WHEELS NEWS
Audi eager to add more EVs and plug-in hybrids
A host of more affordable electrified Audis could be on the way, including the Q4 E-Tron
“We will limit the top speed” says Cupra’s Vice President of R&D
Dr Werner Tietz, Vice President of R&D, speaks to Wheels on how fun and safety co-exist at Cupra
2025 Cupra Urban Rebel could be sub-$40,000 EV in Australia
Electric city car aims to help mass adoption of EVs from 2025 onwards. Set to be offered with 166kW power and 440km driving range
Cupra Australia targets 7 models and 7000 sales by 2025
Spanish performance brand debuts in Australia – confirming an affordable urban EV, electric crossover and plug-in SUV from 2025 onwards
Opel Insignia production to end, after Vauxhall axes Holden Commodore twin
The mid-size car, previously sold here as the Holden Commodore, is being axed in Europe
Porsche confirms flagship electric SUV
New EV SUV will sit atop the Macan and Cayenne, borrowing tech from the Mission R concept
ACT zero-emissions strategy revealed in full: Industry split over plans
New strategy revealed for zero-emissions vehicles in the Territory
2023 Nissan X-Trail e-Power revealed, hybrid variant confirmed for Australia
Hybrid power for Nissan Australia’s most popular SUV could upset the Toyota RAV4’s dominance in the segment
Porsche offers free update for all Australian Taycans to give them MY23 tech
Regardless of age or powertrain, all Taycans will be able to bring themselves up to MY23 standards
2024 BMW 7 Series and i7 Australian pricing and features
The newest iteration of BMW’s bleeding-edge limousine is here, starting from $268,900
Top tech coming to Ioniq first – no cheap electric models planned for lineup
All-electric family to pioneer the latest tech with the company’s most daring concepts
Hyundai Stargazer breaks cover in Indonesia, Australia ruled out for funky MPV
Hyundai’s latest three-row van cuts a funky figure for a low price, but won’t be landing locally
Renault Megane RS safe for Australia, as UK sales end
Renault has reportedly stopped production of the Megane small car for the United Kingdom, as the local division confirms the Megane RS will continue ‘in limited numbers’
2023 Kia XCeed facelift revealed, not for Australia
Local buyers will continue to miss out on Kia’s funky crossover, available with electrified powertrains
Volkswagen reveals more efficient 1.5 TSI Evo2 engine for Europe
Newly enhanced 1.5 TSI petrol engine promises more efficiency and less emissions
2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R: V8 powerhouse unveiled
A V8-powered F-150 Raptor has returned, but don’t expect to see the Ram 1500 TRX rival in Australia…for now, at least
Ford Ranger Lightning – Why you’re going to have to wait a little while longer
New-gen Ranger clears the path for electrification. But how soon will we get our hands on a seriously hot Ranger EV?
ANCAP to add floodwater testing to assessment program from 2023
…upcoming changes also include ‘child detection’ to stop kids being left alone in cars
BYD EV dealership locations announced
Australian BYD distributor EVDirect.com will make use of Eagers’ existing nationwide dealership network
2023 Toyota Crown range revealed, “no plans” for Australia
Toyota has already revealed GR Parts and Modellista kits for its all-new Crown, offered in four body styles
Bosch to invest €3million to improve chip shortage
The leading manufacturer of semiconductors is pumping billions into its production output to fight the ongoing problem
Nissan Leaf electric hatch facing the axe
The first mass-produced electric vehicle of the modern age will come to an end by mid-2025, according to a new report
2023 Honda ZR-V revealed for Japan, Australian launch likely
Slotting in between the HR-V and CR-V, the new model is set to bolster Honda’s SUV line-up
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N RN22e electric concept revealed
Potent RN22e concept plots Hyundai N’s next electrified move
