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Toyota GRMN Corolla revealed as brand’s most hardcore hot hatch yet
With a multitude of performance upgrades, the Toyota GRMN Corolla has been revealed as the brand’s most extreme hot hatch yet.

Aussie state’s fuel price crackdown ahead of long weekend; warning of fines raised to $5000
More than 200 inspections planned as authorities target inaccurate fuel pricing and warn service stations of tougher penalties,

Toyota RAV4 PHEV arriving earlier than expected, including more dynamic GR Sport
Toyota Australia will launch its first plug-in hybrid model earlier than initially announced, with the RAV4 PHEV now due locally from later this month.

Toyota bringing 10,000 additional RAV4s, HiLuxes to meet Australian demand
Have you ordered a Toyota RAV4, HiLux or bZ4X? It could arrive earlier than expected as Toyota Australia says it has secured an extra 10,000 units for the remainder of 2026.

BMW iX3: New entry 40 model added to range
A new entry-level 40 variant completes the BMW iX3 range for now with a $89,900 +ORC price and claimed 635km of range.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

BMW to introduce humanoid robots into vehicle production
AI-powered workers set for factory deployment as carmaker explores the future of manufacturing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
