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General Motors makes a big decision on an EV future
The auto-maker is having a rethink about its 2035 pledge on electrification of the product line.

Australia’s first renewable hydrogen refuelling station opens
Viva Energy has partnered with trucking and water companies before opening Australia’s first hydrogen refuelling station at Geelong, in Victoria.

Peugeot revives GTi legacy with electrifying new E-208 GTi
Ahead of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Peugeot seeks to bring its celebrated GTi badge back to life with the electrified, performance-focused E208 Gti.

Holden’s failed ‘Super Ute’ project: The exclusive true story is finally revealed
Dubbed the ‘Wombat’, the truth of a plan by Holden designers to create a ‘Super Ute’ – first revealed in a 2016 issue of Wheels – was shrouded in mystery. Until now…

2025 Kia Sportage: What’s new after the hybrid mid-size SUV’s facelift?
Kia gives its best-selling car both globally and in Australia a mid-life update with revised styling, added features and new hybrid grades. Here’s the detail…

Chery will launch two new plug-in hybrid SUVs in Australia – all you need to know
Australia will have two new plug-in hybrid options next month with the Chery Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 Super Hybrids going on sale with up to 95km of electric driving range.

2025 Ford Ranger PHEV: Lots of hype, but what’s the reality of the new hybrid?
Ford electrifies the Ranger but could it have done with turning up the juice a bit?

Hyundai teases next N car ahead of Goodwood reveal
The sister to the Wheels 2025 Car of the Year winner has been teased ahead of a UK reveal and confirmed to be headed for Australia.

How far have Chinese cars come? This Xiaomi just beat a record once held by a Porsche
Chinese brand Xiaomi just broke the production electric car lap record at the Nurburgring with its SU7 Ultra, beating the Porsche Taycan in the process.

BYD Seagull: Soon to steal other car makers’ chips in Australia as our cheapest EV?
BYD’s decision to bring its Australian distribution in-house could see the budget Seagull EV on its way to Australia to shake up the market.

Toyota launches new bZ5 electric SUV in China with BYD tech
The Toyota bZ5 electric SUV has been launched in China with a bargain price and BYD’s Blade battery tech.

MG’s premium ‘IM Presented by MG’ brand: Pricing revealed for Australia
MG announced pricing for its upmarket IM electric liftback sedan and mid-size electric SUV, with local pre-orders now open ahead of first orders landing in July.

Cupra Terramar: Mid-size SUV’s launch date in Australia revealed
The Cupra Terramar mid-size SUV is launching in Australia imminently with three powertrains and pricing starting at under $54k.

Land Rover Discovery Sport updated with new trims and a price cut
Land Rover’s smallest seven-seat SUV gets an update for MY26 with new features, trim levels, and a sizeable shave on the entry price point.

Apple CarPlay to become more ‘user-friendly’: What to expect from the next iPhone software update
Apple’s smartphone mirroring technology updated as part of iOS 26 software update, which will be made available in October.

Alfa Romeo performance models to live on, with a little help from racing yachts
The famous Italian brand will join forces with Americas Cup outfit Luna Rosa for a series of special edition vehicles.

BYD: Atto 2 small SUV and Sealion 8 seven-seater announced for Australia
The growing brand has revealed local plans for its even-seat PHEV SUV and its small, fully electric SUV.

Hybrid face-off: Which of four best-selling hybrid cars triumphs when put head-to-head?
The hybrid wars are heating up as Australians gently cool on electric cars. We drive four of today’s most intriguing, fuel-sipping systems – but only one leaves us besotted.

Genesis Electrified GV70 facelift: More range, more features
South Korean luxury brand’s updated electric mid-size SUV is now on sale with a longer range and a decent-sized price rise.

Genesis reveals big plans for future hybrid, range-extender and EV models
Luxury South Korean brand has discussed the range of new technologies it plans for future models, including hybrid, range-extender and fully electric.

Jaguar farewells the V8 engine with new F-Pace SVR 575 Ultimate Edition
Jaguar has announced details of a new limited edition version of its F-Pace SVR performance SUV, which will be the last F-Pace available in Australia.

Toyota boss claims EVs are ‘dirtier’ than hybrids
Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda believes his company’s focus on hybrid powertrains is correct and that carbon emissions are lower than if they had pursued EVs only.

The Wheels Interview: Ride king Graeme Gambold makes cars ‘fit’ for Aussie conditions
Graeme Gambold has established a reputation as the go-to man when manufacturers want a car that’ll handle Australian conditions

Are synthetic e-fuels the key to V10 engines returning to Formula One?
To keep interest high in Formula One and enhance the roar of high-powered engines, e-fuels may be the way forward…