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News

Leapmotor B03X launches as Australia’s cheapest electric SUV priced from just $29,990 driveaway

The new Leapmotor B03X will arrive in November priced below $30,000 driveaway, bringing up to 382km of range and plenty of standard technology.

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Reviews

2026 Mazda CX-6e review: Spacious and feature-rich medium SUV shines where it counts

The Japanese brand’s first electric SUV arrives in showrooms in a stylish, feature-laden package. But is it Mazda enough?

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News

Nissan teases new electrified product for Australia, expected to be plug-in hybrid ute

Nissan is preparing to reveal a new electrified model for Australia this week, with all signs pointing towards the Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid ute.

Cross City Tunnel - Harbour Street
News

Drivers eligible to start claiming back thousands under new weekly toll cap

Motorists who have spent more than $50 a week on eligible NSW tolls since July can begin lodging claims from October 11.

Silver futuristic minivan parked on a city street, featuring a full-width taillight strip and large alloy wheels. The urban backdrop shows glass office buildings and a crosswalk nearby.
News

XPeng X9 review: New people mover is five-star accommodation on four wheels – and luxury rivals should be worried

The XPENG X9 will be offered in two variants in Australia, starting from $89,990 before on-roads. Our mates at AutoExpress put it through its paces…

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Features

The Wheels Interview: Damian Meredith, ex-Kia Australia boss, on why he upset his Korean bosses over the polarising Tasman ute

After more than 40 years in the car business, former Kia Australia boss (now advisor) Damien Meredith tells Paul Gover about a career characterised by huge growth, hard lessons and an industry undergoing a seismic shift.

Sydney traffic
News

Revealed: The 10 most stressful Aussie cities to drive in – and one of them makes the world top 10

The results of the study won’t come as any surprise to locals in one famous Australian spot, but the most stressful place worldwide will come as a shock.

Camouflaged prototype SUV with geometric black-and-white wrap driving on a winding rural road, two occupants visible inside.
Reviews

Why one ride in the Mercedes-AMG GT SUV will make you swear it’s not electric

WhichCar by Wheels’ ride in the electric Mercedes-AMG GT SUV prototype left us highly impressed – and not just with the V8 soundtrack.

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Reviews

2026 Honda ZR-V VTi X review: Updated SUV is the ‘Goldilocks’ of the segment

The Honda ZR-V straddles the gap between small and medium SUVs. But is it too large? Or too small? Or is it just right?

Black sports coupe on a red car lift inside a gray workshop with the Nismo logo on the wall above the cabinets.
News

First NISMO Performance Centre outside Japan opens in Melbourne

The Ferntree Gully facility will give GT-R owners access to NISMO restoration expertise, heritage parts and factory-trained specialists, with more Australian centres planned.

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News

Mazda prioritising EVs as CX-5 hybrid option takes a back seat

Mazda Australia no closer to confirming when a hybrid version of the CX-5 will finally make its way into showrooms.

Suzuki Jimny Front
Opinion

Paul Gover: The real point of car reviews

The best cars simply get on with the job, delivering what real drivers actually need.

Blue Kia SUV seen from the front-left, parked on an empty waterfront lot under a cloudy sky.
Reviews

Kia EV4 Earth review: Daring medium sedan shakes things up

The Kia EV4, the first electric vehicle from the Korean brand that isn’t an SUV, cuts an imposing, if polarising, figure on the road

News

Two trademark filings show McLaren could be striking out in a new direction with its upcoming cars

The news comes just after McLaren revealed a new logo… and plans for its first SUV.

Two modern cars parked side by side on a sunlit road with a clear blue sky behind them. left car is white, right car is blue, with hills in the distance.
Comparisons

Comparison: 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?

Red Toyota Supra sports coupe with pop-up headlights raised, parked against a pale wall.
Features

Modern Classic: Toyota Celica GT-Four, from poser to rally champion

A rally-bred homologation special, the Celica GT-Four helped Toyota shed its cardigan-wearing, conservative image.

News

Tesla sales surge in September as Model Y drives Australian EV growth

Tesla and Polestar deliveries jumped almost 20 per cent in September, with Model Y sales helping push their combined 2026 tally beyond 43,000.

Blue Honda Civic Type R leads a white Honda Civic on a sunny open highway, desert landscape and distant mountains in view.
News

Honda takes the wraps off the 2027 Civic Type R

Honda has given its Civic Type R a mid-life refresh, improving its chassis, cooling and cabin without messing with the hot hatch’s winning formula.

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Reviews

2026 Toyota RAV4 XSE PHEV review: The sweet spot of the new range brings impressive grunt and charging to the table

Toyota’s first plug-in hybrid RAV4 promises serious EV range and surprising performance, but does that make it more compelling than the regular hybrid?

Classic Wheels

From the Wheels Archive: Mark Skaife puts the R35 GT-R up against his 1992 Godzilla at Oran Park – with “unbelievable” results

Skaifey made history with the GT-R in 1992. In 2009, Wheels got him to compare the car that conquered Bathurst with Nissan’s then-current Godzilla.

News

Chery confirms performance, towing and off-road specs for the Stockman ute

The Stockman will boast a mountain-moving 800Nm of torque when it makes it into showrooms.

Blue electric SUV speeding along a highway with trees in the background and SA license plate S607-DJK; motion blur on the road ahead.
News

Mitsubishi ASX VR-e detailed: New electric SUV is the fastest-accelerating car the brand has ever sold in Australia

Mitsubishi’s new electric ASX VR-e will arrive in four grades, with up to 342kW and 700Nm and a very quick 3.9-second claimed 0-100km/h time.

News

2027 Kia Seltos pricing: New-generation small SUV goes hybrid-only from $39,990 driveaway

The new-generation Kia Seltos will arrive in Australian showrooms this month with hybrid power across the range and a price hike of almost $7000.

Dark blue luxury sedan speeding along a coastal highway with hills and the sea in the distance.
News

Aston Martin prioritises luxury over performance with the new DBX GT – but it still packs 534kW of twin-turbo V8 power

Aston’s DBX GT might be a palace on wheels, but it’s still good for a 0-100km/h time of 3.3 seconds.