It’s official – China now the number one source of new cars in Australia
China has overtaken Japan as the number one source of new cars in Australia, ending a dominance dating back to last century.
Local pricing of F1-inspired AMG GT 63 Pro Motorsport Collectors Edition confirmed
Australia to receive an undisclosed number of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team-inspired AMG GT 63 Pro Motorsport Collectors Edition.
GWM Cannon plug-in hybrid ute confirmed for Australia as part of ambitious expansion
Chinese brand GWM confirmed 10 new models and an expanded dealer network will spearhead local ambitions after record-setting year.
2026 BMW M2 CS first drive review: The very essence of the M badge
The all-new 2026 BMW M2 CS distills the very essence of the M badge into one, ferocious, rear-wheel drive package.
Australian petrol prices could rise as much as 40c a litre amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East
With oil prices expected to surge US$40 a barrel when trading opens on Monday, Australians are likely to feel the pain at the petrol pump.
Best small SUVs for first-time buyers in 2026
Being a first-time new-car buyer can be daunting so to help you on your journey, we've cut through the noise with our picks of the bunch.
40 Years of BMW’s M3: Evolution of a legend
BMW’s desire for a ‘sporty 3 Series’ in the mid-1980s gave rise to what has gone on to become one of the true greats of performance motoring.
Aussie buyers confirmed for McLaren's Le Mans-based track-only hypercar
McLaren has confirmed a number of Australians have bought its latest track-only hypercar based on its 2027 Le Mans 24 Hour race car.
Chery QQ3 small electric hatchback launches in China; ‘strong interest’ from Australia
Chery Australia says it has 'strong interest' in Corolla-sized electric hatchback that could rival BYD, MG and GWM in the small EV segment.
Sales of petrol cars drop sharply in the EU as hybrid, PHEV and electric surge
The rise in popularity of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles has seen petrol and diesel new car sales plummet in the EU
Tesla Model Y L six-seater one step closer to Australia
Australia's best-selling electric vehicle is set to expand with local approval for a three-row, six-seat Tesla Model Y.
2026 BMW M3 CS Touring first drive review: The best wagon in the world?
Lighter, faster and more powerful, what was BMW's already formidable M3 Touring gets the Competition Sport treatment.
Tesla slashes price of Cybertruck with new entry-level model
A new entry level model slashes Cybertruck price by U$S10,000 but will it be enough to halt the model's sales slide?
Manual transmission on life support, says BMW M boss
BMW M chief Frank Van Meel admits the days of M cars with manual transmissions are numbered.
Australia’s privacy watchdog investigating two car brands over data-harvesting concerns
Privacy watchdog launches investigation into two Asian-based carmakers amid fears personal information is being harvested and sold to third parties
Modern Classic: Porsche 928, a car ahead of its time
Born of a crisis, the Porsche 928 was engineered to replace the 911, redefining the brand with radical design and grand touring ambition.
Ford posts biggest loss since GFC; EVs and Trump's tariffs to blame
Stalled EV production, a warehouse fire and President Trump's tariffs have impacted the bottom line at Ford Motor Company.
Just seven traditional petrol-powered cars were sold in Norway last month
With battery electric vehicles holding almost 96 per cent market share in Norway, sales of petrol and diesel cars are plummeting.
Next BYD Shark 6 gets bigger engine, more power and uprated towing capacity
A bigger 2.0 litre turbo petrol and increased towing capacity of 3500kg are the headline acts in Australian Government vehicle approval documents.
VFACTS January 2026: China now the second-biggest exporter of cars to Australia, behind only Japan
The continued growth of cars manufactured in China shows no signs of abating.
VFACTS January 2026: Electrified vehicles continue to surge as petrol, diesel sales decline
Sales of petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles continue their sales decline as more and more Australians embrace electrified options.
This De Tomaso 662kW V12 revs to 12,300rpm and looks like something out of a sci-fi horror film
De Tomaso has released the first images of its bonkers V12 that will power its track-day only P900 hypercar.
Federal Government partners with Hyundai and Kia to offer discounted loans on electric vehicles
The federal government's Clean Energy Finance Corporation is committing up to $60 million to help reduce the cost of Hyundai and Kia EVs.
Battle of the budget busters: Three affordable compact SUVs gets the Wheels comparo treatment
Three sharply priced small SUVs from BYD, Mahindra and Suzuki compete for buyers on a tight budget, but as equipment, efficiency and expectations shift, only one contender ultimately delivers true modern-day value.
