Wheels Car of the Year
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COTY
2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year WINNER: Honda Civic E:HEV L
It’s back to the future for this year’s winner, not just an excellent Honda, but an exceptional car all round.
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COTYRobbo’s 2025-26 COTY Notebook – and why the Honda Civic had to win
Esteemed former Wheels editor and 2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year judge Peter Robinson is famous for his fearless opinions – here are his notes on each of this year’s COTY contenders…
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: IM5 Performance
Upmarket MG sub-brand IM is looking to make an immediate impact with the IM5, setting its sights firmly on Tesla’s Model 3.
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Kia EV3 Air Long Range
Kia’s EV3 arrives as a pivotal, long-range EV contender with sharp pricing and bold design, yet mixed dynamics and tough rivals prevent it from claiming the win at this year’s COTY judging.
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Mahindra XUV3XO AX7L
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Skoda Kodiaq Sportline 4×4
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Volkswagen Tayron 150TSI Elegance
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Volvo EX30 Cross Country
Latest News
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Lexus RZ 600e F Sport Performance turns the dial up to 11
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Kia set to reveal trio of high-performance electric GT models at Euro motor show
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Major road rule changes coming in 2026: What Australian drivers need to know
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Ultra-rare $1.2 million Holden ute smashes sales records
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Suzuki issues safety recall for Fronx Hybrid following brutal ANCAP assessment
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When do double demerits begin in your state?
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Lexus LX range to gain powerful new hybrid flagship in 2026
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Ferrari Amalfi review: Prancing Horse’s latest is ‘entry-level’ in name only
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MG7 Fastback: Dynamic new sedan gains 5-star safety rating
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‘Secret’ Holden ute tipped to break $1 million auction record
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Reviews
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Reviews
2026 Toyota HiLux in-depth review: New, or just improved?
Toyota’s ninth-gen HiLux sticks closely to a proven formula, mixing modest structural tweaks, mild-hybrid tech and cabin updates with familiar underpinnings to keep Australia’s top-selling ute on track.
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Reviews
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 110TSI Elegance review: Improved offering in third generation medium SUV
Tiguan’s third generation chases a more premium feel, adding features and polish – but questions remain over engine efficiency and hybrid options.
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ReviewsFinal form Godzilla: Driving the ultimate 2025 Nissan GT-R T-Spec
The MY25 GT-R T-Spec is the most complete R35 yet – a fitting farewell to one of the most disruptive performance cars ever built.
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Reviews2025 Suzuki Fronx review: More than just an unusual name?
Suzuki’s new Fronx small SUV brings fresh metal from the brand to local showrooms, but does it have what’s required for today’s Australian market?
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Reviews2025 IM5 Performance review: Electric sedan takes aim at Tesla’s Model 3… and almost bullseyes
A few months on from its launch, MG’s IM premium brand is starting to gain sales momentum. Is the IM5 sedan a Tesla-killer?
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Features
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FeaturesCars we wish were sold here: Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac transformed its image from 1980s’ Florida special to modern luxury with one car: the Escalade luxury SUV.
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Features
From the Wheels archives: The famous ‘lemon’ cover for Wheels Car of the Year in 1979
A shock result in Wheels’ Car of the Year award in 1979 got automotive tongues wagging.
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FeaturesThe Wheels Interview: Mick Doohan, on life after MotoGP glory
Paul Gover catches up with Mick Doohan who at 60, brings the same single-minded determination to his business interests as he did claiming five MotoGP world titles.
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FeaturesRest in peace: The cars we lost in 2025
There was a big influx of new brands and new models on the Australian new car market in 2025… but there were also some high-profile casualties.
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FeaturesModern Classic: HSV Coupe 4
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FeaturesWheels staff pick their best drives of the year…
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FeaturesThe best hybrid alternatives to the Toyota RAV4
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FeaturesCars we wish were sold here: Toyota Tacoma
Reviews
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Reviews
2026 Toyota HiLux in-depth review: New, or just improved?
Toyota’s ninth-gen HiLux sticks closely to a proven formula, mixing modest structural tweaks, mild-hybrid tech and cabin updates with familiar underpinnings to keep Australia’s top-selling ute on track.
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Reviews
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 110TSI Elegance review: Improved offering in third generation medium SUV
Tiguan’s third generation chases a more premium feel, adding features and polish – but questions remain over engine efficiency and hybrid options.
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Reviews
Final form Godzilla: Driving the ultimate 2025 Nissan GT-R T-Spec
The MY25 GT-R T-Spec is the most complete R35 yet – a fitting farewell to one of the most disruptive performance cars ever built.
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Reviews
2025 Suzuki Fronx review: More than just an unusual name?
Suzuki’s new Fronx small SUV brings fresh metal from the brand to local showrooms, but does it have what’s required for today’s Australian market?
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Reviews
2025 IM5 Performance review: Electric sedan takes aim at Tesla’s Model 3… and almost bullseyes
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Reviews2026 Kia Stonic review: Major facelift makes it feel like a new model
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Reviews2026 Kia K4 hatchback review: A fresh start in a dwindling segment
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ReviewsBMW iX3: Early review of the brand’s most important car in 20 years
Comparisons
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Comparisons2026 Ford Ranger XLT vs Toyota HiLux SR5: Spec Battle
A deeper dive into the pros and cons of Australia’s two most popular vehicles.
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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?
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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
Opinion
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OpinionMichael Stahl: Cars today are nothing like I imagined they would be 50 years ago
I imagined Jetsons-like creations or the wilder creations of Ferrari and Lamborghini, instead we became obsessed with ‘sports utility vehicles’…
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OpinionWheels opinion: The lost art of changing a tyre
As potholes rise and spares vanish, more Australians can’t change a flat, writes Paul Gover, turning tyre mishaps into costly delays and exposing a fragility of modern motoring.
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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
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OpinionMichael Stahl: How a classic Aussie car I thought was lost found its way back into my life
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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
