Wheels Car of the Year
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COTY
2025-26 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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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
Upmarket MG sub-brand IM is looking to make an immediate impact with the IM5, setting its sights firmly on Tesla’s Model 3.
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Kia EV3 Air Long Range
Kia’s EV3 arrives as a pivotal, long-range EV contender with sharp pricing and bold design, yet mixed dynamics and tough rivals prevent it from claiming the win at this year’s COTY judging.
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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
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Top 8: Volkswagen Tayron 150TSI Elegance
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COTY2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: Volvo EX30 Cross Country
Latest News
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Interstate drivers warned over little known Easter double demerit rule
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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLE Coupe facelifted with new styling and features
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Ford launches fuel card special offer to entice new Ranger, Everest buyers
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Easter is a dangerous time for distracted driving, with one particular day worse than others…
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Mercedes-Benz GLS: Flagship large SUV refreshed with new tech and engines
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Mercedes-AMG updates GLE 53 with more power and tech
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Toyota HiLux BEV: Australia’s third electric ute goes on sale
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Toyota RAV4 set to continue as the most fuel efficient plugless medium SUV
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Chery ute naming competition draws 20,000 entries ahead of shortlist announcement
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Australians to get first look at China’s best-selling car, due in local showrooms later this year
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Reviews
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Reviews2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet review: Searing hybrid pace from the ultimate 911
Electrified flagship delivers 0–100km/h in 2.6 seconds while remaining the ultimate all-round 911.
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ReviewsMercedes-Benz GLC Electric review: Back to the future for Merc’s medium electric SUV
With one eye on its past, Mercedes-Benz has reimagined the future with its all new GLC electric medium SUV.
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Reviews2026 Lexus GX550 Overtrail review: Luxury off-roader brings grunt and space but will it ever see a dirt track?
It was a long time coming, but the Lexus GX is finally available in Australia and if its popularity in the United States is anything to go by, Lexus Australia won’t be able to get enough of them.
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ReviewsLexus LC500 Convertible review: Refined aggression makes for one of the great grand tourers
You might not have noticed, but in the form of the LC, Lexus has delivered one of the great grand tourers. We take the V8-powered LC500 convertible for a cruise
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ReviewsGWM Haval H6 Ultra PHEV review: Local tuning improves an already good product
A former Holden engineer has significantly improved the driving experience of the Haval H6 to make it one to make it one of GWM’s best ever products.
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Features
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FeaturesLooking for a new car on a budget? Here are the 10 cheapest options on the market
A move to a cheaper and likely more fuel efficient new car is being considered by many. But which are the 10 cheapest cars on the market?
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Features
Real world gains: Chery’s clever Super Hybrid PHEV technology explained
Chery’s Super Hybrid system is a real world take on efficient internal combustion technology, paired with a clever hybrid system. Trent Nikolic speaks with Chery’s head of engineering, Peter Matkin, to find out how it works.
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FeaturesCars that will significantly reduce your fuel bill NOW
Our rundown of the best new car options to reduce fuel use significantly as Aussies endure record high petrol prices.
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FeaturesKeen to save fuel? Here are the 10 cheapest hybrid models in Australia
While they still use fuel in some capacity, hybrid cars can also drastically reduce your overall consumption in energy-challenged times. So which are the 10 cheapest hybrids in Australia?
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FeaturesThree dual-cabs compared: BYD Shark v Toyota HiLux v Kia Tasman
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FeaturesLooking to switch to an EV? Here are the 10 cheapest in Australia
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FeaturesWhich plug-in hybrids offer the longest electric driving range?
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FeaturesWhat are the most fuel efficient vehicles on the market without a plug?
Reviews
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Reviews
2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet review: Searing hybrid pace from the ultimate 911
Electrified flagship delivers 0–100km/h in 2.6 seconds while remaining the ultimate all-round 911.
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Reviews
Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric review: Back to the future for Merc’s medium electric SUV
With one eye on its past, Mercedes-Benz has reimagined the future with its all new GLC electric medium SUV.
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Reviews
2026 Lexus GX550 Overtrail review: Luxury off-roader brings grunt and space but will it ever see a dirt track?
It was a long time coming, but the Lexus GX is finally available in Australia and if its popularity in the United States is anything to go by, Lexus Australia won’t be able to get enough of them.
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Reviews
Lexus LC500 Convertible review: Refined aggression makes for one of the great grand tourers
You might not have noticed, but in the form of the LC, Lexus has delivered one of the great grand tourers. We take the V8-powered LC500 convertible for a cruise
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Reviews
GWM Haval H6 Ultra PHEV review: Local tuning improves an already good product
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Reviews2026 Denza B8 first drive: BYD’s luxury marque takes on the big dogs in the large 4WD segment
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ReviewsMazda MX-5 Roadster GT review: Old school in the best way possible
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ReviewsBYD Sealion 7 review: Feature-rich electric mid-size SUV grows in popularity
Comparisons
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ComparisonsHyundai Tucson Hybrid v GWM Haval H6 Ultra Hybrid: Front-wheel drive SUV showdown
Medium SUVs are Australia’s favourite way to move a family around, get to and from work, or head off on a road trip. That’s why every manufacturer wants a piece of the pie. If you want a medium SUV though, do you need AWD and all the extras? Wheels looks at two of the more affordable hybrid FWD models on the market.
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ComparisonsPowertrain battle! Nissan X-Trail v Tesla Model Y v MG HS Hybrid+
Australian buyers love medium and large SUVs – and the choices have never been more broad than they are right now. The question is, which powertrain suits you? best? Regular hybrid, petrol generator electric, or full electric? Three very different combatants duke it out
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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
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ComparisonsToyota Corolla vs Hyundai i30 spec battle: Which hybrid small sedan is best?
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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
Opinion
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OpinionMassive US-style utes are in the sights of new safety rules… but is the targeting unfair?
Stricter new ANCAP rules on huge American-style pickups were always going to be polarising as the massive utes grow in popularity in Australia.
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OpinionOwn a plug-in hybrid? Then you already own an EV provided you’re doing one crucial thing…
An ABC study on hundreds of thousands of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) showed that most users don’t regularly charge. With fuel costs soaring, and shortages on the cards, now is the time to understand everything about your PHEV.
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OpinionTrent Nikolic: Now is the time to discuss why Australia is not fuel self-sufficient
With talk of fuel such as diesel hitting $4.00/litre, rationing taking effect, or supply drying up, now is the time for Australians to be demanding a return to fuel self-sufficiency… and asking what happened to a 90-day reserve.
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OpinionMichael Stahl: The incredible story of how Kerry Packer came to own his first Audi Quattro
A rally-bred Audi and a billionaire’s singlemindedness – how Kerry Packer set his sights on a right-hook Quattro performance coupe in the 1980s.
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OpinionPaul Gover: It was during a fancy restaurant meal I realised Australia’s car industry was doomed
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OpinionPaul Gover: In a long career in motoring, my latest milestone was a surprise
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OpinionMichael Stahl: Cars today are nothing like I imagined they would be 50 years ago
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OpinionWheels opinion: The lost art of changing a tyre
