WHEELS NEWS

2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale pricing and features: Petrol, PHEV
Alfa Romeo’s new Tonale small SUV has arrived in Australia from $49,900 in mild-hybrid guise, with the plug-in hybrid due by Christmas

Mercedes-Benz B-Class axed in Australia
Five-seat MPV segment abandoned as the Mercedes-Benz B-Class tall hatchback is deleted from the brand’s local line-up

2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class pricing and features: Entry price up $10K
The facelifted Mercedes-Benz A-Class has arrived with hefty price rises, while the fuel-sipping A250e plug-in hybrid has been axed

Wheels Inbox, June 2023: Premium EVs & discourteous Aussies
The latest thoughts, insights, corrections and criticism from our readers!

2024 Peugeot E-208 electric hatch locked-in for Australia
Peugeot Australia to re-enter the light car segment in 2024 with the facelifted, all-electric E-208

MG design boss: ‘SUV trend will pass’, no MG ute planned
Design boss says the SUV will go the way of the minivan; confirms no dual-cab MG ute on the horizon – for now

MG: future 600kW EVs will recharge in ‘10 minutes’
Half-solid-state batteries coming next year; SAIC confirms its working on a battery even cheaper than LFP

MG: EVs now priced to rival petrol cars
MG battery boss says some EVs have reached price parity with ICEs – and are only going to get cheaper

2024 Volkswagen T-Cross facelift due here next year
The mid-life update for Volkswagen’s smallest SUV, the Polo-based T-Cross, has introduced a new look inspired by its larger siblings

2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE coupe and cabriolet confirmed for Australia
Filling the space left by the exit of C- and E-Class coupes, the new CLE will arrive in Australia next year

2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid confirmed for Australia
Hyundai will finally have a mid-size SUV that can fight the Toyota RAV4 on even terms

Vale Peter Horbury: Famed Volvo, Ford, Geely designer dies aged 73
Designer who reinvented Volvo in the 1990s has passed away

Hyundai won’t compete with bargain Chinese EVs
Not only will Hyundai’s incoming Kona EV not rival Chinese electrics on price, the brand isn’t keen on a race to the bottom with its future battery-electric vehicles.
2023 Renault Koleos Iconic Edition pricing: Limited-run midsize SUV arrives
Limited-run Renault Koleos flagship introduced in Australia with unique touches and drive-away savings

Shane van Gisbergen nails NASCAR win on debut
Shane van Gisbergen shows the Yanks how it’s done on a street circuit with a beautifully measured win at NASCAR’s first ever street circuit race in Chicago. What does this mean for his Supercars future?

Mitsubishi Australia to evaluate new small SUV, as ASX ‘stalwart’ continues for now
Mitsubishi’s new unnamed small SUV – based on the XFC concept – will debut next month, as the enduring ASX looks set to continue in Australia

2023 Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale revealed
Ferrari’s wildest ever road-going car is a $1.5 million dollar, 1000hp track weapon

2024 Cupra Formentor, Leon and Ateca pricing: New tech added
Cupra has announced tech updates for its Formentor, Leon and Ateca with matching price rises of up to $2000

2024 Skoda Kodiaq teased, initial details released
More details confirmed for the second-gen Skoda Kodiaq large SUV due in Australia next year

Sunroof-less 2023 Hyundai Tucson opened to new buyers with reduced wait time
Hyundai is offering a non-sunroof Tucson Highlander special as supply issues continue to bite – but it is only available for a limited time

2023 Toyota C-HR sold out, order holders pointed to all-new model
Toyota has halted orders of its current C-HR small SUV, with the next-gen version more than six months away from local showrooms

BMW confirms 2024 M5 Touring with hybrid power
BMW’s M Division has teased a G99 version of the seventh-gen M5 – and it’s packing a hybrid punch

Aston Martin and Lucid team up for future EVs
A strategic plan between Aston Martin and Lucid has been announced

2024 Hyundai Kona pricing and features: Petrol, hybrid, N Line
Hyundai has locked in pricing and features for the second-gen Kona, including the hybrid!
