WHEELS NEWS

2022 BMW X1 and X2 Sport Collection pricing and features for Australia
X1 and X2 line-ups are gaining a new grade

Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen won’t split EV operations
While some manufacturers are dividing their ICE and EV operations, many think they work better together

Volkswagen Group planning affordable EV hatch by 2025
Cheap electric cars are the future of the industry, according to company CEOs

Toyota planning minor updates to Yaris, Corolla, C-HR, Camry, and Supra
Vehicles across the Toyota line-up are on track to receive updates later this year

Lotus opens new Chapman Production Centre in England
The brand-new manufacturing facility is located at the brand’s headquarters in Hethel, England

2024 Fisker Ronin EV will revive the four-door convertible, offer 1000km+ range
Taking inspiration from some of Europe’s greatest sports sedans, Project Ronin promises to be a proper electric GT

2022 Subaru Impreza, XV and Outback hit with $800 price hike
Increased supply chain costs have forced Subaru to bump up its prices
2022 Skoda Kamiq: 85TSI features confirmed as prices increase
The entry-level Kamiq has returned alongside price hikes for the Monte Carlo and Signature

2023 Ford F-150 Lightning flexes higher power than Raptor
Ford is amping up its EV truck to make sure it stands out in the range

Nissan Ariya EV delayed until 2023, supply issues force company to focus on best-sellers
Supply issues and production delays have pushed Nissan’s Aussie EV strategy onto the back burner

2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe pricing and features: 230i added to range
BMW has expanded its 2 Series Coupe line-up with a new 230i variant slotting between the existing 220i and M240i

Comeback kid: Datsun could live on as cut-price electric vehicle brand
On again, off again, on again? Sources say Datsun could return as an EV brand for selected markets

2022 Volkswagen T-Roc: Australian pricing and features confirmed
Volkswagen’s popular crossover is set to benefit from a refresh inside and out

2022 Federal Election: What is each party promising for automotive?
We’ve taken a look at all the parties running in the 2022 Federal Election with auto-related policies – here’s what we found

Bentley teases upcoming model
Good news for those who thought the Bentley Bentayga SUV was a bit short on rear-seat legroom

Mini halts production of manual transmission cars
The clutch has been temporarily dropped across the Mini range, due to the industry’s ongoing supply issues

Stellantis signs €190 million deal to produce electric vehicles in Serbia
The current plant is set to be fitted out for EV production needs

Green eFuels: Guilt-free petrol from the wind
Could high-tech green ‘eFuels’ save the combustion engine – and turn EVs into a decarbonisation dead end?

2023 Ford Ranger Lightning: Electric dual-cab ute imagined
Mounting evidence points to an electric version of Ford’s popular Ranger ute being in development

2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid now on sale from $66,750
The conventional hybrid Sorento is available with both two- and four-wheel drive

Chery may target Toyota Kluger with premium Exeed SUV
Toyota could be facing increased pressure from emerging Chinese brands

2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Ultium platform and four-wheel steering shown off
Chevrolet has debuted its first fully-electric pick-up with two grades to begin with

Volkswagen making plans for its full-size electric pick-up
As the electric pick-up segment begins to gain momentum, Volkswagen is considering jumping on board

Coles and Bunnings to enter EV truck trial with Fuso eCanters
Linfox will be supplying the Fuso EV trucks to the two businesses