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Wheels Inbox, June 2023: Premium EVs & discourteous Aussies
The latest thoughts, insights, corrections and criticism from our readers!
2024 Peugeot E-208 electric hatch locked-in for Australia
Peugeot Australia to re-enter the light car segment in 2024 with the facelifted, all-electric E-208
MG: future 600kW EVs will recharge in ‘10 minutes’
Half-solid-state batteries coming next year; SAIC confirms its working on a battery even cheaper than LFP
MG LS7 electric SUV likely for Australia, F7/L7 sedans under consideration
Two rebadged electric cars are “under strong consideration” for local MG showrooms, likely becoming the most-expensive vehicles sold by a Chinese brand
MG: EVs now priced to rival petrol cars
MG battery boss says some EVs have reached price parity with ICEs – and are only going to get cheaper
MG design boss: ‘SUV trend will pass’, no MG ute planned
Design boss says the SUV will go the way of the minivan; confirms no dual-cab MG ute on the horizon – for now
2024 Volkswagen T-Cross facelift due here next year
The mid-life update for Volkswagen’s smallest SUV, the Polo-based T-Cross, has introduced a new look inspired by its larger siblings
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE coupe and cabriolet confirmed for Australia
Filling the space left by the exit of C- and E-Class coupes, the new CLE will arrive in Australia next year
Ford Mustang Mach-E, Genesis GV70 and G80 EVs score 5-star ANCAP safety ratings
Three new electric vehicles have received top ANCAP safety marks – but the results are carried over from 2021 testing
GWM Haval Jolion: 5-star ANCAP rating extended to hybrid variants
Chinese challenger brand GWM Haval’s Jolion small SUV scores a five-star rating in ANCAP safety testing
Vehicle emissions rules could save Australia billions, report predicts
A new report has revealed major savings for all Australian new car owners and the economy – if the government sets strong vehicle emissions mandates.
Wheels mag July: Unwrapping the present – 70th anniversary issue (2 of 3)
Wheels continues its 70th anniversary with the second instalment in its three-mag series
VFACTS June 2023: HiLux holds strong, Model Y EV outsells Ranger
Electric vehicles are climbing to new heights in Australia and beating hybrids, while the Tesla Model Y surpasses the Ford Ranger in a shock defeat
GWM Ora EV pricing drops to $39,990 to compete with MG 4, BYD Dolphin
GWM has announced significant price cuts on its brand-new Ora electric hatch, making it a more compelling alternative to the new & cheap MG 4 and BYD Dolphin EVs
2024 Kia Picanto facelift revealed, due here later this year
Kia has unveiled a major update for its six-year-old Picanto light hatch with EV9-inspired looks and more tech
2024 Kia Niro updated with more tech for base EV, price rises
Kia has increased pricing for its electrified Niro small SUV, as one variant receives more tech
Speeding more common among drivers exposed to fast & furious content – but is it the content or the drivers?
New research suggests exposure to ‘pro-speeding’ content on media platforms might influence a driver’s tendency to speed
Kia ‘GT1’ EV: 450kW Stinger successor rumoured & rendered!
The Stinger could be coming back… in the form of a long range, electric-only GT.
2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid confirmed for Australia
Hyundai will finally have a mid-size SUV that can fight the Toyota RAV4 on even terms
Vale Peter Horbury: Famed Volvo, Ford, Geely designer dies aged 73
Designer who reinvented Volvo in the 1990s has passed away
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee falls short in ANCAP testing – for some variants
Plug-in hybrid and 7-seat Grand Cherokees score top marks in ANCAP testing, but 5-seat petrol variants penalised for seatbelt differences
Hyundai won’t compete with bargain Chinese EVs
Not only will Hyundai’s incoming Kona EV not rival Chinese electrics on price, the brand isn’t keen on a race to the bottom with its future battery-electric vehicles.
2023 Renault Koleos Iconic Edition pricing: Limited-run midsize SUV arrives
Limited-run Renault Koleos flagship introduced in Australia with unique touches and drive-away savings
Shane van Gisbergen nails NASCAR win on debut
Shane van Gisbergen shows the Yanks how it’s done on a street circuit with a beautifully measured win at NASCAR’s first ever street circuit race in Chicago. What does this mean for his Supercars future?
