WHEELS NEWS
2023 Kia XCeed facelift revealed, not for Australia
Local buyers will continue to miss out on Kia’s funky crossover, available with electrified powertrains
Volkswagen reveals more efficient 1.5 TSI Evo2 engine for Europe
Newly enhanced 1.5 TSI petrol engine promises more efficiency and less emissions
2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R: V8 powerhouse unveiled
A V8-powered F-150 Raptor has returned, but don’t expect to see the Ram 1500 TRX rival in Australia…for now, at least
Ford Ranger Lightning – Why you’re going to have to wait a little while longer
New-gen Ranger clears the path for electrification. But how soon will we get our hands on a seriously hot Ranger EV?
ANCAP to add floodwater testing to assessment program from 2023
…upcoming changes also include ‘child detection’ to stop kids being left alone in cars
BYD EV dealership locations announced
Australian BYD distributor EVDirect.com will make use of Eagers’ existing nationwide dealership network
2023 Toyota Crown range revealed, “no plans” for Australia
Toyota has already revealed GR Parts and Modellista kits for its all-new Crown, offered in four body styles
Bosch to invest €3million to improve chip shortage
The leading manufacturer of semiconductors is pumping billions into its production output to fight the ongoing problem
Nissan Leaf electric hatch facing the axe
The first mass-produced electric vehicle of the modern age will come to an end by mid-2025, according to a new report
2023 Honda ZR-V revealed for Japan, Australian launch likely
Slotting in between the HR-V and CR-V, the new model is set to bolster Honda’s SUV line-up
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N RN22e electric concept revealed
Potent RN22e concept plots Hyundai N’s next electrified move
Hyundai N Vision 74 concept unveiled on N Day
Show-stopping N Vision 74 previews new technology for Hyundai and its most potent car to date
2022 Toyota Yaris Cross price and features
The Yaris Cross might share its name with the hatchback, but it’s larger and tougher than its sibling, with optional AWD
Lexus owner told ‘just use CarPlay’ in battle to get sat-nav updated
Cliff has been trying to get a current version of the sat-nav on his $100k+ car for more than a year
2023 Range Rover Velar: Plug-in hybrid price and features
The addition of two new variants has coincided with a price increase across the Velar range
‘Our EVs are changing the paradigm’ – premium brand buyers turning to Hyundai
Could cars like the Ioniq 6 have real potential to throw the cat amongst the pigeons?
Hyundai Ioniq 5 supply to improve by end of 2022
Larger allocations of Ioniq 5s should become available later this year
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N racing concept surfaces online
The performance brand is expected to continue growing with its first electrified models revealed on July 15
BYD Atto 3 electric SUV: Delivery delays hit entry model
BYD has prioritised the Atto 3 Extended Range, leading to delays for the entry-level Standard Range variant
Geely’s Radar RD6 fully-electric dual-cab revealed
Another Geely sub-brand has been formed, this time taking on the ute market
VinFast could make an Australian return
Despite exiting Australia under strained circumstances last year, VinFast says it remains a strategic market
2023 Honda CR-V revealed, Australian launch over a year away
Honda’s new-generation CR-V has debuted overseas this week, although Australian timing is still to be announced
2022 Kia EV6: Pricing increased, base model now over $70,000
All variants of the Car of the Year-winning EV have gone up by $4600
BMW Australia introduces subscription-based features
Certain features can either be “rented” or bought outright
