Wheels Car of the Year
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COTYRobbo's Notebook: Wheels Car of the Year 2024-25
We asked Peter Robinson for his notes on the ten most intriguing cars at Wheels Car of the Year 2024-25.
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COTY2024-25 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: SKODA ENYAQ SPORTLINE RWD
An intriguing concept with some flaws in execution.
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COTY2024-25 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: MERCEDES-BENZ E300
Let’s start with the good stuff. There’s plenty to like about the W214 E-Class.
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COTYWheels COTY 2024-25: Top Six
After a gruelling testing regime at Lang Lang Proving Ground in Victoria, 25 contenders were whittled down to the final six reviewed here.
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2024-25 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: BYD SEALION 6
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2024-25 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: HONDA CR-V VTI-L
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2024-25 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: POLESTAR 3 AWD LONG RANGE
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2024-25 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: NISSAN QASHQAI TI E-POWER
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Latest News
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Aussie states differ on car-buying priorities - with one surprising stat
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Keyless entry theft: Expert tips on how to prevent it
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Aston Martin Vanquish Volante revealed as topless super GT
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MG reveals it will launch IM electric premium brand in Australia
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Hyundai teases new concept car ahead of motor show
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How AI and next-gen speed cameras are catching more drivers than ever before
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Australia’s top 10 most fuel efficient cars
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Tesla Model Y Juniper update priced ahead of mid-year arrival
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Next-generation MG4 EV hatchback revealed
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Renault 5 Turbo 3E hot hatch will be limited to 1980 units globally
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Reviews
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ReviewsMG ZS First Drive: Second-generation category killer sets up a powertrain duel
A few months after the release of the ZS hybrid, MG has launched petrol models of the new ZS small SUV range. Jake Williams finds out how they compare against the more expensive hybrids.
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Reviews2025 MG HS review: Updated mid SUV now a serious contender
The previous MG HS was a popular option in the mid-size SUV segment - now a much improved second-generation model has arrived but still with a clear focus on value.
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Reviews2025 MG4 review: A recap on the budget electric hatchback
The MG4 electric hatchback continues to be a popular small car in Australia… and with its long list of standard features and value pricing, it’s easy to see why.
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Reviews2025 MG5 review: A cost-of-living crisis beater
The MG5 small sedan has been on sale in Australia for about 18 months and has won over many fans with its budget pricing and good list of standard features.
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ReviewsAMG GT is back with more strings to its bow
As Andy Enright discovered, the new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 does a fine job of achieving its aim – a GT car more suitable for every day use while preserving what it’s best known for: being properly quick.
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Features
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FeaturesModern Classic: Autozam AZ-1, and the story behind one of the most unique cars ever built
Tiny, rare and fantastically obscure it may be, but this kei-car is every bit the deserving modern classic.
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FeaturesLotus Exige S1: Modern Classic
Nobody was quite ready for how Lotus turned the friendly Elise into the far fiercer Exige S1.
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FeaturesThe Wheels Interview: Aussie F1 Sensation, Oscar Piastri
In 2024 Melbourne’s Oscar Piastri turned heads in the world of motorsport as the boom youngster claimed two Formula 1 grand prix wins. Ahead of this year’s Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, he tells Wheels of his 2025 plans to make fans truly sit up and take notice.
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Features12 Greatest Automotive Technical Innovations
We tip the hat to a dozen technical advances that, over the years, served to redefine motoring technology.
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A Grand Design Career: Michael Simcoe
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How the GTO Unleashed a Generation of Supercars
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Red Dawn: How the Ferrari GTO Changed Everything
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Driven to extinction: Peugeot 508
Reviews
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ReviewsVolvo EX30: Long-term review
From Wheels’ Garage section, a run-down of what it’s really like to drive Volvo’s smallest SUV, the electric EX30, for day-to-day rat runs.
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ReviewsMG Cyberster: Old Spirit, New Tech
Harking back to the glory days of MG mid last century, the MG Cyberster recaptures the spirit of convertible touring but with modern tech and electric power.
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ReviewsGenesis GV70 luxury SUV: Long-term review
Wheels’ Road Test Editor Andy Enright bids a fond farewell to the Genesis GV70 luxury SUV after finding that, despite some flaws, it punches ‘way above its weight’.
