Frankfurt Motor Show

In profile: Meet Volkswagen Group boss Paul Sansom
With best part of a year of leadership now under his belt, we meet the new head honcho leading the VW Group into an electric future

New 2023 Nissan Pathfinder scores five-star ANCAP rating
Large SUV joins X-Trail and Qashqai siblings in gaining top marks in crash tests

Ford Puma EV to debut in 2024
Although the Fiesta has been axed, the Ford Puma will live on with an all-electric version expected in 2024

Waze launches on Android Automotive…but for Renaults only
Five years after Android Automotive launched, the Waze navigation app will finally be available – but it’ll only be for Renaults

Australian Government funds largest electric truck delivery fleet trial
Your next ‘last mile’ parcel delivery in Sydney might be from an all-electric truck, but it’ll need to wait after this Christmas

2023 BMW X1 obtains five-star ANCAP safety rating
ANCAP has rated the BMW’s entry-level SUV the full five-stars, though the pure-electric version remains untested

2023 LDV Mifa 9 EV people-mover receives five-star ANCAP safety rating
ANCAP has rated the Mifa 9 electric people-mover the full five-stars, but not the petrol-powered Mifa

2023 Isuzu D-Max, MU-X and Mazda BT-50 score minor safety updates, revised ANCAP rating
ANCAP has reassessed the related Isuzu D-Max, MU-X and Mazda BT-50 twins following changes to the driver’s knee airbag and instrument panel design

Toyota reveals Corolla Cross hydrogen concept with GR Corolla engine
The popular Corolla Cross small SUV has been fitted with a hydrogen powertrain, but uncannily uses an engine from a hot hatch

2012-18 Lexus IS, RC and GS recalled
A faulty design for specific Lexus fuel tank vent tubes could lead to petrol spillage and a potential vehicle fire, according to the brand

Tesla to remove ultrasonic sensors, despite camera-only tech lacking key features
Tesla’s electric vehicles will soon be built without some promised features – but Tesla says a future update will resolve this

2024 Cupra Tavascan electric SUV to be built in China
Cupra has confirmed its forthcoming electric mid-size SUV will be built in China for export markets, including Australia

Ken Block’s Gymkhana: Pastrana rips ‘wildest ever’ stunts + Hoonigan’s Greatest Hits!
The Hoonigan crew reckon this is their most insane Gymkhana yet, plus we list the team’s greatest hits over the years

Isuzu wait times in 2022: How long are Isuzu’s delivery delays?
Your model-by-model guide to estimated wait times on a new Isuzu in 2022

Volkswagen Amarok: “Premium ute” set to cost $80,000+ in flagship form
Prices set to rise as German brand Volkswagen positions its second-generation Amarok as the dual-cab ute segment’s most heavily specified and premium offering

VW: Electric Volkswagen Amarok SUV needed to justify any battery ute
German brand Volkswagen considers U-turn on producing its own version of the Ford Everest large SUV – as a battery 4WD twin to an electric Amarok

VIDEO: 2023 Volkswagen Amarok review
The original Amarok was something of a pioneer. We drive the Ranger-twinned successor to find out if it stands up to VW’s claim of being the dual-cab ute segment’s most premium offering.

Electric VW Amarok ute confirmed for second half of decade
Fully-electric and plug-in hybrid versions of Amarok being plotted to future-proof VW’s ute for upcoming Euro 7 emissions regulations and a future ban on petrol and diesel vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover facing class action over allegedly faulty diesel particulate filters
Alleged fault covers diesel versions of the Land Rover Discovery Sport, Discovery, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover and Jaguar E-Pace

2023 Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance revealed
The all-new Mercedes-AMG S63 is the most potent S-Class ever, featuring a plug-in hybrid system and an aggressive new look – but it’s at the cost of added mass

In the WhichCar shop: Retro Wheels cover prints
If you’ve been a long-time reader of Wheels, there’s bound to be a lot of special covers floating around in your memories. Now, you can own it!

2023 Volkswagen ID.5 review
Volkswagen’s electrified age incorporates a coupe-crossover. Can the ID.5 compete with its abundant rivals?

Toyota C-HR: New concept previews next-gen small SUV
Toyota has confirmed its funky C-HR small SUV will survive into an electrified second generation

Next-gen Santa Fe powertrains will be dictated by hybrid’s success; EV unlikely
At the launch of Hyundai’s first hybrid three-row SUV, executives commented that existing powertrains will determine the next model’s line-up in Australia