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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?
Hyundai i30 N Line Premium: Your need-to-know about the updated mild-hybrid hatchback
The updated Hyundai i30 N Line hatchback received yet another update, this time with more efficiency and refreshed styling. Is it still a great option in the hatchback segment?
Hyundai Inster: First local drive of the sub-compact EV aimed at city dwellers
Hyundai’s smallest EV has had a strange genesis, but the results are well worthwhile.
Mazda CX-60: Wheels verdict – have the new updates rescued the model’s ride quality?
Hiroshima has another crack at fixing the ill-starred CX-60. Our drive helped us determine whether they’ve succeeded this time around.
Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology: First local drive of new all-electric G-Wagen
Why the all-electric G-Class is a dizzying combination of tradition and technology, as Wheels discovered on a first test drive.
KGM SsangYong Musso dual-cab ute: Style and comfort for a winning price
The KGM SsangYong Musso is one of Australia’s best value utes, with low pricing and a solid equipment list. Do you need more?
2025 Honda Accord: Camry rival restores faith in the sedan
In a world of ever more SUVs, the Honda Accord stands tall as an accessibly priced sedan option for those who still need and want one.
Mazda CX-80 G40e Pure: Is the base model the best?
Mazda launched the fourth and final member of its large platform line-up locally in November 2024 and it’s been a good seller since. Is the entry-level Pure the CX-80 to choose?
Kia EV9 review: What you need to know about the large seven-seat electric SUV
The upper large SUV segment is the latest to get the electric treatment in the form of the seven-seat Kia EV9. How does it shape up?
Sedan v SUV: Australians have had a change of heart, but have they made the right choice?
We’ve been impressed by Toyota’s new Camry but should you – like many Australians – ditch the sedan for a hugely popular SUV in the shape of the RAV4? The answer goes straight to the heart of how and why we choose our cars.
Porsche 911 (992.2) Carrera: What to expect from its mid-life makeover
Wheels works out whether the new Porsche 911 – dubbed the 992.2 generation by the brand, an update on the 992 model released six years ago – is worth the price tag.
Hyundai Santa Fe XRT: Car vs Road – Warburton to Woods Point
The toughened-up Santa Fe takes on 110km of washboard, potholes and hideous weather in Victoria’s back country.
BYD Shark 6: The Wheels verdict on the category-busting ute
The BYD Shark 6 has already made an impact in Australia, taking market share off the likes of Ford and Toyota. Andy Enright discovers what all the fuss is about…
Mini John Cooper Works: An icon gets the electric treatment
Wheels takes five beefed-up Mini John Cooper Works performance cars for a spin, including new electrified models.
MGS5 EV: First Australian drive of dynamic new small electric SUV
MG launches its second small electric SUV, which builds on to the ZS EV it replaces with a new platform and a larger size. Is it a force to be reckoned with?
2025 Ford Ranger Sport vs Toyota Hilux SR5: Spec battle!
Which of Australia’s leading dual-cabs is the best on-paper proposition?
Kia Tasman ute: The much anticipated first drive
After a long, teasing ad campaign and a hefty contribution to its development by Kia Australia, we can finally hop inside the much anticipated Tasman ute for a drive.
Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ SUV: Long-term loan, report #1
Tasmania is an EV-friendly place to begin our stretch with the Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ SUV
BMX X3: How to improve a brand best seller?
The mid-size BMW X3 SUV is one of the brand’s international best sellers. Now in its fourth generation, have BMW’s latest tweaks made it a better value-for-money car?
Volvo EX40: A closer look at Wheels Best Small SUV 2025, Electric
The winner in the electric category of the Wheels Best Small SUV awards for 2025 offers an impressive list of standard features and a clever, practical interior.
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…
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?
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.