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EU to weaken Euro 7 emissions mandate to focus on EVs
To focus on developing electric cars, the EU has followed calls to weaken impending strict emissions mandates

Australians want more tech and safety features in new cars, study finds
An Australian survey has found buyers want more tech and safety, affirming the move from most carmakers to include more standard features for a higher price

New Nissan Micra previewed as a wicked little EV racer
Nissan’s celebratory 20-23 concept just so happens to glimpse ahead at an urban electric car, too

Vale Ash Westerman: Wheels remembers one of its greats
Wheels veteran was a gifted writer and a master magazine craftsman.

Hyundai i30 hatch orders will pause for Korea-Euro transition, mild hybrid coming
We’ll seen see a second facelift for the popular i30 hatch, along with mild-hybrid power – but not before we go a few months without

2024 Toyota Camry: Speculative renders appear in official Toyota video – UPDATE
The ninth-generation Camry is expected to launch in the coming years, with familiar underpinnings and hybrid-only powertrains likely

Formula E replica racer shows off Hankook’s EV-specific iON tyre
Tyre maker Hankook shows off EV-specific rubber at Melbourne EV show

2024 Abarth 500e pricing and features confirmed for Australia
The hotted-up Abarth 500e will soon arrive in Australia with a $6400 premium over the Fiat version

Volkswagen Tiguan all-wheel-drive models back in stock, 2024 changes detailed
Volkswagen Australia has announced it has 1400 five-seat Tiguan AWDs available imminently, ahead of a minor update due soon

Motorclassica car show cancelled for 2023
The 2023 edition of Melbourne’s Motorclassica car show will not be held, organisers have confirmed

2024 Mazda 2 and CX-3 receive new infotainment system, no news for Australia
The Mazda 2 and CX-3 have been updated in Japan with the brand’s Mazda Connect system, five years after it debuted in the current Mazda 3

2024 Honda Accord: Hybrid-only Camry rival returns to Japan, no closer to Australia
A right-hand drive 11th-generation Honda Accord sedan has been announced for Japan – but Honda Australia is still to confirm if it’s coming here

Polestar 3 designer Nahum Escobedo lists ‘potato-shaped’ cars among his pet peeves
Ever wondered what keeps a car designer up at night? Designer Nahum Escobedo lets us know what he doesn’t want Polestar to stand for

Volvo to ditch diesel ahead of EV-only by 2030
Volvo has taken another step away from internal combustion engines

Toyota, Lexus planning next-gen EVs with Tesla inspiration
Lexus is developing its next-gen EVs, which will learn from Tesla and use a modular structure design

2024 Subaru Impreza pricing and features: Base price up $4200
Sixth-gen Subaru Impreza detailed for Australia with an updated design and more tech than ever – but prices have increased by up to $5200

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan revealed but Australia has long wait
After months of leaks and camouflage shots, Volkswagen has revealed its third-generation Tiguan medium-size SUV.

Ford Everest hybrid: Will Ranger plug-in tech carry across to SUV?
Petrol-electric powertrain would have natural potential for Ford’s large family 4WD, but company is tightlipped for now.

Goodyear launches Wrangler DuraTrac RT tyre
To celebrate Goodyear’s 125th year in the tyre game, the company has just released the Wrangler DuraTrac RT off-road tyre

Electric 2027 BMW M3 could be a 1000kW quad-motor powerhouse
BMW executives aren’t holding back for the next generation of electric M cars

2024 Volkswagen Polo gets more safety equipment and physical buttons
The latest tweaks to Volkswagen’s smallest hatch see more safety and buttons added

2024 Volkswagen Golf: Base model axed
Following low demand for the basic ‘Golf’ the popular hatch will kick off in mid-spec Life trim

2024 Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line gets physical buttons
The Volkswagen T-Roc small SUV has arrived in dealerships with updated equipment and driveaway pricing across the board, though it’s goodbye to the R Grid Edition.

Porsche Taycan proves crossing the Australian Outback in an EV is possible
With F1 star Mark Webber at the helm, a Taycan Cross Turismo made it from Darwin to Bondi
