WHEELS NEWS

2022 Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid: Australian launch confirmed
The first Lexus hybrid with plug-in power, and dedicated EV range, has been confirmed for an early 2022 launch

2022 Genesis GV70 EV to be revealed this week
The luxury brand is set to unveil its third electric vehicle

Renault teases Air4 electric SUV
The 4’s 60th birthday might kick off its rejuvenation

2022 Kia EV6: Australia allocated 500 cars
Two vehicles will be allocated to dealerships in the first batch

2022 Subaru Solterra STI: Japan’s Ioniq 5 N fighter imagined
The age of the electric performance car has begun, but will Subaru join the party?

As Bentley celebrates a 100-year milestone, it’s looking to the future
It’s a century since Bentley made its first sale, but it’s still looking at ways to improve

2022 Suzuki S-Cross leaks ahead of unveiling – UPDATE
The third-gen S-Cross is set to make its debut later this month, according to Suzuki Spain’s boss

EV Special! Wheels Magazine December 2021 issue preview
A peek inside the pages of the Wheels Magazine EV special

Hyundai Grandeur Heritage Series revealed: a modern-take on the 1987 classic
The Korean automaker has celebrated the success of its original Grandeur with a new electrified take on the 1980s’ sedan

GWM Ute scores five-star ANCAP safety rating
Rating currently applies to vehicles built from August 2021 onwards

Audi E-Tron S Sportback revealed – UPDATE: Australian launch delayed
Audi’s electric coupe-SUV gains a fast, three-motor S model

2023 Kia EV9: Electric SUV previewed as concept
It’s the electric equivalent of the Kia Telluride, but expect some changes before it heads into production

2022 Suzuki Baleno facelift leaks
Suzuki’s small hatchback is about to get a styling update

Polestar Models: Your quick guide
Polestar has arrived in Australia, with Volvo’s sister electric performance brand kicking off officially in January 2022

Polestar: 10 Fascinating facts about Volvo’s sister performance brand
Swedish electric performance brand Polestar is now officially confirmed to join the Australian new-car market in 2022

2022 Chrysler and Jeep models go through price increases
Numerous Stellantis models hit with minor cost rises

BMW boss outlines plans to tackle climate change at COP26
Carmakers are using the summit as an opportunity to showcase what their electric vehicles are capable of

Car industry slams Government’s EV strategy for lacking incentives and targets
The long-awaited policy for electric vehicles falls far too short of what’s needed, say industry figures

Volvo sets Australian sales record but 10,000 target in doubt
The Swedish marque has achieved record growth, but still looks set to miss its goal for the year

Tesla Model 3 base model adds driving range, changes name
The greater distance capability, however, comes at a cost in performance

BMW M’s next-generation V8 spied – and it could be its last
A leaked image shows a new electrified V8 powertrain from BMW, all but confirming earlier rumours

General Motors is storing chip-less vehicles at its former microchip production facility – UPDATE
GM’s old chip plant is being used to store up to 7000 incomplete vehicles

2022 Honda Integra returns – but you can’t have one
Honda has relaunched the Integra name, but it’s just a matter of convenience

Lexus adds F Sport definitions
The new F Sport grades from Lexus could help buyers differentiate from a wider range of models
