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Kia quietly axes V6 Sorento and Carnival models
Kia Australia says NVES is partially responsible for decision to axe its highest-emitting V6 engine from the Sorento and Carnival ranges
BMW and Opera Australia to bring free open-air opera back to Fed Square
BMW Opera for All returns to Melbourne in March 2026 with a new cast, celebrated arias and free public access.
Tesla boosts Australian warranty coverage as EV competition intensifies
Five-year unlimited-kilometre warranty introduced for Model 3 and Model Y buyers from 2026.
Volvo teases new EX60 electric SUV with 800km range claim and ultra-fast charging
New mid-size luxury EV to debut on January 21, promising class-leading efficiency, new platform tech and familiar Volvo design cues.
From the Wheels archive: Flat out in Brock’s HDT Commodore
Peter Brock’s HDT Commodore was smooth, refined and quiet and yet it delivered a punch that couldn’t be matched by any other sedan then sold in Australia.
VFACTS 2025: The biggest winners (and losers) of the new car sales race
With new car sales data for 2025 just released, it’s time to look at the brands who did well (and those who didn’t)… and there are some surprising results.
VFACTS 2025: How the newest car brands in Australia fared in their first year
With a dozen new brands clamouring for Australian new car buyers, we take a look at those which have – and haven’t – cut through the noise.
Sony and Honda unveil second Afeela EV as autonomous driving ambitions ramp up
New Afeela Prototype 2026 crossover previews AI-led, self-driving future ahead of 2028 production launch.
From the Wheels archive: Illegal? Yes. Dangerous? No! Sydney to Perth in 29 hours
How we smashed our previous across-Australia record run by three-and-a-half-hours in an Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
2026 Nissan Qashqai goes all-in on e-POWER with Australian-made tech and sharper efficiency
Hybrid-only Qashqai range arrives in early 2026 with lower emissions and improved refinement.
Hyundai confirms ELEXIO electric SUV for Australia with Q1 2026 launch
New mid-size EV slots between KONA Electric and IONIQ 5, offering 546km range and a $59,990 drive-away price.
VFACTS December 2025: Australian new-car sales hold firm over the year, as hybrids grow and SUVs dominate
Total vehicle sales topped 1.2 million last year, with plug-in hybrids posting record growth and China strengthening its role in the local market.
EV sales show sharp Tesla drop in Australia – as Polestar rises
New Electric Vehicle Council data shows strong growth for Polestar, softer year for Tesla, and Model Y finishing 2025 on top.
Mercedes-Benz confirms electric S-Class to replace EQS in years to come
Next-generation S-Class will offer electric and combustion versions on separate platforms as Mercedes resets its EV strategy.
Subaru teases return of WRX STI ahead of imminent reveal
Snowy teaser clips hint at turbo power, sharper styling and an STI comeback likely bound for Australia.
Volkswagen ID. Polo interior revealed as electric supermini edges closer
Physical controls return, classic design cues resurface and GTI power is confirmed for VW’s next-generation electric Polo.
BYD overtakes Tesla as global EV sales leader after latter’s second annual slump
Surging Chinese competition and slowing demand see BYD claim the top spot in battery-electric vehicle sales worldwide.
BMW Alpina officially begins a new era as standalone brand within BMW
The famed performance-luxury marque enters 2026 fully integrated, with its identity, philosophy and future now shaped from within Munich.
From the Wheels archives: We find the fastest Australian car
In September 1977, Wheels settled the argument about what is the fastest Australian car once and for all.
The Wheels interview: Roland Dane, V8 Supercars pioneer with Triple Eight Racing
Roland Dane’s stellar achievement in Australian motorsport – creating Triple Eight Racing – may not even be the most interesting thing about his long and varied career, discovers Paul Gover.
MG delivers world-first solid-state battery EV with new MG4 Anxin Edition
China-market MG4 Anxin Edition pioneers liquid–solid battery tech, boasting fast charging and long range at a budget-friendly price point.
Federal Government to name and shame car makers failing to meet CO2 targets
The federal government is set to reveal ‘interim emissions’ results under the new stringent NVES targets.
The Wheels Interview: Dr Stuart Newstead, safety expert, on why Australia’s road toll remains so high
Dr Stuart Newstead is one of Australia’s foremost experts on road safety, who has some pointed things to say about a country where car-related deaths are going up, not down, despite public safety campaigns and crash avoidance technology.
KGM Musso: Korean ute challenger takes aim at Ranger and HiLux with new dual cab
KG Mobility reveals rugged midsize truck blending familiar styling cues with diesel and hybrid power ahead of a 2026 debut.
