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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?
From the Wheels Archive: Ford Falcon smashes the best of British… in England
Wheels took a Ford Falcon XR6 to England to take on The Poms in a battle for the automotive Ashes
The best electric vehicles still to come in 2026
2026 has been a banger of a year for new electric vehicle releases, but here are 10 more that we think you should be excited about.
From the Wheels Archive: We really hated the Holden Statesman!
Wheels’ Mel Nichols unloaded on the new HQ Holden Statesman de Ville in our December 1971 issue, barely able to find anything positive to say about it.
Modern Classic: Ferrari Testarossa, from Maranello to Miami Vice
Its rakish design might have been polarising, but the Ferrari Testarossa dragged the Italian supercar maker into the modern age.
From the Wheels Archive: Ford’s ground-breaking 4WD XY Falcon ute was decades ahead of its time
Forget the Ford Ranger, this Falcon-based four-wheel drive ute from Australia is the original gangster of lifestyle utes.
Could your car be hacked? Why connected vehicles are the next cybersecurity battleground
As modern cars become “computers on wheels”, experts warn of growing risks—from data theft to potential remote interference.
Cars we wish were sold here: Kia Telluride
While Kia offers a large range of vehicles in Australia, one that hasn’t yet made it to our shores is the Telluride upper-large SUV.
The best used cars for sub-5L/100km fuel economy
Many of us are looking for ways to save fuel but not all of us can afford a new car. Here are some the best used cars with sub-5L/100km fuel consumption?
What does AI think the Holden Monaro would look like if it were still made today?
Sure, AI might be coming to eat all of our lunches but it’s fun using it to picture what a modern version of Holden’s iconic Monaro sports coupe would look like.
Our favourite hybrid medium SUVs to help you save money at the bowser
Despite high fuel prices, mid-size SUVs remain the most popular car segment in Australia. Here are our favourite hybrid models that will save you money.
From the Wheels Archive: ‘Total blind terror’ – What it was like to drive Peter Brock’s Bathurst-winning Torana A9X in anger
In 1980 Bill Tuckey got a rare opportunity to drive Peter Brock’s Bathurst-winning A9X MHDT Torana for Wheels at one of its last appearances on an Australian racetrack… and boy, was it memorable.
Looking for a new car on a budget? Here are the 10 cheapest options on the market
A move to a cheaper and likely more fuel efficient new car is being considered by many. But which are the 10 cheapest cars on the market?
