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2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport update due in Australia soon

Minor facelift for current Mitsubishi Pajero Sport due in Australia around April ahead of the next-generation model expected in 2025

2024 Porsche Taycan revealed, Australian pricing confirmed

Porsche’s all-electric Taycan receives more power, faster charging, increased driving range, a revised look, and price rises

2025 BMW i5 Touring: Australian pricing revealed, third-quarter launch set

Circle the wagons on your shopping list

VFACTS January 2024: Ranger domination continues in the new year

New year, same result, as Ford Ranger remains best-selling 4x4

VFACTS January 2024: Record-breaking start, but turbulent times predicted

Ford Ranger remains on top in a record-breaking January as new-car sales kick off for 2024, but tougher times are predicted in future months with demand expected to weaken

2024 Audi RS6 GT: Final super wagon revealed, Australian units confirmed

Okay, it’s not officially the final form of the lauded RS6, but we’d be shocked if it isn’t – and only 660 will be built, with around 20 bound for Australia.

BYD ‘Atto 2’ Yuan Up revealed, Australian potential cloudy

Chinese giant BYD is about to reveal its new ‘Yuan Up’ compact electric SUV, which we might see as the Atto 2 – but not until around 2025

Plug pulled: GWM Tank 300 feature removed

International power socket pulled from GWM Tank 300 off-roader, likely due to unique Australian standards

America's 2025 Ford Explorer is no relation to Europe's Explorer EV

A new-generation Ford Explorer has appeared, boasting a range of new features, with the hybrid model axed.

30 Days of news + Five things we learned this month

The thoughts that dig into our minds while slaving over the next edition of Wheels Magazine

Volkswagen celebrates 50 years of Golf by showing 1969 EA276 prototype

Volkswagen is celebrating 50 years of Golf in 2024

2024 Mazda BT-50 update: What to expect

The Mazda BT-50 ute is expected to receive an update in line with the latest version of its Isuzu D-Max relation

What to expect from Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standards in 2025

Australia likely to follow United States when it comes to fuel efficiency standards – expect legislation next year

Video: Maniac makes a 'Hondaventador' from 8th-gen Civic sedan

Want a Lamborghini but can’t quite justify the cost? Just convert your Honda Civic into an Aventador!

Wheels catch-up: Mazda CX-70 revealed, Polestar 4 vs Model Y, Tundra price leak

Here are the stories that made headlines this week

Recall roundup: Volkswagen, Mazda, Volvo, Kia, Tesla, Audi, Ford, Jaguar

New recalls issued for the Volkswagen Arteon, Golf & Passat, Mazda CX-60 & CX-90, Volvo XC40, Kia Carnival, Tesla Model 3, Audi E-Tron GT, Ford F-150, and Jaguar I-Pace

2024 BMW 4 Series and M4 updates revealed, priced for Australia

Updated BMW 4 Series and M4 models revealed with exterior, interior and technological changes – plus more power for the M4 Competition

2024.5 Ford Tourneo people mover: Price and features for new eight-seater

Ford joins the people-mover fight in Australia, confirming the Tourneo (Tourneo Custom in Europe) will reach Australia in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Toyota stops production of LandCruiser 300, 70 Series amid engine misconduct

Toyota has paused production of popular diesel-powered models in Japan amid investigations into an engine scandal

2024 Lexus GX initial features confirmed, due mid-year

Three-strong line-up confirmed for Prado-based Lexus GX four-wheel-drive ahead of local launch around June or July

Lewis Hamilton leaves Mercedes for Ferrari: Everything you need to know

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has left Mercedes for redder pastures, but what does that mean for the grid?

2024 Honda Accord hybrid: Toyota Camry rival confirmed for Australia

After being told we’re not getting the new hybrid-only Accord several times, Honda's flipped and the midsize sedan is coming to Australia after all

British-built Lotus Type 135 electric sports car will replace Emira in 2027

Completing the Chinese-owned British marque’s reinvention, the last vehicle with previous-incarnation Lotus parts will be replaced by an all-new EV

Mazda CX-60 & CX-90: No immediate fix for suspension, transmission concerns

Future product updates are likely to resolve firm ride quality and low-speed transmission concerns for the Mazda CX-60 and CX-90 SUVs