WHEELS NEWS

2024 JAC T9 diesel ute in Australia this year, EV version due next year
The affordable faction of the popular dual-cab ute segment will expand soon with a Chinese newcomer, the JAC T9 – set to battle the GWM Ute, LDV T60, and Ssangyong Musso

2024 BMW i5 previewed – and now leaked!
As the all-electric BMW i5 nears production, the brand has been rolling out teasers – but, too late, it’s surfaced on social media.

Tesla ‘Model 2’ teased, big reveal expected soon
Musk has teased the much-anticipated Tesla ‘Model 2’ EV for the second time.

2023 Mazda 6 pricing and features: 20th Anniversary edition, new tech
Mazda’s venerable mid-size sedan and wagon has received an update for 2023, as the nameplate celebrates its 20th year on sale

Mazda 6: ‘No intention to abandon medium passenger segment’
Mazda Australia to continue offering the ageing 6 until production stops in Japan

Mazda Australia forecasts 100,000 sales for 2023 as supply levels increase
Triple digits tipped to return for Australia’s second top-selling brand, with strong CX-30, CX-5, CX-9 and BT-50 supply in 2023

2023 Subaru Crosstrek (XV) pricing and features
Subaru’s popular XV small SUV will be replaced in April by its third-generation successor, now wearing Crosstrek badging – but pricing has increased by up to $3000

Lexus confirms ‘yoke’ steering wheel for Australia, ‘should pass ADRs’
Cheaper front-drive electric RZ also ‘not in our plans’; two-tier hybrid LM luxe-van line-up confirmed

Atmo 5.0-litre V8 ‘safe for now’: Lexus Australia
Meanwhile updated LC coupe expected in Australia; seven-seat GX still ‘to be confirmed’

2023 Ford E-Transit pricing and features
Ford’s cult Transit van gets zero-emission electric power… and a six-figure pricetag?

2023 Subaru Forester, WRX & Outback: 50 Years Edition announced
Subaru Australia has introduced a host of special edition vehicles to commemorate 50 years since it commenced local operations

Tesla Model S & Model X killed in Australia & UK: RHD production cancelled
The latest facelift, already available overseas, will not be produced for right-hand drive markets… which means no hi-po Plaid version

Mercedes-Benz Australia launches new Digital Studio
Mercedes-Benz Australia launches new Digital Studio

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

Polestar 3 & Volvo EX90 delayed, Polestar 4 still on course; Q1 sales results announced
As modern cars become increasingly dependent on software, Volvo and Polestar have confirmed their related big new SUVs need a little more time. No techbro ‘move fast and break things’ here…

2024 Volvo EX30 rendered and revealed in patent images
As the Volvo EX30 edges closer to its unveiling next month, patent images have revealed the car’s proportions and what to expect

2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio: Pricing and features
Updated versions of Alfa Romeo’s flagship sedan and SUV have landed in Australia – and they’re cheaper than before

GWM Tank 300 ute imagined: This or a Gladiator?
What if GWM’s Wrangler-rivaling Tank 300 could be had in Gladiator-grappling ute form?

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE scores five-star ANCAP rating
Electric EQE passes ANCAP safety testing with flying colours

Alpine A290 Beta electric hot hatch concept officially unveiled
After leaks and teasers, Alpine has fully unveiled its long-awaited electric hot hatch concept

The Porsche 718 Spyder RS is Stuttgart’s most hardcore drop-top
Like the idea of a Cayman GT4 RS but hate roofs? Porsche has you, err, covered…

Tesla Model S Plaid: Track pack finally uprates 760kW sedan’s brakes
Tesla has unveiled a track pack for the Model S Plaid sedan – no word for Oz yet

2023 Cupra Formentor VZx Matrix pricing: Limited-edition SUV arrives
Cupra Australia has announced its second Formentor VZx special edition, with the latest variant debuting adaptive LED headlights

2023 Genesis GV60 pricing: Electric SUV gets facial recognition and a price bump
GV60 electric SUV climbs in price and picks up running updates including fingerprint start