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The Wheels Interview: Nigel Tait, one of the Aussies behind Jack Brabham’s F1 success

From a tin shed in Melbourne’s ‘Lavatory Lane’ to the top of the F1 world; how Nigel Tait helped shape Australia’s greatest motor racing triumph.
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Reviews

Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro review: Big family SUV gets its hands muddy

Hyundai’s first crack at a proper off-roader is a good one, bringing hardware upgrades that add some genuine off-road ability.
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What Mazda has in store for Australia in 2027 and beyond

From new electric SUVs to hybrid technology and major updates for its flagship models, Mazda has plenty planned for Australia through 2027 and beyond.
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Comparisons

Comparison: Kia Picanto v BYD Atto 1, a contest between two of Australia’s most affordable cars

Two answers to the same question – what is Australia’s most affordable car?
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Features

Peter Brock died 20 years ago today. Here’s the real ‘Peter Perfect’, described by the people who knew him best…

On the 20th anniversary of his death on September 8, 2006, Paul Gover talks to some of those who were closest to Australia’s most legendary motor racing personality during his extraordinary life.
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Best Large SUVS 2026 – Off-road

Serious off-road hardware meets family practicality, towing muscle and modern luxury in our toughest large SUV contenders for 2026.
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Best Large SUVs

Best Large SUVs 2026 – Luxury

From electric innovation and luxury to performance and serious off-road ability, these are the standout premium large SUVs of 2026.
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Best Large SUVs

Best Large SUVs 2026 – Hybrid

Efficiency, electrified performance and family practicality come together as we assess the standout hybrid large SUVs of 2026.
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Best Large SUVs

Best Large SUVs 2026 – Electric

From family-friendly seven-seaters to high-performance luxury flagships, these electric large SUVs showcase the best battery-powered choices available in 2026.
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Best Large SUVs

Best Large SUVs 2026 – Value

Sharp pricing, generous equipment and low running costs characterise our contenders for the best-value large SUV crown in 2026.
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Reviews

Honda ZR-V e:HEV LX review: Tweaks make the underrated hybrid SUV even better

Honda’s underrated ZR-V gets even better with a small update, but how does it compare to rivals that are both larger and cheaper to buy?
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Reviews

Jaecoo J8 SHS-P review: Extra seats and PHEV system lift it to higher ground

The Jaecoo J8 is a great value SUV, but its petrol/five-seat layout meant that it lacked appeal. The new SHS-P Summit model aims to change that and make it a serious player in the large SUV segment…

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Features

10 Wheels Car of the Year winners you may have forgotten

Wheels Car of the Year traces an incredible history back over more than six decades. Some superstars stand out, while some winners are easily overlooked… as we approach another year of testing for the world’s longest-running car award, here are some of the lesser-light winners.
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Features

10 cars that were killed off by SUVs in Australia

As Australians fell in love with SUVs, some of our favourite sedans, wagons, hatchbacks and people movers quietly disappeared.
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Features

Modern Classic: HSV Maloo, the tradie ‘supercar’

A modern-day cultural icon, and officially the fastest ute in the world, the HSV Maloo redefined what the humble Aussie workhorse could be.
Features

EVs just out-sold petrol, diesel and hybrid cars in Australia for the first time. Here’s why the shift is anything but a flash in the pan

There’s a school of thought that the dramatic rise of EVs in Australia will be undone by falling fuel prices or a lack of charging infrastructure. It’s wrong, writes Wheels editor Rob Margeit…
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Features

Geely’s big plans for Australia revealed: See what’s headed down under in the next 12 months

From a sedan to large SUVs, fast-growing Geely is preparing to enter several important new Australian car segments over the next year.
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Kia Australia’s new model onslaught isn’t over yet: Here’s everything the brand has coming up in the next 12 months

From a new hybrid Seltos to the next Sportage and more, Kia has plenty in store for Australian buyers through the rest of 2026 and into 2027.
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Features

Modern Classic: Mercedes-Benz R129 SL 500

The golden generation of Mercedes-Benz roadsters?
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Features

From a distance, Monterey Car Week is automotive nirvana. Up close and personal, it’s even better, as WhichCar by Wheels discovered

For one week every August, Monterey in California becomes the centre of the automotive universe. I went along for the ride to see just how wild it gets.
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Features

Revealed: All the big hits you can expect from GWM over the next year

From new SUVs and diesel off-roaders to electric wagons and an all-new premium brand, GWM has a busy 12 months ahead in Australia.
Features

Inside the Ford recall nightmare: The company boasts it’s the “new gold standard” for quality control, but the evidence says otherwise

Ford has been battling severe quality issues for years and had a big win recently. But despite its best efforts, the recall problem is not going away…
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Reviews

Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 Coupe review: Goodbye four, hello six

Can the arrival of a new inline six-cylinder AMG erase the memory of hybridised four-cylinder models?
Features

From the Wheels archive: Australia’s greatest ever car is crowned in 2013

Wheels named the top 10 best and most important cars made down under to mark the bible’s 60th birthday.

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