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Wheels Inbox: Monster trucks, unloved Honda, and the kids are alright
Paul laments a new era of massive American trucks in Australia, young Ashton worries all of his fave cars of 2023 will be junk by the time he can own one, and Mark catches us out on our Mazda infotainment homework
Mazda will look to Toyota for its EV electronics
The two Japanese makers seek to share development of their on-board systems.
Wheels catch-up: Best electric sedan, Volvo & GWM models coming, Kona EV driven
Here are the stories that made headlines this week
Would you pay less for fewer ANCAP stars?
Would you buy a car if it was more affordable but didn’t have a five-star safety rating?
Recall roundup: Tesla, Volkswagen, Ford, Mercedes-Benz
New recalls issued for the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, Volkswagen Caddy, Ford F-150 and Transit Custom, and Mercedes-Benz midsize vans
This is the new 2024 Volkswagen Golf!
Images of the facelifted Volkswagen Golf small car have leaked online, confirming revised styling and more technology
POLL: 2025 Subaru Brumby imagined, but which version would you prefer?
Subaru has said it has no plans to return to the Brumby, but what if the new Hyundai Santa Cruz and Ford Maverick utes were just too much to ignore..?
Victoria refunds $7 million to EV owners following ‘unconstitutional’ tax – UPDATE
Electric vehicle owners in Victoria will be refunded with interest after state-based zero-emission vehicle taxes were declared “invalid”
Tesla Model Y is Europe’s best-selling vehicle
Model Y was the only EV-only vehicle inside the top 30!
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric pricing and features: Cheaper entry for new EV
Hyundai Australia delivers a sharper entry price for larger, second-generation Kona Electric, available in two grades with standard or extended-range options
RMIT welcomes Victoria’s adoption of digital licences but flags security concerns
The results of a pilot program in regional Victoria shows a willingness to embrace technology for driver’s licenses.
Ford F-150 Lightning Raptor?! Switchgear concept hints at new hero model
The Ford F-150 Switchgear is a muscled up off-road weapon that electrifies the Raptor spirit.
Nissan confirms customer details published to dark web after cyberattack
A ransomware gang has claimed ownership of the attack which stole 100GB of sensitive information
This 1971 Ford GTHO Phase III just sold for $350,000
An Aussie icon went under the hammer today but it fell well short of previous auction results
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric N Line revealed, confirmed for Australia
No performance enhancements for sportier-looking Kona Electric N Line due in Australia later in 2024
Climate Council highlights benefits of EVs for saving on road trip costs
Australian climate body provides insights on how Aussie travellers can lessen the bank pain
Ford F-150 recalled again; owners told to stop driving immediately
A steering failure risk means every example of the new F-150 has been recalled in Australia
Fake chatbot poses as official Toyota AI, then attacks its EV strategy
In what looks to be an act of digital ecoterrorism, a fake chatbot has surfaced as a supposedly official new Toyota AI named ‘Electra’
New Volvo models coming in 2024 and beyond
This year, Volvo’s Australian line-up will welcome two very important models on the brand’s march towards full electrification
Ford continues SuperVan tradition with 1050kW van on show at Bathurst
More than a silly fast van, Ford’s SuperVan is a testbed for contemporary technology – and this one’s all-electric
Ford abandons patent for tech that would’ve let lenders repossess your car remotely
Autonomous tech allows for all sorts of possibilities that buyers have never dreamed of
New GWM, Tank, Haval, Ora models coming
Chinese car-maker GWM has a host of exciting new models planned for 2024, including boxy off-roaders, an updated dual-cab and fresh electric cars
2024 Tesla Model 3 deliveries paused due to child-seat compliance issue
Deliveries of the facelifted Tesla Model 3 EV have been paused – and a recall is likely – after the brand removed a flap to access the rear-centre top-tether point required under the Australian Design Rules
Mazda 3 2.5 turbo, hardcore MX-5 concepts launch Spirit Racing sub-brand
House-tuned fast Mazdas set to make a comeback in Japan, will Australia follow?
