WHEELS NEWS

Suzuki Jimny Lite to start from $26,990
Entry level compact 4×4 has garnered more than 100 pre-orders in a week

2022 Toyota RAV4 updates announced
Images and pricing are still to come, but the popular Toyota RAV4 is set to undergo its first update since the fifth-generation model’s introduction in 2018
Rumours: Is Lexus planning a sub-RC sports car?
Reports out of Japan – often a mixed bag of wild speculation, insider facts and and outright garbage – suggest Lexus could be working on a GR 86-based affordable coupe of its own.

2022 Volkswagen ID Buzz EV spied in production body, Renault disguise
Volkswagen’s growing family of ID-branded electric models will welcome another newcomer, in the form of the Buzz van.

Nissan Juke Rally Tribute digital concept revealed as 240Z East Africa homage
If we didn’t know a new Z is right around the corner, this SUV-based tribute to a sports car icon might be a bit worrying. Instead, it’s an awesome homage

2021 Genesis G80 2.2D diesel price and features
Korean marque’s most opulent sedan scores a new diesel option, available in Australia in July

Peugeot adds mid-level GT variant to its 2008 range
Mid-range variant now available as a third tier to Peugeot’s 2008 range

Great Wall Motors aims to triple sales, deems supply no issue
Growing Chinese manufacturer reveals ambitious sales goals and expanded product pipeline

Haval Big Dog and Tank 300 prototypes arrive in Australia for evaluation
Great Wall Motors imports a left-hook Big Dog and Tank 300 for market evaluation

Hyundai Kona Electric ‘Standard Range’ coming to Australia
Hyundai will bring a more affordable variant of its popular Kona Electric to Australia, at the cost of a reduced driving range

Hyundai Santa Cruz production gets underway in US
Korea’s Ford Maverick challenger will be in American showrooms in just a few short months

Peugeot’s new 308 Touring is set for Australia
Wagon variant of French hot-hatch confirmed for Down Under

2021 Volkswagen Golf and Golf GTI pricing and specs
Revised and refreshed Golf hits the market to take on Asian rivals

NSW announces huge $490m EV incentives strategy, and a road user tax
In a ‘challenge accepted’ moment, NSW has looked at Victoria’s recent electric vehicle announcements and revealed an incentives plan five times bigger

Alfa Romeo completes Aussie Stelvio line-up with Veloce SUV
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce has gone on sale in Australia – completing the model line-up for the brand Down Under.

Mercedes-AMG gives mid-life updates to GT 4-door Coupé, Australia to miss out
Revisions come for Merc-AMG four-door but Australia won’t get six-cylinder models

2022 Lexus NX revealed, Australian variants confirmed
Lexus has revealed the new generation of its best-selling model, and when it’ll be here

Facelifted Kia Cerato pricing and features
Popular hatch and sedan ditch manual gearbox, score updated styling and tech

Kia says small cars here to stay with launch of new Cerato
Damien Meredith talks about the new Cerato, longer warranties and taking on Toyota with a HiLux competitor

Volkswagen Arteon pricing and features
Brand introduces Shooting Brake variant for first time ever

Honda Civic Hatch teased ahead of global unveiling
Iconic moniker’s hatchback variant set for June 24 reveal

State and Federal Governments butt heads on EV Policy
Lacking an effective EV policy at the national level, the states are filling the void with a range of policies – and none are afraid to speak on the federal government’s failings

Renault unveils pre-production Mégane E-Tech Electric
Crossover SUV offers a claimed 450km of driving range

Ford unveils new hybrid Maverick ute, priced from just US$19,995
And it’s the first-ever pickup to be offered in the US with hybrid tech as standard
