WHEELS NEWS

VFACTS: August 2018 new vehicle sales
We’re still crazy for small SUVs but there’s no respite for Holden

2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class updated with new performance model
German luxury sedan, coupe, and cabriolet range gains six-cylinder AMG performance

Future AMGs will be plug-in hybrids; electric performance sub brand coming
Former AMG boss reveals a shock new direction for Mercedes-Benz’s performance arm

2019 Mercedes-Benz EQC revealed
All-new electric SUV will arrive in Oz boasting 450km of range, class-leading power outputs and a circa $125,000 sticker

UK introduces roadside eye tests
Licences revoked on the spot for vision shortcomings

Mazda BT-50 to benefit from Australian input
Engineers traveling to Australia to better understand local demands for next-gen dual-cab ute

Mazda’s Apple CarPlay retrofit coming soon
Australian customers will soon be able to add smartphone mirroring tech to Mazdas purchased four years ago

Hamilton wins at Monza following first-lap clash
Lewis Hamilton survived first-lap contact with Sebastian Vettel to claim victory at the Italian Grand Prix

Seven things you need to know about the Mercedes-Benz EQC
Here’s the lowdown on the fully-electric SUV Mercedes-Benz will officially reveal next week

Dyson aims to clean up in EV market
A$360m investment in new factory and test track. Electric cars expected by 2021

Bosch aims to make car keys a thing of the past
Aussie-developed ‘Perfectly Keyless’ tech uses your phone as a key

2019 Ford Endura: what you need to know about the incoming Territory replacement
Arriving in Australian showrooms later this year, the Ford Endura plugs a big hole in the Blue Oval’s local SUV lineup

Renault Arkana being considered for Australian market
Sleek crossover developed for Russia could be heading Down Under

Aston Martin set for public offering before end of 2018
Impending stock exchange flotation gets investors excited

Sebastian Vettel survives chaotic first lap to win at Spa
The Belgian Grand Prix started with a bang, and then turned to tedium.

Shane van Gisbergen snatches championship lead as Triple Eight dominates at Tailem Bend
The Red Bull Holden Racing Team drivers won a race a piece while Scott McLaughlin struggled.

Mercedes-Benz EQ Silver Arrow Concept unveiled at Pebble Beach
Retro-inspired single-seater a glorious, jaw-dropping nod to the Mercedes-Benz W125 racer of 1937

Ricciardo warned no race wins until 2020 at Renault
Aussie F1 ace Daniel Ricciardo has had his expectations tempered by his new French boss

Ford Everest on target to rival Ranger sales
Thought the Everest was stuck to showroom floors? Think again.

McLaren 600LT MSO set to stun Pebble Beach
Set aside a couple of minutes, bib up and get drooling

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 power figures leaked
Tech sheet finds its way onto the internet packed with unreleased GT500 details

Australia’s fastest racers are retro-style V8 open-wheelers
Super5000 is reborn and approved by Australia’s largest motorsport governing body

Cosworth leaks Aston Martin Valkyrie power figure
A now deleted tweet from engine supplier Cosworth claims its naturally-aspirated V12 will be the most powerful atmo road engine ever, with more grunt than an F1 car

Why you should care about Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Here’s what to expect when retro style meets modern tech on the lawns of a seaside golf course
