WHEELS NEWS
Toyota GR Corolla: eight-speed development continues for Golf R rival
Development of an automatic GR Corolla continues, with chief engineer saying if the ’box is “fun to drive” we will see an eight-speed variant
GWM Ora Next Cat to be named Ora Sport in Australia if released locally
GWM’s dedicated electric sub-brand has launched a new model, but it’s not yet confirmed for our shores
2024 Ram 1500 REV electric ute revealed
Ram has provided a first glimpse at its first all-electric ‘pick-up truck’ at this year’s Super Bowl, with first deliveries due late next year
Audi RS Q3 celebrates 10 years with a limited edition; confirmed for Australia
Grey paint, black accents and five cylinders. This is one sinister way to celebrate a 10th birthday
2023 Cupra Born pre-orders almost sold-out, more supply to come
There are just a few examples remaining of Cupra’s electric hatch
Ford returns to Formula 1
An F1 purple patch for Red Bull and Blue Oval?
Combustion power safe in an Ineos future
Petrol and diesel to coexist with electric as Ineos eyes challenging regions with its Grenadier
2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale receives five-star ANCAP safety rating
Alfa Romeo’s crucial new Tonale small SUV has received top safety marks by ANCAP
2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross pricing and features: Petrol and PHEV
Mitsubishi has updated its Eclipse Cross small SUV with additional features, a blacked-out variant, and vehicle-to-load support for the PHEV – but with price rises of up to $1000
Wheels mag February 2023: Mediums well done, and plenty on the side
Our medium SUV mega test is the star of this issue, but for a little more wow factor, we’ve also driven the new 911 Dakar and Land Rover’s ridonkulous Defender 90 P525 V8!
BMW i4 electric sedan falls short of five-star ANCAP safety rating
BMW’s all-electric i4 sedan has received a four-star ANCAP safety rating under more-stringent criteria than the related 3 Series and two-door 4 Series
GWM streamlines Tank, Ora brands in Oz; hybrids to outsell ICE within 18 months
For Australia – and globally – GWM is pushing to streamline its disparate brands under ‘One GWM’ banner
2023 Haval Big Dog off the cards; Dargo under evaluation for Oz
While the Big Dog name may have resonated with Australians, the Dargo-named global version of Haval’s boxy SUV is more likely for local launch
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander revealed, unconfirmed for Australia
The longer and wider version of the Toyota Highlander – sold here as the Kluger – will offer up to eight seats and the brand’s new 2.4-litre turbo-petrol hybrid
2024 Polestar 3 pricing and features announced, Australian debut delayed
The upcoming Polestar 3 electric large SUV, initially planned for an early-2024 Australian launch, has suffered a production delay for all markets
2022 Audi E-Tron GT, RS E-Tron GT pricing and features
The E-Tron GT range is due to arrive on our shores later this year
2024 BMW X5 and X6 pricing and features: Facelift due this year
The updated 2024 BMW X5 and X6 twins have debuted with a slimmer front end, more power, new technology and larger screens
Audi ute: Oz boss calls it unlikely, but the Activesphere might be a clue…
The brand’s CEO has previously hinted at the possibility of an Audi ute, potentially twinned with the Volkswagen Amarok – now it seems unlikely to happen
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan, Tiguan Allspace Monochrome special editions arrive
In the face of the ongoing chip shortage, Volkswagen has introduced new variants to the Tiguan lineup with some features removed
2025 Hyundai Kona N Electric imagined
Now that we’ve seen the new-gen Kona small SUV in petrol, hybrid and electric form, there’s one question still unanswered: What about a hero N model?
2023 Cupra Leon pricing and features: Entry-level V pre-orders open
Local pricing and features revealed for Cupra’s debut hatchback, offered in warm and properly-hot forms
2024 Range Rover Velar pricing and features: Facelift for streamlined range
The six-year-old Range Rover Velar has received an update to keep it in line with the latest versions of its larger siblings – but it will come at a cost
Nissan Max-Out electric convertible concept revealed; Ambition 2030 vision
Nissan has revealed its Max-Out electric convertible in Tokyo this week, following its virtual debut in 2021, when it announced half of its line-up will be electrified by 2030
Mazda CX-90: Full model range prices coming soon, PHEV to arrive in 2024
Expect a top-shelf CX-90 to cost around $90,000 in Australia – representing complementary positioning and a clear premium message, with buyers already favouring flagship models in the large SUV category
