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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Wheels COTY 2024-25 Winner: HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 N
All hail the unanimous winner of Wheels Car of the Year 2024-25, the truly innovative Hyundai Ioniq 5 N – a spectacularly well-realised performance EV destined to put a smile on the face of anyone who gets in one.
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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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COTY2024-25 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: BYD SEALION 6
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COTYWheels COTY 2024-25: Top Six
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COTY2024-25 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: HONDA CR-V VTI-L
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COTY2024-25 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: NISSAN QASHQAI TI E-POWER
Latest News
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Wheels April issue is now on sale!
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Ineos’ extraordinary offer if you don’t like its new Quartermaster ute
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New utes coming to Australia in 2025
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MG’s U9 ute, first look! Latest reveal at the Melbourne Motor Show
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JAC unveils new PHEV dual-cab ute at Melbourne Motor Show
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2025 Subaru Forester line-up revealed at Melbourne Motor Show debut
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Ford Ranger Super Duty: What we know so far about the tough-as-teak work truck
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Mercedes-Benz adds new entry point to E-Class line-up in Australia
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How to look after an electric vehicle’s battery
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BYD sales leap in Australia on back of Shark 6 ute
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Reviews
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Reviews2025 Ford Everest Tremor: Top-of-the-range toughness
Ford’s off-road focused special to take on the likes of Toyota’s Prado Altitude just looks like it means business.
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Reviews
Honda HR-V: First drive of compact SUV’s mid-life update
The Honda HR-V’s hybrid drivetrain has resulted in a more refined drive and a model of fuel efficiency.
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ReviewsIsuzu D-Max: WhichCar’s Full Range Review
With a wide range of variants and a long list of talents, it’s easy to see why the Isuzu D-Max is so popular. Here’s our run-down of the full range.
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Reviews
KIA EV3 Review: Good things, small packages
An important new model for the Korean brand in Australia the EV3 does an awful lot right…
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ReviewsReview: Aston Martin Vantage, upping the ante
Our newest staff member had a true fan boy moment when he took the new Aston Martin Vantage out on the track and opened up it its thunderous twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine.
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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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FeaturesA Grand Design Career: Michael Simcoe
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FeaturesHow the GTO Unleashed a Generation of Supercars
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FeaturesRed Dawn: How the Ferrari GTO Changed Everything
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FeaturesDriven to extinction: Peugeot 508
Reviews
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Reviews
2025 Ford Everest Tremor: Top-of-the-range toughness
Ford’s off-road focused special to take on the likes of Toyota’s Prado Altitude just looks like it means business.
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Reviews
Honda HR-V: First drive of compact SUV’s mid-life update
The Honda HR-V’s hybrid drivetrain has resulted in a more refined drive and a model of fuel efficiency.
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Reviews
Isuzu D-Max: WhichCar’s Full Range Review
With a wide range of variants and a long list of talents, it’s easy to see why the Isuzu D-Max is so popular. Here’s our run-down of the full range.
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Reviews
KIA EV3 Review: Good things, small packages
An important new model for the Korean brand in Australia the EV3 does an awful lot right…
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Reviews
Review: Aston Martin Vantage, upping the ante
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ReviewsMG ZS First Drive: Second-generation category killer sets up a powertrain duel
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Reviews2025 MG HS review: Updated mid SUV now a serious contender
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Reviews2025 MG4 review: A recap on the budget electric hatchback
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 Polestar 4 vs Tesla Model Y spec comparison!
How does Polestar’s new electric midsize SUV stack up against the incumbent Model Y? We take a look at the specs to find out.
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Comparisons2024 BMW M2 manual vs Toyota GR Supra manual comparison
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Comparisons2024 BYD Seal vs Tesla Model 3 vs Hyundai Ioniq 6: Which electric sedan is best?
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ComparisonsThe New Old School: Lotus Emira vs BMW M2 vs Corvette vs Toyota Supra comparison
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ComparisonsNew 2024 Toyota GR Yaris vs Toyota GR Corolla — SPEC BATTLE!
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Comparisons
2024 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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Comparisons
Toyota 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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Comparisons
2024 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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Comparisons
2024 Polestar 4 vs Tesla Model Y spec comparison!
How does Polestar’s new electric midsize SUV stack up against the incumbent Model Y? We take a look at the specs to find out.
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Comparisons
2024 BMW M2 manual vs Toyota GR Supra manual comparison
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Comparisons
2024 BYD Seal vs Tesla Model 3 vs Hyundai Ioniq 6: Which electric sedan is best?
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Comparisons
The New Old School: Lotus Emira vs BMW M2 vs Corvette vs Toyota Supra comparison
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Comparisons
New 2024 Toyota GR Yaris vs Toyota GR Corolla — SPEC BATTLE!
Events
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EventsSupercars Darwin Triple Crown
The betr Darwin Triple Crown is hands-down one of the biggest motorsports events going.
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EventsGallery: Highball Cars & Coffee #6
Melbourne’s car cognoscenti turn out in droves for Highball Cars & Coffee #6
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Events2021 Toyota GR Yaris unleashed on the MOTOR Shootout
It’s the car of the moment, but how does Toyota’s star athlete handle the track?
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Events2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S takes on the MOTOR Shootout
Can the quickest car we’ve ever timed in a straight line also make an impression on track? We strap Karl Reindler into the hot seat to find out
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EventsThe Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro is the fastest production car to lap Winton
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EventsHow to watch the Performance Car of the Year announcement
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Events2021 Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0 let loose on the MOTOR Shootout
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EventsMercedes-AMG A45 S takes on the MOTOR Shootout
Opinion
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Opinion
From latest Wheels: Why the test drive is still a vital part of buying a new car
If you don’t test out your prospective new car, how will you know how it performs in every day use?
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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
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OpinionAustralia’s road toll keeps rising – and car nuts are bearing the burden
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OpinionIs driver assist making us… more dangerous?
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OpinionOpinion: Cleaner ICE vehicles could be better for the environment than electric