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Industry boss talks up return of Aussie car manufacturing thanks to EVs
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Revealed: The car warranty myth that has fooled five million Aussies
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See the ultra-rare Nissans that gathered as the brand marked a big Aussie anniversary with a ‘world first’
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Why the next Land Rover Discovery is in for a radical reinvention
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New Aussie tech promises to nip potholes in the bud by spotting them before they even appear
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Toyota entices HiLux fans with $4000 sweetener – but there are strings attached
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MG reveals why it isn’t worried about the huge influx of new Chinese car brands in Australia: ‘Let them come’
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James May is selling his Triumph Stag from the final episode of The Grand Tour
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New mid-engine Toyota sports car continues to take shape in new photos
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Craig Lowndes opens up in detail about serious death threats aimed at him and Mark Skaife after switch from Holden to Ford
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Reviews & Features
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ReviewsVolvo EX90 review: Luxury seven-seat SUV enters the electric age
Volvo’s flagship seven-seat electric SUV combines exceptional refinement, family-friendly practicality and impressive performance… but for a price.
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FeaturesModern Classic: Citroën CX GTI Turbo 2, the last ‘real’ Citroën
The stunning successor to the iconic DS, aka The Goddess, has cemented its place in history as the last ever ‘true’ Citroën.
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FeaturesPigs might fly: Inside the wave of doubt over the Tesla Roadster – and the ‘real reason’ for its insane launch
The Tesla Roadster was finally unveiled on October 16 after years of waiting. Amazement and wonder followed… but so did skepticism about the tech and Elon Musk’s motives.
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: Meet Tim Schenken, the only Aussie to ever get a factory drive with Ferrari – despite standing up Enzo
Jack Brabham, Alan Jones, Mark Webber… Tim Schenken? The latter isn’t well known, but he’s also an Aussie F1 star – and the only down under racer to drive for Ferrari.
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ReviewsBMW iX5 review: Huge battery, huge on-road ability and great driver tech elevate all-electric SUV
Our mates at AutoExpress were mightily impressed with the BMW iX5, which packs all the space of a big SUV with the road manners of a car far smaller.
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Car Comparisons
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ComparisonsComparison: 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?
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ComparisonsComparison: Kia Picanto v BYD Atto 1, a contest between two of Australia’s most affordable cars
Two answers to the same question – what is Australia’s most affordable car?
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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
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ComparisonsToyota Yaris v Mazda 2: Small cars for the big smoke face off
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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
PHEV & Hybrid Vehicles
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NewsToyota entices HiLux fans with $4000 sweetener – but there are strings attached
Toyota is giving prospective customers a big reason to invest in a HiLux… on a few conditions.
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NewsNew Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake Aussie price and specs: Sleek wagon goes all-electric for the first time
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake returns to Australia with hybrid and electric powertrains, greater practicality and new technology.
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News2027 Honda Accord updated for Australia with subtle styling changes
Honda has given its Accord hybrid sedan a minor refresh for 2027, bringing revised exterior styling and small interior changes.
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NewsNext-generation Toyota Corolla to be built in China from 2028 – but what about Australia?
Toyota’s next Corolla will reportedly enter Chinese production in 2028, with petrol, hybrid and electric powertrain options planned to cover all markets.
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News2027 Kia Seltos: Standard features revealed for new hybrid small SUV
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NewsGWM’s new Haval H7 attracts record interest from Aussies before it’s even launched
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NewsNew Hyundai Bayon small SUV is revealed with hybrid power and complete design overhaul
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NewsGeely reveals why it’s swimming against Australia’s SUV tide with the new Emgrand sedan
Electric Vehicles
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NewsVolvo reveals plans for cut-price global all-electric SUV
Volvo’s next electric SUV will target the Tesla Model Y with new technology and more affordable pricing.
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Reviews
Volvo EX90 review: Luxury seven-seat SUV enters the electric age
Volvo’s flagship seven-seat electric SUV combines exceptional refinement, family-friendly practicality and impressive performance… but for a price.
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NewsBYD hits 150,000 Australian deliveries as rapid expansion continues
Just four years after arriving in Australia, BYD has reached another major sales milestone while its upmarket brand Denza expands its servicing network.
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Features
Pigs might fly: Inside the wave of doubt over the Tesla Roadster – and the ‘real reason’ for its insane launch
The Tesla Roadster was finally unveiled on October 16 after years of waiting. Amazement and wonder followed… but so did skepticism about the tech and Elon Musk’s motives.
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NewsTesla officially cans the Cybertruck for Australia as plans for right-hand drive version are axed completely
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Reviews
BMW iX5 review: Huge battery, huge on-road ability and great driver tech elevate all-electric SUV
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Reviews2026 Leapmotor B05 review: Promising, but with some significant drawbacks
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NewsChery’s new Omoda X SUV is unveiled with thermal imaging tech that can spot kangaroos in the dead of night
Classic Wheels
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Classic Wheels
From the Wheels Archive: Meet Tim Schenken, the only Aussie to ever get a factory drive with Ferrari – despite standing up Enzo
Jack Brabham, Alan Jones, Mark Webber… Tim Schenken? The latter isn’t well known, but he’s also an Aussie F1 star – and the only down under racer to drive for Ferrari.
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: We test a ‘modern’ EV for the first time in 1997 – and see a clouded future for battery power after driving the world’s first electric sports car, GM’s EV1
The General Motors EV1 was the first mass-produced, purpose-built, all-electric car from a major manufacturer. Wheels’ test of the pioneering vehicle was a bit of a first for us, too.
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: The 50 best moments in Bathurst history, from Peter Perfect to Godzilla and the rock that almost killed Dick
Forget the Melbourne Cup. Wheels’ list of the best dramas, crashes, shocks and victories at Bathurst shows why it should be known as the race that stops the nation.
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Classic WheelsFrom 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.
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: Holden’s SS Group A Commodore takes on America’s best in the USA – and the Yanks don’t want to give it back
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels archive: The HSV HRT 427C “Oz Zilla” is born ready to take on Porsche’s GT2
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels archive: Peter Brock drives a Falcon GTHO Phase III as Ford’s icon proves it can compete with more modern Aussie V8s
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels archive: Top 10 Turbo pioneers (and three stinkers)
Modern Classic
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Features
Modern Classic: Citroën CX GTI Turbo 2, the last ‘real’ Citroën
The stunning successor to the iconic DS, aka The Goddess, has cemented its place in history as the last ever ‘true’ Citroën.
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FeaturesModern 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.
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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
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FeaturesModern Classic: Porsche 911 Carrera S, a company-saving creation
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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
