The June 2026 issue of Wheels has arrived, led by the return of one of motoring’s most iconic nameplates.

After months of anticipation, the Honda Prelude is back in Australia, and this month’s cover story takes an in-depth look at the reborn coupe. Wheels explores the model’s rich heritage, tracing its journey from cult favourite to modern hybrid sports coupe, before getting behind the wheel of the all-new Prelude to see whether it can live up to the reputation established by its predecessors.

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Sharing the spotlight is one of the most comprehensive new-car buying guides of the year: Wheels Best Small SUVs 2026. With Australia’s appetite for compact SUVs showing no signs of slowing, we assess the standout contenders across the segment, including the overall award and winners in Urban, Value, Electric, Hybrid, Luxury and Performance categories. From affordable city-friendly crossovers and practical family haulers to premium electric options and performance-focused offerings, the feature highlights the best small SUVs available today and helps buyers navigate one of the industry’s most competitive categories.

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Comparison testing this month sees the Mazda 2 and Toyota Yaris go head-to-head in a battle of efficient, affordable urban hatchbacks. Both have built reputations for reliability, fuel economy and everyday practicality, but only one can emerge victorious in our detailed assessment.

Elsewhere, Rob Margeit sits down with Mercedes-AMG executive Daniela Sigl for an insightful interview exploring the challenges and opportunities involved in preserving AMG’s unique performance heritage during a period of rapid industry transformation.

History enthusiasts will also enjoy a fascinating retrospective on BMW’s legendary Neue Klasse. With the German brand reviving the famous name for its next generation of electric vehicles, Wheels looks back at the original Neue Klasse models that helped reshape BMW’s future in the post-war era.

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Our Modern Classic feature focuses on the Range Rover Vogue (above), examining how the luxury SUV became equally at home on remote properties and city streets.

The First Drives section is packed with fresh metal, including the GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV, Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid, Hyundai IONIQ 6 N, Geely Starray EM-i and the updated Kia EV6 Air.

Rounding out the issue are Michael Stahl and Paul Gover’s regular columns, Garage long-term test updates, Marketplace industry analysis, the comprehensive Buyer’s Guide and Wayback Machine, which revisits the June 1996 issue and Mitsubishi Magna’s memorable triumph.

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