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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COTYWheels COTY 2024-25: Top Six
After a gruelling testing regime at Lang Lang Proving Ground in Victoria, 25 contenders were whittled down to the final six reviewed here.
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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
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COTY2024-25 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: POLESTAR 3 AWD LONG RANGE
Latest News
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Looking for a new car? Here’s our rundown of the big end-of-financial year discounts
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Why this suburban parking habit has attracted $28K worth of fines
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Apple CarPlay’s new version debuts in Aston Martin DBX
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Toyota bZ4X Touring revealed as electric off-road wagon headed for Australia
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Chery to launch new ‘Super Hybrid’ technology in Australia
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Skoda Elroq electric SUV priced for Australia
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MG QS undercuts rivals as brand’s first seven-seat large SUV
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Jeff Bezos-backed Slate already past 100,000 reservations for its bare bones budget electric pickup
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Formula 1 celebrates 75 years with colourised pictures of first race at Silverstone
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Mahindra launches end-of-financial year special on XUV700 and Scorpio
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Reviews
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Reviews
Porsche 911 (992.2) Carrera: What to expect from its mid-life makeover
Wheels works out whether the new Porsche 911 – dubbed the 992.2 generation by the brand, an update on the 992 model released six years ago – is worth the price tag.
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Reviews
Hyundai Santa Fe XRT: Car vs Road – Warburton to Woods Point
The toughened-up Santa Fe takes on 110km of washboard, potholes and hideous weather in Victoria’s back country.
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Reviews
BYD Shark 6: The Wheels verdict on the category-busting ute
The BYD Shark 6 has already made an impact in Australia, taking market share off the likes of Ford and Toyota. Andy Enright discovers what all the fuss is about…
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ReviewsMini John Cooper Works: An icon gets the electric treatment
Wheels takes five beefed-up Mini John Cooper Works performance cars for a spin, including new electrified models.
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ReviewsMGS5 EV: First Australian drive of dynamic new small electric SUV
MG launches its second small electric SUV, which builds on to the ZS EV it replaces with a new platform and a larger size. Is it a force to be reckoned with?
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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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FeaturesInside 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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FeaturesModern 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
Porsche 911 (992.2) Carrera: What to expect from its mid-life makeover
Wheels works out whether the new Porsche 911 – dubbed the 992.2 generation by the brand, an update on the 992 model released six years ago – is worth the price tag.
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Reviews
Hyundai Santa Fe XRT: Car vs Road – Warburton to Woods Point
The toughened-up Santa Fe takes on 110km of washboard, potholes and hideous weather in Victoria’s back country.
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Reviews
BYD Shark 6: The Wheels verdict on the category-busting ute
The BYD Shark 6 has already made an impact in Australia, taking market share off the likes of Ford and Toyota. Andy Enright discovers what all the fuss is about…
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Reviews
Mini John Cooper Works: An icon gets the electric treatment
Wheels takes five beefed-up Mini John Cooper Works performance cars for a spin, including new electrified models.
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Reviews
MGS5 EV: First Australian drive of dynamic new small electric SUV
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Reviews2025 Ford Ranger Sport vs Toyota Hilux SR5: Spec battle!
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ReviewsKia Tasman ute: The much anticipated first drive
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ReviewsMercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ SUV: Long-term loan, report #1
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