WHEELS NEWS

2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 next model to gain Bluelink connectivity
Hyundai’s smartphone connectivity system debuted locally this week on the facelifted Palisade large SUV

2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 orders to reopen on August 10, 135 units available
Hyundai has confirmed it will offer a further 135 examples of the Ioniq 5 from next Wednesday

Hyundai Palisade ANCAP safety rating bumped up from four to five stars for 2023 model
Hyundai’s big SUV has now got a five-star safety rating, after the previous model missed out on top spot

2023 Hyundai Palisade Australian pricing and features
Launched in Australia just two years ago, the Hyundai Palisade is already being upgraded

Aston Martin to debut two new models at Pebble Beach
The company will showcase two new models alongside the DBX707 and Valhalla

New, hardcore Mitsubishi Triton in the works
Mitsubishi reveals it’s working on a rival for the Nissan Navara Warrior and Toyota HiLux Rugged X

2023 BYD Atto 3: Production of 3000 a month earmarked for rest of the year
Chinese EV challenger brand has more up its sleeve too – two more models on sale by end of 2022

Industry body reveals ‘three-point plan’ to lower Australia’s vehicle CO2
Comes as research finds if no action is taken just 18 per cent of local fleet will be fully-electric by end of the decade

2022 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series: Ordered paused over supply delay
Toyota’s local arm enacts temporary order pause on popular off-roader

2022 Mazda 3 price and features
The premium audio system has been removed from the mid-spec Mazda 3 G25 GT, with pricing bumped up across the entire range

Electric Rolls-Royce Spectre testing ahead of Australian launch
Rolls’ first electric car silently wafts towards production

2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS spied testing at the Nürburgring, August reveal confirmed
The team at Weissach is making big changes for the 911 GT3 RS, confirming an August 18 debut for the wild variant

Auto organisations join forces to agree industry pathway to EVs
Industry summit brings together 10 parties to find a way forward as the times change

2022 Mazda CX-5 pricing and features
Mazda has confirmed several variants will be dropped from the facelifted CX-5, which also brings additional equipment across the range

2023 Suzuki Swift: Next-generation hatch spied
The next-generation Suzuki Swift is expected to feature evolutionary styling and an updated version of the current model’s platform

Mini Aceman electric SUV concept revealed
The new small SUV concept previews an upcoming fully-electric Mini crossover

2022 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato teased
Off-roading Lambo is expected to be revealed at the end of the year

2023 Ford Ranger deliveries begin, further supply secured for Australia
Ford will open the floodgates to its new Ranger over the coming months as supply tries to make a dent on high demand

2023 BMW X6 Black Vermillion Edition pricing and features for Australia
Just five examples of the special X6 will be coming Down Under

Maserati Project24: 544kW track car previewed
The track-only car will use a modified version of the MC20’s 90-degree V6 and tip the scales at under 1250kg

Cupra considering different body styles, ute and convertible possible
Cupra’s head designer, Jorge Diez, has spoken to Wheels about alternative body styles arriving post-2025

“Small cars are safe”, says Audi as it commits to retaining A1 and A3 in Australia
Despite plummeting small-car sales Audi sees a future for its affordable models

Cadillac Celestiq EV flagship revealed
Cadillac reveals its next-generation luxury offering

Cupra boss: ‘Australia needs to embrace EVs’
Cupra’s CEO spoke to Wheels about why now is the time for Oz to take electrification seriously