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Opinion

Michael Stahl: How a classic Aussie car I thought was lost found its way back into my life

A story about a wine-coloured Falcon GT ‘barn find’ sparked a memory from 40 years ago.

Features

MG ZS Essence Turbo: How does it stand up to a 3000km outback round trip?

Newer MG models show significant quality improvements on their predecessors while maintaining the value equation – but can a ZS Essence Turbo handle a Sydney-Broken Hill-Albury-Sydney round trip across some of Australia’s toughest roads?

Reviews

Mazda3 G20 Pure hatchback: Mature drive and excellent cabin offset dated engine

Hatchbacks aren’t as popular as they once were but for those still in the market for one, here’s our assessment of one of the most enduringly popular: the Mazda3.

Features

Best value SUVs currently on the market: Small, medium and large

SUVs of all sizes continue to rise in Australian sales charts, accounting for 60.4 per cent of total new vehicle sales in the year-to-date, but they’re seemingly more expensive than ever. Here’s our pick of the best value SUVs currently on the market…

News

Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 celebrates big milestone for the iconic hot hatch

Volkswagen unveils hot new Edition 50 of the Golf GTI to celebrate its 50th anniversary… as it becomes the fastest ever production VW around the Nurburgring.

Best Utes

Wheels Best Dual-Cab Ute 2025 Overall Winner: Ford Ranger

As the old saying goes, ‘if you come at the king’… and while there were plenty of strong contenders, one still stands above the rest when it comes to dual-cab utes on the Australian market…

Best Utes

Best Dual-Cab 2025 Utes: Luxury

When ute is life, you’re prepared to fork out for the specced-up top-end models… here are four to consider including our Best Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Luxury winner.

News

New average speed camera fines up to $3000 for Aussie drivers just days away

The change to how average speed cameras are used comes into effect from July 1.

News

Renault Duster off-roader small SUV confirmed for Australia

Renault’s new off-roader small SUV is launching early in Australia with local sales due to commence from July 2025.

News

Audi Australia adds value with new S Line special editions

The new A1, Q2 and Q3 models are based on the 35 TFSI variants in each line-up.

News

Smart teases new mid-size SUV launch by reminding of its Mercedes link

Part-owned by Mercedes-Benz and Geely, Smart is emphasising the styling cred of the former ahead of its new #5 mid-size SUV launching in late 2025.

News

Geely boss’ stark warning about global EV overcapacity amid China’s fierce price war

The Chinese automaker’s chairman and founder Li Shufu has cautioned the industry about expansion amid a production glut.

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News

Road-user charge and tax exemptions for EVs: What’s on the table

Tax reforms around electric vehicles have been flagged by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, including the possibility of a road-user charge (RUC) and changes to fringe benefits tax exemption.

Best Utes

Best Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Best Value

Standard features, interior, infotainment, fuel economy, towing capacity, tray size, warranty and servicing – just some of the factors that go into Wheels’ assessment of the Best Value Dual-Cab Ute of 2025.

News

Škoda launches fourth-gen Superb Sportline range in Australia with sub-$70K pricing

A new generation of the European brand’s flagship sedan and wagon arrives down under.

Reviews

2025 Mercedes-AMG E 53: Wheels’ in-depth review of the bold new plug-in hybrid

Mercedes-AMG isn’t the only business to find it tricky to chart the course of the performance car through ever-changing customer tastes and shifting legislation. The E 53 could well be its smartest hedge yet.

Best Utes

Best Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Truck

They may be polarising but for some, the sheer size and grunt of the truck-sized ute is not only desired, but essential.

News

Subaru Crosstrek and Impreza updates gain top ANCAP rating… and a price increase

A five-star ANCAP safety rating for the MY25 Subaru Impreza and Crosstrek comes thanks to the addition of new features.

Reviews

Mahindra XUV700 review: Sure, it’s a bargain, but what else does the seven-seat SUV offer?

Indian giant Mahindra’s XUV700 seven-seat soft-roader SUV is its best seller locally. What does it offer apart from low pricing?

News

Kia Tasman: Driveaway pricing for Dual-Cab Pick-Up ute confirmed ahead of launch

Pricing for the Kia Tasman’s dual-cab variants has been announced, clarifying where it stands against segment heavyweights like the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger.

Best Utes

Best Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Towing

When considering a ute purchase, the clincher is towing capacity for many buyers. Here’s our pick of the best on the market including the winner of Best Dual-Cab Ute 2025: Towing.

News

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X: 932kW hybrid hypercar hits 100km/h in under 2 seconds

The Chevrolet Corvette range has been capped with the ZR1X, which uses a hybridised turbo V8 engine making 932kW of power for a sub-two second 0-100km/h sprint time.

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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.

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MG QS: Brand’s first-ever 7-Seat SUV lands with under-$50K introductory pricing

MG takes on the large SUV segment with the competitively priced QS, now in Australian dealerships.