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VFACTS December 2023: Australian new-car sales record broken
More cars than ever were sold in 2023 following a record-breaking second half, as a December upset saw the Ford Ranger beat the Toyota HiLux to become the nation’s top-selling vehicle

The new SUVs to watch for in 2024
Bouncing back from lockdowns and constrained supply, the world’s carmakers are revving up for a big year of new models. Here are the SUVs you should be watching for in 2024

New Suzuki Models coming: Swift, Fronx, hybrids, EVs, and more
Suzuki’s lineup of small vehicles is set to grow with a new-generation Swift hatchback, a first ever Fronx baby SUV, and more.

2024 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro: Australian pricing & ANCAP 5-star rating confirmed
The second Chery model has landed in Australia. This time it’s a medium SUV, with the safety rating to match.

Hyundai Australia celebrates two million sales
The Korean carmaker reaches milestone after 37 years in Australia.

Tesla recalls 2 million vehicles over self-driving safety concerns
US safety body pulls millions of Teslas off the road as its probe into Full Self Driving continues.

Range Rover Electric: Australian wait list opens
Posh British SUV will gain electric variant in 2024 as Jaguar Land Rover – now JLR – finally ramps up EV offerings.

2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV pricing and features
The Ford Mustang Mach-E has landed in Australia. Here’s everything you need to know about the electric SUV

VFACTS November 2023: Yearly new car sales record likely, Ranger beats HiLux
The Australian new-car market has posted record sales for the fifth month running with a yearly high forecasted, as the Ford Ranger looks to overtake the Toyota HiLux as the nation’s top-selling car in a neck-and-neck final race

Mahindra is going HiLux hunting!
India’s new-generation ute to have 3.5-tonne towing and turbo-diesel grunt

Want a Volkswagen Tiguan R? Get in before June 2024 because it’s being axed
Following a tumultuous but successful stint, Volkswagen is pulling the Tiguan R from Australian sale

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA pricing and features
The facelifted Mercedes-Benz GLA small SUV is on sale now with price rises of up to $5700

Tesla’s Gigafactory plagued by safety issues
Reports of blood trails, fist fights and explosions of molten metal have emerged from inside Tesla’s factory in Austin

End-of-Year New Car Deals in Australia 2023
Looking to purchase a new car before the end of 2023? Good news: There are plenty of bargains about

Toyota wants RAV4 plug-in hybrid & other PHEVs in Australia
Australia’s biggest brand says it now sees potential for PHEVs Down Under

Wheels Inbox: The wrap-up from our 70th anniversary
The latest thoughts, insights, corrections and criticism from our readers!

VFACTS October 2023: New car sales hit one million year-to-date
More than one million vehicles have been registered in Australia in 2023 – the earliest result ever – with two months remaining

2023 Lexus UX300e pricing and features: updated EV now in showrooms
Lexus’s updated electric UX has arrived in Australia with a bigger battery, greater driving range, and new tech

Wheels Inbox: Done speeding, reader comeback, and insurance headaches
The latest thoughts, insights, corrections and criticism from our readers!

2024 Volkswagen ID.4 & ID.5: EVs get more power and range to battle Model Y
Just like the ID.3, the ID.4 and ID.5 medium SUVs will arrive locally in tech-lifted guise

VFACTS September 2023: Yet another record-breaker, EVs continue to grow
More cars than ever were registered last month for the third month running as supply shortages ease

Jeep Avenger electric SUV aimed at a younger audience
Jeep aims to reach younger buyers for its small Avenger electric SUV, including more females

2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 and 63: Coupe models confirmed for Oz
Merc’s hottest medium SUVs pick up coupe siblings

Ford Everest hybrid: Will Ranger plug-in tech carry across to SUV?
Petrol-electric powertrain would have natural potential for Ford’s large family 4WD, but company is tightlipped for now.
















