WHEELS NEWS

BMW’s latest iDrive system is inspired by smartphones
In line with running updates, BMW models will gain updated iDrive software from July

Mitsubishi wait times in 2023: How long are Mitsubishi’s delivery delays?
Your model-by-model guide to estimated wait times on a new Mitsubishi in 2023

Subaru releases special 30 years edition of Impreza ahead of new-gen model later this year
The limited-edition marks the last hurrah for the current generation Impreza

A hot Kona EV could still happen; Hyundai “has a solution”
Hyundai’s EV manager says a faster, dual-motor Kona N-Line Electric is far from impossible – but the business case is the real challenge

Nissan to reduce costs by unifying electric and hybrid components
Nissan’s electrified vehicles will soon utilise modular components in order to reduce costs
2023 Volkswagen T-Roc and Tiguan R Grid editions land in Australia
A fisftul of T-Roc and Tiguan R Grid Editions have arrived in Oz

Hyundai wait times in 2023: How long are Hyundai’s delivery delays?
Your model-by-model guide to estimated wait times on a new Hyundai in 2023

2023 Peugeot 508 GT Plug-In Hybrid to gain wagon option in Australia
Peugeot Australia has confirmed the 508 GT Plug-In Hybrid will gain a wagon option by June, ahead of a facelifted version due in the coming months

2023 Fiat 500e pricing and features
Fiat has confirmed pricing and features of its electric supermini that’s due in July

2023 Cupra Formentor Rojo limited edition announced
Seeing red: A passionate Cupra customer’s appeal for a brighter flagship Formentor VZx has proved successful – but it’ll be strictly limited

2024 Hyundai Kona revealed: Everything we know so far
The new electric-forward Hyundai Kona small SUV is due in the middle of this year, and it looks a whole lot sharper than before

Video: 2024 Hyundai Kona initial Australian details revealed
The second-generation Hyundai Kona will arrive in Australia from mid-year, with two grades across petrol, hybrid and all-electric powertrains

Toyota referred to consumer watchdog over ‘greenwashing’ complaint
Greenpeace Australia Pacific has made a complaint to the ACCC

Volkswagen’s reborn Scout brand to be made in South Carolina
VW Group’s revived Scout brand has selected a home to produce its classically charged off-road EVs

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

2023 Mazda CX-90 fuel-efficiency detailed ahead of Australian debut
The upcoming new Mazda CX-90 SUV, planned as a large premium seven-seater, boasts a best-in-class combined fuel consumption rating

2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV teased ahead of imminent reveal
Kia has confirmed its latest electric vehicle, the EV9 large SUV, will be unveiled in mid-March. Local deliveries are due later this year

2024 Mini Countryman teased ahead of reveal
The third-generation Countryman will bolster Mini’s transition away from internal-combustion engines

Nissan revises electrification strategy; four more EVs due by 2030
Nissan has accelerated its electric vehicle plans in response to increased customer demand, with four more EVs due by 2030

Volkswagen-based Ford electric SUV to be unveiled in March
Ford’s as-yet-unnamed mid-size SUV for the European market – riding on the same platform as the Volkswagen ID.4 – will debut next month

2024 Volkswagen ID.3: Headlights revealed ahead of facelift’s March 1 release
The latest ID.3 facelift teaser is a video that reveals its updated headlights and new khaki green paint colour

Renault Koleos will continue unchanged until 2025
With the ‘Renaulution’ in full swing the French brand is going all-electric in key markets, but combustion engines aren’t over just yet

Renault’s affordable EVs are coming to Australia
We speak to Gilles Le Borgne, the Renault Group’s engineering chief

Nissan wait times in 2023: How long are Nissan’s delivery delays?
Your model-by-model guide to estimated wait times on a new Nissan in 2023