Wheels Car of the Year
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COTY
2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year WINNER: Honda Civic E:HEV L
It’s back to the future for this year’s winner, not just an excellent Honda, but an exceptional car all round.
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COTYRobbo’s 2025-26 COTY Notebook – and why the Honda Civic had to win
Esteemed former Wheels editor and 2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year judge Peter Robinson is famous for his fearless opinions – here are his notes on each of this year’s COTY contenders…
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: IM5 Performance
Upmarket MG sub-brand IM is looking to make an immediate impact with the IM5, setting its sights firmly on Tesla’s Model 3.
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Kia EV3 Air Long Range
Kia’s EV3 arrives as a pivotal, long-range EV contender with sharp pricing and bold design, yet mixed dynamics and tough rivals prevent it from claiming the win at this year’s COTY judging.
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Mahindra XUV3XO AX7L
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Skoda Kodiaq Sportline 4×4
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Volkswagen Tayron 150TSI Elegance
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Volvo EX30 Cross Country
Latest News
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One-of-one post-production Ford RS200 up for sale
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Mercedes-Maybach S-Class revealed with updated styling, even more luxury
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A new BMW accessory kit makes the M2 quicker than the M2 CS
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MGS5 EV updated with revised model line-up, more power and driving range
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Calls to extend EU local-content borders beyond Europe to tackle Chinese cars
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Polestar 4 SUV coming to Australia before the end of 2026
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Honda Civic Type R orders re-open in Australia, 98-car batch due in December
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Gordon Murray Le Mans GTR hits the track at Le Mans Classic
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McLaren reveals M6GT ahead of Goodwood 2026 as tribute to founder
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Lexus launches ES in Australia with both hybrid and electric drivetrains for the first time
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Reviews
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ReviewsPorsche 911 GT3 S/C review: Open-top cars don’t come any better
The Porsche 911 GT3 S/C is the first open-top GT3 variant ever. It’s expensive, but won’t disappoint its driver for pure open-top thrills.
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ReviewsHyundai Staria Lounge review: Luxurious new model adds to people mover’s overall package
In addition to its Load sibling, the Hyundai Staria has also received a new hybrid drivetrain, but also a luxurious new Lounge model. What’s it like?
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ReviewsHyundai Staria Load Hybrid review: Finally, a hybrid van launches in Australia
Hybrids sell very strongly in Australia, so where are the vans? Hyundai agrees and has launched the Staria Load Hybrid. Should you buy it?
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ReviewsMazda 6e review: Is there enough of Japan in this Chinese-built electric sedan?
The spiritual successor to the beloved Mazda6 is now an electric sedan built in China.
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ReviewsMcLaren W1 review: Wild new hypercar continues legendary F1 and P1 lineage
McLaren’s new W1 continues the lineage from its legendary F1 and P1 predecessors with a lot of power, but also a lot of precision.
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Features
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FeaturesThe 10 cheapest plug-in hybrids you can buy in Australia in 2026
For urban buyers, plug-in hybrids can combine the best of both worlds – weekday electric-only commuting and extended-range capabilities. As high fuel prices persist, they start to make more sense than ever.
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FeaturesCars we wish were sold here: Ford Bronco Sport
The Bronco has been a big success for Ford, but did you know that it also sells the smaller Bronco Sport? Here’s why we think it should be sold here.
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Features
Wheels July 2026 issue now on sale!
Australia’s favourite hybrid SUVs battle for supremacy, while we look at the new Aston Martin Valhalla and drive the new editions of the BYD Shark 6, Mazda CX-5, Lexus RZ, Ford Ranger, MGS6 and more.
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FeaturesWhat if the Holden Commodore ute were given another update? AI helps us imagine…
The Commodore ute was one of the biggest losses to the local motoring scene when Holden exited Australia, but what would a new model look like? Thanks to AI, we imagined what a 2026 Holden ute would look like…
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Features10 Australian cars that rewrote the rules
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FeaturesHolden Torana returns: Using AI to imagine an Australian legend in 2026
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FeaturesWant a hybrid family car that isn’t an SUV? Here are five great options
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Features10 cars that defied logic… but went into production anyway
Reviews
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Reviews
Porsche 911 GT3 S/C review: Open-top cars don’t come any better
The Porsche 911 GT3 S/C is the first open-top GT3 variant ever. It’s expensive, but won’t disappoint its driver for pure open-top thrills.
