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Volkswagen and Mahindra deepen EV ties
Mahindra’s new INGLO electric vehicle platform will use Volkswagen’s MEB components and unified cells

Ford “almost pulled out of Australia” before Ranger, Everest success
Ford boss Jim Farley has revealed the brand considered leaving Australia – like Holden did – before the Ranger went on to become the nation’s top-selling vehicle

Ford EV beats V8 AMG to set new Bathurst record
It was electric vs petrol power at Australia’s most famous track as Ford gunned to break the lap record at Mount Panorama

Hyundai i30 N, i20 N hot hatches axed in Europe, safe for Australia
Hyundai will stop making the i30 N hatch and i20 N for the European market but both models will continue in Australia for the immediate future

Wheels catch-up: New Tiguan & Impreza tested, new HiLux priced, Aussie fuel figures proven
Here are the stories that made headlines this week

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N pricing: 478kW, $111k hero on sale now
Customers will have 12 hours to snaffle up the first batch of Hyundai’s high-performance EV, with orders opening on September 15

Auction watch: HSV Clubsport, Jaguar S Type, Cadillac Eldorado and more!
The latest highlights from Grays Auctions

Mercedes backtracks on being EV-only by 2030; combustion engines to continue
German giant becomes the latest to delay its EV plans amid weakening demand

2024 Supercars Championship: 10 pre-season talking points
A tumultuous pre-season with off-track controversy as entertaining as the on-track brawls, the 2024 Supercars season kicks off with some salivating battle lines drawn.

Further 2025 Mazda CX-70 details released, costs the same as the CX-90 in the US
Mazda North America has announced more details about the CX-70 five-seat large SUV, including confirmation it’ll be priced identically to its CX-90 twin

2024 Subaru Solterra becomes latest EV to have price slashed in Australia
The price of Subaru’s first electric vehicle, the Toyota-based Solterra midsize SUV, has been slashed by up to $8000 in Australia ahead of its imminent launch

Aussie test shows how much fuel cars actually use
Some cars drink up to 20% more fuel than claimed while others are actually more efficient than their lab figures

2025 Volkswagen ID.4 & ID.5 electric SUV features confirmed, prices to follow
The Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 electric SUVs are due in Australia mid-year in two high-spec variants and an entry price targeting the mid-range Tesla Model Y

Climate Council expects significant fuel savings under proposed NVES
NVES will cut new car-buyers fuel bills, according to Climate Council

2025 Volvo EX40 & EC40 revealed: XC40 & C40 electric SUVs renamed
Volvo has renamed its XC40 Recharge and C40 electric SUV twins to EX40 and EC40, matching the EX30, EX90 and EM90

Auction watch: Leyland Mini Moke, Porsche Cayenne GTS, Genesis Ultimate Pack, and more
Grays rolls out even more cars for those looking for a bargain

Recall roundup: Toyota, Chery, Kia & Audi
New recalls issued for the Toyota Yaris, Chery Omoda 5, facelifted Kia Sorento, and Audi Q7 & Q8

Wheels catch-up: Top 40 cars of 2024, Kia Tasman spied, Prado line-up detailed!
Here are the stories that made headlines this week

2025 Audi S3 update detailed ahead of reveal
Wide ranging changes for Audi S3 hot hatch and sedan aim to improve overall driving dynamics

Kia Stinger set to be replaced by electric sedan – but Australia unlikely
An all-electric replacement to the rear-drive Kia Stinger, which could be called the EV8, is due in 2026 but it appears unlikely for Australia

Renault Scenic E-Tech electric small SUV “under study”, Austral hybrid ruled out
Renault Australia developing business case for RHD-ready Scenic E-Tech electric SUV, while the midsize Austral hybrid has been ruled out due to high cost

2025 Skoda Octavia facelift revealed: Updated look, more power for the RS
Skoda updates popular Octavia liftback and wagon with a revised look, improved technology, and a power boost for the RS variant

2024 Ford Transit Custom MS-RT revealed
“Motorsport-inspired” van to bring smiles to workers across Europe.

2024 Nissan Juke facelift revealed, Australian timing confirmed
A mid-life facelift for the Nissan Juke light SUV has debuted in Europe with first arrivals due in Australia later this year