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Australia’s top 10 most fuel efficient SUVs
SUVs continue to grow as a percentage of total vehicle sales in Australia but with a cost of living crisis, environmental considerations and a volatile fuel price, which are the 10 most fuel efficient vehicles in the segment?
Tesla Model Y vs BYD Sealion 7: Who comes out on top in head-to-head spec battle?
Both have plenty of features, plenty of tech and plenty of range… but which is the overall better car when two of Australia’s best-selling all-electric mid-size SUVS are compared head-to-head?
Mazda3 G20 Pure hatchback: Mature drive and excellent cabin offset dated engine
Hatchbacks aren’t as popular as they once were but for those still in the market for one, here’s our assessment of one of the most enduringly popular: the Mazda3.
Wheels Best Dual-Cab Ute 2025 Overall Winner: Ford Ranger
As the old saying goes, ‘if you come at the king’… and while there were plenty of strong contenders, one still stands above the rest when it comes to dual-cab utes on the Australian market…
Best Dual-Cab 2025 Utes: Luxury
When ute is life, you’re prepared to fork out for the specced-up top-end models… here are four to consider including our Best Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Luxury winner.
Best Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Best Value
Standard features, interior, infotainment, fuel economy, towing capacity, tray size, warranty and servicing – just some of the factors that go into Wheels’ assessment of the Best Value Dual-Cab Ute of 2025.
2025 Mercedes-AMG E 53: Wheels’ in-depth review of the bold new plug-in hybrid
Mercedes-AMG isn’t the only business to find it tricky to chart the course of the performance car through ever-changing customer tastes and shifting legislation. The E 53 could well be its smartest hedge yet.
Best Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Truck
They may be polarising but for some, the sheer size and grunt of the truck-sized ute is not only desired, but essential.
Mahindra XUV700 review: Sure, it’s a bargain, but what else does the seven-seat SUV offer?
Indian giant Mahindra’s XUV700 seven-seat soft-roader SUV is its best seller locally. What does it offer apart from low pricing?
Best Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Towing
When considering a ute purchase, the clincher is towing capacity for many buyers. Here’s our pick of the best on the market including the winner of Best Dual-Cab Ute 2025: Towing.
Best Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Over $50K
This is the category where you’ll find the cream of the crop of utes on the Australian market – but there was one clear stand-out in Wheels Best Dual-Cab Utes: Over $50K.
Best Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Off-road
For when you need to take the work truck further afield, the winner in Wheels Best Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Off-road…
Best Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Under $50K
Wheels names its best dual-cab utes on the Australian market for 2025, starting with models priced under $50K.
2025 Kia Sportage: What’s new after the hybrid mid-size SUV’s facelift?
Kia gives its best-selling car both globally and in Australia a mid-life update with revised styling, added features and new hybrid grades. Here’s the detail…
2025 Ford Ranger PHEV: Lots of hype, but what’s the reality of the new hybrid?
Ford electrifies the Ranger but could it have done with turning up the juice a bit?
Hybrid face-off: Which of four best-selling hybrid cars triumphs when put head-to-head?
The hybrid wars are heating up as Australians gently cool on electric cars. We drive four of today’s most intriguing, fuel-sipping systems – but only one leaves us besotted.
Geely EX5 mid-size SUV: Volvo and Polestar owner finally debuts its own brand in Australia
The powerhouse Chinese brand that owns the likes of Volvo, Polestar and Zeekr introduces its home-branded medium electric SUV, the EX5. Is it more than just a good price?
Skoda Octavia RS Liftback: Making family sedans great again
Skoda’s best-known model gets an update for 2025 with tweaked styling, more features and stronger performance. Here’s the verdict on whether it perfects an already strong recipe.
BMW X3 M50: Wheels verdict on the high performance mid-size SUV
The BMW X3 M50 drives with a balance and tautness that recalls the brand’s best products.
Toyota GR Yaris GT: Our verdict on the hot hatch’s fifth-year facelift
Will the changes Toyota has made to its rally-bred performance hatchback keep it relevant for the Australian market?
Jaecoo J8: Newcomer brings the value with latest large SUV
Chery’s luxury offshoot launches its second product in Australia: the J8 medium-to-large SUV. What does it offer to find a place in our over-populated car market?
2025 MG HS Super Hybrid: Pre-production drive of the Aussie-spec mid-size SUV reveals a likely winner
MG’s HS Super Hybrid, specially tuned for Australia, is a sizeable, well finished medium-range SUV with tiny running costs. What’s not to like?
BMW M235 Gran Coupe: Styling updates to entice new audience for entry-level sedan
BMW’s smallest sedan has been given a thorough update to launch it into 2025. Can it finally step out from the shadow of the iconic 3 Series?
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max Ultimate: Time to consider the bargain-priced 7-seat SUV?
Chery’s accessibly priced seven-seat large SUV is selling solidly in Australia, but should you consider it over its popular rivals such as the Hyundai Santa Fe or Mitsubishi Outlander?