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What electric car incentives are on offer in Australia?
With more EVs being introduced into the market, what are governments offering to increase uptake among private buyers?

Should you buy a Tesla Model Y? Five best alternatives to the popular electric SUV
The Model Y electric SUV is now one of the biggest-selling vehicles in Australia, but here are five great alternatives.

Toyota and Lexus recall one-million vehicles in the US, no local impact
No local impact for airbag concern affecting around one million Toyota and Lexus vehicles sold between 2020 and 2022 in the United States

New US airbag recall could cost carmakers $15 billion if enacted
America’s regulatory body for road safety, the NHTSA, is set to decide on a new Takata-like airbag issue that could be the second most expensive recall ever declared

Packing for a Christmas Road Trip? Honda’s got some Tetris tips…
Who better to consult on how to pack a boot than a competitive Tetris player?

New car buyers falling victim to invoice scams
Buyers encouraged to exercise care when making deposits for their new vehicles.

Queensland ‘Q1’ plate challenges ‘NSW 1’ in $13m+ State of Origin-style bid
Traditional Blues v Maroons battle heads to the auction house as Queensland Heritage Plate is put up for grabs days after ‘NSW 1’ plate hit $10m bid

Porsche Macan Electric: Australia dropping petrol for EV power only
Porsche’s most popular SUV will be sold in Australia in electric only guise after 2024

2024 Kia Picanto pricing and features
Kia’s updated micro hatch receives a revised look and more active safety features. Prices are up, and the flagship GT has been axed

2024 Lexus UX update revealed, Australian timing unclear
More-powerful hybrid, larger digital instrument cluster, and additional safety tech added to Lexus UX small SUV overseas

Rare Holden Torana GTR-X for sale
A 1970 Holden concept car – one of only two in existence – is up for sale.

2024 Toyota Yaris Cross light SUV goes hybrid-only
Non-hybrid petrol variants axed from Toyota Yaris Cross line-up due to strong global demand for electrified models

Wollongong gets 5 pole-mounted 22kW EV chargers, Victoria coming too
Wollongong follows Glebe in launching Sydney’s latest roadside EV chargers, and Victoria has plenty coming too

Next-gen Apple CarPlay previewed for Porsche & Aston Martin rollout – but when?
Apple’s new CarPlay system is finally coming to cars – starting with a couple of luxury marques

Self-driving Mercs in the US will display a newly approved blue light
World-first lighting has been made legal to distinguish Mercedes-Benz autonomous vehicles in two US states.

Recall roundup: Toyota, Lotus, Land Rover, McLaren
New recalls issued for the Toyota Yaris Cross, Lotus Emira, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and McLaren Artura

2024 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro: Australian pricing & ANCAP 5-star rating confirmed
The second Chery model has landed in Australia. This time it’s a medium SUV, with the safety rating to match.

Hyundai Australia celebrates two million sales
The Korean carmaker reaches milestone after 37 years in Australia.

2024 MG 5 update bringing critical safety updates to address zero-star ANCAP rating
Following a devastating zero-star safety score handed down by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program, the MG 5 sedan will get some key updates

2023 Volvo XC90 B6 Dark review
Ageing like a fine wine, the Volvo XC90 continues to be one of the most convincing luxury SUVs on sale

Mahindra reveals its big SUV and ute ambitions for Australia
Indian car maker Mahindra talks to Wheels about its bold plan to move from niche regional player to mainstream popularity with its next-generation SUVs and utes.

2024 Renault Kangoo E-Tech electric van priced from $61,990
New electric Kangoo arrives with more range and twice the power

2024 McLaren GTS: updated grand-tourer supercar revealed
British supercar maker’s Bentley chaser gets more power, less weight and more attitude

2024 BYD Seal Performance review: First Australian drive
The Seal sedan represents BYD’s first direct rival to a Tesla in Australia. We drive the flagship variant to see if the Model 3 should be worried.