WHEELS NEWS

Ford Focus could go electric in next generation
It wouldn’t be the first time Ford’s flagship hatchback has ditched the combustion engine

2023 Mini Hatch teased in camouflage
Evolution rather than revolution expected for fourth-gen hatchback

Hyundai teases upcoming Seven concept
Could this be our first look at the Ioniq 7?

2022 Volkswagen ID.5 and ID.5 GTX revealed
The all-electric SUV will be Volkswagen’s first coupé-inspired EV

Jaguar Land Rover posts second-quarter loss, remains positive as supply builds
The ongoing chip shortage has been blamed

2022 Peugeot 508 and 3008 plug-in hybrid pricing announced
The first electrified models to come from Peugeot locally will arrive in early 2022, but customers can get an early glimpse

Honda teases new SUV, rumoured to be ZR-V
Mysterious images point to a small SUV from Honda, but it’s not yet known whether the model will come to Australia

2022 Audi A8 and S8 revealed
The updated flagship four-door has been launched, with China gaining an exclusive variant

2022 Honda Civic arrives in Australia ahead of launch
The 11th-generation Civic is set to launch late this year

2023 Volvo XC40 facelift revealed, here third quarter
Volvo’s small SUV brings it in line with the new C40, with more electric powertrains on offer

Is the agency model better for new car buyers in Australia?
A growing number of manufacturers are switching to the ‘agency model’ for new car sales. But what does that mean and is it good for you? Let’s find out

SA passes EV tax into law – UPDATE
The Bill has passed through the State Parliament meaning the charge will be delayed until 2027 (or 30 per cent uptake)

Polestar defends optional safety features
EV brand surprises with optional safety packs for its Polestar 2 that contrast with parent company Volvo’s values

Polestar to steer away from Volvo’s image
Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath explains how Volvo’s commitment to becoming an EV-only producer by 2030 won’t lead to duplicity

2022 Kia Niro: Electrified SUV rendered from spy pics
The small electrified model from Kia has been digitally created from spy photos

Forza Horizon 5: Every car on offer so far, nearly 500 in all
The latest instalment in the hugely popular XBox racer, Forza Horizon 5, will bring a massive list of wild rides

Mercedes-Benz flagships will soon get Dolby Atmos sound
High-end ‘3D’ sound coming to flagship Mercedes models in 2022, Australian timing to be confirmed

2022 Mazda MX-5 990S revealed for Japan with sub-1000kg weight
No frills equals more thrills

Beyond 2025: Land Rover’s expansion plans
As electrification begins, the British carmaker is eyeing a bigger slice of the new-car pie

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV revealed
The second-gen plug-in hybrid features improvements over its predecessor

2022 Kia Sportage gains off-road variants in North America
The bigger and beefier SUV is unlikely to land in Australia

2022 Audi ‘Q9’ spied testing in Austria
Potentially Audi’s largest SUV, it could end up being a China-only model

2022 Nissan Pathfinder confirmed for Australia with eight seats
The new Pathfinder is arriving next year, with a bold look and some interesting seating options

2021 Hyundai Tucson takes home five-star ANCAP safety rating
Fourth-gen SUV gets the all-clear from independent testers
