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2024 Mini Cooper hatch revealed, full debut soon

Following last week’s leaked images, Mini has provided a virtual snippet of its next-generation Cooper hatch

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Kia building more EVs in sales forecast boost; 15 all-electric models by 2027

More than half of all Kia vehicles produced in 2030 will be all-electric, according to an updated plan released by the Korean brand

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Queenslanders may need to take test to renew licence

The state’s transport minister is looking to address the state’s climbing road toll with retesting upon licence renewal

Features

Automatic for the people: The story behind ZF’s eight-speed gearbox

Heard about the transmission used by Bentley AND Rolls-Royce? Audi AND BMW? Here’s how ZF bridged some intense rivalries

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RTR Ford Mustang showcased at Formula Drift Long Beach

Ford’s incoming new Mustang put in a strong showing at the Long Beach round of the 2023 Formula Drift series, with RTR Motorsports drivers qualifying strong

Comparisons

2023 Honda Civic Type R vs Hyundai i30 Sedan N comparison review

The Honda Civic Type R costs over $72K. The Hyundai i30 Sedan N is a mere $49K. Should you pay 48% more for 14% more power? We answer the question

Explained: ZF two-speed EV gearbox
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Explained: ZF two-speed EV gearbox

German transmission giant cuts new teeth on two EV ratios

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Honda Civic Type R: near-new examples listed close to $90K

The Civic Type R’s local media embargo has barely lifted and the scalpers are already out in force…

Reviews

2023 Honda Civic Type R review: Aussie first drive!

With two-year wait list and eye-watering price hike, can the sleeker, faster Honda Civic Type R actually live up to the hype? Spoiler alert: yes

Car Style

2023 Hanging Rock car show: See our photos!

The much-loved event was back to its peak form. If you didn’t get a chance to go, take a look at our photos here.

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2024 Ford E-Transit Courier electric van revealed

Ford has unveiled the city-focussed E-Transit Courier commercial van, which shares its underpinnings with the forthcoming Puma EV

Reviews

2023 Corolla Cross GXL Hybrid AWD review

Mid-spec ‘E-Four’ (all-wheel drive) Corolla Cross should be the pick of the bunch but the price premium over a front-drive one might put you off

Opinion

Choosing a car for rational reasons is overrated

Buying safe might be sensible, but sensible is for those who don’t have stories to tell.

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Wheels mag April 2023: Kia EV9 detailed, GR Corolla faces rivals & more!

It’s an all-out pre-emptive strike from Korea as we headline this issue with the groundbreaking Kia EV9, the bold SsangYong Torres, a first drive of Hyundai’s game-changing Ioniq 5 N and the progress so far on Hyundai’s ute project

Advice

Do electric cars have gears?

EVs are far less complex and more flexible than traditional engines, but they still need at least one gear

2024 Kia Sorento facelift rendering | Wheels Media
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2024 Kia Sorento facelift rendered: Due later this year with Kia Connect

Although the reveal is still a few months away, Kia Australia has confirmed an upgraded Sorento will arrive here by Christmas, with revised styling and its connected-car functionality

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2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness revealed, no news for Australian arrival

Subaru unveils off-road oriented Crosstrek at the New York International Motor Show

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2023 Mazda 3 update revealed, due here later this year

The updated Mazda 3 hatch and sedan range will be streamlined in Australia, with the deletion of manual and mild-hybrid variants – and new technology for select grades

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Tesla to start EV repair service in Australia

Tesla is aiming to integrate more car accident repairs in-house, in a seemingly Apple-esque move to bypass third-party technicians and ‘right to repair’

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Volkswagen sharpens T-Cross Style drive-away pricing

Volkswagen has sharpened the point on T-Cross drive-away pricing

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2023 MG 4 electric hatch priced from… wait, how much?

MG has confirmed the price of its 4 small car – and it kicks off under $50K

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2022 Ford Ranger and Everest recalled for seatbelt fix

Around 1400 Ford Ranger and Everest vehicles built in 2022 have been called back due to a manufacturing defect impacting the driver’s seatbelt

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2023 Mini Cooper EV revealed without disguise during filming

Fully-electric future of the iconic model is right around the corner, as these new photos show

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VFACTS March 2023: SUVs and utes dominate as no passenger cars make top-10

Electric cars may be gaining traction, but the top 10 was all about utes and SUVs in March