WHEELS NEWS
LDV expands lineup with new eight-seat MIFA family truckster
Australia is not flush with spacious people movers for bigger families – meaning the announcement by LDV its MIFA now seats eight is more than welcome.
Volvo’s XC60 global best seller gets a major freshen up
The Volvo XC60 has been updated with new tech and trim for the 2026 model year to match its larger XC90 sibling.
Wheels COTY winner Hyundai IONIQ 5 N sets new record for EVs
Hyundai laps Japan’s Tsukuba Circuit faster than any other EV with Wheels COTY-winning IONIQ 5 N.
Renault Duster small SUV headed for Australia
Renault Australia announces Duster small SUV will launch in the second half of 2025.
Honda & Nissan merger: The wedding is off
The merger, expected to promise a net worth of around $80 billion AUD, is over – but the brands will continue to work together on the electric project confirmed last year
Which driver safety features have actually helped us?
A new study out of the Netherlands explores which advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) truly enhance safety and which may actually increase crash risk.
BYD undercuts rivals with new Sea Lion 7 electric SUV
BYD has launched its Sea Lion 7 straight into the electric SUV heartland, priced from just $54,990 plus on-road costs.
EV batteries don’t last! That’s the knock, but how true is it?
A popular myth that electric vehicle batteries quickly deplete may have been dispelled after results from a new report were revealed.
Geely’s EX5 electric mid-sized SUV gets an Aussie once over
Geely has undertaken local suspension and active safety tuning to better adapt to Australian roads.
Lexus reveals new plug-in hybrid SUV for Australia
Lexus introduces a second plug-in hybrid – the RX450h+ – to Australia, due in April priced from $123,500 plus on-road costs.
TAG Heuer’s race-ready new watches
TAG Heuer debuted a number of exciting new models at the recent LA edition of LVMH Watch Week, including new editions in the popular Formula 1 collection. Here’s our rundown.
See Volvo’s transformation of the EX30 EV
Volvo has given its EX30 small electric SUV an off-road makeover with lifted suspension and optional all terrain tyres.
Range Rover names new five-vehicle special edition after Australia’s flashiest street
The very limited edition Range Rover inspired by Melbourne comes complete with exclusive colours and trims.
Incredible video answers the question: How safe is a golf cart?
A Euro NCAP crash test video of a golf cart has shown just how unsafe they can be in an accident.
Subaru’s new hybrid Forester – and when we’ll see it in Australia
Subaru has revealed a new-generation hybrid variant of the new Forester mid-size SUV at the Chicago Auto Show.
Volkswagen adds new gear to Polo and T-Roc
Volkswagen boosts its small car and small SUV standard equipment – for a price.
EVs and PHEVs hit major milestone in Australia
There are now more than 300,000 battery-powered vehicles on the road in Australia.
Australia, second most stressful place in the world to drive
Insurers says congestion levels, road quality, parking availability and other factors make these countries the most stressful ones for road users, with Australia high on the list.
Volvo EX90: Australian price revealed, undercuts rivals
Volvo has released Australian pricing for the new EX90 electric seven-seat SUV, which is soon due on sale down under.
How BMW dominated the Bathurst 12 Hour… as legend Rossi stars
BMW has dominated the 2025 Bathurst 12 Hour race, with Team WRT taking both first and second places – including a podium for Valentino Rossi.
Audi dropping its short-lived odds-and-evens model names
One could generate a fair bit of electricity with all this back-pedalling – or is it 𝘵𝘸𝘰 could..?
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro’s dramatic drop in entry price
The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro mid-side SUV’s pricing has been slashed to below $30,000 drive away for the first time.
Could this be Toyota’s next Corolla and GR hot hatch?
The 12th-gen Corolla debuted in 2018, which means Corolla the 13th won’t be far away. What can we expect?
VW’s new 2025 Tiguan details revealed for Australia
The bigger new Tiguan medium SUV arrives in 2025 with a five-variant range, more tech and a premium feel – but pricing is still to be revealed.
