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America’s 2025 Ford Explorer is no relation to Europe’s Explorer EV
A new-generation Ford Explorer has appeared, boasting a range of new features, with the hybrid model axed.
30 Days of news + Five things we learned this month
The thoughts that dig into our minds while slaving over the next edition of Wheels Magazine
Volkswagen celebrates 50 years of Golf by showing 1969 EA276 prototype
Volkswagen is celebrating 50 years of Golf in 2024
What to expect from Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standards in 2025
Australia likely to follow United States when it comes to fuel efficiency standards – expect legislation next year
Video: Maniac makes a ‘Hondaventador’ from 8th-gen Civic sedan
Want a Lamborghini but can’t quite justify the cost? Just convert your Honda Civic into an Aventador!
Wheels catch-up: Mazda CX-70 revealed, Polestar 4 vs Model Y, Tundra price leak
Here are the stories that made headlines this week
Recall roundup: Volkswagen, Mazda, Volvo, Kia, Tesla, Audi, Ford, Jaguar
New recalls issued for the Volkswagen Arteon, Golf & Passat, Mazda CX-60 & CX-90, Volvo XC40, Kia Carnival, Tesla Model 3, Audi E-Tron GT, Ford F-150, and Jaguar I-Pace
2024 BMW 4 Series and M4 updates revealed, priced for Australia
Updated BMW 4 Series and M4 models revealed with exterior, interior and technological changes – plus more power for the M4 Competition
2024.5 Ford Tourneo people mover: Price and features for new eight-seater
Ford joins the people-mover fight in Australia, confirming the Tourneo (Tourneo Custom in Europe) will reach Australia in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Toyota stops production of LandCruiser 300, 70 Series amid engine misconduct
Toyota has paused production of popular diesel-powered models in Japan amid investigations into an engine scandal
Lewis Hamilton leaves Mercedes for Ferrari: Everything you need to know
Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has left Mercedes for redder pastures, but what does that mean for the grid?
2024 Honda Accord hybrid: Toyota Camry rival confirmed for Australia
After being told we’re not getting the new hybrid-only Accord several times, Honda’s flipped and the midsize sedan is coming to Australia after all
British-built Lotus Type 135 electric sports car will replace Emira in 2027
Completing the Chinese-owned British marque’s reinvention, the last vehicle with previous-incarnation Lotus parts will be replaced by an all-new EV
Mazda CX-60 & CX-90: No immediate fix for suspension, transmission concerns
Future product updates are likely to resolve firm ride quality and low-speed transmission concerns for the Mazda CX-60 and CX-90 SUVs
Mazda admits “some overlap” in selling four premium SUVs
Mazda Australia will soon have four premium SUVs – the CX-60, 70, 80 and 90 – in local showrooms and admits there will be “some overlap”
Mazda CX-60 and CX-90 recalled for steering fault in Australia
Mazda will contact owners in writing when the parts to rectify the issue become available
F1 rejects Andretti/Cadillac’s bid to become 11th team
New F1 team is denied over concerns it wouldn’t be competitive, although the door is still open for 2028…
2024 Tesla Model 3 deliveries resume in Australia, recall issued for child-seat compliance issue
Deliveries of the latest Tesla Model 3 electric sedan have resumed and a recall has been issued to enable access to the rear-centre top-tether point required under the Australian Design Rules
2024 Mazda CX-70 five-seat SUV revealed, confirmed for Australia
No, it’s not a CX-60 or a CX-90. This is the new Mazda CX-70 expected in Australia at the end of this year
2024 Audi Q7 & SQ7 update revealed, Australian timing confirmed
Late-stage second update for Audi Q7 introduces a revised look, new lighting technology, and a more advanced infotainment system
Electric vehicles “underperformed the market significantly” in 2023 second hand values
Great news if you’re looking to nab a high-spec EV for cheap, not so good if you’re looking to trade up to the latest and greatest
Used car sales results for 2023 show falling prices, strong demand and more options
You might’ve taken a bath if you’d bought a used car just a couple of years ago, but improved supply in the new-car market is seeing prices and availability getting better in the used market
Half million dollar ‘Stang? Mustang Dark Horse 001 fetches A$560K at auction
Would you splash half a million Aussie dollars on a Mustang? A buyer in the USA has just scooped the first example for US$375,000
New luxury electric cars coming to Australia in 2024
Your guide to fully electric luxury cars and SUVs heading to Australian showrooms in 2024
