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Ford Puma petrol axed in Australia, electric model still coming
Ford Australia will drop turbo-triple versions of the Puma mid-year to focus on electric version of facelifted crossover due down the track
2024 Porsche Taycan revealed, Australian pricing confirmed
Porsche’s all-electric Taycan receives more power, faster charging, increased driving range, a revised look, and price rises
2025 BMW i5 Touring: Australian pricing revealed, third-quarter launch set
Circle the wagons on your shopping list
VFACTS January 2024: Record-breaking start, but turbulent times predicted
Ford Ranger remains on top in a record-breaking January as new-car sales kick off for 2024, but tougher times are predicted in future months with demand expected to weaken
2024 Audi RS6 GT: Final super wagon revealed, Australian units confirmed
Okay, it’s not officially the final form of the lauded RS6, but we’d be shocked if it isn’t – and only 660 will be built, with around 20 bound for Australia.
Plug pulled: GWM Tank 300 feature removed
International power socket pulled from GWM Tank 300 off-roader, likely due to unique Australian standards
America’s 2025 Ford Explorer is no relation to Europe’s Explorer EV
A new-generation Ford Explorer has appeared, boasting a range of new features, with the hybrid model axed.
30 Days of news + Five things we learned this month
The thoughts that dig into our minds while slaving over the next edition of Wheels Magazine
Volkswagen celebrates 50 years of Golf by showing 1969 EA276 prototype
Volkswagen is celebrating 50 years of Golf in 2024
What to expect from Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standards in 2025
Australia likely to follow United States when it comes to fuel efficiency standards – expect legislation next year
Video: Maniac makes a ‘Hondaventador’ from 8th-gen Civic sedan
Want a Lamborghini but can’t quite justify the cost? Just convert your Honda Civic into an Aventador!
Wheels catch-up: Mazda CX-70 revealed, Polestar 4 vs Model Y, Tundra price leak
Here are the stories that made headlines this week
Recall roundup: Volkswagen, Mazda, Volvo, Kia, Tesla, Audi, Ford, Jaguar
New recalls issued for the Volkswagen Arteon, Golf & Passat, Mazda CX-60 & CX-90, Volvo XC40, Kia Carnival, Tesla Model 3, Audi E-Tron GT, Ford F-150, and Jaguar I-Pace
2024 BMW 4 Series and M4 updates revealed, priced for Australia
Updated BMW 4 Series and M4 models revealed with exterior, interior and technological changes – plus more power for the M4 Competition
2024.5 Ford Tourneo people mover: Price and features for new eight-seater
Ford joins the people-mover fight in Australia, confirming the Tourneo (Tourneo Custom in Europe) will reach Australia in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Toyota stops production of LandCruiser 300, 70 Series amid engine misconduct
Toyota has paused production of popular diesel-powered models in Japan amid investigations into an engine scandal
Lewis Hamilton leaves Mercedes for Ferrari: Everything you need to know
Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has left Mercedes for redder pastures, but what does that mean for the grid?
2024 Honda Accord hybrid: Toyota Camry rival confirmed for Australia
After being told we’re not getting the new hybrid-only Accord several times, Honda’s flipped and the midsize sedan is coming to Australia after all
British-built Lotus Type 135 electric sports car will replace Emira in 2027
Completing the Chinese-owned British marque’s reinvention, the last vehicle with previous-incarnation Lotus parts will be replaced by an all-new EV
Mazda CX-60 & CX-90: No immediate fix for suspension, transmission concerns
Future product updates are likely to resolve firm ride quality and low-speed transmission concerns for the Mazda CX-60 and CX-90 SUVs
Mazda admits “some overlap” in selling four premium SUVs
Mazda Australia will soon have four premium SUVs – the CX-60, 70, 80 and 90 – in local showrooms and admits there will be “some overlap”
Mazda CX-60 and CX-90 recalled for steering fault in Australia
Mazda will contact owners in writing when the parts to rectify the issue become available
F1 rejects Andretti/Cadillac’s bid to become 11th team
New F1 team is denied over concerns it wouldn’t be competitive, although the door is still open for 2028…
2024 Tesla Model 3 deliveries resume in Australia, recall issued for child-seat compliance issue
Deliveries of the latest Tesla Model 3 electric sedan have resumed and a recall has been issued to enable access to the rear-centre top-tether point required under the Australian Design Rules
