WHEELS NEWS

2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 Australian pricing and features
Genesis has revealed local details for the electric GV70 medium SUV, with one variant on offer

2023 Subaru XV teased, big reveal set for September 15
Following the 2017 debut of the current model, the new-generation Subaru XV is right around the corner

2023 Honda Civic Type R power figures revealed
It’s confirmed: power and torque is up for the new Civic Type R

BYD backflips on service pricing, but no change to Australian warranty
The electric vehicle brand has confirmed its warranty length and servicing details for Australia

Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 GTX sporty EVs planned for Australia
VGA keen to get its hands on fastest variants of upcoming EVs

Molly Taylor to take on Dakar Rally again in 2023
Champ confirms she’ll be racing in this year’s Rally du Maroc in October and taking on Dakar again in 2023

Skoda Vision 7S concept previews new design language and logo
Skoda reveals bold new design language, fresh corporate identity and an accelerated EV strategy

Toyota Australia adds GR Sport variant to 2023 Yaris Cross range
New Toyota Yaris Cross GR Sport blends sporty styling with hybrid efficiency, landing locally in December

2024 Ford Mustang to be revealed in September, sound teaser released
The seventh-generation Mustang is still a year away from its unveiling, but images of the model have already begun appearing

Nissan Ariya EV no closer to Australia; emissions regulations the sticking point
As with compelling models like the Ford Mustang Mach E, Nissan says it is forced to focus EV supply on markets where penalties and market demand require action

Nissan boss ‘not ruling out’ another petrol-powered Z car
The new generation Nissan Z has just launched in Australia, but the company’s local boss isn’t saying the next one will definitely be electrified

Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 electric cars could be on sale in Australia next year
The Volkswagen Group’s local boss has told us production may be able to come forward earlier than was originally planned

Toyota GR Yaris gets torque boost in Japan, no news for Australia
Japanese owners of the GR Yaris hot hatch can now purchase an engine tune from Toyota to boost torque, but there’s no word for Australia

Audi confirms Formula 1 entry
The four-ring logo that has been prominent in sportscar racing and Formula E will step into the world’s biggest motor racing series in 2026.

2023 Smart #1 Brabus: Powerful electric SUV revealed
Smart – co-owned by Mercedes-Benz and Geely – has partnered with tuner Brabus to develop a hot 315kW, all-wheel-drive version of its #1 electric SUV

2023 Kia EV9 electric SUV undergoes final testing ahead of world debut
The upper-large SUV will be revealed globally in the first quarter of 2023

2023 Ford Transit pricing and features: Sync 4 added, prices up
Ford has added a 12-inch infotainment system to its Transit van, offering wireless Apple CarPlay and over-the-air updates

Mazda 3, CX-30 and BT-50: Orders paused for certain variants
Mazda Australia has issued a temporary stop-sale notice for several variants of the 3, CX-30 and BT-50 due to the parts shortage and high demand

South Australia wants to make drivers of performance cars get a special licence
The road safety reform comes after a teenage pedestrian lost her life in a incident with a Lamborghini

Australia’s first electric vehicle summit: Everything you need to know
Our guide to all the hot topics covered at this year’s event

Daniel Ricciardo loses McLaren seat after F1 struggles
Eight-time grand prix winner to exit McLaren 12 months early at the end of 2022 season as he’s set to be replaced by a rising young Australian racer

Skoda previews future design language with Vision 7S concept sketches
Czech carmaker looks to the future with stylish SUV concept sketches

2023 BMW M3 Touring: Australian walkaround review
We get an early look at BMW’s first M3 wagon and unearth some Aussie details

2023 Lucid Air Sapphire: Tesla Model S Plaid rival unveiled
Lucid’s new top-of-the-line performance electric sedan will complete the 0-60mph sprint in less than two seconds
