Michael Pickering

Content Director

Michael is one of the country’s most experienced magazine editors, successfully leading a number of national titles at ACP/Bauer Media (now ARE Media) during an 18-year career with the publisher. He left the company after editing luxury title Men’s Style for eight years.

He has also worked full-time as a news editor at Daily Mail Australia and edited MMN’s luxury watches title, Chrono, for the past five years.

News

One in five Aussie motorists turning driver safety systems off

The 2025 AAMI Crash Index has discovered ADAS systems in contemporary cars are too annoying for one in five drivers.

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2025 Jeep Gladiator: Pricing revealed for upgraded model arriving now

Available in its Rubicon variant, the MY25 Jeep Gladiator stays true to its famous shape but introduces upgrades in safety, comfort, and connectivity.

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Renault Koleos Techno mid-size SUV arrives as revamped MY25 flagship

New-look MY25 Koleos Techno replaces Intens, introduces fresh alloy wheels and enhanced features in 4x2 and 4x4 formats.

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GWM reveals all-new Haval H7 medium SUV in Australia

GWM tests the waters with a new five-seat hybrid medium SUV in a crowded segment of the Australian market.

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Hyundai and Kia add Google integration to make their nav systems even smarter

Via over-the-air updates, infotainment systems in certain Kia and Hyundai cars will be able to access more detailed information on surrounding attractions directly from the car’s native sat-nav.

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Mercedes-Benz expands plug-in hybrid line-up with launch of GLA 250 e in Australia

The compact SUV pairs a 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine (120 kW) with an 11.5 kWh lithium-ion battery.

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2025 Jeep Wrangler: Cheaper Australian pricing revealed for off-road favourite

The Rubicon 2-Door and 4-Door variants of the Wrangler are now available with a price drop and new paint options.

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Mercedes-Benz updates C-Class line-up with enhanced features and sharper pricing

Mercedes-Benz has announced revised pricing and upgraded standard kit for two of its significant C-Class models.

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BMW Group announces key leadership changes for Australia and global operations

Former BMW Group Australia CEO Vikram Pawah returns to the role from September 1, after a successful stint running the brand's Indian operation.

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Hyundai IONIQ 6 N debuts at UK's Goodwood Festival of Speed

The brand’s second high-performance EV blends track-ready power, digital engagement and travelling comfort.

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Toyota Corolla owners launch class action over alleged peeling paint defect

A legal firm has filed a class action on behalf of Australian owners of Toyota Corolla purchased between July 2010 and September 2014, alleging the paintwork peeled on their cars.

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Porsche’s all-electric Cayenne prototype sets SUV record on hill climb

Driven by Gabriela Jílková, development and simulator driver for the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, the prototype all-electric Cayenne SUV conquered England’s iconic Shelsley Walsh hill climb in record time.

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Australia's NVES begins, imposing strict new emissions standards on car-makers

Australia's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) scheme comes into effect on July 1, imposing stricter emissions standards on vehicles sold in Australia.

Features

Tom Kristensen Q&A: Wheels chats with the 9-time Le Mans winner

In a stellar career, Dane Tom Kristensen forged a formidable reputation and record as an endurance racer – winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans nine times, the 12 Hours of Sebring a record six times, and winning the 2013 FIA World Endurance Championship. Thanks to Rolex, he spoke with Wheels about his achievements and his winning mindset.

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Australia's worst roundabout? Diamond design confusing drivers labelled 'national embarrassment'

The strangely shaped roundabout at Austral in Sydney's west is causing chaos among drivers.

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Geely will expand Aussie line-up with new hybrid SUV: Starray EM-i set for Q4 launch

The auto giant will introduce its second vehicle to the Australian market this year – a mid-sized SUV.

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Volvo XC60: Refreshed model revealed with tech and design upgrades, plus Australian pricing

More details on updates to the popular Volvo mid-size XC60 SUV have been revealed, along with pricing for Australia.

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Road-user charge and tax exemptions for EVs: What's on the table

Tax reforms around electric vehicles have been flagged by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, including the possibility of a road-user charge (RUC) and changes to fringe benefits tax exemption.

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Kia Tasman: Driveaway pricing for Dual-Cab Pick-Up ute confirmed ahead of launch

Pricing for the Kia Tasman's dual-cab variants has been announced, clarifying where it stands against segment heavyweights like the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger.

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MG QS: Brand's first-ever 7-Seat SUV lands with under-$50K introductory pricing

MG takes on the large SUV segment with the competitively priced QS, now in Australian dealerships.

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2025 Ford Ranger Super Duty: Ford reveals more about prices, power and payload

Pricing and other details of the much anticipated Ford Ranger Super Duty work ute have been unveiled.

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What will Middle East tensions do to Australian petrol prices?

The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran might not have an immediate effect on fuel prices... but that may not be the case in the coming weeks.

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Ferrari completes historic Le Mans hat-trick with emotional privateer victory

It was the Scuderia’s 12th overall win at La Sarthe, but also its first privateer triumph since 2005.

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Australia’s first renewable hydrogen refuelling station opens

Viva Energy has partnered with trucking and water companies before opening Australia's first hydrogen refuelling station at Geelong, in Victoria.