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Reviews
Hyundai Staria Lounge review: Luxurious new model adds to people mover’s overall package
In addition to its Load sibling, the Hyundai Staria has also received a new hybrid drivetrain, but also a luxurious new Lounge model. What’s it like?
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Reviews
Hyundai Staria Load Hybrid review: Finally, a hybrid van launches in Australia
Hybrids sell very strongly in Australia, so where are the vans? Hyundai agrees and has launched the Staria Load Hybrid. Should you buy it?
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Reviews
Mazda 6e review: Is there enough of Japan in this Chinese-built electric sedan?
The spiritual successor to the beloved Mazda6 is now an electric sedan built in China.
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Reviews
McLaren W1 review: Wild new hypercar continues legendary F1 and P1 lineage
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ReviewsToyota HiLux SR 48V review: Can the updated Aussie favourite keep up with rivals?
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Reviews2027 Geely Starray EM-i Inspire first drive review: Affordable plug-in SUV gets bigger battery for longer range
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ReviewsNissan Qashqai Ti-L e-Power review: Updated hybrid brings more efficiency, maintains performance
Comparisons
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ComparisonsToyota Yaris v Mazda 2: Small cars for the big smoke face off
Traditional rivals Toyota and Mazda tackle the compact city car segment with the Yaris and 2 – one hybrid, one traditional, but both intent on packing the most space into a compact hatch.
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ComparisonsHatchback Hit-Out: Mazda 3 v Kia K4 v Volkswagen Golf
The small car battle has raged in this country ever since Australians first questioned whether a big country was the place for such a vehicle. Wheels puts three of the frontrunners head-to-head…
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ComparisonsNissan X-Trail v Mazda CX-5: Medium-size SUVs go head-to-head in hard-fought segment
Upgraded for 2026, the Nissan X-Trail is primed to take the fight to one of the segment favourites, the Mazda CX-5, which is nearing the end of its life as a new model looms on the horizon
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ComparisonsGWM Tank 300 Hi4-T vs Denza B5: Spec Battle
Large SUVs with off-road capability are moving quickly into the era of electrification. Two of the plug-in hybrid frontrunners are the Tank 300 PHEV and Denza B5 – so which wins on spec?
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ComparisonsHonda Accord v Toyota Camry: Middleweight sedan showdown
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ComparisonsToyota GR86 GTS v Hyundai i30 N Premium: Affordable, sporty driving from two classics of the genre
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ComparisonsHyundai Tucson Hybrid v GWM Haval H6 Ultra Hybrid: Front-wheel drive SUV showdown
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ComparisonsPowertrain battle! Nissan X-Trail v Tesla Model Y v MG HS Hybrid+
Opinion
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OpinionNissan says goodbye to a V8 icon – but will it make any difference to sales?
Production of Nissan’s V8-powered Y62 Patrol ends in August, and the requiems have already begun. It’s time to say farewell to yet another iconic engine.
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OpinionP-platers are banned from driving certain EVs in Australia – but the rules are a national hodge-podge that must be fixed
Outdated power-to-weight rules struggle to keep pace with EV acceleration, leaving gaps in P-plate restrictions as instant torque reshapes what defines high-performance vehicles today, writes Paul Gover.
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OpinionPaul Gover: Modern-day car tech is rendering another once-essential driving skill obsolete
The ability to reverse park once won hearts and street cred… but now cameras and sensors are transforming the old-school skill
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OpinionRivian takes the step every EV manufacturer should
Rivian’s recent announcement that it would use second-hand EV batteries to partly power its production plant, is news every other manufacturer should pay attention to.
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OpinionWhy plug-in hybrid ute owners are laughing now
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OpinionMassive US-style utes are in the sights of new safety rules… but is the targeting unfair?
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OpinionOwn a plug-in hybrid? Then you already own an EV provided you’re doing one crucial thing…
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OpinionTrent Nikolic: Now is the time to discuss why Australia is not fuel self-sufficient
