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Jeep Avenger electric SUV aimed at a younger audience

Jeep aims to reach younger buyers for its small Avenger electric SUV, including more females

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Electric car sales pass 100,000 mark in Australia

There are now more than 100,000 EVs in Australia, but there’s still a long way to go before they become mainstream

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What are sodium-ion electric car batteries?

Lithium-ion battery costs have risen, proving a headache for cheaper EVs. But, sodium-ion tech is emerging as a potential solution

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2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 and 63: Coupe models confirmed for Oz

Merc's hottest medium SUVs pick up coupe siblings

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Victoria’s EV tax “unfairly” levied, says state ombudsman

After numerous complaints and two high court actions, Victoria’s controversial electric vehicle levy has been criticised as “policy on the run”

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Honda electric sports car concepts: The return of NSX, Prelude or both?

Honda will reveal an electric Specialty Sports Concept, sparking speculation of a NSX and/or Prelude revival

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Converting the 2023 Ford Bronco for Australia is “very doable”

Ford’s conversion partner has revealed they’d relish the challenge of converting the Bronco to right-hand drive

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Interview: Chargefox chief discusses EV charging problems & promised improvements

Australia’s largest public EV charging network has developed a poor reputation with complaints by users and the media. WhichCar spoke to the Chargefox CEO to address the critics, accusations and misconceptions

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2024 Genesis GV80 revealed: Sporty coupe to join range next year

Genesis has shown off its updated large SUV including a new sporty coupe version

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Could Taylor's new getaway car be Travis Kelce's Chevrolet?

We take a look inside Taylor Swift’s surprising car collection

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EU to weaken Euro 7 emissions mandate to focus on EVs

To focus on developing electric cars, the EU has followed calls to weaken impending strict emissions mandates

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Australians want more tech and safety features in new cars, study finds

An Australian survey has found buyers want more tech and safety, affirming the move from most carmakers to include more standard features for a higher price

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New Nissan Micra previewed as a wicked little EV racer

Nissan’s celebratory 20-23 concept just so happens to glimpse ahead at an urban electric car, too

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Vale Ash Westerman: Wheels remembers one of its greats

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

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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Motorclassica car show cancelled for 2023

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

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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

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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

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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.

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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