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Tony O'Kane

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The first book Tony ever read cover-to-cover was the maintenance manual for a Volkswagen Beetle, and he’s been reading and writing about cars ever since.

A journalist by training but a car freak by nature, Tony is fascinated by the technology behind automobiles – whether it’s archaic side valve engines or hydrogen fuel cells. His product knowledge and road-testing expertise have been helping Australian new-car consumers buy smarter for more than a decade.

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News

New Tesla models coming: Model Y facelift, Cybertruck, Roadster, Model 2... and Cybercab?

From its smallest car yet to a futuristic ute, here is Wheels' quick guide to all the future models set to be released by America's famous electric car company.

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2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid pricing and features: PHEV now priced at $84K

Kia's flagship Sorento variant has finally been priced for Australia, with the PHEV wearing a substantial price premium

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Watch your speedos: NSW set to extend point-to-point speed camera coverage

A rising road toll has prompted the NSW government to start monitoring all vehicles via point-to-point speed cameras - not just trucks

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2025 KGM Ssangyong Torres to launch in October

Ssangyong is back! New ownership brings a new moniker, and a fresh-faced midsize SUV called the Torres is the first product for the rebooted South Korean automaker

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2025 VW Tayron 7-seater: Everything we know about Tiguan Allspace successor

The Volkswagen Tayron will soon replace the long-wheelbase Tiguan Allspace. It’s expected in Australia later in 2025

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News

Honda HR-V hybrid now cheaper, value equation improves for compact SUV

Honda gets serious with its compact SUV, sweetening the deal and adding more choice to the HR-V range for 2025

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News

Jeep Avenger gets $4000 pre-launch price cut

It’s an unorthodox move to trim pricing on a car before it’s even launched, but the haggling has already been done for those with a Jeep Avenger on their shortlist.

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2025 Subaru Forester STI Sport launched in Australia

It’s not quite a rally car for the school run, but Subaru’s warmed-up Forester is no sticker-tuned special

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News

Volvo teases ES90 – all-electric successor to S90 luxury sedan to arrive late 2025

The Volvo ES90 proves Sweden hasn’t given up on four-doors – and it’s only about a year away from hitting the Australian market

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Volvo is no longer all-in on EVs

The consequence of EV hubris, or a more realistic response to electrification challenges? Either way, Volvo’s plan to go all-electric by 2030 is no more.

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2025 Cupra Tavascan – local range confirmed for Spanish Model Y challenger

Cupra’s Australian arm has given the run-down on the local lineup for its new all-electric SUV ahead of its December debut

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Larger, more refined 2025 MG HS launches in Australia, PHEV arriving soon

MG’s new-generation HS takes the Chinese-made midsize SUV into a new era - and almost into a new size class

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New MG models coming: MG3, HS, Cyberster and more

From humble beginnings, MG's expansion into the Australian market is gathering pace thanks to new product.

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News

New Toyota models coming: Prado, Tundra, GR Corolla auto, Camry and more

It seems like the Big T has been number one with Australian car buyers since the dawn of time, but what new models are coming from Toyota to maintain its remarkable popularity?

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News

New BYD models coming in 2024 and beyond

Strength to strength: The already popular BYD brand is set to significantly grow its Australian line-up

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News

New Mazda models coming: CX-5, CX-70, CX-80, EZ-6, RX-7 & more

Your guide to what's around the corner for Mazda Australia in 2024, 2025 and beyond... plus some potential additions yet to be confirmed

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Reviews

2024 Ford Tourneo review: first international drive

Ford Australia is getting into the people-mover game with the Transit Custom-based Tourneo. We find out if the Kia Carnival should be worried

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Reviews

2024 Ford E-Transit Custom first overseas drive

Is this the all-electric van Aussie tradies have been waiting for?

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Comparisons

2024 Best Electric Small Luxury SUV: BMW iX1 v Volvo XC40

Transplanting EV gubbins into formerly fossil-fuelled bodies is still in vogue, but does it provide a compelling alternative to dedicated EVs?

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Reviews

2024 Ford Everest Ambiente RWD review

Less is more: Is the best Ford Everest the cheapest one?

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Advice

Best used off-road SUVs to buy in 2024

Need an off-roading SUV to get where you're going? Whether it's a big one or a little one, these three deserve a look

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News

Best used utes to buy in 2024

Looking for a dependable ute on a budget? You could go for a cheap new one, but these three big-name utes would make a great used buy

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Advice

Best used hatchbacks to buy in 2024

Want a hatch that’ll put a smile on your dial second time round? Try these...

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Reviews

2023 BMW X5 xDrive40i review

Fresh off a second-place finish in the Wheels Best Large Luxury SUV series, we take another look at the well-regarded BMW X5