on petrol and diesel. But we’re here to help, with Wheels’ fuel buster special…
Toyota RAV4: Best-selling SUV’s journey from ’90s cult to mainstream
Little did we know back in 1994 that the cute and cool Toyota RAV4 would go on to become the biggest-selling SUV in Australian history.
Cars that won’t make it to 2027
Some heavy-hitters among driving enthusiasts will be pulled from the market during this year.
From the Wheels archive: Escort RS2000 – Ford’s mini muscle car
When Ford crammed a punchy 2.0-litre into just 916kg of Escort, it created a mini muscle car legend.
Top 10 cheapest medium SUVs you can buy in Australia right now
If you’re in the market for a new SUV to serve the family, but want to keep a lid on expenses, here are the 10 cheapest medium SUVs you can buy in Australia.
Modern Classic: Mercedes-Benz 300SE (W126), a graceful presence for 47 years
The W126 generation of Mercedes-Benz’s flagship S-Class encapsulates the very essence of the brand in a single restrained, yet powerful model.
From the Wheels Archive: Super coupe! The sexiest Holden Commodore of all time… and it’s a hybrid
Holden’s stunning ECOmmodore proved that when it come to hybrid technology, Australia could mix it with the best in the world.
Top 10 cheapest EVs in Australia right now
Over the uncertainty around petrol prices and supply? If you’re considering making the jump to an electric vehicle, here are the 10 cheapest EV models on the market…
Best hybrid models still to come in 2026
Looking for a new hybrid vehicle? There are plenty to choose from, but it might be worth waiting as these 10 new models are set to launch with a bang in what remains of 2026.
Wheels May 2026 issue now on sale!
Toyota’s all-new RAV4 headlines a packed May 2026 issue, alongside a candid Jeremy Clarkson interview and the latest comparisons, drives and insights shaping Australia’s car landscape.
From the Wheels Archive: Ford’s New Hot One – the birth of the Falcon GT legend
Ford’s legendary Australian muscle car heritage started with the 1967 XR Falcon GT… and we put the V8 super sedan through its paces.
Plug-in hybrid dual cabs? Limited choice, for now, but BYD Shark’s success will bring more competitors
Here’s the WhichCar by Wheels rundown on the currently available options if you want to drive a dual-cab ute but use less fuel… with more options in the pipeline.
The Wheels Interview: Honda Australia boss, Jay Joseph, hits the reset button
Honda Australia CEO Jay Joseph is a company man through and through. Paul Gover sat down with the 25-year brand veteran to talk all things Honda, Formula One and how he plans on turning around the Japanese maker’s local fortunes.
Best cheap electric vehicles to save bucks on the daily commute
High fuel prices are continuing to sting Australian motorists at the pumps, so here are five cheap electric vehicles to consider to reduce your transport costs…
From the Wheels Archive: Peter Brock’s hi-po Ford Falcon vs HSV’s ClubSport. Which was better?
When Peter Brock turned his attention to building hot Falcons it seemed only natural we’d pit it against HSV’s latest, but which came out on top?
AI helps us imagine what the Ford Territory would look like if still produced today
Have you ever wondered what a modern day Ford Territory would look like? Now, thanks to some help from AI, we can imagine a future version of Ford’s homegrown car-based SUV.
Think all electric vehicles are boring? Here are 10 with soul
More people are showing interest in shifting to an electric vehicle but some enthusiasts find them sterile and boring. Can EVs like this selection change their minds?
