Opinion
2025 Kia Sportage: What’s new after the hybrid mid-size SUV’s facelift?
Kia gives its best-selling car both globally and in Australia a mid-life update with revised styling, added features and new hybrid grades. Here’s the detail…
Chery will launch two new plug-in hybrid SUVs in Australia – all you need to know
Australia will have two new plug-in hybrid options next month with the Chery Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 Super Hybrids going on sale with up to 95km of electric driving range.
2025 Ford Ranger PHEV: Lots of hype, but what’s the reality of the new hybrid?
Ford electrifies the Ranger but could it have done with turning up the juice a bit?
Hyundai teases next N car ahead of Goodwood reveal
The sister to the Wheels 2025 Car of the Year winner has been teased ahead of a UK reveal and confirmed to be headed for Australia.
How far have Chinese cars come? This Xiaomi just beat a record once held by a Porsche
Chinese brand Xiaomi just broke the production electric car lap record at the Nurburgring with its SU7 Ultra, beating the Porsche Taycan in the process.
BYD Seagull: Soon to steal other car makers’ chips in Australia as our cheapest EV?
BYD’s decision to bring its Australian distribution in-house could see the budget Seagull EV on its way to Australia to shake up the market.
Toyota launches new bZ5 electric SUV in China with BYD tech
The Toyota bZ5 electric SUV has been launched in China with a bargain price and BYD’s Blade battery tech.
MG’s premium ‘IM Presented by MG’ brand: Pricing revealed for Australia
MG announced pricing for its upmarket IM electric liftback sedan and mid-size electric SUV, with local pre-orders now open ahead of first orders landing in July.
Cupra Terramar: Mid-size SUV’s launch date in Australia revealed
The Cupra Terramar mid-size SUV is launching in Australia imminently with three powertrains and pricing starting at under $54k.
Land Rover Discovery Sport updated with new trims and a price cut
Land Rover’s smallest seven-seat SUV gets an update for MY26 with new features, trim levels, and a sizeable shave on the entry price point.
Apple CarPlay to become more ‘user-friendly’: What to expect from the next iPhone software update
Apple’s smartphone mirroring technology updated as part of iOS 26 software update, which will be made available in October.
Alfa Romeo performance models to live on, with a little help from racing yachts
The famous Italian brand will join forces with Americas Cup outfit Luna Rosa for a series of special edition vehicles.
BYD: Atto 2 small SUV and Sealion 8 seven-seater announced for Australia
The growing brand has revealed local plans for its even-seat PHEV SUV and its small, fully electric SUV.
Hybrid face-off: Which of four best-selling hybrid cars triumphs when put head-to-head?
The hybrid wars are heating up as Australians gently cool on electric cars. We drive four of today’s most intriguing, fuel-sipping systems – but only one leaves us besotted.
Genesis Electrified GV70 facelift: More range, more features
South Korean luxury brand’s updated electric mid-size SUV is now on sale with a longer range and a decent-sized price rise.
Genesis reveals big plans for future hybrid, range-extender and EV models
Luxury South Korean brand has discussed the range of new technologies it plans for future models, including hybrid, range-extender and fully electric.
Jaguar farewells the V8 engine with new F-Pace SVR 575 Ultimate Edition
Jaguar has announced details of a new limited edition version of its F-Pace SVR performance SUV, which will be the last F-Pace available in Australia.
Toyota boss claims EVs are ‘dirtier’ than hybrids
Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda believes his company’s focus on hybrid powertrains is correct and that carbon emissions are lower than if they had pursued EVs only.
The Wheels Interview: Ride king Graeme Gambold makes cars ‘fit’ for Aussie conditions
Graeme Gambold has established a reputation as the go-to man when manufacturers want a car that’ll handle Australian conditions
Are synthetic e-fuels the key to V10 engines returning to Formula One?
To keep interest high in Formula One and enhance the roar of high-powered engines, e-fuels may be the way forward…
Nine iconic car models ending production in 2025 amid industry shift
Regulations and the trend towards hybrids and electrification will see at least nine iconic marques stop production in 2025, some with decades of customer loyalty.
Modern Classic: Renault Clio Williams
Touched with greatness, but also with controversy, this was the hot hatch that finally deposed the Peugeot 205 GTI.
Geely EX5 mid-size SUV: Volvo and Polestar owner finally debuts its own brand in Australia
The powerhouse Chinese brand that owns the likes of Volvo, Polestar and Zeekr introduces its home-branded medium electric SUV, the EX5. Is it more than just a good price?
Skoda Octavia RS Liftback: Making family sedans great again
Skoda’s best-known model gets an update for 2025 with tweaked styling, more features and stronger performance. Here’s the verdict on whether it perfects an already strong recipe.