WHEELS NEWS

2022 Ford Escape ST-Line PHEV: Plug-in hybrid timing confirmed
Ford’s foray into the plug-in hybrid market is due in the first half of 2022

2022 BMW i3: Electric 3 Series spied
BMW’s iconic 3 Series is swapping its combustion engine for a battery-electric powertrain

2023 BMW M2 preview
New G87-gen M2 will remain RWD, and pave the way for an M2 Gran Coupe and fiery full-fat M 1 Series

Facial recognition to feature on the Genesis GV60
New “Face Connect” system to be used in place of smart keys

BMW electric vehicle range to remain capped at 600km – UPDATE
Australian drivers will have to rely more on charging infrastructure for interstate travel

Rivian achieves major milestone by producing its first R1T electric truck
Amazon-backed startup beats Tesla and the Big Three to the punch

Australian electric upstart ACE EV reveals X1 Transformer van
First trial vehicles set to roll out in November

Honda tuner Mugen releases bodykit for next-gen Civic
Luke-warm aesthetic changes come from Honda’s hot division

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport revealed, Japanese specs detailed
Following the Yaris Cross, details for the new Corolla Cross are emerging overseas

Range Rover-based Defender could spawn luxury variant
UK reports say the Defender range could soon expand even further

2022 Toyota RAV4: Facelift to arrive early next year
Toyota’s popular SUV sees its first major update since its release in 2018

Mazda officially facelifts 2022 CX-5
Redesign for the mid-size SUV signals marque’s intentions to top its segment

2023 BMW X1 M rumoured following spy photos
Spy photos appear to show proof of an X1 M being developed by BMW

Mazda CX-3 updated for 2022 with new paint finishes
Minor visual tweaks added to keep CX-3 at the top of its segment

Skoda Enyaq coming to Australia, timing to be confirmed
The Czech automaker “is confident” timing of when the model can be expected here will be announced during 2022

Honda to begin autonomous vehicle testing in Japan
Honda and Cruise – a General Motors company – will start testing autonomous driving in Japan as it begins building a ‘robotaxi’ service

World EV Day: New models lead BMW’s Australian electric charge
BMW expects that by 2030 electrified vehicles will account for half of its sales

2022 Volkswagen Touareg R: VW’s first plug-in hybrid confirmed for Australia
Volkswagen’s first plug-in hybrid model is coming to local shores, boasting big power

Mazda’s 2022 CX-5 facelift has leaked in China – UPDATE: Official teaser released
Images of a refresh to the popular medium SUV have surfaced online, and now the brand’s US arm has released a first teaser photo
Semi-conductor shortage: how did we get here?
The global semi-conductor shortage has cost carmakers more than AU$140 billion, and more supply pain is predicted. Here’s why, and what happens next

Non-TRD Toyota Tundra spotted ahead of launch in the US
While Toyota has been hyping up the Tundra TRD Pro, this plain-clothed variant quietly snuck under the radar

Hydrogen-powered 2021 Toyota Mirai scores five-star ANCAP safety rating
Toyota’s hydrogen hero car secures top safety rating

Subaru Outback takes home five stars in ANCAP safety test
New lifted wagon tops class for safety tech

Renault 5 EV production to begin in 2024
Iconic French hatchback to return from 2024
