Technical

Isuzu Ute: New insurance and finance arms introduced to streamline ownership

Isuzu Ute streamlines finance and insurance applications for its products with two new services.

Renault Duster: Small SUV with off-road cred now priced for Australia

Renault Australia has announced local pricing and specifications for its new Duster small SUV with added off-road capability.

Volkswagen Amarok updated with new features and special edition

The Volkswagen Amarok ute has been updated with new features and a cab chassis bodystyle option, as well as a new edition to celebrate the company’s recent world record across 10 Australian deserts.

Mercedes-Benz EQA and EQB 250+ City Edition small SUVs add extra value

Mercedes-Benz has added special edition variants of its EQA and EQB electric small SUVs, with new features and special pricing.

Reviews

Skoda Octavia Select review: Reminding us why wagons make so much sense

Skoda knows how to make a practical family car and, for the price, the entry level Octavia deserves serious consideration over a mid-size SUV.

Australia’s NVES begins, imposing strict new emissions standards on car-makers

Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) scheme comes into effect on July 1, imposing stricter emissions standards on vehicles sold in Australia.

Toyota Corolla Cross: facelift priced for Australia ahead of July arrival

The Toyota Corolla Cross small SUV has been facelifted and is now priced $960 higher than before thanks to new standard features.

Want to build your own supercar? Now you can make it happen

British automotive engineering company Dash has launched a new arm to develop bespoke automotive vehicle programmes centred around a hypercar chassis.

LDV Terron 9: New turbo-diesel ute joins its T60 sibling in Australia

LDV launches its next-generation of ute in Australia, with the Terron 9 now on sale priced from $50,990 drive away for ABN holders.

Bizarre diamond roundabout dubbed Australia’s worst ‘disappears’ overnight after community backlash

The diamond-shaped roundabout at Austral, in Sydney’s west, confused motorists, many who simply ignored it and drove over and through it.

June 29, 2025

Trump’s tariffs are beginning to bite car-makers – and here’s the proof

Donald Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts is starting to cause upheaval for manufacturers dependent on the US market.

June 28, 2025

Reviews

Hyundai i20 N review: Sub-$40K hot hatch now almost exclusive to Australia

Australians love performance cars and we’re one of few markets to receive Hyundai’s smallest hot hatch. Is the updated model all you could ever want in a sporty, fast and fun car?

June 28, 2025

Toyota GR Supra Track Edition: Dynamic new racer could be its swansong in Australia?

The Toyota GR Supra Track Edition has gone on sale with track-focussed upgrades for even more dynamic ability.

World’s top 10 best-selling cars for 2024: Toyota takes back crown from Tesla

Analysis of international sales data for 2024 puts the Toyota RAV4 pipping the Tesla Model Y as the world’s best-selling car by just a few thousand units.

Features

Tom Kristensen Q&A: Wheels chats with the 9-time Le Mans winner

In a stellar career, Dane Tom Kristensen forged a formidable reputation and record as an endurance racer – winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans nine times, the 12 Hours of Sebring a record six times, and winning the 2013 FIA World Endurance Championship. Thanks to Rolex, he spoke with Wheels about his achievements and his winning mindset.

Nissan Qashqai: Next-gen e-Power hybrid boosts power and efficiency

Nissan has revealed its next-generation e-Power hybrid tech in the Qashqai small SUV, promising more power, enhanced refinement and lower fuel consumption.

Australia’s worst roundabout? Diamond design confusing drivers labelled ‘national embarrassment’

The strangely shaped roundabout at Austral in Sydney’s west is causing chaos among drivers.

Comparisons

Toyota RAV4 vs Mazda CX-5: Spec battle between two Aussie best-sellers

Two ageing favorites among Aussie families face off in a bid to win another generation of buyers.

Mahindra XUV3XO compact SUV now available to pre-order ahead of imminent deliveries

Pre-orders for the new Mahindra XUV3XO are now open ahead of the first deliveries commencing from July 4.

Ferrari sets sail with bold Hypersail innovation project

The famous Italian marque has mastered going really, really fast on land – now it turns its attention to the water.

Who are XPeng? A guide to the Chinese newcomer brand

XPeng entered the Australian new car market in late 2024 among a flurry of new Chinese brands to launch here. Here’s the WhichCar get-to-know guide on the brand…

Mercedes-AMG GT XX concept: Astonishing 1000kW of power and 850kW charging

Mercedes-AMG has previewed its new flagship with the GT XX concept, a 1000kW four-door coupe that can add 400km of range in just five minutes of charging.

Geely will expand Aussie line-up with new hybrid SUV: Starray EM-i set for Q4 launch

The auto giant will introduce its second vehicle to the Australian market this year – a mid-sized SUV.

Uber now 3 million trips ahead of taxis as Australia’s preferred ride service

New Roy Morgan data shows use of Ubers by Australians has surged ahead of taxis since the Covid pandemic.