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New car delays: Which top 20 models are affected?

So you want to buy a new car, but don’t want to wait or lose out on features? Here’s the lowdown on what’s happening with the market’s key players

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Honda slips below Jeep in US reliability study, Lexus & Genesis top charts

The luxury brands led the way in the 2023 study results

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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

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Australia’s best electric cars for 2023

We’ve tested nearly every EV below six figures in Australia to rank the best on sale today

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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

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Kia Rio won’t live on in Australia

There’s no future for the Kia Rio in Australia, as buyers flock to SUVs

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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!

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2023 Kia Sportage pricing and features

The latest Australian pricing and details on Kia’s popular Sportage medium SUV

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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

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2023 Kia EV6 Australian pricing and features

Sporty new EV6 GT variant usurps the flagship position for Kia

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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Kia: 10 models and moments that transformed Korea’s budget brand

We chart the notable cars and significant moments that helped transform Kia from budget-focused fringe player to major powerhouse in Australia (plus some of the mis-steps)

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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

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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

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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

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Boot sizes of Australia’s most popular hatchbacks

Not all hatchbacks are created equal when it comes to cargo space – especially now that so many are pushing for a sporty look, at the expense of practicality

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Australia’s cheapest SUVs: 5 crossovers under $30,000

Here are five SUVs straight from the factory that retail for $30K or less

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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

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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

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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

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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?