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Easter 2023: 17 lives lost in deadly long weekend; more than 18,500 penalties
Australia’s police forces have urged drivers to think about their actions, following a tragic Easter long weekend

Acura Integra Type S revealed; officially ruled out for Australia
Sad news if you were hoping the Acura Integra Type S might make its way to Australia – the brand’s local arm has ruled it out.

Tesla Model 2: Tesla previews three new EVs, including a bus and van
Tesla has shed light on big expansion plans to cover nearly every single vehicle segment

Australian fuel efficiency standards: 120 city leaders call for strong action
Australian council-elected representatives have signed a petition to urge the federal government to boost the local EV market

2023 BMW XM pricing and features: Label Red details announced
BMW M Division’s flagship XM finally breaks cover in production-ready guise

GWM details next-gen plug-in hybrid powertrain
Chinese carmaker GWM has detailed its next powertrain evolution

Polestar 4 previewed, Shanghai motor show debut confirmed
The Polestar 4 electric coupe-styled SUV will make its global debut at the Shanghai motor show on April 18

2024 Mini Cooper hatch revealed, full debut soon
Following last week’s leaked images, Mini has provided a virtual snippet of its next-generation Cooper hatch

Kia building more EVs in sales forecast boost; 15 all-electric models by 2027
More than half of all Kia vehicles produced in 2030 will be all-electric, according to an updated plan released by the Korean brand

Queenslanders may need to take test to renew licence
The state’s transport minister is looking to address the state’s climbing road toll with retesting upon licence renewal

RTR Ford Mustang showcased at Formula Drift Long Beach
Ford’s incoming new Mustang put in a strong showing at the Long Beach round of the 2023 Formula Drift series, with RTR Motorsports drivers qualifying strong

Honda Civic Type R: near-new examples listed close to $90K
The Civic Type R’s local media embargo has barely lifted and the scalpers are already out in force…

2024 Ford E-Transit Courier electric van revealed
Ford has unveiled the city-focussed E-Transit Courier commercial van, which shares its underpinnings with the forthcoming Puma EV

Wheels mag April 2023: Kia EV9 detailed, GR Corolla faces rivals & more!
It’s an all-out pre-emptive strike from Korea as we headline this issue with the groundbreaking Kia EV9, the bold SsangYong Torres, a first drive of Hyundai’s game-changing Ioniq 5 N and the progress so far on Hyundai’s ute project

2024 Kia Sorento facelift rendered: Due later this year with Kia Connect
Although the reveal is still a few months away, Kia Australia has confirmed an upgraded Sorento will arrive here by Christmas, with revised styling and its connected-car functionality

2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness revealed, no news for Australian arrival
Subaru unveils off-road oriented Crosstrek at the New York International Motor Show

2023 Mazda 3 update revealed, due here later this year
The updated Mazda 3 hatch and sedan range will be streamlined in Australia, with the deletion of manual and mild-hybrid variants – and new technology for select grades

Tesla to start EV repair service in Australia
Tesla is aiming to integrate more car accident repairs in-house, in a seemingly Apple-esque move to bypass third-party technicians and ‘right to repair’

Volkswagen sharpens T-Cross Style drive-away pricing
Volkswagen has sharpened the point on T-Cross drive-away pricing

2023 MG 4 electric hatch priced from… wait, how much?
MG has confirmed the price of its 4 small car – and it kicks off under $50K

2022 Ford Ranger and Everest recalled for seatbelt fix
Around 1400 Ford Ranger and Everest vehicles built in 2022 have been called back due to a manufacturing defect impacting the driver’s seatbelt

2023 Mini Cooper EV revealed without disguise during filming
Fully-electric future of the iconic model is right around the corner, as these new photos show

VFACTS March 2023: SUVs and utes dominate as no passenger cars make top-10
Electric cars may be gaining traction, but the top 10 was all about utes and SUVs in March

Ralliart’s future: 2024 Mitsubishi Triton Ralliart imagined
The performance brand will be about passion, performance and durability, but Mitsubishi’s head honchos aren’t quite sure what that looks like yet