WHEELS NEWS
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
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
