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Jacky Ickx does Dakar in special Genesis GV80 Desert Edition

The motorsport legend, now 80 years old, completed this year’s 6,000km Dakar Rally in a special edition off-road version of the GV80 SUV built for him by the luxury Korean maker.

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Mercedes-Benz reveals pricing and specs for new electric SUV Night Editions

New Night Edition variants of Mercedes-Benz EQA and EQB electric SUVs add extra styling features for no additional cost to the base models.

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New Skoda models coming: Kodiaq, Superb, Octavia, Enyaq and Elroq

Skoda will launch a number of new-gen and facelifted models in 2025, and expand its EV offerings

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End of the road for the Mazda6 in Australia after 22 years

Mazda Australia has dropped the Mazda6 mid-size sedan and wagon after 22 years and almost 150,000 local sales.

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Mitsubishi confirms new-gen ASX for Australia

The Mitsubishi ASX will be replaced by a more modern and more efficient product in Australia in 2025.

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Hyundai is planning its own ute, will it look like this?

?️‍♂️ Hyundai long ago revealed that it will debut a ute of its own in the future, but will it share anything with the Kia Tasman?

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Kia bids farewell to the Cerato with the new K4

Kia’s K4 small sedan has been launched in Australia armed with a clean sheet design, a new platform and more technology than the Cerato it replaces.

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Peugeot launches new hybrid SUV in Australia

The third-generation Peugeot 3008 range has gone on sale in Australia with an all-hybrid lineup.

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ANCAP reveals safest cars it tested in 2024

Australian safety organisation ANCAP has announced the highest safety scores of cars it tested in 2024, with a family favourite at the top of the list.

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Kia’s first dedicated EV shows off new styling, greater range

The Kia EV6 is getting a mid-life nip and tuck with updated styling and a larger battery, which is due in Australia in the second quarter of 2025.

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Mazda’s CX-80 SUV stars with new safety rating

Bigger families on the look for a large seven-seat SUV will be buoyed by the new safety rating for the Mazda CX-80 from Australia’s independent new car assessor.

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Wheels newly crowned COTY winner unveils a special drift edition

A new special ‘drift edition’ of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N – which was recently named Wheels Car of the Year 2024-25 – has been revealed in collaboration with legendary Japanese drift driver Keiichi Tsuchiya

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New GR Yaris M Concept: A preview of Toyota’s sports car plans?

Rumours that Toyota will launch a new-generation MR-2 in the coming years have been bolstered by a mid-engined concept car based on the GR Yaris hot hatchback

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MG flags fast action on the ‘last’ sub-$20K new car in Australia

MG is in the final weeks of runout sales on its popular MG3 light hatchback which it says is the cheapest new car – and possibly the last – to be priced under $20K in Australia

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Your next Mercedes-Benz wants to talk about that restaurant you like

The coming Mercedes-Benz CLA will use Google AI assistance as part of the brand’s updated MBUX Virtual Assistant, letting users carry on a conversation about where the best oysters, for example, can be found in cities around the world…

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2026 Tesla Model S imagined with Model Y’s new face

If Tesla gives its big Model S yet another facelift, could the Model Y be our best hint at how it might look?

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VIDEO: Nissan reveals electric R32 Skyline conversion

Nissan has revealed an electric-converted R32 Skyline GT-R at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon, replacing the iconic RB26 engine with a dual-motor EV setup

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2025 Skoda Enyaq facelift revealed, Australian launch coming soon

The updated Škoda Enyaq Coupé 85 offers up to 596km of range, faster charging, and refreshed styling with the new Modern Solid design

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2025 Chery Omoda E5 EV pricing drops to $37K as a ‘New Year bonus’

Chery Australia has cut $6K off the Omoda E5 electric SUV, making it the most affordable electric SUV in Australia – for now

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2025 BYD Dolphin dives below $30K, Atto 3 pricing reduced

BYD has introduced new Essential variants of the Dolphin and Atto 3, offering lower prices by trimming features, with orders opening soon in Australia

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2025 Isuzu MU-X facelift revealed

The 2025 edition of the popular large SUV is expected to hit Australian shores in the first quarter of 2025.

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Big 2025 Tesla Model Y facelift revealed ahead of Australian debut

As its best-selling model, Tesla has given the Model Y a more comprehensive makeover to set it apart from its twin, the Model 3.

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Australia’s top 20 best-selling cars in 2024

The Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux continue to dominate the Aussie car market, but what else is going on? Here are the top sellers.

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TAG Heuer’s Grand Return to Formula 1

The famous Swiss luxury brand will become Formula One’s Official Timekeeper once more next year, continuing its long, storied association with motorsport’s main event.