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BMW teases new 3 Series range headlined by 326kW turbo-powered M350 performance hero
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Volkswagen factory to switch from making cars to Israeli air-defence systems
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Bright orange Ford Falcon seized for alleged hooning outside Red CentreNATS
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See the moment a VW Polo rear-ends an obscenely expensive Bugatti Tourbillon prototype
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Hyundai Australia denies ‘missing the PHEV boat’ despite having no plug-ins for sale down under
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Warning for Aussie drivers who are using dirty trick in an attempt to dodge $35 million in parking fines
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Another car giant slashes thousands of jobs as industry squeeze deepens
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Australia bogs down badly in race to roll out more public EV charging stations
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Polestar Formula 2030 concept breaks cover for the first time as it previews radical new look of next-gen cars
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$12 million worth of Aussie motorsport history unveiled on anniversary of Peter Brock’s death
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Reviews & Features
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FeaturesPeter Brock died 20 years ago today. Here’s the real ‘Peter Perfect’, described by the people who knew him best…
On the 20th anniversary of his death on September 8, 2006, Paul Gover talks to some of those who were closest to Australia’s most legendary motor racing personality during his extraordinary life.
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Best Large SUVsBest Large SUVS 2026 – Off-road
Serious off-road hardware meets family practicality, towing muscle and modern luxury in our toughest large SUV contenders for 2026.
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Best Large SUVsBest Large SUVs 2026 – Luxury
From electric innovation and luxury to performance and serious off-road ability, these are the standout premium large SUVs of 2026.
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Best Large SUVsBest Large SUVs 2026 – Hybrid
Efficiency, electrified performance and family practicality come together as we assess the standout hybrid large SUVs of 2026.
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Best Large SUVsBest Large SUVs 2026 – Electric
From family-friendly seven-seaters to high-performance luxury flagships, these electric large SUVs showcase the best battery-powered choices available in 2026.
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Best Small SUVs 2026
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2026, Overall Winner: Honda HR-V
To win a Wheels Best award, a vehicle must possess a wide range of skills, which is exactly why the Honda HR-V is our overall Best Small SUV for 2026.
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2026: Performance
Turbocharged petrol power, high-performance hybrids and rapid EVs are pushing boundaries in the small SUV segment, proving practicality and genuine driver appeal can coexist.
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2026: Luxury
Premium compact SUVs are evolving rapidly, with electrification, advanced technology and elevated refinement on offer for those who can afford it.
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2026: Urban
The best small SUVs for urban mobility, blending efficiency, smart packaging and modern technology to better suit car-heavy Australian cities.
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2026: Electric
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2026: Value
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2026: Hybrid
Car Comparisons
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ComparisonsUltimate plug-in hybrid test: Chery Tiggo 7 v BYD Sealion 5 v Geely Starray EM-i v GWM Haval H6
Hybrid technology paved the way for lower all-round fuel use, and electric vehicles paved the way for those wanting something completely different. But if you want to hedge your bets, plug-in hybrid drivetrains, which have benefited from advances in both petrol and electric technology, are the way to go.
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ComparisonsHybrid Heroes: Honda HR-V v Hyundai Kona comparison
As hybrid technology reshapes Australia’s favourite vehicle segment, we compare two fuel-sipping small SUVs battling for value, efficiency, practicality and everyday driving appeal
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ComparisonsMedium SUV comparison: Honda CR-V v Hyundai Tucson v Toyota RAV4 face-off
Medium SUVs remain the backbone of passenger car sales in the Australian new car market and show no sign of slowing down. This month, our reigning pick in the segment, Hyundai’s excellent Tucson, takes on Toyota’s new RAV4 and Honda’s revised CR-V.
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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
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ComparisonsNissan X-Trail v Mazda CX-5: Medium-size SUVs go head-to-head in hard-fought segment
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ComparisonsGWM Tank 300 Hi4-T vs Denza B5: Spec Battle
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ComparisonsHonda Accord v Toyota Camry: Middleweight sedan showdown
PHEV & Hybrid Vehicles
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Best Large SUVs
Best Large SUVs 2026 – Hybrid
Efficiency, electrified performance and family practicality come together as we assess the standout hybrid large SUVs of 2026.
