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Leapmotor B03X launches as Australia’s cheapest electric SUV priced from just $29,990 driveaway
The new Leapmotor B03X will arrive in November priced below $30,000 driveaway, bringing up to 382km of range and plenty of standard technology.

2026 Mazda CX-6e review: Spacious and feature-rich medium SUV shines where it counts
The Japanese brand’s first electric SUV arrives in showrooms in a stylish, feature-laden package. But is it Mazda enough?

Nissan teases new electrified product for Australia, expected to be plug-in hybrid ute
Nissan is preparing to reveal a new electrified model for Australia this week, with all signs pointing towards the Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid ute.

Drivers eligible to start claiming back thousands under new weekly toll cap
Motorists who have spent more than $50 a week on eligible NSW tolls since July can begin lodging claims from October 11.

XPeng X9 review: New people mover is five-star accommodation on four wheels – and luxury rivals should be worried
The XPENG X9 will be offered in two variants in Australia, starting from $89,990 before on-roads. Our mates at AutoExpress put it through its paces…

The Wheels Interview: Damian Meredith, ex-Kia Australia boss, on why he upset his Korean bosses over the polarising Tasman ute
After more than 40 years in the car business, former Kia Australia boss (now advisor) Damien Meredith tells Paul Gover about a career characterised by huge growth, hard lessons and an industry undergoing a seismic shift.

Revealed: The 10 most stressful Aussie cities to drive in – and one of them makes the world top 10
The results of the study won’t come as any surprise to locals in one famous Australian spot, but the most stressful place worldwide will come as a shock.

Why one ride in the Mercedes-AMG GT SUV will make you swear it’s not electric
WhichCar by Wheels’ ride in the electric Mercedes-AMG GT SUV prototype left us highly impressed – and not just with the V8 soundtrack.

2026 Honda ZR-V VTi X review: Updated SUV is the ‘Goldilocks’ of the segment
The Honda ZR-V straddles the gap between small and medium SUVs. But is it too large? Or too small? Or is it just right?

First NISMO Performance Centre outside Japan opens in Melbourne
The Ferntree Gully facility will give GT-R owners access to NISMO restoration expertise, heritage parts and factory-trained specialists, with more Australian centres planned.

Mazda prioritising EVs as CX-5 hybrid option takes a back seat
Mazda Australia no closer to confirming when a hybrid version of the CX-5 will finally make its way into showrooms.

Paul Gover: The real point of car reviews
The best cars simply get on with the job, delivering what real drivers actually need.

Kia EV4 Earth review: Daring medium sedan shakes things up
The Kia EV4, the first electric vehicle from the Korean brand that isn’t an SUV, cuts an imposing, if polarising, figure on the road

Two trademark filings show McLaren could be striking out in a new direction with its upcoming cars
The news comes just after McLaren revealed a new logo… and plans for its first SUV.

Comparison: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N v Honda Civic Type R
Can the benchmark high-performance electric vehicle mix it with the greatest petrol hot hatch of its generation?

Modern Classic: Toyota Celica GT-Four, from poser to rally champion
A rally-bred homologation special, the Celica GT-Four helped Toyota shed its cardigan-wearing, conservative image.

Tesla sales surge in September as Model Y drives Australian EV growth
Tesla and Polestar deliveries jumped almost 20 per cent in September, with Model Y sales helping push their combined 2026 tally beyond 43,000.

Honda takes the wraps off the 2027 Civic Type R
Honda has given its Civic Type R a mid-life refresh, improving its chassis, cooling and cabin without messing with the hot hatch’s winning formula.

2026 Toyota RAV4 XSE PHEV review: The sweet spot of the new range brings impressive grunt and charging to the table
Toyota’s first plug-in hybrid RAV4 promises serious EV range and surprising performance, but does that make it more compelling than the regular hybrid?

From the Wheels Archive: Mark Skaife puts the R35 GT-R up against his 1992 Godzilla at Oran Park – with “unbelievable” results
Skaifey made history with the GT-R in 1992. In 2009, Wheels got him to compare the car that conquered Bathurst with Nissan’s then-current Godzilla.

Chery confirms performance, towing and off-road specs for the Stockman ute
The Stockman will boast a mountain-moving 800Nm of torque when it makes it into showrooms.

Mitsubishi ASX VR-e detailed: New electric SUV is the fastest-accelerating car the brand has ever sold in Australia
Mitsubishi’s new electric ASX VR-e will arrive in four grades, with up to 342kW and 700Nm and a very quick 3.9-second claimed 0-100km/h time.

2027 Kia Seltos pricing: New-generation small SUV goes hybrid-only from $39,990 driveaway
The new-generation Kia Seltos will arrive in Australian showrooms this month with hybrid power across the range and a price hike of almost $7000.

Aston Martin prioritises luxury over performance with the new DBX GT – but it still packs 534kW of twin-turbo V8 power
Aston’s DBX GT might be a palace on wheels, but it’s still good for a 0-100km/h time of 3.3 seconds.
