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Patrick Dempsey, actor and race-car driver, now the face of TAG Heuer Eyewear

The actor and lover of motorsport has an association with TAG Heuer going back a decade, but will now be the face of their eyewear offshoot.

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Jaecoo reveals details on second model bound for Australia

Chery’s new luxury arm has announced local specifications for its second model: the J8 large SUV, with pricing starting at $49,990 drive away.

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Are cars really about to become cheaper in Australia?

The possibility the Luxury Car Tax will be dropped in order to secure a new trade deal with the European Union could see $10,000 off the price of certain marques.

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Mercedes-Benz brings back hybrid power to Australia with new C 350 e

Mercedes-Benz has started re-introducing plug-in hybrids to its local line-up with the C 350 e now available to order.

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Smart #1: The small electric SUV with Mercedes heritage

On its second attempt at the Australian market, Smart – co-owned by Geely and Mercedes-Benz – is an all-electric proposition. Here we tested the Smart #1 small electric SUV…

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Rolls-Royce Phantom marks 100 years conveying kings, queens and rock stars

The Rolls-Royce Phantom celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, a car that has been feted by royals and pop stars alike who have embraced the opportunity to personalise the vehicle.

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2026 Jeep Compass revealed with up to 280kW of power

Jeep reveals second-generation Compass small SUV with hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric drivetrains.

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New tech to give ‘real-time’ feedback to drivers on one of their most annoying habits

Road authorities in Queensland are set to trial new technology aimed at reducing a common driving habit that enrages other drivers.

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Kia Seltos: Small SUV that’s one of the most practical in its class

Kia offers two entrants in the small SUV segment with the smaller Stonic and the larger Seltos reviewed here. What does it offer versus the competition?

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Mazda CX-30 Touring LE: Small SUV doubles as a real ‘driver’s car’

WhichCar puts the Mazda CX-30 small SUV to the test to discover how it measures up against others in the class, for the price.

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Audi prices A5 and S5 for Australia, including S5 wagon

Audi Australia announces local pricing and specifications for the new A5 and S5, due in Australian showrooms soon.

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Mazda updates CX-60 with massive price cut and chassis changes

The Mazda CX-60 mid-size SUV has been updated with new model grades, mechanical changes and a significant drop in starting price.

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New car sales down – including PHEVs – as tax break ends

New vehicles sales in April 2025 are down 6.8 per cent over the same period last year, with some previously buoyant categories stalling.

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Hyundai Ioniq 9: All-electric, seven-seat ‘king’ of the Hyundai chessboard coming soon

The Hyundai Ioniq 9, a large electric SUV seating six or seven people over three rows, is due to arrive in Australia in the latter half of 2025.

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Wheels May issue is now on sale!

The May 2025 issue of Wheels magazine is on stands now, jam packed with reviews of new cars and a newly renovated buyer’s guide section.

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Genesis GV70: Luxury mid-size SUV offers good value compared with rivals

The luxury Genesis GV70 premium mid-size SUV is the first part of a product refresh by the brand in coming years.

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Singer’s Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe is like a vision from sports car heaven

The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer is a picture-perfect example of the car restorer’s art.

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2025 Jaecoo J7 Ridge: Mid-sized SUV joins the avalanche of new brands in Australia

Jaecoo is yet another newcomer to Australian shores and the J7 small-to-mid-sized SUV is its first product. Is it worth consideration over more established players?

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2025 Kia Carnival GT-Line Hybrid: The ultimate fuel-efficient people mover

The Kia Carnival is a people mover sales phenomenon in Australia, and pretty much owns the segment – but does a new hybrid drivetrain add extra appeal?

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MG launches EOFY sale, $1000 bonus available on most models

MG sharpens pricing for many MY24 models in stock in a new end of financial year sale.

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MG3 Vibe launches as brand’s cheapest car on sale in Australia

New entry-level Vibe variant in the MG3 small hatchback range is MG’s cheapest new car on the Australian market.

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Mahindra Scorpio: Feature-rich off-roader for a remarkable price

For those after a heavy-duty off-road SUV that seats up to seven people, the Mahindra Scorpio offers an affordable path into the category…

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Motorists face major road rule change from July 1 to protect lives

From July, drivers in Victoria must observe a changed road rule when passing incident response vehicles by the roadside.

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