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Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid built in South Africa, hit with import tariffs
As expected, the electrified Ford Ranger will be sourced from South Africa alongside its Volkswagen Amarok twin
The oldest ‘new’ cars still on sale in Australia
Meet the veterans of the automotive world; the enduring nameplates that have seen it all
Wheels Inbox: The wrap-up from our 70th anniversary
The latest thoughts, insights, corrections and criticism from our readers!
VFACTS October 2023: Ford Ranger wins; EV sales soften
Australia’s ‘ute sales war’ is heating up with Ford and Toyota now tied for monthly wins
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
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
Nissan Navara EV imagined for electric future switch
Nissan has already hinted that it could offer an electric ute in the near future. What if it looks like this?
VFACTS August 2023: Record month for new cars, Toyota rebounds
New-car deliveries have beaten the August record as supply shortages continue to ease, with Toyota posting its best-ever result for the month
Recall roundup: Ford Ranger & Everest, Kia, Hyundai, Bentley, Mercedes-Benz, Audi
New recalls issued for the Ford Ranger and Everest, Kia Sorento, Hyundai i30, Bentley Bentayga, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Audi TT
Toyota tells customers “there is no need to pay over the odds”
Toyota customers should not accept dealer mark-ups when buying a brand-new vehicle, says exec
Ford’s leased a whole damn ship to cut Ranger and Everest wait times
Ford has signed a three-year exclusive lease deal to smooth new vehicle deliveries
Recall roundup: Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Ram, Nissan, BMW, Jaguar, Polestar, Citroen
Multiple recalls issued for the latest Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Ram 2500/3500 and BMW iX1, amongst faults for Kia, other Mercedes, Nissan, Jaguar, Polestar and Citroen vehicles
VFACTS July 2023: New monthly record sees Ford Ranger stomp to victory
New cars were delivered in record numbers for July – all led by the Ford Ranger
Electrified Mitsubishi Triton: Hybrid, electric and PHEV vie for supremacy
Mitsubishi is hedging bets on the electrification strategy for the sixth-gen Triton ute with HEV, BEV and PHEV all on the cards
Wheels mag July: Unwrapping the present – 70th anniversary issue (2 of 3)
Wheels continues its 70th anniversary with the second instalment in its three-mag series
VFACTS June 2023: HiLux holds strong, Model Y EV outsells Ranger
Electric vehicles are climbing to new heights in Australia and beating hybrids, while the Tesla Model Y surpasses the Ford Ranger in a shock defeat
Recall roundup: Toyota, Jeep, Genesis, Mercedes, Ram, JLR, Ferrari & Ford
New recall notices have been issued for certain vehicles from Toyota, Jeep, Genesis, Mercedes-Benz, Ram, Jaguar Land Rover, Ferrari, and Ford
VFACTS May 2023: Utes take top 3 spots, SUVs fuel record registrations
Small, medium and large SUVs account for almost half of a record month in new car registrations
Mitsubishi wants your Holden with a $1000 trade-in bonus
The Japanese brand is offering cash to buyers who trade their Holden for a new Mitsubishi
Toyota HiLux hybrid: Mild-hybrid looking most likely
New reports suggest the HiLux and Fortuner could cop a mild-hybrid powertrain, instead of a traditional one
VFACTS April 2023: Strong RAV4, Model Y, Outlander sales see medium SUVs reign supreme
Utes may take the top two spots, but improving supply levels see family SUVs assert market dominance
2022 Ford Ranger and Everest recalled for seatbelt fix
Around 1400 Ford Ranger and Everest vehicles built in 2022 have been called back due to a manufacturing defect impacting the driver’s seatbelt
VFACTS March 2023: SUVs and utes dominate as no passenger cars make top-10
Electric cars may be gaining traction, but the top 10 was all about utes and SUVs in March
Ralliart’s future: 2024 Mitsubishi Triton Ralliart imagined
The performance brand will be about passion, performance and durability, but Mitsubishi’s head honchos aren’t quite sure what that looks like yet
