Latest News
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2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5: Range simplified and new features added
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VFACTS November 2025: New car sales figures reveal plug-in popularity
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Stricter emissions laws now in effect for Aussie drivers
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Australia’s most expensive toll roads named: here’s the top 10
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Ford to expand Ranger Super Duty line-up by mid-2026
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XPeng reveals timings of three new models for Australia
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Kia teases new Seltos and it looks very familiar
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Toyota’s next supercar breaks cover in a matter of days
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Skoda 100: Stunning concept revealed as modern take on iconic model
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2026 Subaru Outback introduces Wilderness off-road sub-brand to Australia
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Reviews
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ReviewsTesla Model Y Performance review: If only all mid-life facelifts were this good
The Performance variant of the hugely successful Tesla Model Y has landed in Australia with even more power and attitude. Will it appeal to Tesla fans and the Tesla-curious?
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Reviews2026 Nissan Navara review: Triton DNA combined with local tuning – will it still appeal to ute buyers?
The new Nissan Navara is a Triton twin, but Premcar’s outback-tuned suspension and Nissan styling aim to keep loyalists happy when the rebadged dual-cab arrives early in 2026.
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Reviews2026 Mazda 6e review: Wheels’ verdict on Mazda’s bold new electric sedan
Mazda goes back to the future, with the return of a popular model – but this time with electric power and RWD. The Mazda 6 is back, baby, but it’s not the 6 you remember.
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ReviewsSkoda Kodiaq Sportline review: Sporty take on the seven-seat large SUV
The Skoda Kodiaq has long been one of the most car-like seven-seater SUVs on the market – is it as easy to recommend the new second-generation model?
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ReviewsHyundai Palisade review: Hybrid power now part of luxuriously appointed 2nd gen large SUV
The Hyundai Palisade has entered its second generation with more class, luxury and performance as part of the brand’s continuing roll-out of upgraded product.
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Wheels Car of the Year
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COTY
Wheels Car of the Year: Every winner since 1963
Australia’s most prestigious motoring award has an eclectic alumni
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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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COTY
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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COTYWheels COTY 2024-25: Top Six
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COTY2024-25 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: HONDA CR-V VTI-L
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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
Features
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Features
Driven to Extinction: Volkswagen Touareg ditched in favour of the Tayron
Touareg’s imminent demise spells the end for Volkswagen’s premium push.
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FeaturesShould you wait for the new Toyota RAV4 or buy one now?
The Toyota RAV4 was the world’s best-selling car in 2024 and an upgraded version is due next year. Should you wait for it or buy the current model?
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FeaturesGWM Haval H6: A complete guide to Australia’s best value medium SUV
The medium SUV segment is a tough choice for buyers with a fast-growing amount of competition. Here’s the WhichCar by Wheels guide to the car we decided was the best value option this year: the GWM Haval H6.
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FeaturesCars we wish were sold in Australia: Ford Bronco
While Australia adores Ranger and Everest, America’s shared-platform Bronco is Ford’s breakout hit, with huge sales, Aussie engineering input, and Raptor-style performance at a keen price.
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FeaturesHow long will it take to service my new car?
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FeaturesTop 10 best selling cars of all time
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Features
Modern Classic: Jaguar XJ220 – underrated or misunderstood?
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FeaturesWho makes the world’s fastest road-legal cars in 2025?
Reviews
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Reviews
Tesla Model Y Performance review: If only all mid-life facelifts were this good
The Performance variant of the hugely successful Tesla Model Y has landed in Australia with even more power and attitude. Will it appeal to Tesla fans and the Tesla-curious?
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Reviews
2026 Nissan Navara review: Triton DNA combined with local tuning – will it still appeal to ute buyers?
The new Nissan Navara is a Triton twin, but Premcar’s outback-tuned suspension and Nissan styling aim to keep loyalists happy when the rebadged dual-cab arrives early in 2026.
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Reviews
2026 Mazda 6e review: Wheels’ verdict on Mazda’s bold new electric sedan
Mazda goes back to the future, with the return of a popular model – but this time with electric power and RWD. The Mazda 6 is back, baby, but it’s not the 6 you remember.
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Reviews
Skoda Kodiaq Sportline review: Sporty take on the seven-seat large SUV
The Skoda Kodiaq has long been one of the most car-like seven-seater SUVs on the market – is it as easy to recommend the new second-generation model?
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Reviews
Hyundai Palisade review: Hybrid power now part of luxuriously appointed 2nd gen large SUV
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ReviewsBYD Atto 2 review: It’s Australia’s cheapest electric SUV but what else does it offer?
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Reviews2026 Toyota HiLux Wheels review: First drive of the updated version of Australia’s favourite workhorse
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ReviewsFord Mustang Mach-E review: Updated mid-size SUV remains an enigma
Comparisons
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ComparisonsToyota Corolla vs Hyundai i30 spec battle: Which hybrid small sedan is best?
They’re some of the cheapest cars to run but which hybrid small sedan is the best buy? Let’s find out.
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Comparisons2026 BYD Atto 1 vs MG3 Hybrid: We run the rule over the two small, budget warriors
Two small cars with miniscule running costs, but which is the best choice for budget-conscious buyers?
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ComparisonsPopular hatchbacks comparo: Hyundai i30, Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla face off
What’s the best hatchback you can buy on a $40k budget? It’s a simple question. The answer? That’s not quite so straightforward.
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ComparisonsHyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage spec battle: Which medium SUV comes out on top?
Genetic twins under the skin, can a closer look separate these two mid-size SUV siblings?
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ComparisonsMazda CX-3 vs Toyota Yaris Cross: Spec battle
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ComparisonsFord Ranger Super Duty vs Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series: Spec Battle
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ComparisonsPeople movers comparo: Wheels’ ultimate battle between five big MPVS
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ComparisonsNissan Z v Toyota GR Supra GT v Ford Mustang GT: Battle of the last of the sub-$100K manual coupes
Opinion
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OpinionOpinion: Should we be asking more questions about the ANCAP safety ratings?
Wheels columnist Paul Gover reckons It’s time to ask some questions about the cherished ANCAP 5-star safety rating.
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OpinionMichael Stahl: New cars are all the same – but there’s still hope for unique design, isn’t there?
Car engineering is now same-same – but car design still offers hope, argues Wheels columnist Michael Stahl.
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OpinionMichael Stahl: It’s not hoarding if you really, really love your classic cars
Sentimentality causing you to hold on to ‘stuff’ can be justified if its cool stuff that you maintain in mint condition, argues our regular Wheels columnist.
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OpinionMichael Stahl: How a classic Aussie car I thought was lost found its way back into my life
A story about a wine-coloured Falcon GT ‘barn find’ sparked a memory from 40 years ago.
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OpinionAre synthetic e-fuels the key to V10 engines returning to Formula One?
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OpinionNew cars are great n’all – but there’s a reason I still prefer the old stuff
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OpinionIn an age of digital touchscreens, are buttons making a comeback?
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OpinionIs the EV boom already over?
