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EU to mandate sustainable EV batteries

The European Commission aims to improve battery sustainability across its lifecycle from production to repurposing

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Toyota GR86 Hybrid imagined with hot new Prius face

What if the GR86 was inspired by the Prius? An electrified version of the Toyota sports coupe is rumoured to be in the works, so we’ve imagined how it may look come 2025

Reviews

2023 Mercedes-AMG C63 review: Electroshocked muscle car driven

Radical new AMG C63 is faster, grippier, comfier and more complex – but also harder to love…

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Electric Corvette SUV & sedan coming with brand spinoff, imagined in new renders

An all-electric four-door coupe and performance crossover, both wearing Corvette badging, will reportedly join electrified versions of the iconic two-door in 2025 – and we’ve had a go at imagining how they might look!

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Dust is gold, dirt’s for the bold: You have to watch the Huracan Sterrato video

We dig the jacked-up new Huracan Sterrato, but this video might be best buried

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Petrol prices fall for the first time in almost two years, claims ACCC

The average price of fuel in Australia between July and September fell for the first time in almost two years, according to the consumer watchdog

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Uber launches child seats in cars across Melbourne

Uber is rolling out a new pilot program allowing Melbourne parents to book a ride with a child seat installed

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Jeep pauses Cherokee SUV production indefinitely

Production of Jeep’s Cherokee medium SUV will sit on hold amid supply chain issues and onslaught of EVs

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2014-2015 Hyundai Ix35 recalled over brake fire risk

The problem affects almost 20,000 cars in Australia

Reviews

2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron review: International drive

Anticipated Q4 compact electric SUV still has an unconfirmed arrival timing for Australia, but we’ve driven in Germany to find out if it would be worth the wait.

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2023 Hyundai Kona rendered! Hybrid likely for Corolla Cross, Seltos, CX-30 rival

A new Kona small SUV is due next year – likely with a hybrid powertrain for Australia – and we’ve imagined it

Features

Modern classic: Lamborghini Gallardo

This is the other car that saved Lamborghini. Before the Urus was ever conceived, sales of the Gallardo eclipsed those of every other supersports car from Sant’Agata combined.

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2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray leaked: Electrified ‘Vette due next year

The electrified Chevy Corvette E-Ray has leaked on the brand’s online configurator, providing our first look at the hybrid ‘Vette’s design

Features

The hottest wheels on earth

The iconic Hot Wheels toy is so much more than an affordable enabler to get your nippers into cars

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This Christmas, give them a gift they actually want!

Don’t give them socks or a tie. Give a subscription to Wheels, 4×4 Australia or Street Machine magazine for as little as $29. Or, grab a piece of automotive history with 50% off a Wheels retro framed cover

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2023 Subaru WRX hatch imagined! Better than Sportswagon?

Remember when the world went mad about the Impreza hatch? What are your thoughts now…

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Cool car gifts for Christmas shopping

Shopping for the household petrolhead? We have some suggestions

Comparisons

2023 Nissan Z vs Ford Mustang GT California Special comparison review

Nissan’s newest star athlete goes straight for the crown, but can Z topple Mustang?

2022 Mitsubishi Triton GLS review
Reviews

2022 Mitsubishi Triton GLS review: The dad weekender drive

When the opportunity arose for one of our resident SUV owners to drive Mitsubishi’s dual-cab ute for a week, how did the Triton compare?

Opinion

Opinion: Utes are the new SUV

Any time someone mentions a particularly impressive dual-cab attribute it is always immediately followed by the caveat “…for a ute”.

Comparisons

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan R v Skoda Kodiaq RS comparison review

They share an engine and offer quick, driver-focused thrills but which sporty Volkswagen Group SUV is best?

Reviews

2022 Mazda BT-50 SP review

Prudent partnership combines car-like comfort and hardworking ethic in Mazda’s mid-range ute

Opinion

Opinion: Do all electric cars drive the same? Kind of…

A car’s engine, and its sound, used to be how brands set themselves apart. Is that still possible in the EV age? Or are we approaching a sea of sameness?

Advice

Is premium petrol worth using?

Higher octane fuels may be more expensive but they also bring a number of benefits