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2026 Honda ZR-V compact SUV pricing and updates confirmed
More hybrid variants and tech upgrades headline mid-cycle refresh for the compact urban SUV.
Mercedes-AMG C 43 Edition R+ sports sedan sharpens focus
The new limited-run variant of the C 43 sports sedan adds visual edge and track-focused tech.
Aussie state calls for major licence change to be rolled out nationwide
South Australia’s success in registering drivers has sparked call for nationwide change.
GWM Tank 300 plug-in hybrid review: The time is right for this chunky fuel-sipping SUV
GWM’s Tank 300 plug-in hybrid blends rugged off-road capability with improved efficiency, strong performance and generous equipment… now if they can just fix the intrusive safety tech.
Zeekr 8X review: Tech-rich plug-in hybrid SUV with massive power
Flagship plug-in hybrid bound for Australia in 2027 blends huge performance with luxury and innovation.
Ferrari makes its Purosangue SUV even sportier as Handling Speciale model revealed
Sharper dynamics and enhanced V12 experience are introduced for Ferrari’s four-door.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid review: High-quality medium SUV readies to take on the RAV4
Thirty years and six generations in, Honda knows exactly what it needs to do with the CR-V. And with revisions to the pricing structure and a competitive hybrid drivetrain, its poised to challenge Toyota’s dominance.
Ford’s electric Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 becomes fastest EV over a quarter mile
Ford’s latest electric drag racer shatters records with blistering pace, showcasing cutting-edge battery, motor and drivetrain tech in quarter-mile competition
Chery expands Aussie push by bringing new sub-brands
Lepas, iCaur and Freelander set to broaden local line-up.
Plug-in hybrid dual cabs? Limited choice, for now, but BYD Shark’s success will bring more competitors
Here’s the WhichCar by Wheels rundown on the currently available options if you want to drive a dual-cab ute but use less fuel… with more options in the pipeline.
Geely unveils AI-driven off-road platform with triple-motor powertrain
New energy architecture debuts in Beijing with focus on torque control, safety and versatility.
Fast charging might not damage EV batteries as much as previously thought
Testing of an ex-taxi Tesla Model Y almost exclusively fast charged over 180,000km found surprisingly good battery health.
Chery Tiggo V debuts as SUV that can convert into a ute
The Chinese brand blends family wagon, cargo carrier and pick-up in one unique design, introduced at the Beijing Motor Show.
Audi axes A1 and Q2 as brand shifts focus to higher-end models
Entry-level hatch and small SUV discontinued after more than a decade on sale.
MINI teams up with famous UK designer Paul Smith for Cooper models in Australia
The famous British designer’s collaborative collection will start with the Electric Cooper SE, priced from $60,990 before on-road costs.
Aussie billionaire secures one of 30 of BYD’s Yangwang U9 hypercars, making it the only one in Australia
Sydney Roosters chairman Nick Politis has secured one of 30 Yangwang U9 Xtremes, making it the only one of its type in Australia.
GWM confirms V8 plan for Tank 700 SUV at Beijing Motor Show
Large-capacity engine aimed at export markets including Australia and New Zealand.
Jaecoo J8 SHS launching in Q3 2026 with seven seats and plug-in hybrid drivetrain
Both plug-in hybrid power and a seven-seat layout are coming to the Jaecoo J8, two features missing when it was first launched in Australia in 2025.
The Wheels Interview: Honda Australia boss, Jay Joseph, hits the reset button
Honda Australia CEO Jay Joseph is a company man through and through. Paul Gover sat down with the 25-year brand veteran to talk all things Honda, Formula One and how he plans on turning around the Japanese maker’s local fortunes.
Aviation-style crash investigations called for as Australia’s road toll climbs
Motoring body urges federal funding for no-blame investigations, with fatalities rising 20.9 per cent since 2021 and vulnerable road users increasingly at risk.
Peugeot unveils future design direction with twin concepts at Beijing show
Concept 6 previews a sleek electric sedan with shooting brake styling, while Concept 8 signals a more aerodynamic, tech-focused large SUV.
BYD Atto 3: Next-gen revealed at Beijing Motor Show, bigger, sharper and closing in on Model Y territory
Third-generation electric SUV brings more space, new tech and a more mature design, but remains untested in key areas.
EV sales in Europe set to overhaul petrol cars amid soaring fuel costs
Sales of electric vehicles in Europe on track to overhaul petrol as market share surges above 20 per cent.
One-off rego discount launched as fuel prices surge amid global tensions
One-off 20 per cent discount in one state aims to ease cost pressures as motorists face rising fuel bills.
