Wheels Car of the Year
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COTYRobbo’s Notebook: Wheels Car of the Year 2024-25
We asked Peter Robinson for his notes on the ten most intriguing cars at Wheels Car of the Year 2024-25.
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Wheels COTY 2024-25 Winner: HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 N
All hail the unanimous winner of Wheels Car of the Year 2024-25, the truly innovative Hyundai Ioniq 5 N – a spectacularly well-realised performance EV destined to put a smile on the face of anyone who gets in one.
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COTY2024-25 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: SKODA ENYAQ SPORTLINE RWD
An intriguing concept with some flaws in execution.
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COTY2024-25 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: HONDA CR-V VTI-L
There is something resolutely old-school in a good way about the CR-V. It feels solidly engineered.
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COTY2024-25 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: MERCEDES-BENZ E300
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COTY2024-25 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: BYD SEALION 6
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COTYWheels COTY 2024-25: Top Six
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COTY2024-25 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: POLESTAR 3 AWD LONG RANGE
Latest News
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GMC brand launched in Australia with Yukon Denali luxury SUV
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Smart and BMW join forces to simplify novated leasing process for customers
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BYD launches fourth model in its Sealion mid-sized SUV family
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Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport headlining 2025 upgrade for Australia
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TUDOR unveils Black Bay Chrono “Carbon 25” in high-speed tribute to motorsport heritage
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Patrick Dempsey, actor and race-car driver, now the face of TAG Heuer Eyewear
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Jaecoo reveals details on second model bound for Australia
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Are cars really about to become cheaper in Australia?
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Mercedes-Benz brings back hybrid power to Australia with new C 350 e
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Rolls-Royce Phantom marks 100 years conveying kings, queens and rock stars
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Reviews
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Reviews
2025 Ford Ranger Sport vs Toyota Hilux SR5: Spec battle!
Which of Australia’s leading dual-cabs is the best on-paper proposition?
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ReviewsKia 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.
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ReviewsMercedes-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
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ReviewsBMX 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?
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ReviewsVolvo 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.
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Features
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FeaturesWorld’s craziest road rules (and you think Australia is bad)
Think Australia’s road rules are crazy? You ain’t seen nothin’ yet.
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Features
Inside the Ferrari Challenge, the race-bred 296 and the series’ Australian expansion
Ferrari’s 296 Challenge sets out to deliver a bona fide circuit racer that’s fast, forgiving and finance-friendly. Wheels discovered what it’s like to race as part of the Ferrari Challenge, the international series staged since 1993 and now with a substantial Australian leg.
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Features
Modern Classic: BMW M Coupe
It’s attracted some cruel nicknames but when Wheels first encountered the BMW M Coupe in 1998, we knew it was something special.
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FeaturesSuzuki Swift Sport: End of an era for a much loved little champion
The lightweight hatch didn’t win comparos but was much loved.
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FeaturesHybrid vehicles: WhichCar’s explainer on how they work
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FeaturesInfotainment systems: What to look out for when buying a new car
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FeaturesModern Classic: VL Commodore, 1986 ~ 1988
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FeaturesHow Citroen reached the end of the road in Australia
Reviews
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Reviews
2025 Ford Ranger Sport vs Toyota Hilux SR5: Spec battle!
Which of Australia’s leading dual-cabs is the best on-paper proposition?
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Reviews
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.
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Reviews
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
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Reviews
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?
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Reviews
Volvo EX40: A closer look at Wheels Best Small SUV 2025, Electric
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ReviewsSmart #1: The small electric SUV with Mercedes heritage
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ReviewsKia Seltos: Small SUV that’s one of the most practical in its class
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ReviewsMazda CX-30 Touring LE: Small SUV doubles as a real ‘driver’s car’
Comparisons
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ComparisonsBattle of the Best Sellers: Wheels group ute test between Ford, Toyota, Mazda and Isuzu
Ford v Holden is dead. Now Australia’s top-selling vehicles are dual-cab utes. Mazda’s prettier new BT-50 can tussle with its Isuzu D-Max twin, but are good looks enough to beat Ford’s Ranger and Toyota’s new HiLux?
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ComparisonsFord Ranger Wildtrak vs Toyota Hilux GR Sport: Spec Battle!
The Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux continue to duke it out for sales supremacy so here’s a breakdown of how two of the higher-spec variants compare.
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ComparisonsHyundai Santa Fe v Kia Sorento: Battle of the 7-seat blockbusters
It’s sibling warfare in this battle of hybrid 7-seat SUVs, but which family hauler is best?
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Comparisons2024 MG3 vs 2024 Suzuki Swift Hybrid: SPEC BATTLE!
Two models with very important offerings, providing the latest safety and technology at a price that’s potentially in reach of first-car buyers. But which is best?
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ComparisonsToyota RAV4 hybrid vs Nissan X-Trail e-Power vs Kia Sportage hybrid vs Honda CR-V e:HEV comparison review
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Comparisons2024 Volvo EX30 vs 2025 Kia EV3 – SPEC BATTLE
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Comparisons2024 Polestar 4 vs Tesla Model Y spec comparison!
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Comparisons2024 BMW M2 manual vs Toyota GR Supra manual comparison
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Comparisons
Battle of the Best Sellers: Wheels group ute test between Ford, Toyota, Mazda and Isuzu
Ford v Holden is dead. Now Australia’s top-selling vehicles are dual-cab utes. Mazda’s prettier new BT-50 can tussle with its Isuzu D-Max twin, but are good looks enough to beat Ford’s Ranger and Toyota’s new HiLux?
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Comparisons
Ford Ranger Wildtrak vs Toyota Hilux GR Sport: Spec Battle!
The Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux continue to duke it out for sales supremacy so here’s a breakdown of how two of the higher-spec variants compare.
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Comparisons
Hyundai Santa Fe v Kia Sorento: Battle of the 7-seat blockbusters
It’s sibling warfare in this battle of hybrid 7-seat SUVs, but which family hauler is best?
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Comparisons
2024 MG3 vs 2024 Suzuki Swift Hybrid: SPEC BATTLE!
Two models with very important offerings, providing the latest safety and technology at a price that’s potentially in reach of first-car buyers. But which is best?
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Comparisons
Toyota RAV4 hybrid vs Nissan X-Trail e-Power vs Kia Sportage hybrid vs Honda CR-V e:HEV comparison review
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Comparisons
2024 Volvo EX30 vs 2025 Kia EV3 – SPEC BATTLE
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Comparisons
2024 Polestar 4 vs Tesla Model Y spec comparison!
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Comparisons
2024 BMW M2 manual vs Toyota GR Supra manual comparison
Events
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EventsSupercars Darwin Triple Crown
The betr Darwin Triple Crown is hands-down one of the biggest motorsports events going.
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EventsGallery: Highball Cars & Coffee #6
Melbourne’s car cognoscenti turn out in droves for Highball Cars & Coffee #6
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Events2021 Toyota GR Yaris unleashed on the MOTOR Shootout
It’s the car of the moment, but how does Toyota’s star athlete handle the track?
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Events2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S takes on the MOTOR Shootout
Can the quickest car we’ve ever timed in a straight line also make an impression on track? We strap Karl Reindler into the hot seat to find out
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EventsThe Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro is the fastest production car to lap Winton
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EventsHow to watch the Performance Car of the Year announcement
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Events2021 Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0 let loose on the MOTOR Shootout
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EventsMercedes-AMG A45 S takes on the MOTOR Shootout
Opinion
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OpinionIn an age of digital touchscreens, are buttons making a comeback?
The dashboard trend for screens rather than buttons started more than 20 years ago – now there is a rethink by some car-makers.
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OpinionIs the EV boom already over?
The tide seems to be turning against the electric car… but It’s not something to be celebrating.
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OpinionFrom latest Wheels: Why the test drive is still a vital part of buying a new car
If you don’t test out your prospective new car, how will you know how it performs in every day use?
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OpinionWhy motor racing still thrills like nothing else
Nothing beats seeing a racing car in real life… or does it?
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OpinionWhy are so many people driving in darkness?
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OpinionHow an avalanche of new car brands are set to transform the Aussie market
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OpinionWhat you really need to know when buying a car
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OpinionAustralia’s road toll keeps rising – and car nuts are bearing the burden