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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.

Features

10 cheap cars you should buy now before everyone realises they’re classics

The classic car market can be a fickle beast, especially when the cheap models that used to be junk suddenly become desirable, which begs the question: Which cars will be next?

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Features

Modern Classic: BMW E63 M3, originally unloved, now legendary

For years it was the unloved M3, but hindsight has more than rehabilitated the magnificent E36’s reputation.

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10 iconic cars you didn’t know were built in Australia

Some of the most iconic cars from foreign shores may not be as foreign as you think, with Australian assembly underpinning their local success.

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Australia’s top 10 cheapest new cars

Not exactly in the market for a Rolls or McLaren? We’ve got you covered with our guide to the cheapest new cars for Aussies on a tight budget.

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Features

The Wheels Interview: Mark Reuss, the American ‘car guy’ who once ran Holden

Mark Reuss might currently be the global president of General Motors but underneath the tailored suit, the one-time Holden head honcho is a genuine ‘car guy’ at heart.

Reviews

Honda Super-One review: Proving small EVs can still be big on character

Honda’s tiny electric hatch combines clever packaging, impressive efficiency and an entertaining virtual gearbox, although its modest range and highway refinement underline its city-car focus.

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Features

All the new cars coming to Australia for the rest of 2026

Revealed: The best new models due to appear in Aussie showrooms and on our roads before 2027.

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Features

10 cars that were everywhere in Australia – until suddenly they weren’t

You probably haven’t thought about some of these cars for a long time, but they used to roam Aussie streets in plague proportions.

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Features

Modern Classic: Porsche 911 Carrera S, a company-saving creation

The final development of the air-cooled 911 was more than just the finest of its type – it saved Porsche from extinction.

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Features

Australia’s Mustang magician: Melbourne’s Herrod Performance follows a simple recipe

The supercharged Ford Mustang with supercar-like performance is a throwback to more carefree times. And it’s built right here in Australia.

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Reviews

Geely EX2 review: Small car, big energy

Meet the Geely EX2, the newest entrant into the affordable electric car battle which arrives in Australia with a big reputation.

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Comparisons

Ultimate plug-in hybrid test: Chery Tiggo 7 v BYD Sealion 5 v Geely Starray EM-i v GWM Haval H6

Hybrid technology paved the way for lower all-round fuel use, and electric vehicles paved the way for those wanting something completely different. But if you want to hedge your bets, plug-in hybrid drivetrains, which have benefited from advances in both petrol and electric technology, are the way to go.

Features

When old-school driver met new-car tech

For those of us into our fourth or fifth decade of driving – or even more – the prospect of a new vehicle that is part car, part computer can be incredibly daunting. Ellen Hill takes us on the emotional journey of the mature driver as her ‘muscle memory’ deals with an entirely different experience behind the wheel.

Features

Forgotten Australian cars that deserve cult status

Looking for a weekend car that’s an under-appreciated, under-the-radar classic? Any one of these overlooked models could be the next cult superstar.

Reviews

Mazda2 Evolve review: Veteran light car still gets the basics right

The Mazda2 may be one of Australia’s oldest cars, but its sharp dynamics, equipment and drivetrain still make it a solid option in 2026…

Reviews

Mercedes-Benz CLA electric review: New beginnings

The first electric car from the German brand’s reimagined EV strategy is a winner in more ways than one.

Reviews

BMW iX3 review: The new benchmark

The first of BMW’s much-hyped Neue Klasse vehicles has arrived in Australia, instantly reshaping the conversation around what an electric vehicle can be.

Comparisons

Hybrid Heroes: Honda HR-V v Hyundai Kona comparison

As hybrid technology reshapes Australia’s favourite vehicle segment, we compare two fuel-sipping small SUVs battling for value, efficiency, practicality and everyday driving appeal

Reviews

Jaecoo J5 Track review: A bargain small SUV, but how does it shape up to main rivals?

The small SUV segment is cut throat, but the new petrol variant of the Jaecoo J5 is hard to resists with a $25,990 driveaway starting price.

Features

Modern Classic: Porsche Cayman, much more than a marketing exercise

It might have been derided as a ‘poor man’s Porsche’ but it didn’t take long for the Cayman to prove its worth as arguably the best-handling Porsche of its generation.

Reviews

BYD Seal 6 Touring review: ‘Making wagons cool again’

A plug-in hybrid station wagon with over 1000km driving range between refills? And now the most affordable in its class in Australia? What’s not to like?

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Toyota bZ4X AWD review: Refreshed electric SUV takes aim at Tesla, BYD and Zeekr

Competition amongst electric medium SUVs is fierce, which is why the updated Toyota bZ4X is fighting an uphill battle. Will its overhaul help it win over more fans?