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Australia’s EV boom is in full swing – here are the top 10 cars people are buying
As fuel prices continue to surge amid the Middle East conflict, Australian new car buyers are gravitating to EVs in ever-increasing numbers.
From the Wheels Archive: We really hated the Holden Statesman!
Wheels’ Mel Nichols unloaded on the new HQ Holden Statesman de Ville in our December 1971 issue, barely able to find anything positive to say about it.
Geely to display three new models at the 2026 Melbourne Motor Show
Geely will show off three new cars at the 2026 Melbourne Motor Show: the soon-to-be-launched EX2 electric hatchback plus two vehicles yet to be confirmed for Australia – the Emgrand PHEV sedan and M9 PHEV large SUV.
The best used cars for sub-5L/100km fuel economy
Many of us are looking for ways to save fuel but not all of us can afford a new car. Here are some the best used cars with sub-5L/100km fuel consumption?
Mercedes-Benz debuts new steering yoke and steer-by-wire system… and we’ve tested it
In a first for the brand, Mercedes-Benz brings steer-by-wire technology and a yoke to the updated EQS electric sedan.
Keen to save fuel? Here are the 10 cheapest hybrid models in Australia
While they still use fuel in some capacity, hybrid cars can also drastically reduce your overall consumption in energy-challenged times. So which are the 10 cheapest hybrids in Australia?
What are the most fuel efficient vehicles on the market without a plug?
Dramatically cutting your fuel use is possible without buying a vehicle that plugs into a wall. Here are the most fuel efficient vehicles in each segment.
BMW reveals electric 3 Series with long range and fast charging
Neue Klasse-based BMW i3 sedan debuts with up to 900km range, 400kW charging capability and production locked in for Munich from 2026.
Hybrid vehicles can reduce fuel use during record high prices – so which are the best options?
The latest conflict in the Middle East has seen fuel prices spike and the possibility of further rises to come, so what are the best hybrid vehicles to lessen your spend on filling your car?
Subaru adds Club Sport Evo special edition to WRX range
The Club Sport Evo badge has returned to the Subaru WRX range with a new Sunrise Yellow limited edition that’s now on sale.
BYD reveals Seal 07 EV with 705km range ahead of international debut
New large electric sedan rides on upgraded e-Platform 3.0 Evo, adds lidar and next-generation driver assistance technology.
IM’s game-changing digital chassis explained
Rewriting the automotive rule book is no easy task. There’s a reason things have been done the same way for so long – if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. After impressing the judges at Wheels COTY testing, Trent Nikolic has taken a closer look at the potentially revolutionary technology powering the chassis beneath the IM range
Mercedes-Benz adds limited C 300 AMG Line Plus Edition to Australian range
Limited-run C-Class adds black exterior detailing, 19-inch AMG wheels and upgraded trim, while retaining the C 300’s standard technology, safety systems and pricing incentives.
Lexus IS sedan: Reports suggest it could return as an EV
It has been suggested Lexus is preparing an electric IS revival for 2027, with single and dual-motor variants, LF-ZC-inspired styling and focus on key North American market.
Manual transmission on life support, says BMW M boss
BMW M chief Frank Van Meel admits the days of M cars with manual transmissions are numbered.
From the Wheels archive: Power Struggles – XR Falcon v SS Commodore
The reignited Aussie muscle car war boiled over in 1998 with Ford’s new range of XR Falcons taking it to Holden’s SS Commodore swagger.
Audi unveils plug-in hybrid RS 5 with 470kW V6 power
New-generation RS flagship adopts PHEV tech, wider body and advanced chassis to take on BMW M3 and AMG rivals.
Mercedes-AMG’s ‘open invitation’ to mighty Max Verstappen to test its latest GT3 powerhouse
New V8-powered GT3 successor begins testing ahead of 2027 debut, with AMG confirming strong demand – and leaving door open for Verstappen track appearance.
Mazda 6e electric sedan opens for Australian pre-orders
Rear-wheel-drive EV claims up to 560km range, two grades and fast-charging capability
From the Wheels archive: The 250km/h test – Holden Group A v BMW M5 – One of them is the world’s best sedan!
In September 1990, Wheels put the new Holden Commodore Group A SS up against the BMW M5 to find out which one was ‘the best sedan in the world’.
Confirmed: AMG to axe four-cylinder hybrid from C 63 in favour of new turbo-six
AMG has confirmed the rumours from the last 12 or so months: the four-cylinder hybrid in the C 63 will be dropped for a new six-cylinder engine.
Next-generation BMW 3 Series nears reveal as electric i3 takes shape
Production-ready prototypes signal a major shift as BMW prepares its most advanced mid-size sedan yet.
Tesla reveals tweaks to names for popular models
Tesla has rolled out a revised model naming structure in Australia to align with other markets. Could it mean the Standard models are coming?
MG teases new electric sedan as MG7 EV speculation grows
Blurred preview hints at a sleek four-door EV aimed at China – and potentially Australia.
