WHEELS NEWS

2023 Ford Ranger wait times: Carmaker adds delivery updates to website
With more than 17,000 orders for the next-gen ute already, Ford has had to take action

Alfa Romeo’s ‘sporty image’ is limiting sales, exec claims
According to the marque’s UK boss, Alfa Romeo hopes to double productionby the end of 2023 and target new audiences

2023 Toyota Kluger replaces V6 with new turbocharged four-cylinder engine
MY23 updates will replace the long-serving V6 with a new turbo-four and introduce bigger screens

2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5: Price and features for new variants
The latest order batch for Hyundai’s flagship Ioniq 5 grade will open on July 20

Tesla strips home charging cable from standard equipment list and removes refundable order fee
The decision to remove the Mobile Connector as a standard item comes after Model 3 and Model Y pricing increased last month

ACCC alleges Ultra Tune breached franchising code of conduct
The ACCC claims Ultra Tune has breached court orders

VinFast invests in ProLogium for solid-state battery development
The next-gen of VinFast’s electric vehicles could adopt the revolutionary battery tech

2023 Cupra Formentor pricing and features for Australia
Sure to be the new Cupra brand’s top seller in Australia, the muscly Formentor offers a compelling range of power and features

2023 Cupra Ateca pricing and features for Australia
Cupra’s hot Ateca SUV comes packing a 221kW 2.0-litre turbo shared with its Volkswagen T-Roc R cousin

2022 Cupra Leon, Formentor and Ateca variants now on sale
Cupra has opened the order books for the Leon VZ and VZx hatchback, Formentor V, VZ and VZx crossover, and Ateca VZx SUV

EXCLUSIVE: Grey imports ‘could pose safety risk’ under new regulations
Industry figures say new and used vehicles imported to Australia could be a danger on our roads, because recalling them to be fixed when things go wrong is problematic

2023 Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 pricing and features for Australia
Mercedes-AMG launches into an electric era with mighty EQS 53

Tesla Model Y and Model 3 production paused
Expect further delays for the in-demand EVs

Revamped Green Vehicle Guide launched with more features
The website has been reworked and redesigned by the Federal Government

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander: Everything we know about Mitsi’s big new SUV
The all-new Mitsubishi Outlander is bigger and bolder but more refined than ever, featuring a new generation of PHEV tech

2022 Kia Sportage scores five stars in ANCAP crash tests
All grades of Kia’s popular SUV have been backed by the five-star rating
2023 Skoda Fabia pricing and features for Australia
Skoda will only bring the high-spec Monte Carlo Edition 150 variant to Australia initially with further grades to follow

Tasmanian senator calls for action as state posts 70 per cent increase in road deaths
Rising road toll in the Apple Isle ignites calls for change

2023 Nissan Qashqai: Everything we know about Nissan’s small SUV
The new Qashqai boasts fresh looks, smarter design and electrified powertrains

Victorian govt to reduce licence and rego costs as VicRoads is partially privatised
The new partnership with a consortium of private owners has netted the Victorian Government $7.9 billion

Mercedes: ‘Subscription features will reduce car costs’
Mercedes considers subscription features for new cars to drive down purchase prices for everyone

Riding shotgun: Goodwood hillclimb in the AMG GT Track Series
Alex grabs a helmet and jumps into the passenger seat for a blast in Mercedes-AMG’s V8 racer

Queensland’s $3000 EV subsidy in effect from today
Launched as a combative measure for rising fuel prices, the subsidy will apply to the first 15,000 EVs under $58,000

2023 Genesis GV60 pricing leaked for Australia
Leaked pricing has revealed the forthcoming Genesis GV60 will command a substantial premium over its Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 cousins
