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Talk about taking the tabletop ute to extremes: General Motors unveils bizarre-looking pickup truck with a very serious job
If you think the General Motors UGV concept has more than a bit of Chevy Silverado to it, you’re right.

Revealed: The keys to Leapmotor’s big Aussie expansion plans
Leapmotor is a relative newcomer down under, but it is thinking big.

Revealed: The Australian city where drivers spend the most time stuck in traffic
New research has revealed Australia’s most congested cities. Surprisingly, Sydney and Melbourne aren’t the worst places when it comes to infuriating traffic.

Honda’s SUV range could expand as luxury arm Acura confirms three new models, including rugged off-roader
Honda’s luxury division Acura has announced plans for three new SUVs. Could similar vehicles eventually make their way to Australia?

All-electric Lexus LFA comes down under: How Aussies can get up close and personal with futuristic supercar
The successor to Lexus’s legendary V10-powered LFA supercar is heading to Australia and is set to make its local debut in Melbourne later this month.

New report spells horror for European carmakers in EV battle with China as Volkswagen suffers another hammer blow: “Act before it’s too late”
The study from a global consulting firm has identified a massive problem that can’t be solved with tariffs as European giants keep losing ground to China.

Lepas L6: New medium electric SUV’s pricing for Australia revealed
Chery’s latest electric vehicle brand confirms pricing for its first Australian model, with showroom arrivals scheduled for November.

2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 e price and specs: Australia gets six-cylinder plug-in hybrid power for the first time
Mercedes-Benz has added six-cylinder plug-in hybrid power to its GLE range with up to 91km of electric driving range and 320kW/680Nm outputs.

Next-gen BYD Atto 1 launch revealed to be just days away as Australia’s cheapest car gets more than a facelift
The Atto 1 is getting bigger dimensions and more mumbo in a big refresh.

Aussie state’s pothole crisis gets even worse as promise to fix 500,000 craters is broken
The pothole setback comes after a motorcyclist’s death last month drove renewed scrutiny of the state of the road network.

GWM’s new Haval H7 attracts record interest from Aussies before it’s even launched
More than 1500 Australians have registered their interest in GWM’s new H7 electrified medium SUV, with first deliveries expected within weeks.

How Aussie driver proved an AI traffic camera wrong and had $342 fine withdrawn
An Adelaide driver has overturned a $342 parking fine issued by an AI-powered camera in an example other Aussies can follow.

Nostalgia alert: The Moke is back with two very big differences from the car Aussies loved
Once a common sight on Aussie roads, the ultra-simplistic and tiny Moke utility has returned with two major differences.

Dodgy parking act clarified by state’s transport department – and yep, it could land you a $94 fine
Transport for NSW has warned that doing this infuriating act in a parking area could result in a penalty.

A Honda ute is on the way, report says – and we’ve mocked up what it could look like
Japan’s biggest newspaper has reported that Honda will produce its own version of the Mitsubishi Triton for Southeast Asian markets to boost its sales.

New stats reveal the surprising number of Holdens that are still on Aussie roads almost nine years since production ceased
Manufacturing has long faded from the rear-view mirror, but new government data reveals Holden cars remain an Aussie staple.

BMW unveils what could well become Anthony Albanese’s next car – and it’s an absolute monster
Albo has been chauffeured around in an armoured BMW 7 Series for years, and the latest version of the ultra-tough limo has just been revealed.

China begins safety crackdown on big touchscreens in cars
The shift in the regulation of touchscreens comes after Chinese carmakers were banned from using pop-out door handles.

Geely banks on new Starray AWD flagship to dramatically increase sales volume
Geely has shot up the sales charts in Australia thanks in no small part to the Starray SUV – and the brand is banking on more of that success.

4WDs lead Australia’s used-car boom as EV sales climb – but one vehicle we used to love is on death’s door
New research reveals a growing appetite for four-wheel drives and electric vehicles, while Australia’s favourite car colour remains unchanged.

New Hyundai Bayon small SUV is revealed with hybrid power and complete design overhaul
Hyundai’s smallest European SUV has received a dramatic makeover, more technology and a new hybrid drivetrain to rival the Toyota Yaris Cross.

New XPeng seven-seat G9L SUV promises 1200km of range and ultra-fast charging – and it’s coming to Australia
The XPeng G9L has been detailed at the Paris Motor Show ahead of its local release with both electric and range-extender powertrains.

Toyota pays a staggering $750 million to settle long-running class action over problem that hit more than 260,000 Aussie cars
Toyota Australia provided a statement to WhichCar by Wheels regarding the legal battle, which started in 2019.

Australia’s BYD Sealion 8 goes fully electric and gets more power and better charging… if you live in Europe
Revealed at the Paris Motor Show, the BYD Atto 8 is an all-electric alternative to Australia’s Sealion 8 with 653km of range and ultra-fast charging.
