WHEELS NEWS

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

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

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

Mercedes-Benz to launch new electrified MMA platform from 2024
The new architecture will be focused on, but not dedicated to, electrification

Mercedes-Maybach SL Concept teased by design boss
Maybach’s concept drop-top could one day become a reality

What does a new Labor Government mean for EVs?
The climate-focused Labor Government says it will be putting electric vehicle adoption at the head of its charge

2022 Volkswagen Touareg: New supply secured for Australia
More than 1000 units are on their way to our shores

Bentley Bentayga EWB Azure First Edition launched as limited-run luxury variant
The First Edition will be available in Europe, but hasn’t yet been confirmed for Australia

Nissan Sakura EV enters Japan’s kei-car market
Nissan has added a new model to its growing EV range, but don’t expect to see it in Australia

2022 Polestar 3 rendered, October debut confirmed
Here’s how Polestar’s first SUV could look, and now we know you can expect to see the real deal in October

2023 BMW XM concept revealed, production car spied with light camouflage
It’s the first dedicated model from BMW M, and it’s here to make a statement

Renault Scenic Vision previews hydrogen-electric model
The hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle is slated to go into production from 2024

Mercedes confirms $200 million sale of 300 SLR ‘Uhlenhaut Coupé’
Stuttgart has verified reports of the sale of its ultra-rare 300 SLR

2022 Ford Escape pricing and features: Plug-in hybrid arrives in Australia
Ford’s first electrified vehicle has arrived after a lengthy delay, topping the Escape midsized SUV line-up

Nissan Juke East African Rally Tribute comes to life
Somehow, Nissan has made the Juke cool

Mercedes-AMG Vision AMG: All-electric four-door coupe concept revealed
Electric concept previews AMG’s new direction

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Australian pricing and features
Prices for the Volkswagen Tiguan mid-size SUV will increase from June 1, 2022

Renault Australia announces upcoming price increase, effective July 1
The rise will be Renault’s second in less than six months

Polestar 2 remote performance upgrade arrives for Australia
Polestar 2 dual-motor available with power and torque upgrade for the first time via downloadable software upgrade
