Performance Car Comparisons

BYD Seal / Atto 4 electric sedan spied in Sydney ahead of coming launch
The mid-size electric sedan has just gone on sale in its domestic market, ahead of an expected Australian launch in early 2023

Wheels mag May 2023: Face off! Hero utes, halo EVs, hot hatches & hybrid SUVs
It’s the showdown issue, with two-up comparisons across a handful of popular segments. Which one grabs you?

Tesla Model S & Model X killed in Australia & UK: RHD production cancelled
The latest facelift, already available overseas, will not be produced for right-hand drive markets… which means no hi-po Plaid version

Toyota hybrid comparison: 2023 Yaris Cross vs Corolla Cross vs RAV4 review
Toyota’s expansive hybrid SUV range looks a little complicated from the outside, so we put three of them together to help find the best one for you

Mercedes-Benz Australia launches new Digital Studio
Mercedes-Benz Australia launches new Digital Studio

Tyre test 2023: Yokohama Advan Apex V601
Are these Yokohama Advan tyres worth walking past the Michelin stand for?

Toyota HiLux hybrid: Mild-hybrid looking most likely
New reports suggest the HiLux and Fortuner could cop a mild-hybrid powertrain, instead of a traditional one

Mazda CX-5 review: Full range detailed
The Mazda CX-5 is a popular medium-size SUV in Australia. Learn more about the CX-5 range, including price, interior, boot space, safety assists, and performance.

Polestar 3 & Volvo EX90 delayed, Polestar 4 still on course; Q1 sales results announced
As modern cars become increasingly dependent on software, Volvo and Polestar have confirmed their related big new SUVs need a little more time. No techbro ‘move fast and break things’ here…

Cupra confirms Raval name for 2025 UrbanRebel electric hot hatch
Cupra confirms official name of urban EV that could cost sub-$40K

2024 Volvo EX30 rendered and revealed in patent images
As the Volvo EX30 edges closer to its unveiling next month, patent images have revealed the car’s proportions and what to expect

2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio: Pricing and features
Updated versions of Alfa Romeo’s flagship sedan and SUV have landed in Australia – and they’re cheaper than before

GWM Tank 300 ute imagined: This or a Gladiator?
What if GWM’s Wrangler-rivaling Tank 300 could be had in Gladiator-grappling ute form?

2011-22 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler 300 recalled: More than 43,000 vehicles affected
Stellantis Australia has issued a recall for around 43,400 vehicles produced between 2011 and 2022 due to a manufacturing defect

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE scores five-star ANCAP rating
Electric EQE passes ANCAP safety testing with flying colours

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE review: Australian launch
Mercedes treats the doughty E-Class to the mother of electrical glow-ups

Alpine A290 Beta electric hot hatch concept officially unveiled
After leaks and teasers, Alpine has fully unveiled its long-awaited electric hot hatch concept

What’s changed with the updated instant asset write-off scheme?
Among the first budget surplus in 15 years and measures to ease cost-of-living pressure, the Albanese Government has rolled back its tax write-off scheme

Ford Mustang Mach-E v Tesla Model Y v Kia EV6 v VW ID.4: Spec battle!
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E electric SUV is finally confirmed for Australia – so how does it stack up against a few potential rivals?

What does the 2023-24 federal budget mean for motorists?
With a lot of talk leading up to budget night about incoming EV strategy, there weren’t many bombshells dropped this year

EV charging stations to link regional Australia in $100m project
A nationwide link of fast EV chargers will roll out by 2025 covering rural and regional Australia

The Porsche 718 Spyder RS is Stuttgart’s most hardcore drop-top
Like the idea of a Cayman GT4 RS but hate roofs? Porsche has you, err, covered…

Tesla Model S Plaid: Track pack finally uprates 760kW sedan’s brakes
Tesla has unveiled a track pack for the Model S Plaid sedan – no word for Oz yet

2023 Cupra Formentor VZx Matrix pricing: Limited-edition SUV arrives
Cupra Australia has announced its second Formentor VZx special edition, with the latest variant debuting adaptive LED headlights