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Audi Q3: Australian pricing and specs announced for new small SUV range
Audi’s crucial new Q3 enters its third generation priced higher in Australia, but with more features and model choice.
Mazda CX-6e: Second new electric Mazda confirmed for Australia in 2026
The Mazda CX-6e will be sold in Australia later in 2026 offering nearly 500km of electric driving range.
2026 MG7 review: The sedan strikes back!
An attractive sedan with an MG badge? Who’d have thought? Wheels revisits the past while looking to the future with an early look at the all-new MG7, an exercise in beautiful styling with a drivetrain that promises to offer driving engagement in equal measure
Wheels January 2026 issue, now on sale
A bold new MG sedan, budget SUV showdown, automotive icons and fresh first drives headline Wheels January issue, on sale now.
Kia reveals EV5 GT with all-wheel drive at Brussels Motor Show
New range-topping EV5 GT adds dual motors, adaptive suspension and subtle styling upgrades.
Mazda delays first in-house EV platform again, pushing debut to 2028
Brand will rely on Chinese-sourced EVs in the interim as it takes more time to perfect its own scalable architecture.
Nissan teases extreme Aura Nismo RS hot hatch as part of five-model performance push
All-wheel-drive hybrid concept hints at production intent as Nissan expands its Nismo line-up.
Honda hints at high-performance Prelude future with HRC concept debut
Track-inspired Prelude HRC concept fuels speculation of a new Type R-style coupe.
Kia quietly axes V6 Sorento and Carnival models
Kia Australia says NVES is partially responsible for decision to axe its highest-emitting V6 engine from the Sorento and Carnival ranges
BMW and Opera Australia to bring free open-air opera back to Fed Square
BMW Opera for All returns to Melbourne in March 2026 with a new cast, celebrated arias and free public access.
Tesla boosts Australian warranty coverage as EV competition intensifies
Five-year unlimited-kilometre warranty introduced for Model 3 and Model Y buyers from 2026.
Volvo teases new EX60 electric SUV with 800km range claim and ultra-fast charging
New mid-size luxury EV to debut on January 21, promising class-leading efficiency, new platform tech and familiar Volvo design cues.
From the Wheels archive: Flat out in Brock’s HDT Commodore
Peter Brock’s HDT Commodore was smooth, refined and quiet and yet it delivered a punch that couldn’t be matched by any other sedan then sold in Australia.
VFACTS 2025: The biggest winners (and losers) of the new car sales race
With new car sales data for 2025 just released, it’s time to look at the brands who did well (and those who didn’t)… and there are some surprising results.
VFACTS 2025: How the newest car brands in Australia fared in their first year
With a dozen new brands clamouring for Australian new car buyers, we take a look at those which have – and haven’t – cut through the noise.
Sony and Honda unveil second Afeela EV as autonomous driving ambitions ramp up
New Afeela Prototype 2026 crossover previews AI-led, self-driving future ahead of 2028 production launch.
From the Wheels archive: Illegal? Yes. Dangerous? No! Sydney to Perth in 29 hours
How we smashed our previous across-Australia record run by three-and-a-half-hours in an Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
2026 Nissan Qashqai goes all-in on e-POWER with Australian-made tech and sharper efficiency
Hybrid-only Qashqai range arrives in early 2026 with lower emissions and improved refinement.
Hyundai confirms ELEXIO electric SUV for Australia with Q1 2026 launch
New mid-size EV slots between KONA Electric and IONIQ 5, offering 546km range and a $59,990 drive-away price.
VFACTS December 2025: Australian new-car sales hold firm over the year, as hybrids grow and SUVs dominate
Total vehicle sales topped 1.2 million last year, with plug-in hybrids posting record growth and China strengthening its role in the local market.
EV sales show sharp Tesla drop in Australia – as Polestar rises
New Electric Vehicle Council data shows strong growth for Polestar, softer year for Tesla, and Model Y finishing 2025 on top.
Mercedes-Benz confirms electric S-Class to replace EQS in years to come
Next-generation S-Class will offer electric and combustion versions on separate platforms as Mercedes resets its EV strategy.
Subaru teases return of WRX STI ahead of imminent reveal
Snowy teaser clips hint at turbo power, sharper styling and an STI comeback likely bound for Australia.
Volkswagen ID. Polo interior revealed as electric supermini edges closer
Physical controls return, classic design cues resurface and GTI power is confirmed for VW’s next-generation electric Polo.
