
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Toyota boss claims EVs are 'dirtier' than hybrids
Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda believes his company's focus on hybrid powertrains is correct and that carbon emissions are lower than if they had pursued EVs only.

Australian car sales dip slightly in May, SUV demand remains strong
The May 2025 Australian new car sales figures show a dip on the same period as last year, while Toyota maintains its place as our top-selling brand.

MG4 EV: New pricing announced for Australia, plus MG5's upgraded safety rating
Pricing for the popular MG4 will change from July 1 - while the MG5 has had its safety rating upgraded by ANCAP.

2025 Subaru Forester: Specs and pricing revealed for sixth-gen Aussie favourite
A new generation of one of Australia's evergreen SUVs, the Subaru Forester, arrives with an expanded hybrid offering and more tech and safety features.

The Aussie state that's racked up $3.3million in road fines in three months
The huge rise in this common offence comes as road fatalities are up 8.3 per cent over the same time last year.

Tesla's proposed new South Australian facility meets massive community pushback
A proposal for a Tesla facility at Tonsley in South Australia is meeting with fierce local resistance, with residents citing environmental concerns but also the 'divisive political influence' of Elon Musk.

Nissan banks on hybrid tech to rescue it from existential crisis
The struggling carmaker will roll out its clever hybrid e-Power tech in the US market as it battles to survive.

BMW reveals addition to its Sport Collection with feature-rich X1 sDrive18i variant
BMW's X1 sDrive18i addition to its Sport Collection brings new styling, features and colours, arriving later in 2025.

TAG Heuer unveils three new versions of one of its most famous watches for the Grand Prix de Monaco
To mark this year's Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, official timekeeper TAG Heuer reveals three new models of its most iconic timepiece.

BMW finally unveils dynamically styled new M2 CS
After lots of teasing spy shots, BMW has revealed its race-styled new MS CS in Europe.
