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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?
Real world gains: Chery’s clever Super Hybrid PHEV technology explained
Chery’s Super Hybrid system is a real world take on efficient internal combustion technology, paired with a clever hybrid system. Trent Nikolic speaks with Chery’s head of engineering, Peter Matkin, to find out how it works.
Cars that will significantly reduce your fuel bill NOW
Our rundown of the best new car options to reduce fuel use significantly as Aussies endure record high petrol prices.
From the Wheels Archive: Valiant’s answer to the Monaro is a winner
We put the new Valiant Pacer Hardtop through its paces in November 1970 and declared it a winner on the road and on the race track.
Keen to save fuel? Here are the 10 cheapest hybrid models in Australia
While they still use fuel in some capacity, hybrid cars can also drastically reduce your overall consumption in energy-challenged times. So which are the 10 cheapest hybrids in Australia?
Three dual-cabs compared: BYD Shark v Toyota HiLux v Kia Tasman
Fuel-use is in the news even more than capability when it comes to the dual-cab brigade. Here, we compare the figures for three very different ways of tackling the segment.
From the Wheels archive: The 1974 oil crisis – when driving on Sunday was banned and Australia had eight years of fuel reserves
Wheels’ Peter Robinson was on the ground in 1974 when the oil crisis hit with driving banned on Sundays and car manufacturing slowed to a crawl.
Which plug-in hybrids offer the longest electric driving range?
A plug-in hybrid can offer the best of both worlds for some, so which ones offer the longest electric driving range? The answer may surprise you.
What are the most fuel efficient vehicles on the market without a plug?
Dramatically cutting your fuel use is possible without buying a vehicle that plugs into a wall. Here are the most fuel efficient vehicles in each segment.
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro review: Fitter, faster, stronger
The second-generation Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro casts off the shackles of its fearsome but uncompromising predecessor to tap into a broader depth of performance, comfort and luxury than ever before.
From the Wheels archive: The best Holden ever!
Wheels gushed over the all-new HQ Holden in September 1971, declaring it ‘far and away the best Holden ever’.
