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Class action launched against Hyundai and Kia over ‘defective’ engines
Lawyers allege numerous vehicles sold by the carmakers in Australia were offered for sale with engines that were manufactured or designed defectively
WATCH: The car ads from the 2023 Super Bowl
After a big 2022 spend, most carmakers have stepped away from a spot at this year’s Super Bowl – but there were still a few highlights
Kia Rio won’t live on in Australia
There’s no future for the Kia Rio in Australia, as buyers flock to SUVs
Wheels mag February 2023: Mediums well done, and plenty on the side
Our medium SUV mega test is the star of this issue, but for a little more wow factor, we’ve also driven the new 911 Dakar and Land Rover’s ridonkulous Defender 90 P525 V8!
2023 Kia Sportage pricing and features
The latest Australian pricing and details on Kia’s popular Sportage medium SUV
2023 Kia EV6: Everything we know about the Ioniq 5’s cousin
Kia’s first dedicated all-electric model will undercut its Korean cousin in pricing
2023 Kia EV6 Australian pricing and features
Sporty new EV6 GT variant usurps the flagship position for Kia
2023 Kia EV9 confirmed for Australia, expected H2 arrival
Kia Australia quietly confirms EV9 for Australia; pricing, features (and what it looks like) still to come
2024 Kia EV9 specifications reportedly shown in owner survey
Kia’s upcoming seven-seat electric SUV, the Telluride-sized EV9, could offer up to 294kW and a price tag above $100k, if it reaches local shores
Hyundai facing class action over ‘fire hazard’ risk, Kia could follow
Law firm seeking large compensation payments on behalf of owners whose cars have the defective anti-lock braking system
Wheels magazine January 2023: What’s inside!
We’re kicking off 2023 in a big way with first drives of the new C63 and Civic Type R (!!), the new-gen Amarok and Lexus RZ450e electric SUV, and a whole heap more. Read about it below, then pick up the mag!
2020-2022 Kia Sorento recalled
Kia has recalled its Sorento large SUV to resolve a potential fault that could cause the vehicle to stop driving
VFACTS 2022: Kia beats Hyundai in sales race for first time
Kia becomes Australia’s favourite Korean brand as it overtakes Hyundai in milestone achievement
VFACTS December 2022: 20 years on top for Toyota as the market breaks through the COVID years to find recovery
The results for 2022 are in and its Toyota that dominated, with the HiLux selling ute selling more units than any other vehicle since 2005
2023 Kia Stinger Tribute Edition revealed, Australia unlikely due to existing demand
It’s been coming for some time, but finally, a little over five years into its life, Kia is killing off the Stinger… sort of
VIDEO: Kia EV6 GT walk-around review ahead of January release
The Kia EV6 GT is gearing up for a January 2023 Australian release with a six-figure price tag; we’ve seen it and learned about its suspension settings
VFACTS November 2022: HiLux back on top as SUVs outsell LCVs
Sales climb again in November with most brands experiencing growth, and SUVs proving particularly popular
Kia EV6 GT spec battle: Is it really overpriced?
Kia is yet to confirm leaked EV6 GT pricing, though it’s pretty clear it’s a six-figure EV on the road. But does that make it bad value?
2023 Kia EV6 GT: $100,000 price appears confirmed in industry guide
Kia’s muscly 430kW (yes, 430kW) EV has touched down in Australia for the next and final phase of its local ride and handling work
On shelves now: Wheels December 2022 issue
Duck and cover because there’s an avalanche of new metal incoming for 2023!
2023 Kia Seltos pricing: Facelift brings tweaked look, upgraded powertrain
Australian pricing has been announced for the refreshed 2023 Kia Seltos, bringing subtly updated looks, updated tech, and a gearbox switch
Kia says Seltos hybrid off the cards until next generation in 2025
A hybrid powertrain for the Seltos small SUV has been ruled out by Kia
Kia Sorento hybrid supply “tokenism at best” as wait times hit 12 months
Supply of Sorento hybrids isn’t enough to meet strong demand Down Under
Kia EV6 GT is on the way, but Australia will keep Stinger
Kia has stopped selling the Stinger in the UK, but remains committed to the sporty liftback despite the shadow of the all-electric EV6
