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2024 Tesla Model Y pricing: Big $8500 price cuts announced

Australia’s best-selling electric car is now more affordable after price reductions of up to $8500 for the updated 2024 Tesla Model Y electric SUV.

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2024 Best Electric Cars: 14 winners revealed in ultimate EV test

In the most comprehensive comparison series of its kind in Australia, Wheels reveals the best electric vehicles available for all budgets – from less than $40,000 to more than $200,000.

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Most popular used cars: Old EVs less popular with Aussies than in other markets

Searches for used cars in the Australian market were recorded, as well as searches globally

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VFACTS March 2024: Ford Ranger stays strong, RAV4 climbing

Another record month as the new car market has its all-time best first quarter result, Tesla Model Y sales double

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Tesla reaches 100,000 vehicle-sales milestone in Australia

US electric car maker hits six figures in less time than it took Toyota to reach the same figure with its petrol-electric hybrids

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What do car brands think about Australia’s proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard?

Here’s what the major auto brands think about Australia’s proposed fuel-efficiency standards

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Tesla quits the FCAI; claims lobby group misled consumers

Explosive letter sees Tesla exit the FCAI and refer it to the competition watchdog. Other EV brands could follow

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Tesla criticises industry body for lobbying against New Vehicle Efficiency Standard

EV maker accuses the FCAI of knowingly making false claims, using scare language

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VFACTS February 2024: Nissan, Tesla sales up in another record breaking month

Australia’s new-car market has beaten its February record in another strong month as Nissan and Tesla re-enter the top 10

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VFACTS January 2024: Record-breaking start, but turbulent times predicted

Ford Ranger remains on top in a record-breaking January as new-car sales kick off for 2024, but tougher times are predicted in future months with demand expected to weaken

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Recall roundup: Volkswagen, Mazda, Volvo, Kia, Tesla, Audi, Ford, Jaguar

New recalls issued for the Volkswagen Arteon, Golf & Passat, Mazda CX-60 & CX-90, Volvo XC40, Kia Carnival, Tesla Model 3, Audi E-Tron GT, Ford F-150, and Jaguar I-Pace

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2024 Tesla Model 3 deliveries resume in Australia, recall issued for child-seat compliance issue

Deliveries of the latest Tesla Model 3 electric sedan have resumed and a recall has been issued to enable access to the rear-centre top-tether point required under the Australian Design Rules

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New luxury electric cars coming to Australia in 2024

Your guide to fully electric luxury cars and SUVs heading to Australian showrooms in 2024

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Recall roundup: Tesla, Volkswagen, Ford, Mercedes-Benz

New recalls issued for the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, Volkswagen Caddy, Ford F-150 and Transit Custom, and Mercedes-Benz midsize vans

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Tesla Model Y is Europe’s best-selling vehicle

Model Y was the only EV-only vehicle inside the top 30!

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2024 Tesla Model 3 deliveries paused due to child-seat compliance issue

Deliveries of the facelifted Tesla Model 3 EV have been paused – and a recall is likely – after the brand removed a flap to access the rear-centre top-tether point required under the Australian Design Rules

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These were Australia’s top 10 best-selling cars in 2023

It’s no surprise that Australians love the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, but rising EV demand and supply constraints wrote an interesting tale for the nation’s top 10 best-selling cars in 2023

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Australian new-car imports: China overtakes Korea

The remarkable rise of Chinese-built cars continues, courtesy of MG, GWM, LDV … though also Tesla and Volvo

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Australia’s most popular electric cars in January 2024

Here are the electric cars that are racking up the most deliveries in Australia

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Australia’s most popular electric cars in 2023

The results are in: Australians purchased more EVs than ever in 2023 and Tesla ruled the roost

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The brands that set Australian sales records in 2023

A record-setting new car market saw various brands smash previous results as the battle for Australian car buyers reached new levels

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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

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BYD overtakes Tesla sales for first time but Elon’s brand remains BEV king

China’s BYD is closing the gap to EV sales leader Tesla

2020 Kia Stinger GT review
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Driven to extinction: The cars axed from Australian showrooms in 2023

2023 bade farewell to some notable models, including the Kia Stinger, Tesla Model S, Audi TT, and Lamborghini Huracan