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Hyundai to build thousands of Robotaxis as new way of selling EVs

The CEO of Hyundai has called autonomous taxis the “number one” way of profiting from its EVs.

Red Ford Bronco SUV with a raised rooftop tent parked on a grassy plain under a blue sky.
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Ford says new hybrid Bronco SUV will have up to 900km of range as it’s pictured in Australia for the first time

The Ford Bronco Basecamp is due down under in the second half of 2027 with a raft of features that will delight off-roaders.

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Honda fast-tracks launch of its next-generation CR-V SUV, report says

The move from Honda comes as the company continues to pivot towards hybrids rather than BEVs.

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Tesla drops startling stats on how its self-driving cars have performed in Australia

Tesla is on a winner with its FSD tech if data gathered over 160 million kilometres of driving on Aussie roads is any guide.

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Wheels October 2026 issue now on sale

Electric performance meets hot-hatch royalty as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N battles Honda’s Civic Type R, alongside the Nichols N1A, Australia’s best large SUVs and six new First Drives.

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McLaren W1: Mid-engined V8 hypercar aims to win on both road and track

The famous brand adopts a lightweight ‘less is more’ mantra – and a 1258bhp (938kW) electrically assisted V8 – for its latest Ultimate Series hypercar.

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What the frunk? One of the biggest surprises about the MG U9 ute is under the hood – and it’s got nothing to do with its motor

The latest addition to the MG Aussie line-up has debuted in the flesh in Sydney with a head-turning feature.

Vintage blue BMW sedan photographed from a front-right angle in a bright studio, showcasing chrome grille and classic rounded headlights.
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Neue Klasse – the cars that saved BMW

In 1959, BMW was staring down the barrel of the bankruptcy gun until an entirely Neue Klasse of cars turned around its fortunes.

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From the Wheels archive: The HSV HRT 427C “Oz Zilla” is born ready to take on Porsche’s GT2

HSV and Holden took a Monaro skin and stuffed it full of V8 Supercar technology in 2002… and Wheels said the 427C had what it took to beat Germany’s best.

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Man claims he fixed one-off Bugatti Veyron that refused to run or find a gear by using parts worth just $74

YouTuber Mat Armstrong trusted his gut and knowledge when he bought the Bugatti Veyron and it paid off handsomely.

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MG reveals electric ute and huge luxury SUV at Everything Electric Sydney

A new electric ute and a flagship luxury SUV from its luxury IM brand comprised the major debuts from MG at the 2026 Everything Electric Sydney show.

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Toyota locks in hydrogen HiLux for 2028 with 400km range and 2.5-tonne towing

Hydrogen-powered HiLux promises longer range, greater towing capacity and faster refuelling than Toyota’s electric ute, but infrastructure remains its biggest hurdle.

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Smart #5 medium SUV lands in Australia with 590km range

Smart’s biggest model yet brings 800-volt charging, up to 590km of claimed range and a 3.8-second Brabus flagship to Australia.

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Chery debuts seven new models for Australia at Everything Electric Sydney

Chery debuted no less than seven new models for the Australian market at the Everything Electric Sydney show, including the Stockman ute and iCaur V25.

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GAC S7 plug-in hybrid SUV under consideration for Australia

GAC is assessing its S7 for a 2027 Australian launch, bringing all-wheel drive, 150km electric range and three-motor petrol-electric propulsion.

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BYD’s Sealion 7 can now earn you money while it’s parked – and you get a price cut of up to $3800 on the SUV, too

BYD expands its Amber partnership with Sealion 7, allowing owners to power homes or sell electricity back to grid.

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GWM says new 3.0-litre diesel won’t impact NVES targets

GWM’s local boss is confident sales of the brand’s EVs and plug-in hybrids will offset any NVES impacts of its new 3.0-litre diesel Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha

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GWM: ‘We need to be top-five in the ute segment’

GWM’s local boss says new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel will help the brand scale new heights in the lucrative dual-cab segment

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GWM Cannon Hi4-T brings 115km EV range and 3500kg towing as it becomes Australia’s cheapest PHEV ute

Australia’s cheapest PHEV ute combines 310kW and 750Nm with serious towing ability, mechanical four-wheel drive and aggressive launch pricing.

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GWM Haval H7 confirmed for October launch priced below $50,000

GWM’s boxy new mid-size SUV will arrive with hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, bringing Hi4 all-wheel-drive technology to another Haval model.

Three new vehicles on display in a showroom: beige SUV on the left, green SUV in the middle, blue sedan on the right, with large panels on the wall behind.
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Geely confirms three new electrified models for Australia in 2027

Geely will add a plug-in hybrid SUV, sedan and high-performance off-roader next year as its Australian range expands across several new segments.

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MG’s U9 EV ute sneaks under $80K with 430km range and 3500kg towing capacity

Australia will be the first market in the world to sample the MGU9 electric ute.

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BYD M9 pricing revealed as new people mover targets Australian families

BYD’s first entry into Australia’s large people-mover market brings seven- and eight-seat layouts, plug-in hybrid power and up to 145km of electric range.

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Comedian Jay Leno’s Law gives classic cars a smog-check reprieve

California will phase in emissions-testing exemptions for qualifying 1976-1985 collector cars after the state’s Governor Gavin Newsom signed the enthusiast-backed legislation at Jay Leno’s garage.