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VFACTS December 2023: Australian new-car sales record broken
More cars than ever were sold in 2023 following a record-breaking second half, as a December upset saw the Ford Ranger beat the Toyota HiLux to become the nation's top-selling vehicle
Ford Ranger beats HiLux to become Australia's best-selling vehicle
Ranger ute becomes first Ford since the 1995 Falcon to be nation's favourite vehicle
BYD overtakes Tesla sales for first time but Elon's brand remains BEV king
China's BYD is closing the gap to EV sales leader Tesla
2024 Kia Sorento pricing and features: Facelift up to $3580 dearer
Hefty price rises up to $3580 for facelifted Kia Sorento, with the full range now in local showrooms in petrol, diesel, hybrid and PHEV form
Driven to extinction: The cars axed from Australian showrooms in 2023
2023 bade farewell to some notable models, including the Kia Stinger, Tesla Model S, Audi TT, and Lamborghini Huracan
The new SUVs to watch for in 2024
Bouncing back from lockdowns and constrained supply, the world’s carmakers are revving up for a big year of new models. Here are the SUVs you should be watching for in 2024
New Luxury SUVs coming to Australia in 2024
Your guide to premium SUVs coming in 2024 from Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Genesis, Lexus, Lotus, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Polestar, Porsche, Range Rover, Tesla, and Volvo
ANCAP safety ratings due to expire today for around 30 vehicles
The ANCAP safety ratings for around 30 vehicles tested in 2016 and 2017 will expire today, in line with the safety organisation’s six-year datestamp limit
This is every new car launched in Australia in 2023
Here is your comprehensive list of every car – updated, facelifted or brand-new – that launched in Australia in 2023
New Lexus models coming: GX, LBX, LF-ZC, and more
Prado-based GX and Yaris Cross-based LBX will expand Japanese luxury brand's SUV line-up, while more electric models are also on the way.
New Suzuki Models coming: Swift, Fronx, hybrids, EVs, and more
Suzuki’s lineup of small vehicles is set to grow with a new-generation Swift hatchback, a first ever Fronx baby SUV, and more.
The top-5 most-read car comparisons of 2023
We take a look back at the top five most-read comparisons in 2023
2025 BMW M5 Touring hybrid performance wagon teased again
High-performance M5 Touring wagon set to return in 2024 with plug-in hybrid V8 all-wheel-drive powertrain
New Vans coming to Australia in 2024
There'll be plenty of frenzied activity in the commercial-van space in 2024, including several fully electric cargo-shifting models.
Recall roundup: Ford Mustang, Ram 1500, Mercedes-Benz GLE
New recalls issued for the Ford Mustang, Ram 1500 and Mercedes-Benz GLE
The top-5 most-read car advice stories of 2023
We take a look back at the top five most-read advice stories in 2023
New Sports Cars coming to Australia in 2024
Wheels previews 10 exciting sports cars and performance cars heading to Australia in 2024 - including a new-generation Ford Mustang, an MG roadster, a pair of Maseratis, and the first electric car from Hyundai's N division.
Tougher emissions standards mandated for Australian new cars from 2025
Euro 6d noxious pollution limits coming to newly-introduced vehicles from December 2025, fuel quality rules also tightened
The top-5 most-read car reviews of 2023
We take a look back at the top five most-read reviews in 2023
The top-5 most-read car news stories of 2023
We take a look back at the top five most-read news stories in 2023
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N performance EV imagined
Here’s what we reckon the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N performance sedan due in the coming years could look like
Wheels catch-up: BYD Seal driven, Polestar 4 pricing, Prado vs GX
Another week gone in the blink of an eye. If you're a little behind, here are the stories that made headlines
What electric car incentives are on offer in Australia?
With more EVs being introduced into the market, what are governments offering to increase uptake among private buyers?
Toyota and Lexus recall one-million vehicles in the US, no local impact
No local impact for airbag concern affecting around one million Toyota and Lexus vehicles sold between 2020 and 2022 in the United States