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2019 Mercedes-Benz A250 4Matic Long Term Test

Mazda CX-30 long-term review

Mazda 2 vs Suzuki Swift vs VW Polo hatchback comparison

1968 Lamborghini Espada

Genesis G70 long-term review

All-new 2021 Mercedes S-Class: Maybach version tops up the luxury

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REVIEWS

2019 Mercedes-Benz A250 4Matic long term review

By Alex Inwood26 Nov 2020

The smallest hatch Mercedes-Benz offers joins the Wheels garage for a long term test

Mazda CX-30 G25 Astina long-term review

By Andy Enright and Cameron Kirby25 Nov 2020

Mazda's small-ish SUV fills a gap in its lineup... and a place in the Wheels garage

Polo vs Swift vs Mazda 2: Finding 2020's best small hatchback

By Trent Giunco23 Nov 2020

Can small hatches really offer a downsized version of the class above?

2019 Genesis G70 long-term review

By Ash Westerman21 Nov 2020

Korea’s luxo-sport mid-sizer is out to take on the world. First stop, the Wheels garage.

Twin test: Subaru Forester Hybrid vs Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

By Wheels Staff14 Nov 2020

The much-loved Forester takes on the chart-dominating RAV4, both in electrified form.

2019 Suzuki Jimny Long Term Review

By Felipe Ubilla and Cameron Kirby12 Nov 2020

Suzuki finally returns serve with an all-new generation of its legendary Jimny off-roader

2020 Toyota Yaris Cross review

By Ash Westerman05 Nov 2020

Light SUV is big on choice; also big on price

NEWS

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All-new 2021 Mercedes S-Class: Maybach version tops up the luxury

By Cameron Kirby and Jake Groves20 Nov 2020

Mercedes-Benz’s flagship model has an all-new generation and debuts some truly staggering technological advancements

Officially revealed: This is the 2021 Subaru BRZ

By Angus Mackenzie19 Nov 2020

Has Subie's baby tyre-fryer finally got the grunt it deserves?

Mazda locks in straight-six engine for 2022

By Tom Fraser and Louis Cordony12 Nov 2020

Mazda confirms its straight-six powerplants are nearing production

Next-gen Range Rover details revealed

By Ash Westerman02 Nov 2020

2021’s fifth-generation Range Rover is all about what’s underneath

Bugatti’s pugnacious prototype is powered by petrol

By Daniel Gardner26 Oct 2020

Petrol power not dead yet for Bugatti, with monstrous track beast under development in France

CONFIRMED Scott McLaughlin is going to IndyCar next year

By Tim Robson24 Oct 2020

It’s already the worst kept secret in motorsport: three-time Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin is going to America in 2021

FEATURES

Retro: 1968 Lamborghini Espada

By Michael Stahl22 Nov 2020

Four-seater Lambo forged its own path to stardom alongside supercar sibling

Retro: Looking back at the 1959 Austin Healey 3000

By Michael Stahl13 Nov 2020

Rally-fit roadster with unlikely stage presence

How the Toyota AE86 became a JDM cult icon

By Andy Enright03 Nov 2020

It’s an icon of JDM culture, but is there more to the Toyota AE86 than genuflecting at the altar of Initial D?

How the Range Rover became an off-road legend

By Ash Westerman02 Nov 2020

Since its inception the Range Rover has been the most complete and aspirational off-road-capable vehicle on the market.

Why Mercedes killed its SLK and SLC roadsters

By Alex Inwood01 Nov 2020

Time to reflect on the impact and legacy of Benz’s baby boulevardiers, the SLK and SLC

Audi’s RS6 is the ultimate blend of performance and pragmatism

By Andy Enright | Photos by Alastair Brook30 Oct 2020

Where BMW and Mercedes AMG fear to tread, Audi goes boldly – and goes very hard indeed

These are the world's wackiest cars

By James Tublake30 Oct 2020

Bristling with artistic vision or supremely cursed? You decide!

ADVICE

New v used: Ford Fiesta ST or BMW M135i?

By Ash Westerman31 Aug 2020

Looking to spend around $30,000 for a practical performance car? We compare two very different $30k contenders

The secret to launching a manual car as fast as possible

By Andy Enright06 Aug 2020

No launch control? No problem. Here's how to get the best from a manual car away from a standing start

Lamborghini Sian supercapacitor explained

By Daniel Gardner26 Apr 2020

Lamborghini turns its hand to hybrid power, and uses its forces for good

Can over-the-air updates really make your car worse?

By Andy Enright22 Mar 2020

Should you think twice about letting your vehicle accept over-the-air updates?

Buy the new Chevrolet Camaro 2SS or get a used Holden Monaro CV8 Z

By Trent Giunco06 Mar 2020

Choosing between American muscle and Aussie nostalgia has never been so hard

Buy the new Kia Seltos GT-Line or get a used Volkswagen Tiguan 132TSI Comfortline

By Trent Giunco16 Jan 2020

Choosing between a feature-packed variant or a premium badge makes for a hard decision

Buy the new Nissan Patrol or get a used Land Rover Discovery TD6

By Trent Giunco27 Nov 2019

Two different takes on the same off-road theme

CAR OF THE YEAR

Every vehicle that has won Wheels Car of the Year

By Tony O’Kane15 Sep 2020

Australia's most prestigious motoring award has an eclectic alumni

Which manufacturers are fudging their acceleration figures?

By Cameron Kirby14 Feb 2020

We have conducted independent testing to find out how realistic the acceleration times on new car brochures are.

An EV isn’t the quietest car you can buy

By Trent Giunco09 Feb 2020

From pin-drop silence to roaring road noise, which is the most muted offering at COTY 2020?

The full scorecards from Wheels Car of the Year 2020

By Wheels Staff09 Feb 2020

Here’s exactly how every car was rated by the judges at COTY

Behind the scenes at Wheels Car of the Year 2020

By Andy Enright08 Feb 2020

There is no event like Car of the Year. Here’s how the 2020 running went down

How the judges rated the Toyota Supra at COTY

By John Carey08 Feb 2020

Good sportsmanship, yes, but short of true all-round appeal