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Honda ZR-V e:HEV LX review: Tweaks make the underrated hybrid SUV even better
Honda’s underrated ZR-V gets even better with a small update, but how does it compare to rivals that are both larger and cheaper to buy?
20km Holden VL Walkinshaw emerges after three decades in hiding
An extraordinarily original HSV VL SS Group A with just 20km on the odometer has surfaced in Adelaide – and offers have already topped $500,000.
Volkswagen Group confirms plan for massive model cull and 100,000 job cuts
VW will halve its model range, dramatically reduce variants and cut global production capacity as it battles rising costs and intensifying Chinese competition.
Driver gets billed $580 to charge his EV at a Hyundai dealership after making a crucial mistake
The charge cost the driver more than $13 per minute, and he got a shock when he checked to see if there’d been a mistake.
Jaecoo J8 SHS-P review: Extra seats and PHEV system lift it to higher ground
The Jaecoo J8 is a great value SUV, but its petrol/five-seat layout meant that it lacked appeal. The new SHS-P Summit model aims to change that and make it a serious player in the large SUV segment…
10 Wheels Car of the Year winners you may have forgotten
Wheels Car of the Year traces an incredible history back over more than six decades. Some superstars stand out, while some winners are easily overlooked… as we approach another year of testing for the world’s longest-running car award, here are some of the lesser-light winners.
10 cars that were killed off by SUVs in Australia
As Australians fell in love with SUVs, some of our favourite sedans, wagons, hatchbacks and people movers quietly disappeared.
Modern Classic: HSV Maloo, the tradie ‘supercar’
A modern-day cultural icon, and officially the fastest ute in the world, the HSV Maloo redefined what the humble Aussie workhorse could be.
EVs just out-sold petrol, diesel and hybrid cars in Australia for the first time. Here’s why the shift is anything but a flash in the pan
There’s a school of thought that the dramatic rise of EVs in Australia will be undone by falling fuel prices or a lack of charging infrastructure. It’s wrong, writes Wheels editor Rob Margeit…
Lepas reveals specs for its first model in Australia, the L6 EV SUV
Chery’s Lepas is due down under from October with the L6 EV, which offers up to 440km of range.
Qantas joins with Mercedes-Benz to trial airport transfers for First passengers in Sydney
Selected Qantas First customers will be driven airside between Sydney Airport’s international and domestic terminals in a new Mercedes-Maybach transfer trial.
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLB pricing and specs: Baby seven-seater SUV gets cheaper
The new Mercedes-Benz GLB has launched locally with both mild-hybrid petrol and fully electric variants and an EV range of up to 570km on the WLTP cycle.
Ferrari’s most controversial car, the Luce EV, gets a whopping Aussie price tag
The word “divisive” doesn’t do the reaction to the Luce EV any justice. Now it’s headed down under…
Revealed: The surprising winners and losers from the world’s biggest EV battery life study
Austrian firm Aviloo conducted more than 50,0000 tests into battery life, with Tesla finishing towards the rear of the 20-car field.
Mazda CX-6e review: All-electric SUV’s tech can’t quite match its impressive styling and features
Our friends at AutoExpress have got to grips with the all-electric SUV from Mazda, finding its gorgeous looks aren’t quite matched by its tech.
Geely’s big plans for Australia revealed: See what’s headed down under in the next 12 months
From a sedan to large SUVs, fast-growing Geely is preparing to enter several important new Australian car segments over the next year.
Australian pricing and specs show the new Mitsubishi Pajero will be very competitive with its rivals
Hot on the heels of the latest Pajero officially breaking cover, the pricing announcement has revealed the SUV will be priced to take on the likes of the Toyota Prado and Ford Everest.
Mazda boss flags ‘unprecedented’ changes to SUV line-up as sales struggle
A new report from Japan has suggested that the range of large SUVs from Mazda will receive large updates aimed at fixing their lacklustre sales.
VFACTS August 2026: Record monthly battery electric sales lead the way as China’s domination of strong new-car market continues
Chinese brands were big winners once again, according to the fresh VFACTS figures, which show they occupy four of the top 10 spots.
New motor gives updated Tesla Model Y more grunt – and its range is up, too
Information gleaned from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology shows the effect of the new TL2 electric motor on the upcoming Tesla Model Y.
China cracks down on how giants like BYD operate in markets like Australia – and it’s good news for established brands
Overseas sales are crucial for the biggest operators in China. Now the brands’ stunning foreign success has seen a new set of rules introduced.
New stats reveal the insane amount of money Aussie EV owners are saving
A recent report has cast new light on the spike in EV ownership that was fuelled by the war on Iran.
Polestar 4 axes its most controversial feature with new SUV version
The Polestar 4 family has expanded with a more practical SUV variant, adding extra boot space, more range and – finally – a conventional rear window.
Geely to reveal two new SUVs at Everything Electric Show along with a preview of the Emgrand L EM-i PHEV sedan
Geely will add a plug-in hybrid sedan to its growing Australian range in early 2027, with two mystery SUVs also set for reveal this month
