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From the Wheels archives: The famous ‘lemon’ cover for Wheels Car of the Year in 1979
A shock result in Wheels’ Car of the Year award in 1979 got automotive tongues wagging.

Wheels staff pick their best drives of the year…
We hop in a little vehicles in the course of a calendar year but these cars were our stand-out drives from 2025…

Robbo’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…

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.

Top 10 best selling cars of all time
These are the most popular cars in the history of the automobile, by sales volume.

Five cars that failed to live up to the hype
Great concept, lovely execution, dud sales. For enthusiasts, the release of a new car is always an exciting time but sometimes the result doesn’t match the hype…

Honda Super-ONE city EV confirmed for Australia in 2026
Compact urban electric car to arrive after local testing, bringing Japanese Kei-inspired design and new EV technology to Australian streets.

2025 Japan Mobility Show: Honda reveals 0 α electric SUV prototype ahead of 2027 launch
Debuting at the Japan Mobility Show, the compact SUV previews Honda’s next-generation EV series with minimalist design and a focus on emerging markets like India.

Australia’s top 10 medium SUV boot space champions revealed
With practicality and space always key criteria for shoppers in the SUV market, these medium SUVs lead the pack for cargo space.

Who makes the most fuel efficient mid-size SUV?
Mid-size SUVs are all the rage globally, continuing to sell in huge numbers. So who makes the most fuel efficient non-plug-in hybrid mid-size SUV?

Honda reveals major 2026 product plans for Australia, including first-ever EV
Honda Australia confirms its 2026 plans for Australia, including the resurrection of a famous nameplate and the arrival of a Honda first.

2026 Honda Prelude: Sixth-gen sports coupe confirmed for Aussie return
After more than two decades of absence, Honda will reintroduce a model beloved by Australians in the 1980s and 90s.

2026 Honda Prelude sneak peek: Set to return as a fresh chapter in Honda’s hybrid line-up
Last sold in Australia 25 years ago, the new Honda Prelude hybrid coupe has been seen in production guise in the UK, including drawing a crowd at the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Honda extends eight-year warranty special offer for its SUVs
Buyers of the Honda CR-V, HR-V and ZR-V SUVs before September 30 will receive an eight-year warranty – regardless of where they service the vehicle.

World’s top 10 best-selling cars for 2024: Toyota takes back crown from Tesla
Analysis of international sales data for 2024 puts the Toyota RAV4 pipping the Tesla Model Y as the world’s best-selling car by just a few thousand units.

Honda Super EV Concept to preview new electric city car
Honda will show its new electric city car at the UK’s Goodwood Festival of Speed next month alongside other products in a ‘movie-inspired’ set.

Honda to launch world’s most efficient ICE powertrain in hybrid onslaught
Lagging global sales of EVs has forced the Japanese car maker to develop another generation of hybrid drivetrains that will reportedly launch from 2027.

F1 fan? Now you can own a piece of Ayrton Senna’s winning engine
Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) is getting into the memorabilia business, selling off its valuable collection of race cars, engines and their parts to fans.

Australia’s top 10 most fuel efficient cars
With the cost of living crisis and a warming climate constantly under consideration, what are Australia’s best vehicles for sipping fuel?

Honda & Nissan merger: The wedding is off
The merger, expected to promise a net worth of around $80 billion AUD, is over – but the brands will continue to work together on the electric project confirmed last year

Honda 0 Series SUV and ‘Saloon’ wagon shown off at CES
Honda’s upcoming 0 Series of electric vehicles comes a step closer with this week’s Consumer Electronics Show, but there’s still much to be known

Honda’s Sony Afeela EV will cost $145K, travel up to 480km
Two iconic Japanese brands are going in together on a new brand, but it’ll be very exclusive – and very expensive.

Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi confirm merger talks
Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi are exploring a merger to combine resources and streamline operations

2024-25 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: HONDA CR-V VTI-L
There is something resolutely old-school in a good way about the CR-V. It feels solidly engineered.
