WHEELS NEWS

2023 BMW X8 ‘still coming’ – to sit below XM performance flagship
A fresh rumour out of Germany suggests a large coupe could join the BMW line-up

Tesla Model 3 price cut again – UPDATE
The cost of Tesla’s most popular model has reduced again

Lancia eyes Australian return with electric makeover
Australia could be a future market for Lancia, following its plans to expand across Europe

Tesla Model Y recalled in China due to front and rear steering knuckle failures
Over 20,000 vehicles are affected

Hyundai Nexo joins Queensland Police fleet
The Nexo will be the first hydrogen police car in the Southern Hemisphere

2023 Mitsubishi ASX: All-new small SUV reportedly around the corner
The next-generation version of the popular ASX is expected to lob in the coming months, at least in Europe

2022 Volkswagen Arteon pricing: Fastback to replace Passat sedan in Australia
Coupe-style Arteon returns after two-year, WLTP-related absence, with Passat sedan set to be limited to police and emergency services

No more cheap Volkswagens: Sub-$20k Polo and sub-$30K Golf axed
Sub-$20k Volkswagens will become history in 2022 with an updated Polo city car range that will move up in price and standard equipment

Mazda CX-50 Touring ute imagined in new rendering
This cool Japanese rival to the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz is unlikely to make it to production, sadly

2023 Mini Cooper revealed in leaked images
Pictures of the new Mini Hatch in all-electric guise have surfaced in China

2022 MG HS Plus EV Vibe: Cheaper plug-in hybrid arrives in January
MG is to offer a new entry-level plug-in hybrid model

2023 Chevrolet Silverado E electric pick-up confirmed
Chevrolet’s answer to the F-150 Lightning is on its way

Volkswagen ID Buzz-based California camper confirmed
Electrified camper from Volkswagen will follow ID Buzz, but don’t expect it to hit roads until at least 2025

Mercedes-Benz ‘unsupervised’ Level 3 technology approved for the road
Some Mercedes-Benz owners will soon be able to do online shopping and watch movies from the driver’s seat while their car drives them to work

Renault’s new Zoe zeroes out on safety
EuroNCAP safety testing authority gives the new Renault Zoe a zero-star rating

Electric SsangYong Korando E-Motion coming to Australia for evaluation
SsangYong’s first electric car could be joining the brand’s local line-up

2022 Kia EV6 GT flagship set to cost close to $100,000
430kW AWD version of EV6 electric car will cost close to six figures to become most expensive Kia yet offered in Australia

Toyota opens new Product Centre in Melbourne
The facility houses the teams responsible for designing and developing unique products for Australia and beyond

Porsche Classic builds rally-themed Cayenne
First-gen Cayenne gets the rally treatment, while 911 GT2 RS can now be equipped with record-breaking gear by Porsche Classic

Toyota creates new E3 platform for multiple electric drivetrains
Toyota E3 platform can deploy both hybrid and fully electric powertrains for unique market demand

2022 Lexus LX: Petrol and diesel engine options for Australia
The new luxury off-road from Lexus will have two engine options, with buyers able to choose from 12 build configurations

2022 Cupra Born EV ‘could cost the same as a Golf GTI’ when it arrives in Australia
VW Group Australia expedites introduction of Born hatch to give Cupra a shot at being the first European brand to offer an affordable EV

Rivian wooed by UK Government to build factory
A proposed Rivian plant in the UK could be good news for Aussie buyers

2022 Mazda 2 Hybrid revealed in Europe as Toyota Yaris-based city car
Mazda’s hybrid hatchback will be sold alongside the updated 2 in Europe
