Performance Car Podcast
2026 Nissan Qashqai goes all-in on e-POWER with Australian-made tech and sharper efficiency
Hybrid-only Qashqai range arrives in early 2026 with lower emissions and improved refinement.
Hyundai confirms ELEXIO electric SUV for Australia with Q1 2026 launch
New mid-size EV slots between KONA Electric and IONIQ 5, offering 546km range and a $59,990 drive-away price.
VFACTS December 2025: Australian new-car sales hold firm over the year, as hybrids grow and SUVs dominate
Total vehicle sales topped 1.2 million last year, with plug-in hybrids posting record growth and China strengthening its role in the local market.
EV sales show sharp Tesla drop in Australia – as Polestar rises
New Electric Vehicle Council data shows strong growth for Polestar, softer year for Tesla, and Model Y finishing 2025 on top.
Mercedes-Benz confirms electric S-Class to replace EQS in years to come
Next-generation S-Class will offer electric and combustion versions on separate platforms as Mercedes resets its EV strategy.
Subaru teases return of WRX STI ahead of imminent reveal
Snowy teaser clips hint at turbo power, sharper styling and an STI comeback likely bound for Australia.
Volkswagen ID. Polo interior revealed as electric supermini edges closer
Physical controls return, classic design cues resurface and GTI power is confirmed for VW’s next-generation electric Polo.
BYD overtakes Tesla as global EV sales leader after latter’s second annual slump
Surging Chinese competition and slowing demand see BYD claim the top spot in battery-electric vehicle sales worldwide.
BMW Alpina officially begins a new era as standalone brand within BMW
The famed performance-luxury marque enters 2026 fully integrated, with its identity, philosophy and future now shaped from within Munich.
From the Wheels archives: We find the fastest Australian car
In September 1977, Wheels settled the argument about what is the fastest Australian car once and for all.
The Wheels interview: Roland Dane, V8 Supercars pioneer with Triple Eight Racing
Roland Dane’s stellar achievement in Australian motorsport – creating Triple Eight Racing – may not even be the most interesting thing about his long and varied career, discovers Paul Gover.
MG delivers world-first solid-state battery EV with new MG4 Anxin Edition
China-market MG4 Anxin Edition pioneers liquid–solid battery tech, boasting fast charging and long range at a budget-friendly price point.
Federal Government to name and shame car makers failing to meet CO2 targets
The federal government is set to reveal ‘interim emissions’ results under the new stringent NVES targets.
The Wheels Interview: Dr Stuart Newstead, safety expert, on why Australia’s road toll remains so high
Dr Stuart Newstead is one of Australia’s foremost experts on road safety, who has some pointed things to say about a country where car-related deaths are going up, not down, despite public safety campaigns and crash avoidance technology.
KGM Musso: Korean ute challenger takes aim at Ranger and HiLux with new dual cab
KG Mobility reveals rugged midsize truck blending familiar styling cues with diesel and hybrid power ahead of a 2026 debut.
2026 Toyota HiLux in-depth review: New, or just improved?
Toyota’s ninth-gen HiLux sticks closely to a proven formula, mixing modest structural tweaks, mild-hybrid tech and cabin updates with familiar underpinnings to keep Australia’s top-selling ute on track.
Lexus RZ 600e F Sport Performance turns the dial up to 11
With more power, aggressive aero and next-gen steer-by-wire tech, Lexus’s new electric flagship shows how serious the brand is about performance EVs.
Cars we wish were sold here: Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac transformed its image from 1980s’ Florida special to modern luxury with one car: the Escalade luxury SUV.
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 110TSI Elegance review: Improved offering in third generation medium SUV
Tiguan’s third generation chases a more premium feel, adding features and polish – but questions remain over engine efficiency and hybrid options.
Kia set to reveal trio of high-performance electric GT models at Euro motor show
EV5 GT, EV3 GT and EV4 GT to debut on January 9 as Kia accelerates its push into performance-focused electric vehicles.
From the Wheels archives: The famous ‘lemon’ cover for Wheels Car of the Year in 1979
A shock result in Wheels’ Car of the Year award in 1979 got automotive tongues wagging.
Major road rule changes coming in 2026: What Australian drivers need to know
From lower speed limits to AI enforcement and tougher penalties, sweeping reforms are set to reshape Australia’s roads next year.
The Wheels Interview: Mick Doohan, on life after MotoGP glory
Paul Gover catches up with Mick Doohan who at 60, brings the same single-minded determination to his business interests as he did claiming five MotoGP world titles.
Final form Godzilla: Driving the ultimate 2025 Nissan GT-R T-Spec
The MY25 GT-R T-Spec is the most complete R35 yet – a fitting farewell to one of the most disruptive performance cars ever built.
