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2025 Ford Ranger PHEV: Lots of hype, but what’s the reality of the new hybrid?

Ford electrifies the Ranger but could it have done with turning up the juice a bit?

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Hybrid face-off: Which of four best-selling hybrid cars triumphs when put head-to-head?

The hybrid wars are heating up as Australians gently cool on electric cars. We drive four of today’s most intriguing, fuel-sipping systems – but only one leaves us besotted.

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BMW X3 M50: Wheels verdict on the high performance mid-size SUV

The BMW X3 M50 drives with a balance and tautness that recalls the brand’s best products.

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Toyota GR Yaris GT: Our verdict on the hot hatch’s fifth-year facelift

Will the changes Toyota has made to its rally-bred performance hatchback keep it relevant for the Australian market?

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2025 MG HS Super Hybrid: Pre-production drive of the Aussie-spec mid-size SUV reveals a likely winner

MG’s HS Super Hybrid, specially tuned for Australia, is a sizeable, well finished medium-range SUV with tiny running costs. What’s not to like?

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Hyundai Inster: First local drive of the sub-compact EV aimed at city dwellers

Hyundai’s smallest EV has had a strange genesis, but the results are well worthwhile.

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Mazda CX-60: Wheels verdict – have the new updates rescued the model’s ride quality?

Hiroshima has another crack at fixing the ill-starred CX-60. Our drive helped us determine whether they’ve succeeded this time around.

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Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology: First local drive of new all-electric G-Wagen

Why the all-electric G-Class is a dizzying combination of tradition and technology, as Wheels discovered on a first test drive.

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2025 Honda Accord: Camry rival restores faith in the sedan

In a world of ever more SUVs, the Honda Accord stands tall as an accessibly priced sedan option for those who still need and want one.

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Sedan v SUV: Australians have had a change of heart, but have they made the right choice?

We’ve been impressed by Toyota’s new Camry but should you – like many Australians – ditch the sedan for a hugely popular SUV in the shape of the RAV4? The answer goes straight to the heart of how and why we choose our cars.

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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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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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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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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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2025 Ford Ranger Sport vs Toyota Hilux SR5: Spec battle!

Which of Australia’s leading dual-cabs is the best on-paper proposition?

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Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ SUV: Long-term loan, report #1

Tasmania is an EV-friendly place to begin our stretch with the Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ SUV

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BMW X3: How to improve a brand best seller?

The mid-size BMW X3 SUV is one of the brand’s international best sellers. Now in its fourth generation, have BMW’s latest tweaks made it a better value-for-money car?

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Smart #1: The small electric SUV with Mercedes heritage

On its second attempt at the Australian market, Smart – co-owned by Geely and Mercedes-Benz – is an all-electric proposition. Here we tested the Smart #1 small electric SUV…

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Hyundai Ioniq 9: All-electric, seven-seat ‘king’ of the Hyundai chessboard coming soon

The Hyundai Ioniq 9, a large electric SUV seating six or seven people over three rows, is due to arrive in Australia in the latter half of 2025.

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Genesis GV70: Luxury mid-size SUV offers good value compared with rivals

The luxury Genesis GV70 premium mid-size SUV is the first part of a product refresh by the brand in coming years.

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MG4: Looking for the ideal second car?

WhichCar explains the key reasons why the MG4 fits the bill for busy families looking for a weekly runabout. In partnership with MG.

Best Small SUVs

Best Small SUVs 2025: Best Value

Ratings and reviews of the Best Small SUVs with the best all-round value on the Australian market… plus our category winner.

Best Small SUVs

Best Small SUVs 2025: Hybrid

Ratings and reviews of the Best Small SUVs using hybrid power on the Australian market… plus our category winner.

Best Small SUVs

Best Small SUVs 2025: Electric

Ratings and reviews of the Best Small SUVs with an all-electric powertrain on the Australian market… plus our category winner.