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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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DASHBOARD • The important bits you need to know

GREAT AMBITION • At a recent product-led ‘tech day’ attended by Paul Gover, GWM laid out its extensive plans to introduce new vehicles tuned specifically for Australian conditions

INBOX • Got something to say? wheels@wheelsmedia.com.au

MICHAEL STAHL • The cars of today are nothing like I thought they’d be way back when…

PAUL GOVER • When the rubber hits the road, a growing problem emerges…

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TOUGH LOVE • Paul Gover catches up with Australia’s 1980 Formula One Grand Prix world champion, the legendary Alan Jones, to find the hard man of motorsports still feisty at 80 years of age.

Quietly does it • Plug-in hybrid SUV proves you can have your cake and eat it too.

Supra-annuation • The fifth-gen Supra rides off into the sunset but not before confirming its claim as an exciting driver’s car.

End of an era • This Premcar-worked Nissan Patrol Warrior is a fitting send-off to one of the great drive trains among Aussie off-roaders.

Admire the gains • Making cars like the Porsche 911 GT3 is getting harder but as the GT3 proves, still well worth doing.

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Smooth operator • Medium hybrid SUVs have become a key battleground in Australia’s new car market, making the new MG HS Hybrid+ perfectly timed

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A Family AFFAIR • Remarkably in a land famous for corporate takeovers, the Ford Motor Company has remained under family control since it was founded in 1903. Current executive chairman Bill Ford and his sons Will and Nick recently spoke with STEVE CROPLEY about protecting the famous brand’s heritage… and its plans for the future.

Ford family involvement in Ford Motor Company

Australia’s Favourite Workhorse • Toyota’s updated 2026 HiLux launches into a crowded segment and a sea of challengers, the likes of which it has never had to deal with before. Can the new model’s significant tech updates, specifically, ensure it keeps pace with an ever-changing dual-cab segment?

THE SPECIAL ONE • Ferrari’s most powerful RWD performance car is a force to be reckoned with. Power, precision and performance come together in one glorious, aerodynamically effective package to deliver driving engagement the equal of any roadgoing Ferrari.

Modern Classic JAGUAR XJ 220 • The world’s most underrated supercar or a case study in confused development? The truth, as always, is a little more nuanced

N FOR NANNY • Active safety systems put a dampener on the i30 Sedan’s arrival

BRINGING IT HOME • The pony car shines on its latest big road trip.

SEALED THE DEAL • Bryan Shedden is first cab off the rank among Wheels’ readers in explaining why he chose his BYD Seal and how he’s found it so far…

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

VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG • Touareg’s imminent demise spells the end for Volkswagen’s premium push