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Australia’s best-selling cars, SUVs and utes in 2022

With six months down and another six to go, we take a look at which models are leading their respective sales races

One Queenslander racks up over $54,000 in speeding fines
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Queensland jacks up fines for driving offences

The RACQ is warning motorists to expect a range of increases to penalties and transport costs from now on

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2023 Toyota Kluger replaces V6 with new turbocharged four-cylinder engine

MY23 updates will replace the long-serving V6 with a new turbo-four and introduce bigger screens

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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5: Price and features for new variants

The latest order batch for Hyundai’s flagship Ioniq 5 grade will open on July 20

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Tesla strips home charging cable from standard equipment list and removes refundable order fee

The decision to remove the Mobile Connector as a standard item comes after Model 3 and Model Y pricing increased last month

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ACCC alleges Ultra Tune breached franchising code of conduct

The ACCC claims Ultra Tune has breached court orders

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VinFast invests in ProLogium for solid-state battery development

The next-gen of VinFast’s electric vehicles could adopt the revolutionary battery tech

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Kia’s GT models are about to get hotter

Kia will leave future GT models on the flame a little longer

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Porsche to build Australian efuels plant in Tasmania, operational from mid-2026

A multi-million-dollar investment will result in carbon neutral synthetic fuels being produced in Australia

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2023 Kia Sportage hybrid: Australian launch likely for first half

A hybrid version of the Kia Sportage, revealed early in 2021, is drawing closer to an Australian launch – but what sort of availability we can expect is still unclear

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2023 Cupra Formentor pricing and features for Australia

Sure to be the new Cupra brand’s top seller in Australia, the muscly Formentor offers a compelling range of power and features

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2023 Cupra Ateca pricing and features for Australia

Cupra’s hot Ateca SUV comes packing a 221kW 2.0-litre turbo shared with its Volkswagen T-Roc R cousin

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2022 Cupra Leon, Formentor and Ateca variants now on sale

Cupra has opened the order books for the Leon VZ and VZx hatchback, Formentor V, VZ and VZx crossover, and Ateca VZx SUV

Government stalls on grey imports numbers
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EXCLUSIVE: Grey imports ‘could pose safety risk’ under new regulations

Industry figures say new and used vehicles imported to Australia could be a danger on our roads, because recalling them to be fixed when things go wrong is problematic

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2023 Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 pricing and features for Australia

Mercedes-AMG launches into an electric era with mighty EQS 53

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2020-2022 Kia Picanto recalled

The city car has been recalled due to not meeting ADR regulations

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Volkswagen finalises acquisition of Europcar, plans to introduce autonomous vehicles from 2025

Acquisition of mobility business essential for VW’s future EV plans

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2023 Volvo XC40 pricing and features for Australia: Facelift due to arrive next month

Out with the old, in with the new: Fresh naming system for choice of electrified powertrains

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Tesla Model Y and Model 3 production paused

Expect further delays for the in-demand EVs

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2023 Haval H6 GT pricing and features revealed

Sporty styling for Haval’s SUV is paired with existing drivetrains

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Revamped Green Vehicle Guide launched with more features

The website has been reworked and redesigned by the Federal Government

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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander: Everything we know about Mitsi’s big new SUV

The all-new Mitsubishi Outlander is bigger and bolder but more refined than ever, featuring a new generation of PHEV tech

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2022 Kia Sportage scores five stars in ANCAP crash tests

All grades of Kia’s popular SUV have been backed by the five-star rating

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MOTOR’s final ever edition on sale July 7. Where to from here?

Some words from editor Andy Enright as the sun sets on 68 years of MOTOR Magazine. Final Edition hits shelves July 7