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Suzuki issues safety recall for Fronx Hybrid following brutal ANCAP assessment

Owners of affected 2025 Suzuki Fronx Hybrid models warned not to use rear seats as investigation into seatbelt issue continues.

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When do double demerits begin in your state?

Drivers across several states face tougher penalties over the festive break, with police warning that enforcement will be high as holiday traffic peaks.

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Lexus LX range to gain powerful new hybrid flagship in 2026

Lexus Australia confirms LX 700h hybrid for local launch, expanding the large SUV line-up to three powertrain options and retiring the Ultra Luxury grade.

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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…

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Ferrari Amalfi review: Prancing Horse’s latest is ‘entry-level’ in name only

Ferrari’s new Amalfi replaces the Roma with sharper tech, more power and greater usability – but there’s nothing modest about its performance, personality or price.

Reviews

2025 Suzuki Fronx review: More than just an unusual name?

Suzuki’s new Fronx small SUV brings fresh metal from the brand to local showrooms, but does it have what’s required for today’s Australian market?

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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…

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The best hybrid alternatives to the Toyota RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 hybrid is one of the most popular cars in Australia, but it’s not perfect. What do you buy if you’re keen on an alternative?

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MG7 Fastback: Dynamic new sedan gains 5-star safety rating

Priced from $44,990 plus on-road costs, the new MG7 brings a sporty four-door shape, adjustable aero and a long standard equipment list to the mid-size sedan segment.

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Leigh Whitney’s Next-Gen Ranger Wildtrak

Balancing an active family lifestyle, Leigh Whitney chose the Ranger Wildtrak for its capability, value and proven comfort.

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Connor McNally’s 2016 Ford Ranger

Always on the move, Connor McNally needed a dependable ute – and his Ford Ranger delivers power, value and real-world capability.

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Stuart’s Ford Ranger PX3 XLT

Stuart chose the Ford Ranger PX3 XLT for its mix of family safety, work capability and weekend adventure freedom.

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‘Secret’ Holden ute tipped to break $1 million auction record

Ultra-rare HSV GTSR W1 Maloo build #001, finished in XU3 Yellah with just 26km, heads to auction tipped to smash Australian price records this weekend nationwide.

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Disruptor brand Chery makes bold move into motorsport – starting with Le Mans

A Chinese brand entering the 24 Hours of Le Mans? It’s going to happen within the next five years after Chery announced a new partnership with the famous endurance event.

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Skoda new mild-hybrid Octavia and Kodiaq make fuel efficiency gains

New mild-hybrid drivetrains in the Skoda Octavia and Kodiaq have brought big improvements in fuel consumption.

COTY

2025-26 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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2025-26 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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2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Mahindra XUV3XO AX7L

Mahindra’s budget-friendly XUV3XO surprises with comfort, capability and value, earning unexpected praise from the judges – despite some obvious gaps – as the brand expands in Australia.

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2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Skoda Kodiaq Sportline 4×4

Skoda takes on stablemate Volkswagen with the 5+2 Skoda Kodiaq – value packed and designed to appeal to budget-conscious family buyers.

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2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Volkswagen Tayron 150TSI Elegance

The Tiguan Allspace replacement impressed by offering a lot of SUV for the price tag.

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2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Volvo EX30 Cross Country

Volvo’s EX30 Cross Country blends big power, cool Scandi design and AWD capability, but range concerns and ride compromises raise some questions.

COTY

2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Tesla Model Y

How does the modern pioneer of electrified cars compete with renewed competition, both electric and internal combustion powered?

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2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Subaru Forester

Subaru’s Forester hybrid keeps its trademark all-wheel-drive composure and everyday comfort, delivering balance in a segment crowded with flashier, less capable mid-size SUVs.

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2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor

Swedish minimalism in an electric future – while Polestar aims to rewrite the rule book with its left-field Polestar 4, it wasn’t enough to progress in this year’s award.