Reviews
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?
Corvette E-Ray: Wheels takes the 488KW thunderbolt on a road test from Kinglake to Broadford
The hybrid Corvette E-Ray brings 488kW of fire and fury to bear on one of Victoria’s quietest road routes. On our marks, unleash hell.
Volkswagen Golf GTI’s mid-life makeover
Mid-life updates aim to keep the archetypal hot hatch fun and useable
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?
Ford Mustang Ecoboost: Why do things by halves?
The four-cylinder Ford Mustang S560 Ecoboost Coupe offers significant improvements over the previous model but struggles to overcome the enduring appeal of its V8 sibling.
Nissan Qashqai N-Design: Nice update, shame about the price
Wheels takes a first drive in the flagship N-Design version of the updated 2025 car with its clever e-POWER hybrid engine.
Toyota Prado v Ford Everest: Wheels’ ultimate spec battle between challenger and champ
Can the 2023 COTY-winning Everest stave off the newer and fresher LandCruiser Prado? We test the two most popular versions to find out
Porsche Macan: Behind the famous brand’s decision to make the Macan electric
Has Porsche blinked too early in switching the Macan range to electric?
Mazda CX-70: Meet the mid-sized ‘looker’ of the brand’s SUV family
Where does the mid-sized, five-seat, all-wheel-drive CX-70 fit into Mazda’s expanding range of SUV offerings?
Honda HR-V: First drive of compact SUV’s mid-life update
The Honda HR-V’s hybrid drivetrain has resulted in a more refined drive and a model of fuel efficiency.
KIA EV3 Review: Good things, small packages
An important new model for the Korean brand in Australia the EV3 does an awful lot right…
Review: Aston Martin Vantage, upping the ante
Our newest staff member had a true fan boy moment when he took the new Aston Martin Vantage out on the track and opened up it its thunderous twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine.
MG ZS First Drive: Second-generation category killer sets up a powertrain duel
A few months after the release of the ZS hybrid, MG has launched petrol models of the new ZS small SUV range. Jake Williams finds out how they compare against the more expensive hybrids.
2025 MG HS review: Updated mid SUV now a serious contender
The previous MG HS was a popular option in the mid-size SUV segment – now a much improved second-generation model has arrived but still with a clear focus on value.
2025 MG4 review: A recap on the budget electric hatchback
The MG4 electric hatchback continues to be a popular small car in Australia… and with its long list of standard features and value pricing, it’s easy to see why.
2025 MG5 review: A cost-of-living crisis beater
The MG5 small sedan has been on sale in Australia for about 18 months and has won over many fans with its budget pricing and good list of standard features.
AMG GT is back with more strings to its bow
As Andy Enright discovered, the new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 does a fine job of achieving its aim – a GT car more suitable for every day use while preserving what it’s best known for: being properly quick.
Volvo EX30: Long-term review
From Wheels’ Garage section, a run-down of what it’s really like to drive Volvo’s smallest SUV, the electric EX30, for day-to-day rat runs.
MG Cyberster: Old Spirit, New Tech
Harking back to the glory days of MG mid last century, the MG Cyberster recaptures the spirit of convertible touring but with modern tech and electric power.
Genesis GV70 luxury SUV: Long-term review
Wheels’ Road Test Editor Andy Enright bids a fond farewell to the Genesis GV70 luxury SUV after finding that, despite some flaws, it punches ‘way above its weight’.
Wheels verdict: Leapmotor C 10 SUV for under $50K
A $50K electric SUV? Where’s the catch? Well, there’s a number…
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Review: A cost-of-living champion
Chery shocked when it delivered a new small SUV for under $24,000 drive away last year, but does the Tiggo 4 Pro impress apart from the low price?
Hyundai Kona Electric: Need to know on the full range
Hyundai’s small electric SUV has had a growth spurt, its second generation introducing greater range and more variants.
2025 Mazda BT-50 first drive
We take Mazda’s 2025 ute out for some trail work.