Wheels News
Smart brand back in Australia by end of 2024
The city car brand famous for the tiny Fortwo will return to Australia for the first time in almost a decade as the brand goes large on electric vehicles
2025 Kia EV3: Small electric SUV revealed, confirmed for Australia
Kia’s electric SUV rival to the Hyundai Kona, Volvo EX30 and BYD Atto 3 has been unveiled with a 600-kilometre WLTP-rated driving range
Sports car makers will collaborate more to make fun cars, says Toyota GR boss
Joint ventures are crucial to sports car survival according to the head of Gazoo Racing
2025 Honda Civic facelift revealed, Australian timing unclear
Honda has unveiled a facelifted version of the Civic in North America, previewing future changes for the Japanese-built version sold in Australia
2025 Volkswagen Touareg pricing and specfications: 170TDI, 210TDI and R
Revamped Touareg range kics off with richer 170TDI entry grade and gains new plug-in hybrid R halo model
Lamborghini builds 10,000rpm hybrid V8 for Huracan successor
Italian supercar maker will use a wild new twin-turbo V8 alongside electric motors to power its upcoming Huracan replacement
2024 Toyota GR Corolla automatic likely, says GR boss
Toyota could soon have a two-pedal rival for the mighty Volkswagen Golf R, but only if “there is customer demand”
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe pricing and features: Hybrid large SUV detailed for Australia
The new-generation Hyundai Santa Fe large SUV will launch in Australia imminently in three hybrid-only variants, with a $9450 rise over its previous starting price
2024 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y cheaper than ever with prices slashed in Australia
Tesla has continued to reduce its prices in Australia as base versions of the Model 3 and Model Y hit new lows – with the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive now within $1000 of the cheapest Model 3
Toyota GR SUVs are coming!
Toyota’s GR chief says SUVs will get hardcore performance versions in the future
Toyota is adopting a fairer order system for new-car buyers
GR Yaris order books are back open as Toyota trials new 'first in/best dressed' system that could slash wait times
Faster Toyota GR HiLux: boss delivers verdict on possible Raptor rival
Will Toyota build a faster, more-powerful HiLux to tackle the popular Ford Ranger Raptor? We ask the man who makes the decisions…
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace prices dropped to match five-seat model ahead of Tayron successor
Volkswagen Australia has introduced price parity for the five-seat Tiguan and seven-seat Tiguan Allspace ahead of new-generation models due in 2025
2025 BMW M4 CS revealed, Australian price confirmed
The slightly lighter, slighter quicker, higher-tech and more exotic BMW M4 CS has been confirmed for Australia
2024 Skoda Fabia Select pricing: New entry-level model due in August
Skoda’s smallest model now has a smaller price as it rolls out cost conscious ‘Select’ models
Mitsubishi teases future product line-up: New ASX, Delica, Outlander facelift, electric car
Mitsubishi has announced its ‘Momentum 2030’ plan to grow its sales in the US, with more cars and increased electrification previewing what's to come in Australia
Chery keen on sub-$30K cars, with sub-$20K a possibility
China's challenger brand has its sights on the affordable end of the market
Kia Carnival Hybrid pricing and fuel consumption: GT-Line only but cheaper versions coming
Petrol-electric people-mover is both most frugal and most expensive in range, though Kia offers hope to big families with smaller budgets
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max: Pricing and features for seven-seater SUV
Chery’s Australian line-up expands with a model that hopes to upset the large-SUV establishment with sharp pricing and generous equipment levels
2024 BYD Sealion 6 pricing and features: Plug-in hybrid RAV4, Outlander rival arrives
The plug-in hybrid BYD Sealion 6 tackles the Toyota RAV4 and Mitsubishi Outlander, becoming the Chinese brand’s first hybrid vehicle in Australia
2025 Mazda CX-5: Hybrid confirmed for third-gen midsize SUV
Mazda has officially confirmed its next CX-5 midsize SUV – expected to debut in 2025 – will be available with a hybrid powertrain
2025 Porsche 911 Hybrid first details: Laps Nordschleife faster than petrol version
Stuttgart says its hybrid model is properly fast and has confirmed it'll make it global debut on May 28
2025 Kia EV6: Facelift revealed for Tesla Model Y rival with larger battery, new tech
A mid-life facelift for the Kia EV6 electric SUV sees the addition of a larger battery pack, more driving range, and long-awaited tech features
New Wagons coming to Australia in 2024 and 2025
Why it's not all doom and gloom if you want a conventional wagon rather than a ubiquitous SUV