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Best Small SUVs
Best Small SUVs 2026: Hybrid
Hybrid small SUVs are drawing more attention from Australian new car buyers through a combination of improved efficiency, lower running costs and greater flexibility for everyday driving.
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Best Medium SUVsBest Medium SUVs 2025: Hybrid
From Nissan’s innovative e-Power to Subaru’s new Forester Hybrid and MG’s popular HS, these SUVs combine fuel efficiency, space and comfort, redefining practicality and performance for families in 2025.
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News
Hyundai Australia denies ‘missing the PHEV boat’ despite having no plug-ins for sale down under
Hyundai Australia remains noncommittal on PHEVs despite not having a single plug-in hybrid in its Australian line-up
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NewsBYD boss opens up about plans for a new ‘workhorse’ ute for Australia
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ReviewsHonda ZR-V e:HEV LX review: Tweaks make the underrated hybrid SUV even better
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News2027 Mercedes-Benz GLB pricing and specs: Baby seven-seater SUV gets cheaper
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NewsMazda boss flags ‘unprecedented’ changes to SUV line-up as sales struggle
Electric Vehicles
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Best Large SUVs
Best Large SUVs 2026 – Electric
From family-friendly seven-seaters to high-performance luxury flagships, these electric large SUVs showcase the best battery-powered choices available in 2026.
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Best Small SUVs
Best Small SUVs 2026: Electric
From affordable newcomers to premium EVs, the latest electric small SUVs promise longer range, smarter technology and improved everyday usability.
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Best Medium SUVsBest Medium SUVs 2025: Electric
Combining zero-emissions driving with family-friendly practicality, these electric medium SUVs showcase the latest in efficiency, technology and performance.
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News
BMW teases new 3 Series range headlined by 326kW turbo-powered M350 performance hero
The upcoming line-up from BMW gets four and six-cylinder power combined with a mild hybrid system.
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NewsPolestar Formula 2030 concept breaks cover for the first time as it previews radical new look of next-gen cars
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NewsLepas reveals specs for its first model in Australia, the L6 EV SUV
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NewsFerrari’s most controversial car, the Luce EV, gets a whopping Aussie price tag
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NewsRevealed: The surprising winners and losers from the world’s biggest EV battery life study
Classic Wheels
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels archive: Top 10 Turbo pioneers (and three stinkers)
Commonplace today, turbocharging was once a dark art, part science, part voodoo magic. Here are 10 of the best from turbo’s early days.
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: The 10 most embarrassing cars ever sold in Australia
If you value your social standing, best not to be seen in one of these four-wheeled embarrassments
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: XC Cobra – Ford’s hottest Falcon ever
Born out of a need to shift the last batch of Falcon Hardtop body shells, the XC Falcon Cobra has gone on to become a bona fide Ford legend.
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: The start of the Invasion – Japan challenges Holden’s supremacy
A 1964 Wheels story predicted Japan would challenge Holden. Six decades later, history may be repeating itself as China’s BYD closes on Toyota.
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: Granny Turismo – the 10 best cars your grandma drove
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: The 10 most underrated cars in Australia
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: Thumping V8s and tyre smoke, a ’90s style Aussie muscle car showdown
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: The top secret Holden Commodore concept
Modern Classic
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FeaturesModern 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.
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FeaturesModern Classic: Mercedes-Benz R129 SL 500
The golden generation of Mercedes-Benz roadsters?
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FeaturesModern Classic: BMW E36 M3, originally unloved, now legendary
For years it was the unloved M3, but hindsight has more than rehabilitated the magnificent E36’s reputation.
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FeaturesModern Classic: Porsche 911 Carrera S, a company-saving creation
The final development of the air-cooled 911 was more than just the finest of its type – it saved Porsche from extinction.
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FeaturesModern Classic: Porsche Cayman, much more than a marketing exercise
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Features‘Billion dollar baby’: It’s 20 years since the VE Commodore first launched
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FeaturesModern Classic: BMW E60 M5, a sedan like no other
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FeaturesModern Classic: Range Rover Vogue, the farmer’s car that became a luxury icon
