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Low-speed acoustic alerts mandated for new electric, hybrid vehicles in Australia
The Federal Government will require new electric and hybrid vehicles to produce audible safety alerts when travelling at low speeds from November 2025
2024 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0X special edition: Australian price announced
Subaru Australia confirms a new special edition of the Crosstrek will arrive in showrooms this April
Tesla Model 3 price watch, April 2024: Prices cut – again
Tesla certainly likes to chop and change its pricing, but this article will help you trace Model 3 price fluctuations over the years – and what it costs now.
Rivian R1T confirmed for Australia, but you can’t have one
It’s not the type of availability fans might be hoping for –although it could spark a few ute-spotting road trips to the Pilbara
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA EV & EQB EV pricing and specs for Australia
The electric EQA and EQB, launched in 2021, have been updated for 2024 with more range, more luxury, and more cost
2024 Hyundai Staria Load: Strong supply and sub-$50K drive-away
Hyundai has shirtloads of Staria Load cargo vans, with a limited drive-away price nationwide.
Skoda Australia wins customer satisfaction award, two years running
Volkswagen Group's Czech-born brand scores Customer Satisfaction award for both 2022 and 2023.
ANCAP crash test scores for Honda CR-V, ZR-V & Civic in limbo
ANCAP says it is working with Honda to release safety scores for the CR-V, ZR-V and Civic, with test results available to use from its Euro NCAP counterpart
Survey reveals Australia’s historic vehicle owners spend nearly $10 billion annually
With an estimated 970,000 historic vehicles in Australia, owners are spending plenty and generating a positive economic impact.
BYD benefited from $5.6B in direct govt aid, more through wider industry support – study
A top economic institute claims Chinese giant BYD has so far received €3.4B in subsidies, while also benefiting from government support of auto industry suppliers
PHEVs emit 350% more CO2 than claimed because lax drivers don’t charge them: EU
Drawing on data collected from a sample of 600,000 vehicles in 2021, a massive EU government test shows emissions from plug-in hybrid EVs to be 3.5 times higher than claimed, while diesel and petrol car emissions are around 20% higher
Most popular used cars: Old EVs less popular with Aussies than in other markets
Searches for used cars in the Australian market were recorded, as well as searches globally
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
$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
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...
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
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
Skoda will guarantee resale value if you get your loan in-house
Czech car maker looking to offer compelling finance options for those with concerns about EV residuals.
Suzuki Jimny dual-cab ute imagined
The lovechild of a Jimny and a Gladiator?
GWM Ora price cut makes it Australia’s cheapest EV
New national driveaway pricing sees the GWM Ora hatchback replace the BYD Dolphin as the most affordable EV in local showrooms
2024 New Car Calendar: All the new cars coming to Australia
Take a look at our list of what is expected to launch in Australia in 2024 – plus those we might not see locally just yet