2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year
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UOTY2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year Winner: BYD Shark 6
In a first for Wheels, dual cabs get their own segment and new yearly award – with a razor sharp focus. And it’s one of the newer brands taking out our first-ever Ute of the Year award, the BYD Shark 6.
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UOTY2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, 2nd: GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV
The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV is disrupting the dual-cab universe with larger overall dimensions and its fuel-sipping plug-in hybrid drivetrain.
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UOTY2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, 3rd: Ford Ranger V6 Sport
The Ford Ranger redefined the segment when the latest-gen launched in 2022, establishing itself as the best-selling vehicle of any kind over the last two years.
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UOTY2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: Volkswagen Amarok PanAmericana
Volkswagen’s new Amarok is a Ranger under the skin, with vastly improved safety and second row comfort compared with the original.
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UOTY2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: MG U9
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UOTY2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: Mazda BT-50 GT
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UOTY2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: KGM Musso Ultimate Luxury XLV
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UOTY2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: Kia Tasman X-Line
Latest News
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Ford posts biggest loss since GFC; EVs and Trump’s tariffs to blame
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Ken Done-inspired BMW Art Car to race at Bathurst 12 Hour
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Toyota Highlander BEV finally revealed as electric Kluger – but will Australia see it?
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BYD Atto 3: Powerful Evo facelift approved for Australia
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New Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 revealed with shift back to six-cylinder power
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CUPRA expands Leon VZe Sportstourer range with new Extreme Package option
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Ferrari Luce: Details revealed for Modena’s first electric vehicle
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BYD’s Aussie boss on its battle with Tesla: ‘It’s about value as much as range and battery smarts’
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Just seven traditional petrol-powered cars were sold in Norway last month
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Tesla’s long anticipated Roadster may finally surface as new trademarks emerge
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Reviews & Features
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Features
Which are the most fuel efficient large SUVs in Australia?
Large SUVs are big business in Australia these days and while their size can put pressure on your fuel costs, these 10 are surprisingly thrifty.
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Reviews
2026 BYD Sealion 5 first drive review: Bringing plug-in hybrid tech to a wider audience
The Sealion 5 is BYD’s latest arrival in Australia. With plug-in hybrid technology and sharp pricing, this is the vehicle that is set to take even more market share for the surging brand.
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FeaturesWhich cars priced under $50k have the biggest boot?
Practicality is a major consideration when we buy the cars we buy, so with a budget of $50,000, which cars on the market have the the largest boots?
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ReviewsChery Tiggo 4 review: Sales champion offers more than just an enticing price
Chery’s baby SUV is already the best-selling small SUV in 2026 because it offers excellent value. What else is part of the package?
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Classic WheelsFrom the Wheels archive: The 250km/h test – Holden Group A v BMW M5 – One of them is the world’s best sedan!
In September 1990, Wheels put the new Holden Commodore Group A SS up against the BMW M5 to find out which one was ‘the best sedan in the world’.
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62nd Wheels Car of the Year
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COTY2025-26 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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UOTY
2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, 2nd: GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV
The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV is disrupting the dual-cab universe with larger overall dimensions and its fuel-sipping plug-in hybrid drivetrain.
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UOTY
2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, 3rd: Ford Ranger V6 Sport
The Ford Ranger redefined the segment when the latest-gen launched in 2022, establishing itself as the best-selling vehicle of any kind over the last two years.
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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
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Kia EV3 Air Long Range
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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
PHEV & Hybrid Vehicles
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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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Best Large SUVsBest Large SUVs 2025: Hybrid
Our pick of the Best Large SUVs 2025: Hybrid, combining fuel efficiency, power and practicality to meet the needs of modern families while lowering running costs.
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2025: Hybrid
Ratings and reviews of the Best Small SUVs using hybrid power on the Australian market… plus our category winner.
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Features
Which are the most fuel efficient large SUVs in Australia?
Large SUVs are big business in Australia these days and while their size can put pressure on your fuel costs, these 10 are surprisingly thrifty.
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NewsConfirmed: AMG to axe four-cylinder hybrid from C 63 in favour of new turbo-six
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ReviewsFerrari 849 Testarossa first review: Redefining the modern supercar
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NewsKGM Actyon Hybrid: Latest electrified mid-size SUV launches in Australia
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FeaturesWhich are the best small hatchbacks for under $40k driveaway?
Electric Vehicles
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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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Best Large SUVsBest Large SUVs 2025: Electric
Fully electric models are growing in the large SUV segment but we thought there was one standout among the current crop.
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Best Small SUVsBest Small SUVs 2025: Electric
Ratings and reviews of the Best Small SUVs with an all-electric powertrain on the Australian market… plus our category winner.
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NewsToyota Highlander BEV finally revealed as electric Kluger – but will Australia see it?
The next generation of Toyota Highlander (Kluger) has been revealed as a futuristic all-electric seven-seat SUV. But will it be sold in Australia?
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NewsBYD Atto 3: Powerful Evo facelift approved for Australia
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NewsFerrari Luce: Details revealed for Modena’s first electric vehicle
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NewsBYD’s Aussie boss on its battle with Tesla: ‘It’s about value as much as range and battery smarts’
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NewsJust seven traditional petrol-powered cars were sold in Norway last month
Car Comparisons
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ComparisonsBattle of the budget busters: Three affordable compact SUVs gets the Wheels comparo treatment
Three sharply priced small SUVs from BYD, Mahindra and Suzuki compete for buyers on a tight budget, but as equipment, efficiency and expectations shift, only one contender ultimately delivers true modern-day value.
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ComparisonsGeely Starray vs Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV spec battle: Which plug-in hybrid SUV should you choose?
Plug-in hybrid SUVs are gaining popularity in Australia and the Geely Starray is one of the newest on the market. How does it compare against the more established Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV?
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Comparisons2026 Ford Ranger XLT vs Toyota HiLux SR5: Spec Battle
A deeper dive into the pros and cons of Australia’s two most popular vehicles.
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ComparisonsToyota Corolla vs Hyundai i30 spec battle: Which hybrid small sedan is best?
They’re some of the cheapest cars to run but which hybrid small sedan is the best buy? Let’s find out.
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Comparisons2026 BYD Atto 1 vs MG3 Hybrid: We run the rule over the two small, budget warriors
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ComparisonsPopular hatchbacks comparo: Hyundai i30, Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla face off
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ComparisonsHyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage spec battle: Which medium SUV comes out on top?
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ComparisonsMazda CX-3 vs Toyota Yaris Cross: Spec battle
