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Caterham Project V brings lightness to EVs

Venerable British sports car maker set to prove that less is more with intriguing electric sportster prototype

July 13, 2023

VW Australia axes Passat and Golf R wagons: ‘We’re cleaning up’

Volkswagen is bowing out of the fast wagon game for 2024

July 13, 2023

2024 Volkswagen ID.3 GTX: Electric Golf GTI bound for Oz

The future’s Golf GTI? The ID.3 GTX will usher in facelifted ID.3 range in 2024

July 13, 2023

Off-roading Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV teased for Goodwood reveal

The not-so-cryptic teaser hints at a high-performance, off-roading Mustang Mach-E electric SUV on the horizon.

July 12, 2023

Daniel Ricciardo returns to F1 with an eye on a Red Bull drive

The Honey Badger blags AlphaTauri drive at the expense of underperforming Nyck de Vries – but does he have his eye on a bigger prize?

July 12, 2023

Ferrari KC23: stunning dual-configuration one-off supercar revealed

Bespoke Ferrari features multi-layer aluminium paint, active aero, removable motorsport wing, and video displays for rear vision.

2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale pricing and features: Petrol, PHEV

Alfa Romeo’s new Tonale small SUV has arrived in Australia from $49,900 in mild-hybrid guise, with the plug-in hybrid due by Christmas

Mercedes-Benz B-Class axed in Australia

Five-seat MPV segment abandoned as the Mercedes-Benz B-Class tall hatchback is deleted from the brand’s local line-up

2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class pricing and features: Entry price up $10K

The facelifted Mercedes-Benz A-Class has arrived with hefty price rises, while the fuel-sipping A250e plug-in hybrid has been axed

Wheels Inbox, June 2023: Premium EVs & discourteous Aussies

The latest thoughts, insights, corrections and criticism from our readers!

July 8, 2023

2024 Peugeot E-208 electric hatch locked-in for Australia

Peugeot Australia to re-enter the light car segment in 2024 with the facelifted, all-electric E-208

MG design boss: ‘SUV trend will pass’, no MG ute planned

Design boss says the SUV will go the way of the minivan; confirms no dual-cab MG ute on the horizon – for now

MG: future 600kW EVs will recharge in ‘10 minutes’

Half-solid-state batteries coming next year; SAIC confirms its working on a battery even cheaper than LFP

MG: EVs now priced to rival petrol cars

MG battery boss says some EVs have reached price parity with ICEs – and are only going to get cheaper

2024 Volkswagen T-Cross facelift due here next year

The mid-life update for Volkswagen’s smallest SUV, the Polo-based T-Cross, has introduced a new look inspired by its larger siblings

July 6, 2023

2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE coupe and cabriolet confirmed for Australia

Filling the space left by the exit of C- and E-Class coupes, the new CLE will arrive in Australia next year

July 6, 2023

GWM Ora EV pricing drops to $39,990 to compete with MG 4, BYD Dolphin

GWM has announced significant price cuts on its brand-new Ora electric hatch, making it a more compelling alternative to the new & cheap MG 4 and BYD Dolphin EVs

July 5, 2023

2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid confirmed for Australia

Hyundai will finally have a mid-size SUV that can fight the Toyota RAV4 on even terms

Vale Peter Horbury: Famed Volvo, Ford, Geely designer dies aged 73

Designer who reinvented Volvo in the 1990s has passed away

Hyundai won’t compete with bargain Chinese EVs

Not only will Hyundai’s incoming Kona EV not rival Chinese electrics on price, the brand isn’t keen on a race to the bottom with its future battery-electric vehicles.

2023 Renault Koleos Iconic Edition pricing: Limited-run midsize SUV arrives

Limited-run Renault Koleos flagship introduced in Australia with unique touches and drive-away savings

Shane van Gisbergen nails NASCAR win on debut

Shane van Gisbergen shows the Yanks how it’s done on a street circuit with a beautifully measured win at NASCAR’s first ever street circuit race in Chicago. What does this mean for his Supercars future?