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Geely banks on new Starray AWD flagship to dramatically increase sales volume
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4WDs lead Australia’s used-car boom as EV sales climb – but one vehicle we used to love is on death’s door
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New Hyundai Bayon small SUV is revealed with hybrid power and complete design overhaul
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New XPeng seven-seat G9L SUV promises 1200km of range and ultra-fast charging – and it’s coming to Australia
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Toyota pays a staggering $750 million to settle long-running class action over problem that hit more than 260,000 Aussie cars
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Australia’s BYD Sealion 8 goes fully electric and gets more power and better charging… if you live in Europe
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Mazda MX-5 price shoots up thanks to new update. Here’s what you’ll get for the extra outlay…
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Milestone for Australia’s new Nissan Patrol as important feature gets a huge 40 per cent boost
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Ford unveils the new, sportier Ranger MS-RT – but don’t hold your breath for an Aussie release
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Geely reveals why it’s swimming against Australia’s SUV tide with the new Emgrand sedan
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Reviews & Features
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Reviews
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLB 350 4Matic electric review: New-generation seven-seater SUV brings newfound polish and maturity
New second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLB seven-seat SUV is massive step-up over its predecessor.
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Reviews
2027 Geely Starray EM-i AWD review: Why the plug-in hybrid medium SUV is well worth your money
Geely’s popular RAV4 rivalling plug-in hybrid medium SUV gains all-wheel drive, more performance, and improved ride comfort
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ReviewsLexus ES 500e review: Updated luxury sedan brings more space, electric drivetrains and superb ride
The new Lexus ES has finally stepped out of the shadows of the Toyota Camry, bringing refinement and luxury like never before.
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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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ReviewsHonda HR-V e:HEV RS review: Small hybrid SUV gets sportier looks – but is it worth the price hike?
Honda gives its efficient HR-V hybrid the RS treatment, adding some welcome attitude – but does the flagship justify its higher price?
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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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News
New Hyundai Bayon small SUV is revealed with hybrid power and complete design overhaul
Hyundai’s smallest European SUV has received a dramatic makeover, more technology and a new hybrid drivetrain to rival the Toyota Yaris Cross.
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NewsGeely reveals why it’s swimming against Australia’s SUV tide with the new Emgrand sedan
Geely is set to take on BYD and Toyota with its new plug-in hybrid mid-size sedan.
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NewsHonda makes new reveal about all-important next-gen hybrid system with wave of new models coming
Honda has taken another step as it channels resources to revamping its hybrid systems as part of a brand-wide rebuild.
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Reviews
Honda HR-V e:HEV RS review: Small hybrid SUV gets sportier looks – but is it worth the price hike?
Honda gives its efficient HR-V hybrid the RS treatment, adding some welcome attitude – but does the flagship justify its higher price?
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NewsVFACTS September 2026: Ford Ranger’s stunning turnaround takes it back to No.1 as the EV tide shows no signs of slowing
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NewsChery confirms performance, towing and off-road specs for the Stockman ute
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News2027 Kia Seltos pricing: New-generation small SUV goes hybrid-only from $39,990 driveaway
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NewsHyundai unveils specs and local timing for the next-gen Tucson SUV – but Aussies will miss out on the most rugged off-road variant and plenty more
Electric Vehicles
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Reviews
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLB 350 4Matic electric review: New-generation seven-seater SUV brings newfound polish and maturity
New second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLB seven-seat SUV is massive step-up over its predecessor.
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NewsNew XPeng seven-seat G9L SUV promises 1200km of range and ultra-fast charging – and it’s coming to Australia
The XPeng G9L has been detailed at the Paris Motor Show ahead of its local release with both electric and range-extender powertrains.
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NewsTwo Chinese EVs get five stars for acing ANCAP safety tests
The GAC Aion UT and XPeng X9 have both achieved top marks in the latest ANCAP safety testing, but there’s one area where both could improve.
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NewsHonda increases service costs by 40 per cent – but one model gets an exemption
The capped price servicing for most new Honda products now costs more after the brand announced new pricing effective from October 1, 2026.
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NewsCitroen is bringing back the legendary 2CV in EV form – and the interior on this concept has to be seen to be believed
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NewsBMW iX3 M60 is revealed as high-performance Neue Klasse SUV with 450kW of power
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NewsLexus TZ confirmed for Australia: Seven-seat electric luxury SUV arriving in 2027
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NewsBMW iX4 coupe SUV is revealed with up to 828km of range, Australian pricing confirmed
Classic Wheels
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Classic Wheels
From 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
The fellas from Car And Driver got their hands on the General’s head-kicker in 1988. It was love at first throttle application…
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels archive: The HSV HRT 427C “Oz Zilla” is born ready to take on Porsche’s GT2
HSV and Holden took a Monaro skin and stuffed it full of V8 Supercar technology in 2002… and Wheels said the 427C had what it took to beat Germany’s best.
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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)
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: The 10 most embarrassing cars ever sold in Australia
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels Archive: XC Cobra – Ford’s hottest Falcon ever
Modern Classic
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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
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
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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
