Car News

2024 Toyota C-HR awarded 5-star ANCAP safety rating

The new Toyota C-HR range has been put to the test by safety watchdog ANCAP, with all variants yielding strong results.

New cars coming to Australia in April 2024

Here's what's scheduled to land in Australian new-car showrooms this month

Mitsubishi Triton scores 5 star ANCAP result

New-gen Triton is the first dual-cab to get full marks under tougher testing rules

2025 Mazda CX-80 three-row SUV teased ahead of April 18 reveal

Mazda to unveil the final model in its rear-biased SUV quartet – the CX-80 – next week ahead of an expected Australian launch in late 2024

$1 million Peter Brock-owned ‘05’ Holden Group A Commodore fails to sell

A rare VK SS Group A Commodore – number ‘05’ of 500 – owned by Peter Brock has passed in at auction after it failed to reach half of its previous sale price.

Cupra opens more showrooms in lead-up to new model launches

More new Cupra locations have opened in Australia as the local arm closes in on its second birthday and a number of model launches

BYD’s new ‘blade’ battery promises 1000km+ range

Melbourne to Sydney on a single charge? BYD’s new ‘blade battery’ might just do it…

2025 Kia Tasman: Name confirmed, engine details firm

Here’s everything we know about Kia’s new dual-cab ute, including arrival timing, engines, bodystyles and sales targets

2025 Toyota 4Runner revealed as tougher Prado relation, not for Australia

The first all-new Toyota 4Runner in 15 years has debuted with turbo-hybrid power – but Aussies will still have to settle for the LandCruiser Prado or Fortuner

2024 Ford Mustang Mach E gains range & faster recharging, due in Australia next year

A new electric motor and a fresh performance upgrade headline the changes which will arrive in Australia next year

2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid pricing and features: GT-Line HEV detailed

Local details for the facelifted Kia Sorento Hybrid have been announced, with supply likely to remain tight

2024 Peugeot 2008 pricing and features: Facelift for petrol model, E-2008 due later

Facelifted internal-combustion versions of the Peugeot 2008 small SUV have arrived in Australia with a revised look, more standard equipment, and circa-$1000 price rises

2025 Renault Captur revealed: Australian debut confirmed, hybrid 'TBC'

Renault gives Captur a fresh nose, new hybrid powertrain and improved cabin design to keep it in the urban SUV game

New Hybrids Coming to Australia in 2024

Your guide to the combustion-electric hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and 48V-tech cars, SUVs and utes heading to Australian showrooms in 2024

2024 Nissan Patrol pricing and features: Long-overdue Apple CarPlay, Android Auto update arrives

Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, digital radio, and a wireless phone charger have been added to the Nissan Patrol at last – but there’s bad news for audiophiles

2025 Volkswagen T-Cross facelift: Australian features confirmed

The facelifted Volkswagen T-Cross light SUV is due here in September with more standard equipment, softer-touch interior plastics, and a dedicated R-Line variant

2025 Audi S3 facelift revealed with power boost to match cheaper VW sibling

The facelifted Audi S3 hot hatch has received more power to match its VW Golf R sibling, amongst other performance and styling improvements

2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid pricing: RAV4 Hybrid rival arrives

The Kia Sportage Hybrid has launched in Australia in SX and GT-Line variants

2025 Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid spotted on a Bunnings run

The first PHEV Ranger has been sprung in public, well before its official 2025 release. Those delectable Bunnings sausages couldn't be resisted...

Electric Dodge Durango imagined as Charger spinoff

Next Durango to be based on unibody STLA Large platform and offer BEV and ICE powertrains

2025 Kia EV6 facelift: New looks, bigger battery and new tech promised

Korea promises many improvements and upgrades for Wheels' 2022 Car of the Year and 2024 Best Electric Midsize SUV

2024 Toyota Kluger pricing and features: sizeable price rises, no new equipment

Pricing adjustment for 2024 means popular large SUV is now more expensive than ever

Skoda Australia confirms its biggest new car roll-out yet

Czech brand Skoda will have its biggest year yet for product launches in Australia, with models including a new-generation Kodiaq SUV and its first ever electric car

Toyota hybrid sales double

Toyota RAV4 leads a record March where sales of Toyota hybrid vehicles doubled