WHEELS NEWS
Mitsubishi EK X electric car on the radar for Australia
Mitsi’s local arm won’t rule out bringing the EK X EV Down Under if the market is interested
2023 Suzuki Fronx small SUV confirmed for Australia
Baby SUV set to debut Suzuki’s mild-hybrid technology in Australia
2023 BMW M3 CS outputs leaked, set for January reveal
A new leak has revealed just how much extra power the upcoming G80 M3 CS will pack. It will debut at the 24 Hours of Daytona later this month
Mercedes-EQ branding may be retired sooner rather than later
The complete pivot to electrification has reportedly moved Mercedes to drop the EQ branding from its electric models sometime in the next year
2023 Mazda MX-30 R-EV plug-in hybrid unveiled… with a rotary engine!
Mazda has unveiled the rotary-powered MX-30 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, but local plans are currently unknown
Subaru reveals tuned WRX Sportswagon, Impreza with STI parts; no plans for Australia
Subaru also debuted the Crosstrek Boost Gear concept at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon, and BRZ and WRX racers
2024 Nissan GT-R revealed in Japan, won’t be coming to Australia
Nissan’s enduring R35 GT-R gains yet another annual facelift
2023 Nissan Qashqai Australian pricing and features confirmed
The all-new Qashqai has landed in Australia and prices are up between $3300-8300 depending on trim
2023 Hyundai Venue pricing and features: Bluelink added, but no facelift
Australia’s second-cheapest SUV has received a technology upgrade for 2023 – but prices have increased by up to $960
Mitsubishi Triton PHEV “won’t be a showpony EV”, says boss
The head of Mitsubishi’s local arm says he’s not interested in having the first electric ute in Australia
2023 Mazda MX-30 rotary plug-in hybrid to be unveiled this week
Mazda will debut a range-extending version of its funky MX-30 EV powered by a newly developed rotary engine on Friday
New-car wait times will carry on through 2023, says Mitsubishi
First it was the semiconductors, then shipping problems, now tightening safety protocols are affecting deliveries of new cars
In profile: Meet Mitsubishi Australia’s CEO, Shaun Westcott
An avid adventurer by nature, Shaun Westcott has plunged head first into the top job at Mitsubishi Australia
2023 RAM Revolution Electric concept will spawn F-150 Lightning rival
Following on from Ford, Rivian and GM, RAM has unveiled a concept version of its forthcoming electric truck at CES 2023
BMW shows off colour-changing i Vision Dee concept at CES 2023
BMW will launch its all new ‘Neue Klasse’ architecture in 2025 bringing advanced technology, AI learning and head-up displays
VFACTS 2022: Kia beats Hyundai in sales race for first time
Kia becomes Australia’s favourite Korean brand as it overtakes Hyundai in milestone achievement
Next batch of Hyundai Ioniq 5 EVs coming on January 19
First allocation for 2023 to arrive shortly
VFACTS December 2022: Volvo Australia cracks 10,000 sales to set record
Swedish brand Volvo is giving Germany’s leading luxury carmakers something to think about as it registers another record year in Australia
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV pricing: More coming January 19
Hyundai’s mid-size electric SUV gains more range, power and battery capacity, and a new flagship grade, for 2023
2023 Mazda BT-50 XTR LE joins the range
A new limited edition Mazda BT-50 is landing, adding an accessory package to save buyers $2500
Rally driver and Gymkhana star Ken Block killed in snowmobile accident aged 55
Hoonigan co-founder, Gymkhana star and professional rally driver Ken Block was killed today in a snowmobile accident
California bans Tesla, and others, from implying ‘Full Self-Driving’ capability
Musk claims Tesla’s ‘self-driving’ system will be ready by the end of the year, despite concerns regarding dangerous advertising
Volkswagen to debut new electric vehicle at CES 2023
VW will showcase a camouflaged version of an upcoming electric vehicle, likely the ID.7 sedan, at next week’s Consumer Electronics Show
Hot Wheels: Ten of the weirdest and most wonderful
Perhaps the most famous four-wheeled toy on the planet comes in many forms. Some costing $250k…
