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Vale Ash Westerman: Wheels remembers one of its greats

Wheels veteran was a gifted writer and a master magazine craftsman.

Hyundai i30 hatch orders will pause for Korea-Euro transition, mild hybrid coming

We'll seen see a second facelift for the popular i30 hatch, along with mild-hybrid power – but not before we go a few months without

2024 Toyota Camry: Speculative renders appear in official Toyota video – UPDATE

The ninth-generation Camry is expected to launch in the coming years, with familiar underpinnings and hybrid-only powertrains likely

Formula E replica racer shows off Hankook’s EV-specific iON tyre

Tyre maker Hankook shows off EV-specific rubber at Melbourne EV show

2024 Abarth 500e pricing and features confirmed for Australia

The hotted-up Abarth 500e will soon arrive in Australia with a $6400 premium over the Fiat version

Volkswagen Tiguan all-wheel-drive models back in stock, 2024 changes detailed

Volkswagen Australia has announced it has 1400 five-seat Tiguan AWDs available imminently, ahead of a minor update due soon

Motorclassica car show cancelled for 2023

The 2023 edition of Melbourne’s Motorclassica car show will not be held, organisers have confirmed

2024 Mazda 2 and CX-3 receive new infotainment system, no news for Australia

The Mazda 2 and CX-3 have been updated in Japan with the brand’s Mazda Connect system, five years after it debuted in the current Mazda 3

2024 Honda Accord: Hybrid-only Camry rival returns to Japan, no closer to Australia

A right-hand drive 11th-generation Honda Accord sedan has been announced for Japan – but Honda Australia is still to confirm if it’s coming here

2023 Best Utes: All our winners revealed

Second edition of our new Wheels Best series picks the stand-out dual-cab utes from Australia’s immensely popular segment.

Polestar 3 designer Nahum Escobedo lists 'potato-shaped' cars among his pet peeves

Ever wondered what keeps a car designer up at night? Designer Nahum Escobedo lets us know what he doesn't want Polestar to stand for

Volvo to ditch diesel ahead of EV-only by 2030

Volvo has taken another step away from internal combustion engines

Toyota, Lexus planning next-gen EVs with Tesla inspiration

Lexus is developing its next-gen EVs, which will learn from Tesla and use a modular structure design

2024 Subaru Impreza pricing and features: Base price up $4200

Sixth-gen Subaru Impreza detailed for Australia with an updated design and more tech than ever – but prices have increased by up to $5200

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan revealed but Australia has long wait

After months of leaks and camouflage shots, Volkswagen has revealed its third-generation Tiguan medium-size SUV.

Ford Everest hybrid: Will Ranger plug-in tech carry across to SUV?

Petrol-electric powertrain would have natural potential for Ford's large family 4WD, but company is tightlipped for now.

October 2023 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

Tundra down under, Silverado 1500 off-road, FJ45-80 Series hybrid, and plenty more

Goodyear launches Wrangler DuraTrac RT tyre

To celebrate Goodyear’s 125th year in the tyre game, the company has just released the Wrangler DuraTrac RT off-road tyre

Electric 2027 BMW M3 could be a 1000kW quad-motor powerhouse

BMW executives aren’t holding back for the next generation of electric M cars

2024 Volkswagen Polo gets more safety equipment and physical buttons

The latest tweaks to Volkswagen's smallest hatch see more safety and buttons added

2024 Volkswagen Golf: Base model axed

Following low demand for the basic 'Golf' the popular hatch will kick off in mid-spec Life trim

2024 Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line gets physical buttons

The Volkswagen T-Roc small SUV has arrived in dealerships with updated equipment and driveaway pricing across the board, though it's goodbye to the R Grid Edition.

Porsche Taycan proves crossing the Australian Outback in an EV is possible

With F1 star Mark Webber at the helm, a Taycan Cross Turismo made it from Darwin to Bondi

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVs to expand Australia’s charging infrastructure

Jet Charge has been handed the keys to an Outlander PHEV fleet to support Australia’s EV charging station expansion, especially in remote regions