Wheels

Wheels is Australia’s original motoring magazine. Launched in 1953, we’ve been trusted by generations of Australians to provide entertaining and forthright opinions on the good, the bad and the ugly of new and used cars. A world-class car mag with a formidable international reputation, Wheels covers the full gamut of cars – from sports cars to four-wheel-drives, economy to family cars – but it also covers the people, personalities and the power plays behind one of the world’s most dynamic industries.

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Finally, Kia’s ‘trusty workhorse’ Tasman ute lands • The important bits you need to know

Pure artistry • The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer is a picture-perfect example of the car restorer’s art.

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PAUL GOVER • Are synthetic e-fuels the key to V10 engines returning to Formula One?

MICHAEL S TA H L • The story of how a beloved wine-coloured Falcon GT reappeared in my life after 40 years

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FIRST DRIVES

Fighting the good fight

Freshly hatched

Electrified icon

Upping the ante

LOVE OF THE IRISH • From beginnings in Belfast to a career in the British navy and a new start in Australia, Robert Logan has found his true calling – indulging his passion for Ford GT40s.

THE ENGINEERING BEHIND THE HYBRID REVOLUTION • We’re being bombarded with hybrid technology choices in new cars, but which manufacturer seems to have hit upon the best solution?

THE HYBRID ERA • The hybrid wars are heating up as Australians gently cool on electric cars. We drive four of today’s most intriguing, fuel-sipping systems – but only one leaves us besotted.

REVEALED: The true story behind Holden’s ‘Super Ute’ project • Dubbed the ‘Wombat’, the truth of a plan by Holden designers to create a ‘Super Ute’ – first revealed in a 2016 issue of Wheels – was shrouded in mystery. Until now…

UP FOR THE CHALLENGE • Newer MG models show significant quality improvements on their predecessors while maintaining the value equation – but can an ZS Essence Turbo handle a 3000km round trip taking on Australia’s challenging terrain… and its kangaroos?

Renault Clio Willams • Touched with greatness, but also with controversy, this was the hot hatch that finally deposed the Peugeot 205 GTI

YOU’VE MADE YOUR BED… • Sometimes a ute’s practical-looking tray isn’t all that it seems

HOME AWAY FROM HOME • O’Malley discovers the EQE 53 is not only tireless and efficient but also a very comfortable place to just hang…

BEST SMALL SUV 2025 • Wheels has named its best compact-sized SUVs for the year across categories from Under $30K to Best Value.

BUYER’S GUIDE • Over 1900 vehicle prices, specs & reviews every month

MITSUBISHI ASX • Government legislation finally ends the vehicle that wouldn’t die