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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Less is more: McLaren F1 design legend takes aim at automotive excess
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One of just six HSV GTSR W1 Maloos ever built is up for sale – and it’s practically brand new
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Tesla Cybertruck facing the axe as Musk confirms 2027 production wind-down
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BYD’s Yangwang U9X smashes 500km/h barrier in record-breaking run
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Ferrari’s all-electric Luce was hammered when it was launched. Now the haters have been proven wrong…
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Honda teases new Avancier SUV for Australia
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Inside how Mitsubishi used local know-how to give the new Pajero the full Australian treatment before its arrival this year
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How Mercedes-AMG uses tech to fool you into thinking the all-electric GT 4-Door Coupe has a V8 under the bonnet
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Two tradies helped bust an alleged drunk driver in a wild chase. Now they’ve been blasted by police – and could face charges
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GWM expands SUV line-up and confirms Wey arrival… as diesel sales surge
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Reviews
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Reviews2026 Kia Seltos Sport+ review: New hybrid-only small SUV deserves kudos for its interior, but drops the ball elsewhere
Kia’s new-generation Seltos brings sharper styling, more sophistication and hybrid power, but does it deliver enough to justify its higher pricing?
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ReviewsMercedes-AMG GT 63 SUV review: Wheels takes one of the first drives of the most powerful SUV in the world
With 860kW and astonishing acceleration, AMG’s first bespoke electric SUV pushes performance boundaries for the popular form…
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Reviews2026 BMW 3 Series international first drive: The sports sedan benchmark gets even better
Our colleagues at AutoExpress found BMW’s new-generation 3 Series combines sharper handling, six-cylinder performance and a futuristic cabin to challenge its German rivals.
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Reviews2026 MGU9 EV review: Why new electric ute could convince Aussies to ditch diesel
With 3500kg towing capacity, impressive performance and a lot of practicality, the electric MGU9 EV makes a strong case but it’s not without compromises.
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ReviewsVolvo EX90 review: Luxury seven-seat SUV enters the electric age
Volvo’s flagship seven-seat electric SUV combines exceptional refinement, family-friendly practicality and impressive performance… but for a price.
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Features
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FeaturesThe world’s 10 fastest-accelerating cars ranked – and the quickest is absolutely ridiculous
From electric hypercars to track-only monsters, these are 10 of the world’s quickest cars – and some can hit 100km/h in less than two seconds.
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Features‘We can do it better than anyone in the world’: BYD boss explains the move that set the brand up for a long run of Aussie success – and his next top priority
After some earlier criticism about the speed and breadth of its support network, BYD Australia boss Stephen Collins reveals how the rapidly growing brand is planning for faster parts delivery, regional dealership expansion and growing fleet sales.
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Features‘I don’t think I’ll live to be 70. No way’: In 1985, just before he returned to F1, Alan Jones didn’t hold back in an enlightening Wheels interview
Alan Jones lived up to his reputation as one of the straightest of straight shooters as he talked about F1, money, expectations and the dangers that go with them.
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FeaturesAutomotive eyesores: Are these the ugliest cars ever made?
Not many of these were seen in Australia but our friends at Auto Express have had a crack at naming the 10 ugliest cars ever produced, proving that standing out isn’t always desirable.
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Features
The Wheels Interview: Danny Estrin, lawyer, rock star and car nut
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FeaturesModern Classic: Citroën CX GTI Turbo 2, the last ‘real’ Citroën
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FeaturesPigs might fly: Inside the wave of doubt over the Tesla Roadster – and the ‘real reason’ for its insane launch
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FeaturesHow far can Australia’s 10 cheapest electric cars travel on a single charge? Check our range comparison and find out…
Reviews
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Reviews
2026 Kia Seltos Sport+ review: New hybrid-only small SUV deserves kudos for its interior, but drops the ball elsewhere
Kia’s new-generation Seltos brings sharper styling, more sophistication and hybrid power, but does it deliver enough to justify its higher pricing?
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Reviews
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 SUV review: Wheels takes one of the first drives of the most powerful SUV in the world
With 860kW and astonishing acceleration, AMG’s first bespoke electric SUV pushes performance boundaries for the popular form…
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Reviews
2026 BMW 3 Series international first drive: The sports sedan benchmark gets even better
Our colleagues at AutoExpress found BMW’s new-generation 3 Series combines sharper handling, six-cylinder performance and a futuristic cabin to challenge its German rivals.
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Reviews
2026 MGU9 EV review: Why new electric ute could convince Aussies to ditch diesel
With 3500kg towing capacity, impressive performance and a lot of practicality, the electric MGU9 EV makes a strong case but it’s not without compromises.
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Reviews
Volvo EX90 review: Luxury seven-seat SUV enters the electric age
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ReviewsBMW iX5 review: Huge battery, huge on-road ability and great driver tech elevate all-electric SUV
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Reviews2026 Leapmotor B05 review: Promising, but with some significant drawbacks
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Reviews2027 Mercedes-Benz GLB 350 4Matic electric review: New-generation seven-seater SUV brings newfound polish and maturity
Comparisons
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Comparisons
Comparison: Mazda CX-5 v Toyota RAV4, battle of the medium SUV heavyweights
Can Mazda’s new-generation CX-5 land a sucker-punch on the new-gen Toyota RAV4 in a battle of the medium SUV heavyweights?
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ComparisonsComparison: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N v Honda Civic Type R
Can the benchmark high-performance electric vehicle mix it with the greatest petrol hot hatch of its generation?
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ComparisonsComparison: Kia Picanto v BYD Atto 1, a contest between two of Australia’s most affordable cars
Two answers to the same question – what is Australia’s most affordable car?
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ComparisonsUltimate plug-in hybrid test: Chery Tiggo 7 v BYD Sealion 5 v Geely Starray EM-i v GWM Haval H6
Hybrid technology paved the way for lower all-round fuel use, and electric vehicles paved the way for those wanting something completely different. But if you want to hedge your bets, plug-in hybrid drivetrains, which have benefited from advances in both petrol and electric technology, are the way to go.
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ComparisonsHybrid Heroes: Honda HR-V v Hyundai Kona comparison
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ComparisonsMedium SUV comparison: Honda CR-V v Hyundai Tucson v Toyota RAV4 face-off
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ComparisonsToyota Yaris v Mazda 2: Small cars for the big smoke face off
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ComparisonsHatchback Hit-Out: Mazda 3 v Kia K4 v Volkswagen Golf
Opinion
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Opinion
Paul Gover: Driver assist systems in modern cars need a whole lot more work…
Not enough rigour is going into making sure ADAS is a help, not a hindrance.
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OpinionMatt O’Malley: The crazy price of bragging rights when you own a fancy badge
Driving a Porsche 911 GT3 is one of the great on-road experiences… but that’s a secondary concern for many modern-day buyers.
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OpinionPaul Gover: The real point of car reviews
The best cars simply get on with the job, delivering what real drivers actually need.
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OpinionPaul Gover: Why car reviews should be all about the buyer, not the tester
Every great road test starts with understanding the buyer, as long-time reviewer Paul Gover has discovered.
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OpinionMichael Stahl: The cost of repairs is turning small bingles into write-offs
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OpinionNissan says goodbye to a V8 icon – but will it make any difference to sales?
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OpinionP-platers are banned from driving certain EVs in Australia – but the rules are a national hodge-podge that must be fixed
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OpinionPaul Gover: Modern-day car tech is rendering another once-essential driving skill obsolete
