Car Reviews &#038; Features

Mazda 6e review: Is there enough of Japan in this Chinese-built electric sedan?

The spiritual successor to the beloved Mazda6 is now an electric sedan built in China.

July 1, 2026

Cars we wish were sold here: Ford Bronco Sport

The Bronco has been a big success for Ford, but did you know that it also sells the smaller Bronco Sport? Here’s why we think it should be sold here.

June 30, 2026

McLaren W1 review: Wild new hypercar continues legendary F1 and P1 lineage

McLaren’s new W1 continues the lineage from its legendary F1 and P1 predecessors with a lot of power, but also a lot of precision.

June 30, 2026

Wheels July 2026 issue now on sale!

Australia’s favourite hybrid SUVs battle for supremacy, while we look at the new Aston Martin Valhalla and drive the new editions of the BYD Shark 6, Mazda CX-5, Lexus RZ, Ford Ranger, MGS6 and more.

June 29, 2026

Toyota HiLux SR 48V review: Can the updated Aussie favourite keep up with rivals?

It’s been one of Australia’s best-selling vehicles for the past few decades, so how does the latest Toyota HiLux compare against a swarm of new competition?

June 28, 2026

What if the Holden Commodore ute were given another update? AI helps us imagine…

The Commodore ute was one of the biggest losses to the local motoring scene when Holden exited Australia, but what would a new model look like? Thanks to AI, we imagined what a 2026 Holden ute would look like…

June 26, 2026

10 Australian cars that rewrote the rules

Australia’s motoring history followed a mostly predictable pattern, but every so often an outlier came along to shake things up.

June 26, 2026

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.

June 26, 2026

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?

June 24, 2026

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.

June 22, 2026

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.

June 21, 2026

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…

June 21, 2026

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…

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.

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.

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?

June 14, 2026

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.

June 12, 2026

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.

June 12, 2026

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?

June 12, 2026

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…

June 10, 2026

Comparisons

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.

June 10, 2026

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.

June 8, 2026