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Toyota’s new CEO promises to accelerate EV plans
Toyota’s new CEO will start on April 1 and is planning a major shake-up with a “BEV-first mindset”
2023 Mini Electric Convertible revealed, won’t come to Australia
There’s a new all-electric convertible, but it won’t be making its way Down Under
Toyota GR Corolla: eight-speed development continues for Golf R rival
Development of an automatic GR Corolla continues, with chief engineer saying if the ’box is “fun to drive” we will see an eight-speed variant
Ford Europe will cut 2800 engineering jobs as part of EV pivot
Region’s pivot to an EV-exclusive portfolio costs jobs, from admin to engineering, in Ford’s European business
Hyundai Santa Cruz ute spotted at Australian headquarters
The compact Hyundai Santa Cruz ute has been spied in Australia, right outside the brand’s local offices – but it insists there are no plans, and barely even any potential, for a local launch
2019-22 Volkswagen Golf, and 2021-22 Cupra Leon and Formentor recalled
Volkswagen Group Australia has recalled three related models to resolve a potential fault that could cause the radiator to move and lose engine coolant
Victoria to introduce mobile phone detection cameras, stricter distraction laws
The Victorian Government has announced a crack-down on driver distraction, with new AI-enabled camera systems and a focus on modern technology
Toyota GR Corolla: Extra 200 hi-po hatches headed to Australia
Thanks to robust negotiations, Toyota Australia has been able to secure an additional 200 GR Corollas for local sale
GWM Ora Next Cat to be named Ora Sport in Australia if released locally
GWM’s dedicated electric sub-brand has launched a new model, but it’s not yet confirmed for our shores
❤️ Val’ Day Flashback: Porsche celebrates 45 years of V8 models
Nearly half a century of Porsche’s bent-eight cars calls for a celebration
Owners’ High Court case against Victoria’s EV tax gets underway
The three day trial begins in Australia’s High Court today
2024 Ram 1500 REV electric ute revealed
Ram has provided a first glimpse at its first all-electric ‘pick-up truck’ at this year’s Super Bowl, with first deliveries due late next year
WATCH: The car ads from the 2023 Super Bowl
After a big 2022 spend, most carmakers have stepped away from a spot at this year’s Super Bowl – but there were still a few highlights
Audi RS Q3 celebrates 10 years with a limited edition; confirmed for Australia
Grey paint, black accents and five cylinders. This is one sinister way to celebrate a 10th birthday
2023 Cupra Born pre-orders almost sold-out, more supply to come
There are just a few examples remaining of Cupra’s electric hatch
Old EV batteries repurposed to power California
Electric vehicles aren’t just A to B machines anymore; a startup claims to have a world-first system using old EV batteries to power the Californian grid
2022 Iveco Daily E6 updates detailed
The updated Daily E6 van and cab chassis gains a host of minor new upgrades to benefit drivers and fleets
Ford returns to Formula 1
An F1 purple patch for Red Bull and Blue Oval?
Hyundai to launch ‘Mighty’ electric truck in Australia
Hyundai will launch another EV in Australia this year, but it’s not an Ioniq or Kona
Combustion power safe in an Ineos future
Petrol and diesel to coexist with electric as Ineos eyes challenging regions with its Grenadier
Kia Rio won’t live on in Australia
There’s no future for the Kia Rio in Australia, as buyers flock to SUVs
2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale receives five-star ANCAP safety rating
Alfa Romeo’s crucial new Tonale small SUV has received top safety marks by ANCAP
2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross pricing and features: Petrol and PHEV
Mitsubishi has updated its Eclipse Cross small SUV with additional features, a blacked-out variant, and vehicle-to-load support for the PHEV – but with price rises of up to $1000
Wheels mag February 2023: Mediums well done, and plenty on the side
Our medium SUV mega test is the star of this issue, but for a little more wow factor, we’ve also driven the new 911 Dakar and Land Rover’s ridonkulous Defender 90 P525 V8!
