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2027 Geely Starray EM-i Inspire first drive review: Affordable plug-in SUV gets bigger battery for longer range

Six short months ago when we reviewed the 2026 version of this same SUV, we said that Geely had reset the bar in regard to affordable plug-in hybrid driving. Now it’s moved that bar higher again.

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Nissan Qashqai Ti-L e-Power review: Updated hybrid brings more efficiency, maintains performance

The e-Power hybrid drivetrain in the Nissan Qashqai was recently updated for greater efficiency and more power… but could the model’s price put buyers off?

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Kia PV5 Cargo first drive review: Electric van expands the brand’s Australian offering

With a starting price of $55,990 before on-road costs, the new Kia PV5 Cargo – the brand’s first electric van – isn’t just an impressive technical exercise. It’s also priced right in the middle of the traditional diesel van battle.

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Holden Torana returns: Using AI to imagine an Australian legend in 2026

The Torana is a legendary product in Australian motoring, so how would it look if it were still made today? Thanks to AI, we created a modern Torana line-up.

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Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Elite N Line review: Still a medium SUV benchmark?

If you’re searching for a hybrid medium SUV, there are a dizzying number of options. But for these reasons, the Hyundai Tucson is still one of the best…

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Want a hybrid family car that isn’t an SUV? Here are five great options

Today’s received wisdom for new car buyers is that they need an SUV for practical hybrid motoring but that’s not the case, as these five cars prove…

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10 cars that defied logic… but went into production anyway

Every so often, a car brand will launch a car that breaks the mould and goes against the industry’s high-volume norms.

Best Vans

Best Commercial Vans 2026: Electric

The latest generation of electric vans offers genuine fleet appeal, but we found only one delivered the strongest overall package.

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2026 Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid review: What’s Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid SUV really like?

It’s a battlefield out there with new plug-in hybrid SUVs launching at a consistent rate. So why choose the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid? Let’s find out.

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2026 Toyota RAV4 Cruiser review: The people’s choice improves… mostly

The big-selling Toyota RAV4 returns with more technology and updated hybrid power. Can the new Cruiser spec remain the medium SUV to beat?

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10 high-performance versions of cars with humble beginnings

You may think of most of the cars on this list as mundane appliances, but that didn’t stop some extreme versions from being spun from their humble underpinnings.

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Most fuel efficient petrol/diesel medium SUV models on the market: Top 10

Are you searching for a new medium SUV, but don’t want any form of electrification? Here are the 10 most fuel efficient models you can currently buy.

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Mazda CX-5 first drive: Can the popular medium SUV find more success without a hybrid option?

The entry to the revised CX-5 range is now $39,990 before on-road costs, signifying just how cut-throat the fight is in the medium SUV segment. Will the lack of a hybrid halt the sales success of Mazda’s most popular vehicle?

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AI helps imagine what a Mitsubishi Magna might look like today…

While the Falcon and Commodore were iconic Australian cars, the Mitsubishi Magna was also a long-time favourite, winning Wheels Car of the Year in 1985 and 1996. Here, AI helps us see into a future that will never happen…

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Toyota Yaris v Mazda 2: Small cars for the big smoke face off

Traditional rivals Toyota and Mazda tackle the compact city car segment with the Yaris and 2 – one hybrid, one traditional, but both intent on packing the most space into a compact hatch.

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Kia EV6 Air review: Large electric SUV’s makeover brings longer range and better tech

Kia’s large electric crossover, the EV6, is impressive in its most affordable guise – the Air RWD – with an appealing combination of driving range and value.

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Modern Classic: Range Rover Vogue, the farmer’s car that became a luxury icon

The idea of a luxury SUV was completely alien when Land Rover launched the original Range Rover in 1970 but a single photo shoot in a magazine changed the course of automotive history.

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Cars that defined Australian suburbia in the 1990s

Tarago, Laser, Commodore? In the 1990s you couldn’t turn around without seeing one, but these days they’re becoming a lot harder to spot on Australian roads.

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Most fuel efficient petrol/diesel powered cars on the market: top 10

Searching for a new car but don’t want a hybrid or EV? We’ve got you covered with the 10 most fuel efficient non-electrified cars available.

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Forgotten Aussie flagships – top 10 range-toppers from our motoring heyday

Whether they were overlooked in their heyday or have simply faded from memory over time, here are 10 range-topping cars that you probably haven’t thought about in a while.

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Lexus RZ review: Big changes bring big rewards

Lexus’ flagship electric SUV undergoes a major transformation, addressing most of the shortcomings of its predecessor.

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MGS6 EV first drive: A lot of medium SUV for the money

With a price of $49,990 drive away for the entry-grade, but still well-equipped model, the new MGS6 EV undercuts its direct competitors while still delivering a sense of quality and luxury in the medium SUV segment.

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BYD Atto 1 review: Small EV breaks new ground in Australia

The BYD Atto 1 is now the cheapest electric car you that can buy in Australia, but should you? Read our review of the top-spec Premium to find out.

Best Vans

Best Commercial Vans 2026: Small

Small vans prove big capability comes in compact packages, delivering car-like driving manners, strong efficiency and practical cargo solutions for urban businesses.