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Best Small Cars 2026: Electric
Whether affordable city runabout or premium newcomers, these electric small cars combine impressive range, technology, refinement and everyday usability.
Best Small Cars 2026: Hybrid
At its best, hybrid technology delivers lower fuel bills and easy urban driving, making these electrified contenders smarter choices for fuel-conscious Australian buyers.
Toyota and Hyundai named as privacy watchdog’s connected-car data probe expands
It’s been revealed the two brands are under investigation as Australia’s privacy regulator examines how connected vehicles collect and use driver data.
Best Small Cars 2026: Value
Affordable doesn’t have to mean stripped-out motoring; these contenders combine keen pricing, generous equipment, strong safety, low running costs and genuine everyday appeal.
Hybrid Heroes: Honda HR-V v Hyundai Kona comparison
As hybrid technology reshapes Australia’s favourite vehicle segment, we compare two fuel-sipping small SUVs battling for value, efficiency, practicality and everyday driving appeal
From the Wheels Archive: The 10 most embarrassing cars ever sold in Australia
If you value your social standing, best not to be seen in one of these four-wheeled embarrassments
Mercedes admits touchscreens went too far – but giant displays are here to stay
Luxury brand says customer feedback is driving the return of physical buttons, even as expansive digital dashboards remain central to future models.
Jaecoo J5 Track review: A bargain small SUV, but how does it shape up to main rivals?
The small SUV segment is cut throat, but the new petrol variant of the Jaecoo J5 is hard to resists with a $25,990 driveaway starting price.
Modern Classic: Porsche Cayman, much more than a marketing exercise
It might have been derided as a ‘poor man’s Porsche’ but it didn’t take long for the Cayman to prove its worth as arguably the best-handling Porsche of its generation.
Lexus LC bows out in Australia with sold-out Special Edition finale
Flagship grand tourer to end its local run after almost a decade, with the final Special Edition already snapped up by Australian buyers.
BYD plans Atto 3 Evo for Australia with more power, faster charging
Updated electric SUV adopts new rear-wheel-drive platform, 800-volt architecture and upgraded technology ahead of local launch later this year.
Nissan expands X-Trail range with cheaper e-POWER hybrids and Rock Creek flagship
Front-wheel-drive e-POWER variants lower the cost of entry to Nissan’s hybrid SUV, while a new seven-seat Rock Creek grade adds a more rugged look.
Mahindra marks XUV 3XO milestone with limited Black Anniversary Edition
Stealth-themed special edition adds unique styling to compact SUV range, with just 300 examples set aside for Australia.
Which EV tops Australian search rankings amid surge in interest?
Insurance company research finds Australians are searching for electric vehicles more than ever, with BYD and Tesla in an epic tussle.
BYD Seal 6 Touring review: ‘Making wagons cool again’
A plug-in hybrid station wagon with over 1000km driving range between refills? And now the most affordable in its class in Australia? What’s not to like?
New Mercedes-Benz GLA revealed with hybrid and electric power as EQA bows out
Third-generation luxury crossover SUV adopts Mercedes’ new MMA platform, gains longer range, faster charging, more cabin space and arrives in Australia next year.
Porsche plans drastic job cuts as Chinese slowdown and EV transition bite
German sports car maker will slash an astonishing one in five positions by 2035 as falling sales, weaker demand in China and mounting competition force a major restructuring.
Audi Q9 flagship large SUV takes aim at the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS
Audi is aiming at other large luxury SUVs such as the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS with its new flagship Q9, which will reach Australia in 2027.
Treasurer confirms fuel excise cut will end Sunday as motorists face higher prices at the bowser
Temporary discount introduced during the Middle East conflict will expire from Monday, despite speculation it could be extended again.
Toyota bZ4X AWD review: Refreshed electric SUV takes aim at Tesla, BYD and Zeekr
Competition amongst electric medium SUVs is fierce, which is why the updated Toyota bZ4X is fighting an uphill battle. Will its overhaul help it win over more fans?
Tesla’s Cybertruck likened to the Ford Edsel, motoring’s most famous flop
Once hailed by Elon Musk as Tesla’s “best product ever”, the radical electric pick-up is now being compared with Ford’s ill-fated Edsel as sales fall well short of expectations.
Australia’s worst crash hotspots revealed
New insurance claims data identifies the nation’s busiest crash locations, with Victoria home to nine of Australia’s top 10 accident blackspots.
GWM outmuscles Ford with new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine
GWM Australia has finally released performance figures for its new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, offering more torque than Ford’s V6 diesel.
Volkswagen prices new flagship Walkinshaw-developed Amarok W600
New dual-cab combines locally developed suspension, V6 diesel power and premium equipment, with pricing above the Ford Ranger Raptor.
