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2027 Toyota HiLux GR Sport AI render: Will the more powerful flagship return?
Toyota’s next HiLux GR Sport remains unconfirmed, but clues suggest an evolution-led update with modest hardware gains, tougher visuals and pricing likely just above the new Rogue.
2026 Kia Stonic review: Major facelift makes it feel like a new model
A significant update for the Kia Stonic – the brand’s oldest small SUV model – has successfully made it feel like a new car. Is it now the small SUV of choice?
2026 Kia K4 hatchback review: A fresh start in a dwindling segment
A new hatchback bodystyle has been added to the K4 range, with which it replaced the Cerato. Is it the K4 to fend off small SUVs?
Toyota GR Yaris: Aero Performance Package launched to deliver even more rally inspiration
Toyota’s iconic rally-inspired hot hatch is now even more aggressive thanks to a new Aero Performance Package.
Five-star ANCAP scores for HiLux, Palisade and two Chinese newcomers; Mitsubishi ASX, four stars
Latest round of ANCAP testing sees five star safety scores for HiLux, Palisade, Denza B5 and Aion V while Mitsubishi ASX comes up short.
Lotus For Me: Sneak peek at Eletre SUV plug-in hybrid with 1000km range
Pictures of Lotus’ electric super SUV with a new plug-in hybrid drivetrain, dubbed ‘For Me’, have been leaked online.
Toyota bZ4X facelift launches in Australia with new features and a $10k price cut
Toyota’s first all-electric vehicle in Australia has been facelifted with a big price cut, more range, a freshened look and more standard features.
2026 Kia Seltos: Major update revealed for popular small SUV
The important second-generation Kia Seltos has been revealed ahead of a Q4 2026 Aussie release.
Travis Pastrana performs insane stunts in a tricked-up Subaru ute as part of new “Aussie Shred” film
Travis Pastrana has launched his latest Gymkhana video titled “Aussie Shred” set in various Australian locations.
Latest Apple CarPlay update adds customisable features
Next update adds a third widget on big screens and lets drivers turn off pinned message threads, continuing Apple’s slow-but-steady in-car refresh.
Stunning Genesis wagon concept could become a production reality
The stunning Genesis G90 Wingback concept has been designed, according to the brand’s chief, with one eye on the production line.
Tyre review: Michelin Primacy 5
Michelin’s new Primacy 5 targets everyday and EV drivers, promising longer life, lower noise and better efficiency, with Sydney testing showing clear gains in rolling, wet grip and refinement.
GWM Tank 300 to add plug-in hybrid drivetrain to petrol and diesel options in 2026
Yet another drivetrain option for the GWM Tank 300 will be added in the first quarter of next year, this time with a potentially large EV range.
DENZA sets Australian pricing for B5 and B8 plug-in hybrid SUVs
BYD’s new upmarket brand arrives with two off-road-leaning models, dual-motor 4WD and near-1000km claimed range.
MG7 Fastback lands in Australia with 170kW turbo power
Priced from $44,990 plus on-road costs, the new MG7 brings a sporty four-door shape, adjustable aero and a long standard equipment list to the mid-size sedan segment.
BMW’s #NextTech apprenticeship program tackles serious automotive skills shortage in Australia
The mentored scheme has enrolled 167 apprentices since 2021, kept more than 80 per cent through training, and will expand into motorcycle and body repair streams from 2026.
Hyundai Tucson: Which model should you buy?
We compare base Tucson and flagship Premium to see where the $20K gap goes, from hybrid availability and boot space to luxury, tech and safety extras.
Alan Jones at 80: Australia’s 1980 F1 world champion on his amazing career… and Piastri
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.
From the Wheels archive: Last-ever Ford v Holden comparo from our August 2016 issue
Nathan Ponchard marked the sad end of a remarkable era in Australian motoring by driving a Falcon XR8 Sprint and Commodore SS-V Redline head-to-head in 2016.
Kia Vision Meta Turismo Concept: Glimpse of the future suggests return to electric sedans
Unveiled for Kia’s 80th anniversary, the four-door BEV previews the brand’s next design direction, digital-heavy cockpit ideas and the potential for long-range flagship hardware.
Lexus unveils LFA concept as a preview of its electric flagship sports car
New LFA Concept revives Lexus’ halo-coupe ambitions as a fully electric sports car, sharing development DNA with Toyota’s GR GT program and hinting at 2027 production.
Wheels opinion: The lost art of changing a tyre
As potholes rise and spares vanish, more Australians can’t change a flat, writes Paul Gover, turning tyre mishaps into costly delays and exposing a fragility of modern motoring.
What if the Ford Falcon was still produced today? AI creates some possible looks…
We say hello to Ford’s iconic Falcon sedan, wagon and ute in potential 2026 form thanks to our friend AI…
Top 10 most powerful utes on sale – and a surprising number 1
Here are the best options for those who need to get to the work site in a massive hurry.
