WHEELS NEWS

Volkswagen ID Buzz production begins
The new-generation electric van has started to roll down the production line

Volkswagen ID.7 to become fully-electric Passat successor
The Passat’s all-electric replacement has a name, keeping in line with the rest of Volkswagen’s EV line-up

Car companies lobbying overseas headquarters for EVs following Labor election victory
But industry voices are still pushing for the new government to regulate an emissions standard

EXCLUSIVE: ‘New car prices could rise’ when service and repair law kicks in this July
The industry is divided about whether the upcoming legal change is a good thing for car owners or not

Isuzu Ute Australia and Subaru take customer satisfaction top awards
Japanese manufacturer becomes the first carmaker to receive perfect scores across all categories

Kia experiencing improved stock supply for mid-2022
Some of the brand’s most popular models are coming to our shores in greater numbers

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC revealed, confirmed for Australia
The new Mercedes-Benz GLC is here, and it’s coming to Australia next year

Peugeot 408 plug-in hybrid crossover teased
The latest addition to Peugeot’s SUV line-up will have an electrified powertrain

Renault Kangoo and Master E-Tech to join Australian line-up
The fully-electric commercials vans are locked in for a local berth

2023 Lexus RX unveiled, Australian features to be confirmed
Launching in four grades worldwide, Lexus will soon launch the all-new RX in Australia

2023 Lexus RX SUV teased again ahead of June 1 reveal
A new fifth generation of the popular Lexus RX is about to be revealed

New EU rules to increase PHEVs’ emissions ratings
A change to emissions calculations could see plug-in hybrid vehicles become prohibitively inefficient on paper

DeLorean Alpha5 revealed as gull-winged, electric four-seater
DeLorean is back, although not entirely as we knew it before

Manufacturers hold off on EOFY deals amid supply shortage
High demand and low supply means carmakers aren’t making many changes to pricing ahead of July 1

2022 VW Tiguan Allspace Australian pricing and features: Adventure Edition arrives
The biggest Tiguan now has a five-seater option, giving more boot space than ever before

Inside the Australian Prime Minister’s bulletproof BMW 7 Series
This is the hulking bomb-proof BMW 7 Series which protects the Prime Minister

BMW’s Mexico plant could be the first to go fully-electric
Reports suggest the Mexican BMW plant will be its first EV-only facility, although Munich is phasing out ICEs from 2024

2023 Nissan Z is Japan’s SuperGT safety car
Is there a more fitting track debut for the new Z than as a safety car in the premier racing series of its home country?

Tesla update adds improved driving range calculations based on weather forecasts
The latest over-the-air update allows Tesla’s models to provide more accurate driving range estimations with weather information

Nissan Ariya EV to take on world-first electric pole to pole challenge
Nissan’s second EV will embark on the adventure in March 2023

2022 Kia EV6 takes five stars in ANCAP crash tests
The Wheels COTY-winning EV fared well in all categories bar one

2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class receives five-star ANCAP safety rating
The fifth-generation C-Class has earned top marks in crash testing

Volkswagen Group aiming to beat Tesla’s EV sales by 2025
The Group’s boss believes it can top the electric vehicle pioneer by the middle of the decade

Polestar invests in fast-charging battery development
StoreDot’s silicon batteries could unlock new potential for electric vehicles
