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Genesis commits to high-performance EVs
Genesis will double-down on high-performance EVs, as it establishes itself as a more distinct luxury car brand
Toyota Camry axed in Japan after 43-year run, safe for Australia
The Toyota Camry sedan will reach the end of the line for Japan later this year, but development and production will continue for export markets – including Australia
Toyota electric cars: Australia could get even more EVs under new president
With the legendary Akio Toyoda stepping up to a role with less direct management of Toyota product, more EVs are likely on the way
Honda Australia: “We’re here to stay”
Sales are slipping, but Honda says its controversial ‘agency model’ switch means it will be here “for the next 50 years”
Lynk & Co 08: Next-gen Volvo XC60 sibling revealed
Geely’s Chinese luxury marque has shown-off its latest medium SUV ahead of a ‘global’ rollout in 2024
Car of the Year is not just the numbers
Ranking the Car of the Year with cold, hard math has been the practice in the past, but this year it was a far more collaborative process between the judges.
EU drafts plan to allow e-fuel combustion cars beyond 2035
The EU has conceded to Germany in drafting provisions to allow the post-2035 sale of cars powered by synthetic fuels
Major EV battery supplier starts mass production of 1000km range battery
CATL has reportedly started production of its new landmark battery pack, which promises to deliver on diesel-like driving range
Cupra boss hints at new electric sports car
An electric sports car from VW’s Spanish brand is seemingly in the pipeline, with a Volkswagen version all but certain.
Court rejects appeals over Mazda Australia refund conduct dispute
Both the ACCC’s and Mazda’s own appeal have been dismissed by the Full Federal Court of Australia
2023 Toyota GR86 10th Anniversary pricing and features
Toyota drop special anniversary edition of its GR86, limited to – you guessed it – 86 examples
Euro 7 emissions rules could mean no more budget-friendly VWs and Skodas
Increasingly strict emissions mandates might spell the end of small entry-level combustion engine models from the Volkswagen Group
2023 LDV Mifa 9 review: Electric people-mover driven
Electric people mover offers style, space and surprisingly decent dynamics, but is undone by a colossal price tag
In profile: Meet Toyota’s sales chief, Sean Hanley
Reflecting on an auto career so far spanning more than 40 years, Sean Hanley joins Wheels for a look at what’s been, what is and what’s still to come for Toyota
Toyota Australia boss has “no doubt” emissions target is coming this year
Although unclear on exactly what it will look like, Sean Hanley reckons a federal emissions policy could be in place before 2024
2025 Volkswagen ID.2 imagined, GTI/GTX hot hatch variant confirmed
The upcoming Volkswagen ID.2 electric hatch will be heavily derived from the ID.2all concept, with a front-drive GTI or GTX performance variant confirmed
2023 Lexus RZ electric SUV: Australian pricing and features
Lexus is set to launch its second EV in Australia in May, with the introduction of the RZ 450e
IPCC: ‘Feasible and effective’ climate action available now, including EVs
The United Nations body has reinforced the urgent need to reduce emissions now amid intensifying extreme weather and natural disasters
EU rules Mercedes must pay damages for diesel defeat devices
The EU has forced the German automaker to pay owner damages from alleged diesel emissions defeat devices
2023 Volkswagen Polo Style review
Volkswagen’s long-standing light car is more expensive than ever, but loaded up for the modern world
Fill ‘er up thanks: Hyundai unveils ‘Automatic Charging Robot’ for electric cars
Ridiculous? Not so fast… the Automatic Charging Robot will be perfect for avoiding terrible weather, and drivers with reduced mobility will be glad
2023 Nissan Qashqai ST+ review
Want the sharpest-driving baby SUV? Nissan’s latest Qashqai is a great place to start looking
2024 Ford Explorer EV revealed for Europe – could it follow the Mustang Mach-E to Oz?
A new-generation electric Ford Explorer has been unveiled this week, but any potential for a local launch is still to be confirmed
Chery details new hybrid platform set to underpin future vehicles
Chinese brand Chery has detailed a new hybrid-only vehicle platform set to feature in its upcoming vehicles, with a focus on the latest technologies
