Wheels Car of the Year
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COTY
2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year WINNER: Honda Civic E:HEV L
It’s back to the future for this year’s winner, not just an excellent Honda, but an exceptional car all round.
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COTYRobbo’s 2025-26 COTY Notebook – and why the Honda Civic had to win
Esteemed former Wheels editor and 2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year judge Peter Robinson is famous for his fearless opinions – here are his notes on each of this year’s COTY contenders…
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: IM5 Performance
Upmarket MG sub-brand IM is looking to make an immediate impact with the IM5, setting its sights firmly on Tesla’s Model 3.
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Kia EV3 Air Long Range
Kia’s EV3 arrives as a pivotal, long-range EV contender with sharp pricing and bold design, yet mixed dynamics and tough rivals prevent it from claiming the win at this year’s COTY judging.
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Mahindra XUV3XO AX7L
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Skoda Kodiaq Sportline 4×4
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Volkswagen Tayron 150TSI Elegance
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Volvo EX30 Cross Country
Latest News
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BYD hints at performance hot hatch revival with coming reveal
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Zeekr 8X: Plug-in hybrid SUV with 328km EV range revealed
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Bugatti F.K.P. Hommage: Stunning one-off tribute to the Veyron and its visionary revealed
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Volkswagen Amarok W600: Walkinshaw-tuned ute back for a second round
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Audi Concept C: TT and R8 successor signals a bold return to driving excitement
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Volvo will double down on hybrids as EV transition continues
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Fiat Scudo mid-size van reintroduced to Australia as Peugeot Expert twin
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Volvo EX60: ‘Game changer’ electric SUV due in Australia in late 2026
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2025 TomTom Traffic Index names worst cities for gridlock in Australia and around the world
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Facelifted Kia Niro revealed with sharper styling and updated cabin tech
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Reviews
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Reviews2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty: Wheels’ in-depth review of the Blue Oval’s hardcore work truck
Ford’s Ranger has dominated sales charts as objectively the best dual-cab ute available. Now, in an appeal to fleet and rural buyers looking for the ultimate work truck, there’s a new big dog in town…
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Reviews2026 Toyota RAV4: The Wheels’ verdict on the sales giant’s new model
Toyota’s sixth-generation RAV4 brings hybrid power across the range, a first-ever PHEV option and a major technology overhaul as the medium SUV icon fights back to the segment’s sharp end.
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Reviews2026 Geely Starray EM-i first drive review: Affordable medium SUV brings plug-in tech in reach
Geely has reset the bar in terms of what constitutes affordable plug-in hybrid driving.
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Reviews2026 MG7 review: The sedan strikes back!
An attractive sedan with an MG badge? Who’d have thought? Wheels revisits the past while looking to the future with an early look at the all-new MG7, an exercise in beautiful styling with a drivetrain that promises to offer driving engagement in equal measure
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Reviews2026 Toyota HiLux in-depth review: New, or just improved?
Toyota’s ninth-gen HiLux sticks closely to a proven formula, mixing modest structural tweaks, mild-hybrid tech and cabin updates with familiar underpinnings to keep Australia’s top-selling ute on track.
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Features
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Features
The Wheels interview: Rob Trubiani, Australia’s tuning wizard
Rob Trubiani cut his teeth at Holden but now with GWM, is recognised as one of the engineering masterminds who give imported cars their much desired ‘Aussie tuning’ to appeal to local buyers. He spoke with Paul Gover.
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Features
Wheels salutes the 10 greatest station wagons
Before the onset of the SUV-pandemic, when it came to family haulers there was only one choice – the station wagon. Wheels pays tribute to 10 of the best…
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FeaturesCars we wish were sold here: Ford Maverick
Of all the cars in the world not sold in Australia, we think the Ford Maverick has the biggest potential for sales success Down Under.
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FeaturesWhat are the best electric SUV models available for under $50k driveaway?
$50,000 gets you a lot of choice in the EV market these days, so which electric SUV models are the best options?
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FeaturesCars we wish were sold here: Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
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FeaturesModern Classic: Lamborghini Countach, a masterpiece of style
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FeaturesFrom the Wheels archives: We find the fastest Australian car
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FeaturesThe Wheels interview: Roland Dane, V8 Supercars pioneer with Triple Eight Racing
Reviews
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Reviews
2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty: Wheels’ in-depth review of the Blue Oval’s hardcore work truck
Ford’s Ranger has dominated sales charts as objectively the best dual-cab ute available. Now, in an appeal to fleet and rural buyers looking for the ultimate work truck, there’s a new big dog in town…
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Reviews
2026 Toyota RAV4: The Wheels’ verdict on the sales giant’s new model
Toyota’s sixth-generation RAV4 brings hybrid power across the range, a first-ever PHEV option and a major technology overhaul as the medium SUV icon fights back to the segment’s sharp end.
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Reviews
2026 Geely Starray EM-i first drive review: Affordable medium SUV brings plug-in tech in reach
Geely has reset the bar in terms of what constitutes affordable plug-in hybrid driving.
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Reviews
2026 MG7 review: The sedan strikes back!
An attractive sedan with an MG badge? Who’d have thought? Wheels revisits the past while looking to the future with an early look at the all-new MG7, an exercise in beautiful styling with a drivetrain that promises to offer driving engagement in equal measure
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Reviews
2026 Toyota HiLux in-depth review: New, or just improved?
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Reviews2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 110TSI Elegance review: Improved offering in third generation medium SUV
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ReviewsFinal form Godzilla: Driving the ultimate 2025 Nissan GT-R T-Spec
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Reviews2025 Suzuki Fronx review: More than just an unusual name?
Comparisons
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ComparisonsGeely Starray vs Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV spec battle: Which plug-in hybrid SUV should you choose?
Plug-in hybrid SUVs are gaining popularity in Australia and the Geely Starray is one of the newest on the market. How does it compare against the more established Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV?
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Comparisons2026 Ford Ranger XLT vs Toyota HiLux SR5: Spec Battle
A deeper dive into the pros and cons of Australia’s two most popular vehicles.
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ComparisonsToyota 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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Comparisons2026 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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ComparisonsPopular hatchbacks comparo: Hyundai i30, Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla face off
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ComparisonsHyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage spec battle: Which medium SUV comes out on top?
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ComparisonsMazda CX-3 vs Toyota Yaris Cross: Spec battle
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ComparisonsFord Ranger Super Duty vs Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series: Spec Battle
Opinion
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OpinionPaul Gover: In a long career in motoring, my latest milestone was a surprise
I’ve experienced amazing milestones during a long career in and around motoring – recently, there was a new one to add to the list which made me take stock.
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OpinionMichael Stahl: Cars today are nothing like I imagined they would be 50 years ago
I imagined Jetsons-like creations or the wilder creations of Ferrari and Lamborghini, instead we became obsessed with ‘sports utility vehicles’…
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OpinionWheels opinion: The lost art of changing a tyre
As potholes rise and spares vanish, more Australians can’t change a flat, writes Paul Gover, turning tyre mishaps into costly delays and exposing a fragility of modern motoring.
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OpinionOpinion: Should we be asking more questions about the ANCAP safety ratings?
Wheels columnist Paul Gover reckons It’s time to ask some questions about the cherished ANCAP 5-star safety rating.
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OpinionMichael Stahl: New cars are all the same – but there’s still hope for unique design, isn’t there?
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OpinionMichael Stahl: It’s not hoarding if you really, really love your classic cars
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OpinionMichael Stahl: How a classic Aussie car I thought was lost found its way back into my life
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OpinionAre synthetic e-fuels the key to V10 engines returning to Formula One?
