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2023 Ford Ranger Tremor off-roader revealed for Europe, “no news” for Australia
Yet another Ford Ranger variant has debuted, with the Tremor previewing a potential price-focused off-road rival to the Navara SL Warrior
Toyota loses class action appeal over DPF systems
The court has upheld an earlier decision, while referring other details for further consideration.
Nissan Patrol and Navara E-Power likely as ‘technical development continues’ for larger applications
Nissan’s off-road capable Navara and Patrol are in line to receive electrified powertrains, as technical development continues for larger SUVs and commercial vehicles
VFACTS February 2023: Best Feb since COVID as EV sales gain foothold
Tesla earns a top 10 spot once again, and electric sales overtake hybrids
2023 Ford Ranger and Everest lose equipment as semiconductor chip shortage bites
The imminent ‘MY2023.5’ updates for the latest-generation Ford Ranger and Everest will introduce new features – but anti-theft tech has been omitted
Introducing Wheels Car of the Year 2023: The Contenders
Our top gong is back for ’23. Here’s who made the starting grid
2024 GWM Ute Cannon: Electric and hybrid powertrains coming
GWM looking to bring electrification to segments where it sees fit, as it becomes possible, and the burgeoning dual-cab market is on the cards
Valentine’s Day: Australia’s most romantic drives
Not just for Valentine’s Day, of course, but since we’re nearly there… Here are a few Australian road trips to put in the diary for your next romantic getaway.
Wheels magazine January 2023: What’s inside!
We’re kicking off 2023 in a big way with first drives of the new C63 and Civic Type R (!!), the new-gen Amarok and Lexus RZ450e electric SUV, and a whole heap more. Read about it below, then pick up the mag!
Mitsubishi Triton PHEV “won’t be a showpony EV”, says boss
The head of Mitsubishi’s local arm says he’s not interested in having the first electric ute in Australia
Toyota sales inquiries back to pre-COVID levels in December 2022
Following another bumper year, with its highest sales in over a decade enough to easily top the charts, Toyota sees inquiry levels easing
VFACTS December 2022: 20 years on top for Toyota as the market breaks through the COVID years to find recovery
The results for 2022 are in and its Toyota that dominated, with the HiLux selling ute selling more units than any other vehicle since 2005
ANCAP’s highest-scoring cars in 2020-22 revealed
Australia’s safety authority, ANCAP, has revealed the highest-scoring vehicles using its 2020-22 criteria, as it prepares to more stringently test vehicles from next year
Toyota HiLux EV ute concept teased
Toyota has revealed an all-electric HiLux ute concept in Thailand, but it’s unclear whether it’ll become a reality
VFACTS November 2022: HiLux back on top as SUVs outsell LCVs
Sales climb again in November with most brands experiencing growth, and SUVs proving particularly popular
ROEV’s Electric HiLux and Electric Ranger: Pricing and specs revealed
Want an all-electric HiLux or Ranger? A Brisbane startup will finally offer electric ute conversions – but it’ll only be for fleets in the short term, to give their vehicles a new lease on life
Volkswagen expands local van conversion program
Volkswagen’s local division has unveiled five new ‘turn-key’ commercial vehicle solutions, including a wheelchair-ready Caddy and ambulance-focused Crafter
VFACTS October 2022: Ford Ranger takes top spot as Toyota bounces back, Tesla Model Y drops from the top 10
Toyota came back in October, but it was the Ford Ranger that took top honours as Chinese brands succeeded and Tesla sales slumped
Mitsubishi wants an electrified Triton, but cost concerns mean we’ll need to wait
An all-electric Triton isn’t on the cards, and there’s still work to be done on a hybridised Mitsu utility
Toyota being sued over claims of emissions defeat devices
Said to have affected up to 500,000 vehicles
Dual-cab ute safety features explained
How do Australia’s most popular utes compare when it comes to safety? We put it to the test
VFACTS September 2022: Supply boost gives car brands bumper month – with Tesla Model Y nabbing a top 10 spot
Almost all the big brands enjoyed greater sales numbers in August after a tough year so far
Ford RHD conversions for Australia: F-150 could be just the first
Australian F-150 conversion tests the water for more models to follow
2023 Ford Ranger, Ford Everest safety: ANCAP 5-star result confirmed
No surprises here, Ford’s new-generation Ranger ute and Everest SUV have been award top safety scores