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ReviewsWheels verdict: Leapmotor C 10 SUV for under $50K
A $50K electric SUV? Where’s the catch? Well, there’s a number…
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Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Review: A cost-of-living champion
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Hyundai Kona Electric: Need to know on the full range
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2025 Mazda BT-50 first drive
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Hyundai Santa Fe: A large SUV with personality
Comparisons
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Comparisons2024 MG3 vs 2024 Suzuki Swift Hybrid: SPEC BATTLE!
Two models with very important offerings, providing the latest safety and technology at a price that’s potentially in reach of first-car buyers. But which is best?
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ComparisonsToyota RAV4 hybrid vs Nissan X-Trail e-Power vs Kia Sportage hybrid vs Honda CR-V e:HEV comparison review
We rate the leading hybrid medium SUVs from four major stables.
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Comparisons2024 Volvo EX30 vs 2025 Kia EV3 - SPEC BATTLE
The small SUV class has two new electric contenders that major on style and cost around $60K. But which is superior for room, performance and range?
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Comparisons2024 BMW M2 manual vs Toyota GR Supra manual comparison
Straight-sixes, six-speed manuals and rear-wheel drive – it doesn’t get much better than this, especially when one costs quite a bit less than the other
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The New Old School: Lotus Emira vs BMW M2 vs Corvette vs Toyota Supra comparison
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New 2024 Toyota GR Yaris vs Toyota GR Corolla — SPEC BATTLE!
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Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 vs BMW M4 comparison: SPEC BATTLE!
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Should you buy a 2023 BMW M2? New G87 vs OG F87 battle
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Comparisons2025 Ford Ranger PHEV vs current 2023 Ranger Wildtrak: SPEC BATTLE!
How does the plug-in Ranger stack up for specifications and features against a diesel-powered equivalent?
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ComparisonsExtreme Measures: Honda Civic Type R vs Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS
New vs benchmark? Technically, yes, but this road trip is more about revelling in pure, unadulterated driving thrills. Strap in, it’s about to get loud…
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Comparisons2023 Large 7-Seat SUV Comparison: Big Family Cars Tested
Six 7-seaters face off on family friendliness
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Comparisons2023 Lexus RX vs Volkswagen Touareg comparison review
Two distinctive takes on the large premium SUV, both out to ease the burden at the bowser
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2023 Honda Civic Type R vs Hyundai i30 Sedan N comparison review
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Toyota GR Corolla GTS vs Cupra Leon VZx vs Subaru WRX RS comparison review
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Toyota GR86 vs Mazda MX-5 2023 comparison review
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Fire Starters: Toyota GR86 GT vs 1986 Toyota AE86
Events
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COTY2024-25 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: MERCEDES-AMG GLC43
The most expensive contender at COTY ’24 and certainly one of the most charismatic.
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COTY2024-25 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: TOYOTA CAMRY ASCENT SPORT
The reason this Toyota is Australia’s most popular sedan, our ubiquitous taxi, and is now employed by more ride-share drivers than any other vehicle, is easy to understand.
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COTY2024-25 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: LEXUS LBX LUXURY
Building a beautifully appointed and convincing small car has been a surprisingly tough assignment for many premium manufacturers.
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COTY2024-25 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: HYUNDAI IONIQ 6 DYNAMIQ RWD
Hyundai is quickly building a reputation for the unconventional when it comes to electric vehicles.
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2024-25 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: TESLA MODEL 3 LONG RANGE
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2024-25 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: MINI COUNTRYMAN SE ALL4
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2024-25 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: KIA EV9 EARTH AWD
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2024-25 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: RENAULT MEGANE E-TECH EV60
Opinion
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OpinionWhy motor racing still thrills like nothing else
Nothing beats seeing a racing car in real life… or does it?
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OpinionWhy are so many people driving in darkness?
There’s a reason so many people are suddenly cruising the streets at night without headlights…
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OpinionHow an avalanche of new car brands are set to transform the Aussie market
In a few years, there could be 20 brands from China arriving in the Australian car marketplace. It’s going to get pretty crowded in here…
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OpinionWhat you really need to know when buying a car
Buy the car you want, not the one everyone else thinks you should, says Daniel Gardner.
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Australia’s road toll keeps rising – and car nuts are bearing the burden
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Is driver assist making us… more dangerous?
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Opinion: Cleaner ICE vehicles could be better for the environment than electric
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Opinion: With the Corvette there's no accounting for taste