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2027 Mercedes-Benz GLB 220 4Matic review: Luxury hybrid family SUV impresses in second generation

The new Mercedes-Benz GLB 220 4Matic packs seven seats, a lot of technology and peppy performance into a clever package, so what’s not to like?

Features

Revealed: Australia’s 10 best-selling electric cars in 2026 so far

Electric vehicle sales are booming in Australia, with Tesla facing growing competition. Here are the 10 EVs Australians are buying most.

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Mazda CX-80 review: Large SUV’s wide range of variants remains appealing

Mazda’s CX-80 remains a superb driver’s car with a wide range of pricing options in the seven-seat segment.

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Mazda CX-3 range review: Quality compact SUV keeps on keeping on

Learn more about the reduced Mazda CX-3 small-SUV range including price, interior, boot space, safety assists and performance.

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GWM Haval H7 first drive: A great driving experience at a great price, but this SUV has an identity crisis

The Haval H7 comes in hybrid and PHEV form with a driving experience to savour – and a very competitive hit to the hip pocket nerve.

Features

The world’s 10 fastest-accelerating cars ranked – and the quickest is absolutely ridiculous

From electric hypercars to track-only monsters, these are 10 of the world’s quickest cars – and some can hit 100km/h in less than two seconds.

Features

‘We can do it better than anyone in the world’: BYD boss explains the move that set the brand up for a long run of Aussie success – and his next top priority

After some earlier criticism about the speed and breadth of its support network, BYD Australia boss Stephen Collins reveals how the rapidly growing brand is planning for faster parts delivery, regional dealership expansion and growing fleet sales.

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‘I don’t think I’ll live to be 70. No way’: In 1985, just before he returned to F1, Alan Jones didn’t hold back in an enlightening Wheels interview

Alan Jones lived up to his reputation as one of the straightest of straight shooters as he talked about F1, money, expectations and the dangers that go with them.

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2026 Kia Seltos Sport+ review: New hybrid-only small SUV deserves kudos for its interior, but drops the ball elsewhere

Kia’s new-generation Seltos brings sharper styling, more sophistication and hybrid power, but does it deliver enough to justify its higher pricing?

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Mercedes-AMG GT 63 SUV review: Wheels takes one of the first drives of the most powerful SUV in the world

With 860kW and astonishing acceleration, AMG’s first bespoke electric SUV pushes performance boundaries for the popular form…

Features

Automotive eyesores: Are these the ugliest cars ever made?

Not many of these were seen in Australia but our friends at Auto Express have had a crack at naming the 10 ugliest cars ever produced, proving that standing out isn’t always desirable.

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2026 BMW 3 Series international first drive: The sports sedan benchmark gets even better

Our colleagues at AutoExpress found BMW’s new-generation 3 Series combines sharper handling, six-cylinder performance and a futuristic cabin to challenge its German rivals.

Features

The Wheels Interview: Danny Estrin, lawyer, rock star and car nut

Lawyer by day, rock star by night, Danny Estrin is also mad about motors, a passion he explores in a new docu-series on SBS about the world of cars and the people who own them.

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2026 MGU9 EV review: Why new electric ute could convince Aussies to ditch diesel

With 3500kg towing capacity, impressive performance and a lot of practicality, the electric MGU9 EV makes a strong case but it’s not without compromises.

Comparisons

Comparison: Mazda CX-5 v Toyota RAV4, battle of the medium SUV heavyweights

Can Mazda’s new-generation CX-5 land a sucker-punch on the new-gen Toyota RAV4 in a battle of the medium SUV heavyweights?

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Volvo EX90 review: Luxury seven-seat SUV enters the electric age

Volvo’s flagship seven-seat electric SUV combines exceptional refinement, family-friendly practicality and impressive performance… but for a price.

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Modern Classic: Citroën CX GTI Turbo 2, the last ‘real’ Citroën

The stunning successor to the iconic DS, aka The Goddess, has cemented its place in history as the last ever ‘true’ Citroën.

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Pigs might fly: Inside the wave of doubt over the Tesla Roadster – and the ‘real reason’ for its insane launch

The Tesla Roadster was finally unveiled on October 16 after years of waiting. Amazement and wonder followed… but so did skepticism about the tech and Elon Musk’s motives.

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BMW iX5 review: Huge battery, huge on-road ability and great driver tech elevate all-electric SUV

Our mates at AutoExpress were mightily impressed with the BMW iX5, which packs all the space of a big SUV with the road manners of a car far smaller.

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2026 Leapmotor B05 review: Promising, but with some significant drawbacks

The Leapmotor B05 delivers impressive driving dynamics and strong value, but intrusive technology undermines its appeal.

Best Medium SUVs

Best Medium SUVs 2026: Electric

From affordable family favourites to high-tech luxury contenders, here’s our pick for Australia’s best electric medium SUV for 2026.

Best Medium SUVs

Best Medium SUVs 2026: Hybrid

From affordable plug-in hybrids to proven petrol-electric favourites, these are the best medium SUVs for efficiency, practicality and everyday value in 2026.

Best Medium SUVs

Best Medium SUVs 2026: Luxury

Our contenders in the Luxury segment range from European benchmarks to ambitious newcomers, but all bring an enticing blend of premium comfort, performance and advanced technology.

Best Medium SUVs

Best Medium SUVs 2026: Off-road

Rugged plug-in hybrids and versatile all-wheel drives, these SUVs are our pick for combining everyday practicality with off-road adventure.