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BMW 5 Series 2018 Car of the Year contender
COTY

BMW 5 Series: 2018 Car of the Year review

Speed-dating not a forte of Munich's big-budget bahnstormer

Audi Q5 2018 Car of the Year contender
COTY

Audi Q5: 2018 Car of the Year review

Pre-event dark horse stumbles at the first

2018 Wheels Car of the Year Awards Night
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2018 Wheels Car of the Year Awards Night

Come inside Melbourne’s iconic Forum Theatre for the auto industry’s night of nights

2018 Wheels Car of the Year Readers Choice winner
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2018 Wheels Car of the Year: Readers’ Choice winner!

Two rear-drive sedans top our readers’ choice COTY poll

2018 Car of the Year Behind the Scenes
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2018 Car of the Year: Behind the Scenes

A newbie’s introduction to judging on Australia’s biggest car award

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2018 Wheels Car of the Year winner revealed!

Is it a first time victor? Or has Mazda made history with three COTY wins in a row?

Volvo XC60 2018 Wheels Car of the Year finalist
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Volvo XC60: 2018 Car of the Year Finalist

Volvo’s previous-generation XC60 made huge inroads into suburban Australia. This generation can only expand that

Suzuki Swift 2018 Car of the Year Finalist
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Suzuki Swift: 2018 Car of the Year Finalist

The challenge for car makers these days is to produce a good car that doesn’t cost the earth. Has the new-generation Swift nailed it?

Skoda Kodiaq COTY finalist
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Skoda Kodiaq: 2018 Car of the Year Finalist

We expected big, honest and slightly dull from Skoda’s first seven-seat SUV, but the Kodiaq was the probably the most pleasant surprise of this year’s COTY.

Mazda CX-5 2018 Car of the Year Finalist
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Mazda CX-5: 2018 Car of the Year Finalist

A lot is riding on the big-selling SUV to bring Mazda a COTY hat-trick, but does it tick as many boxes as its CX-9 big-brother, which currently holds the crown?

Kia Stinger 2018 Car of the Year Finalist
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Kia Stinger: 2018 Car of the Year Finalist

Kia’s gamble on the appeal of a liftback, rear-drive sports sedan ticks a lot of boxes with the 2018 Wheels Car of the Year judges

Alfa Romeo Giulia 2018 Car of the Year Finalist
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Alfa Romeo Giulia: 2018 Car of the Year Finalist

Alfa’s comeback kid represents a return to form for an iconic Italian brand, and has the skills to earn a place on this year’s COTY shortlist. Is it good enough to be top dog?

wheels coty 2018
COTY

2018 Car of the Year: Readers' choice

What’s your Car of the Year? Vote for your chance to win a $500 Visa card

2018 Wheels Car of the Year The judging panel
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2018 Wheels Car of the Year: The judging panel

These are the seven judges who drove the cars, crunched the numbers, argued the toss and drank bad coffee for a week so you don’t have to

2018 Wheels Car of the Year How it all works
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2018 Wheels Car of the Year: How it all works

Think we just sit around and pick a favourite? There’s a lot more to a COTY champ than that

Car of the Year Class of 2018
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Wheels Car of the Year: Class of 2018

A tough pre-cull pares down the field for the 2018 Wheels Car of the Year

Convertibles under 60K Australias Best Value Cars 2017
Best Value Cars

Convertibles under $60K: Australia's Best Value Cars 2017

Fiat’s $22K 500 Pop Cabrio easily snares the title of best-value convertible, but there are a few other value-rich options for sunseekers

Performance cars 75K 150K Australias Best Value Cars
Best Value Cars

Performance cars $75K-150K: Australia's Best Value Cars

Spoiler alert! Equal parts fast and fancy, these cars blend visceral driving thrills with plenty of luxury.

Performance cars under 75K Australias best value cars
Best Value Cars

Performance cars under $75K: Australia's Best Value Cars

Performance cars aren’t often known for being good value for money, but there’s a surprising array of athletic n’ affordable autos on the market.

Dual cab 4x4 utes Australias Best Value Cars 2017
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Dual-cab 4x4 utes: Australia's Best Value Cars 2017

Australia can’t get enough of dual-cab utes right now, and there’s plenty to choose from. Here’s the best of the bunch.

People movers under 60K Australias Best Value Cars 2017
Best Value Cars

People movers under $60K: Australia's Best Value Cars 2017

Got a crowd to move? People movers may have fallen out of fashion, but this bunch provides excellent value for money.

Large SUV4WD Australias Best Value Cars 2017
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Large SUV/4WD: Australia's Best Value Cars 2017

Love the great outdoors? These high-riding family wagons will get you far away from the big smoke.

SUV 7-seater under 60K Australia's Best Value Cars 2017
Best Value Cars

SUV 7-seater under $60K: Australia's Best Value Cars 2017

Whether you’ve got a big brood or just want a couple of “just in case” seats for when the in-laws visit, these three-row SUV options should fit the bill.

Medium SUVs 45-60K Australias Best Value Cars 2017
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Medium SUVs $45 - $60K: Australia’s Best Value Cars 2017

Move over wagons and sedans, medium SUVs are the new family car of choice among Aussie motorists. A budget between $45-60K opens up a vast array of options - some of them bordering on premium - but here's the cream of the crop.