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Honda adds sportier e:HEV RS model to HR-V range

A new RS model will join the Honda HR-V small SUV range as part of the 2027 model year, adding sportier styling features throughout.

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Renault Symbioz: Brand’s first full hybrid priced for Australia

Renault Australia has announced local pricing and specifications for its new Symbioz small SUV, which will be the first full hybrid it’s ever sold here.

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Wheels June 2026 issue, now on sale!

The legendary Honda Prelude returns as Wheels June 2026 issue celebrates the best small SUVs, a Mazda v Toyota comparison test and the latest first drives.

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Motorists in one Aussie state eligible for up to $186 saving from beginning of the month

Cost-of-living measure offers savings of up to $186 per vehicle, but motorists must act quickly.

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GMC reveals radical Hummer X EV concepts with extreme off-road focus

Futuristic truck and SUV showcase bold ideas for the next generation of adventure vehicles.

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BMW to introduce humanoid robots into vehicle production

AI-powered workers set for factory deployment as carmaker explores the future of manufacturing.

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ASIO warns politicians and public servants against discussing secrets inside connected cars

Intelligence agency says internet-enabled cars may expose sensitive conversations as Australia embraces increasingly connected transport technology.

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Denza B5 and B8 towing and off-road abilities to be tweaked via OTA updates

The first over-the-air software update includes improvements to towing and off-road driving functionality, and a safety upgrade for folding seats.

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Are Ferrari Luce haters missing the point about the brand’s first electric car?

If you dislike the styling of Ferrari’s first electric car, that’s a side effect of a strategic decision Ferrari made to go after customers the company had not courted before.

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Tesla’s sunroofs are often derided for letting in too much Aussie sun – but now they may have a solution

From pass-through perforations to hot-air extraction, Tesla keeps trying to make its glass roof work like an opaque one.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake confirmed for Australia

Hybrid and electric station wagons set to join the Mercedes-Benz CLA range in Australia.

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Second-gen Mercedes-Benz GLB confirmed for Australia; due in showrooms this year

Mercedes-Benz’s new GLB to arrive in Australia later this year with both petrol-hybrid and electric drivetrains.

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Australians cutting corners on car maintenance as motoring costs surge, report finds

New study shows more drivers postponing servicing, tyre replacement and oil changes as household financial pressures intensify.

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BMW M3 production set to end in 2027 – report

The last current G80-generation BMW M3 is set to roll down the production line in February 2027, with an 18-month gap before the next one arrives

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BYD Dolphin G plug-in hybrid hatch revealed ahead of launch

The first Europe-specific model from China’s BYD has been leaked ahead of its official reveal.

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Ferrari Luce reaction: Share price tumbles as first EV revealed, former CEO labels it ‘destruction of a legend’

Ferrari’s legacy for producing high-powered sports cars came into question yesterday, with the brand’s first-ever electric vehicle sending stock prices into retreat and its former chairman criticising the new vehicle.

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Ford Australia: ‘We offer something our rivals don’t’

Ford says its century-long Australian presence and local investment will help defend Ranger and Everest sales against growing competition from Chinese automotive brands.

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Lotus Emira 420 Sport: Lower, lighter, more powerful sports car revealed for more ‘traditional’ customers

Lotus has given its only current combustion engine model the authentic Lotus treatment, with a new addition to the Emira range that boosts power, reduces weight, and fine-tunes handling.

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LDV eDeliver 5: Fully electric van lands in Australia

The electric van segment gets another entrant with order books open for the new LDV eDeliver 5, available in three models – SWB low roof, LWB low roof and LWB high roof. It features vehicle-to-load capability and has a payload between 1200kg and 1265kg.

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Lexus Australia welcomes competition from China but won’t engage in a ‘race to the bottom’

Lexus Australia’s boss welcomes Chinese challenger brands that are increasingly flexing their luxury car muscle.

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Lexus targets modest EV growth with two new models

Lexus expects updated RZ pricing and new ES EV sedan to boost modest electric vehicle growth as hybrids continue dominating the brand’s Australian sales mix.

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Ferrari reveals first-ever electric car with 1035hp Luce grand tourer

Four-door EV introduces new design language, four-motor drivetrain and tactile cabin as Ferrari enters the electric era.

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Australia’s most EV-friendly cities named in new study

Research ranks capital cities on charging access, ownership rates and charging costs as electric vehicle uptake continues to accelerate nationwide.

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MG launches MGS6 EV electric SUV with plus-500km range

New mid-size electric SUV arrives with up to 530km claimed range, dual-motor AWD option and family-focused practicality.