Performance Car Event News
Hyundai wants its electric vehicles to charge as fast as ICE cars can refuel
The boss of a new European Hyundai development centre says that EVs should offer ICE vehicle-like speed and convenience when recharging.
Next Mercedes-AMG GLC SUV will up power to 671kW, hit 100km/h in under 3.0 seconds
Reports from the UK suggest that the electric Mercedes-AMG GLC will make a staggering amount of power and hit the tonne in under three seconds.
The Ford Focus is dead: production of family hatch legend ends after 27 years
Production of the iconic Ford Focus has quietly ended after 27 years.
KGM Musso EV: Australia’s growing electric ute market gets a new entrant
Brand’s first battery-powered ute brings new powertrains, practical load space and updated cabin tech as competition intensifies in the EV workhorse segment.
Century Batteries joins forces with Red Bull Ampol Racing team
Century Batteries has announced a new sponsorship with the Red Bull Ampol Racing Team ahead of the 2026 Supercars championship.
2026 MG ZS upgraded with turbocharged engine now standard across range
MG’s updated 2026 ZS brings a new turbo engine range-wide, smoother Hybrid+ performance, added safety and more value, starting from $25,888 drive-away.
Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage spec battle: Which medium SUV comes out on top?
Genetic twins under the skin, can a closer look separate these two mid-size SUV siblings?
Wheels December 2025 issue now on sale!
An interview with F1 legend Alan Jones at 80, Trent Nikolic drives Ferrari’s latest masterpiece at Fiorano and in-depth tests on a range of new vehicles headline an action-packed December 2025 issue of Wheels.
Major Australian state rejects national push to cut rural speed limits as road-toll debate intensifies
State ministers, farming groups and regional MPs push back against a federal proposal to drop the 100 km/h default limit, arguing safer roads – not slower speeds – are the real solution.
What would Holden’s line-up look like today? AI helps reimagine a cancelled future
From imagined EVs to revived performance icons, our AI-built 2025 Holden line-up reimagines the brand for a new age…
Australia’s top 10 cheapest new cars
Need a new car on a budget? Here are your top 10 choices in the current marketplace.
Top 10 concept cars we wish had been produced
Let’s call them missed opportunities from the world’s largest car makers.
McLaren reveals one-off ‘Project Viva’ 750S inspired by the spirit of Las Vegas
McLaren’s bespoke Project Viva 750S, created by its Special Operations division, celebrates Las Vegas’ energy through intricate hand-painted design and collaboration with Formula 1 stars.
Renault Scenic E-Tech: Pricing revealed for model returning to Australia after 15 years
The Renault Scenic E-Tech mid-size electric SUV will go on sale next month promising good value for money and driving range.
BYD Atto 1 and Atto 2 pricing revealed: Australia has a new cheapest EV
There’s a new entrant to the light car class, with the BYD Atto 1 going on sale in December. It’s not only one of the cheapest new cars on the market, it’s also electric.
2026 Toyota HiLux Wheels review: First drive of the updated version of Australia’s favourite workhorse
Toyota’s updated 2026 HiLux launches into a crowded segment and a sea of challengers, the likes of which it has never had to deal with before. Can the new model’s significant tech updates, specifically, ensure it keeps pace with an ever-changing dual-cab segment?
Ford Mustang Mach-E review: Updated mid-size SUV remains an enigma
Ford’s updated Mustang Mach-E will remain a mystifying prospect to some lovers of the pony car, despite being an impressive piece of kit among battery-electric SUVs.
2026 Kia Stonic: Hybrid tech and style update for brand’s smallest SUV – along with a price rise
Australian pricing for the 2026 Kia Stonic have been announced, with price rises of up to $3260 thanks to new styling and mild hybrid tech.
GAC Emzoom: New brand’s small SUV specs revealed
Local specifications have been announced for new Chinese brand GAC’s second model set to launch locally: the Emzoom small SUV.
Ford Racing confirms new high-performance road car coming as brand enters next era
Ford Racing will unveil an all-new performance car in early 2026 as part of a push to merge its motorsport engineering with road-going innovation.
2026 Toyota Hilux: Specs for the workhorse’s first electric version revealed
Toyota Europe spills the beans on the capabilities of the first electric Hilux.
2026 Toyota HiLux pricing and specifications revealed
Pricing and specifications for the new 2026 Toyota HiLux – one of Australia’s favourite work trucks cars – have been announced ahead of its December 2025 local introduction.
2026 Nissan Navara: Imminent next-gen ute to be tuned by local specialists for Aussie conditions
Nissan has again utilised Aussie automotive engineering specialists Premcar, this time to tune the new Navara ute and its suspension for local conditions.
Next-Gen Mercedes-Benz GLB: Sneak peek reveals interior screens to rival Times Square
Mercedes-Benz’s new GLB gains the CLA’s high-tech cabin, advanced MBUX infotainment and hybrid-electric drivetrains, while retaining its seven-seat practicality and familiar boxy silhouette.
