WHEELS NEWS

BMW Australia announces late-2021 arrival of 8 Series Heritage Edition
Just nine vehicles will be coming to the local market

Volvo to drop alphanumerics in favour of ‘real’ names
According to Volvo’s CEO, the next-generation XC90 will be the first model to switch to a real name

Study: EVs aren’t more carbon-intensive than conventional cars
New research by EV think tank examines the CO2 impact of electric vehicles versus conventional cars

2021 Fiat 500 range arrives adding Dolcevita to line-up
Limited-edition joins the 500 on a permanent basis

Aston Martin range updated for 2022 as brand launches revised online configurator
New tool offered to improve digital purchasing experience

2022 BMW’s 3 Series facelift leaked on Instagram
Secret snaps continue to leak out of BMW, this time of its iconic sedan

Northern Territory to offer discounted rego and stamp duty to encourage EV uptake
Northern Territory is the sixth government to offer an incentive scheme in recent months

2022 Tesla Model Y begins RHD production as European launch faces setback
Tesla is gearing up to launch the Model Y crossover SUV in Hong Kong, a RHD market, ahead of Australian launch

No more manual option for Z4 in Australia after BMW posts two sales in two years
Three-pedal option canned for Z4 after super-low interest

Mini celebrates 60 years of Cooper with Anniversary Edition model
One of the most iconic partnerships in the motor industry has been acknowledged on its 60th anniversary

Kia Ceed facelift revealed for UK market
Kia’s Euro-focused hatch, wagon and shooting brake range has been treated to a nip and tuck for 2022; still off limits for Australia

BMW i4 pricing and features revealed
It brings the first all-electric M car to the range

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV pricing announced ahead of August release
Mitsubishi’s Outlander PHEV gets a new companion, with a plug-in hybrid version of the new Eclipse Cross now detailed for Australia

How the Hyundai Santa Cruz stacks up against its Ford Maverick rival in the US
Here’s how the asking price stacks up against the rival Ford Maverick

Kia debuts new people-mover in Korea alongside four-seat model with foot massager
Meet the latest Kia Carnival, now with four luxurious seats

First Lexus built on dedicated EV platform to be released in 2022
Though it’s Lexus’s second EV overall following the launch of the UX-300e compact crossover

VinFast begins operating in North America and Europe after Australian office closure
Vietnamese manufacturer looking to break into electric markets globally

Mazda shelves plans to introduce rotary-powered driving range extender
Return of the Wankel put on hold

Nissan Leaf to gain artificial sound system to boost safety
The EV has been fitted with tech which produces the sounds of a traditionally-powered car to alert road users to its presence

2022 Volvo XC60 pricing revealed – UPDATE
Volvo issues mild tweaks to XC60 mid-size SUV including new Google Android infotainment, diesel engines dropped from model range

Audi Q5 and SQ5 Sportback pricing and features
Three new-look variants announced ahead of August arrival

2022 BMW 2 Series pricing announced for Australia
Munich’s all-new two-door coupe unveiled with rear and all-wheel drive options… but no manual gearbox

Chevrolet Silverado LT Trail Boss deliveries to begin soon
Entry level off-roader made for weekend warriors to be rolled out from late July

Renault to go electric with Megané E-Tech reveal at Munich Motor Show
All-electric concept vehicle to be turned into production model
