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Mercedes-Benz B-Class axed in Australia

Five-seat MPV segment abandoned as the Mercedes-Benz B-Class tall hatchback is deleted from the brand's local line-up

2023 Mazda CX-60: 5-star ANCAP safety rating confirmed

Mazda’s latest vehicle – the more-premium CX-60 midsize SUV – mirrors European testing to receive top ANCAP marks

2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class pricing and features: Entry price up $10K

The facelifted Mercedes-Benz A-Class has arrived with hefty price rises, while the fuel-sipping A250e plug-in hybrid has been axed

Evie Networks up EV charging prices again

It will again become pricier to charge your electric car on-the-go, as Evie Networks raises prices to contend with rising electricity costs.

The tech race is crippling new car reliability, study finds

The survey, now in its 37th year, has revealed increasingly tech-laden new cars have impacted reliability.

Wheels Inbox, June 2023: Premium EVs & discourteous Aussies

The latest thoughts, insights, corrections and criticism from our readers!

2024 Peugeot E-208 electric hatch locked-in for Australia

Peugeot Australia to re-enter the light car segment in 2024 with the facelifted, all-electric E-208

MG: future 600kW EVs will recharge in ‘10 minutes’

Half-solid-state batteries coming next year; SAIC confirms its working on a battery even cheaper than LFP

MG design boss: ‘SUV trend will pass’, no MG ute planned

Design boss says the SUV will go the way of the minivan; confirms no dual-cab MG ute on the horizon – for now

MG LS7 electric SUV likely for Australia, F7/L7 sedans under consideration

Two rebadged electric cars are “under strong consideration” for local MG showrooms, likely becoming the most-expensive vehicles sold by a Chinese brand

MG: EVs now priced to rival petrol cars

MG battery boss says some EVs have reached price parity with ICEs – and are only going to get cheaper

2024 Volkswagen T-Cross facelift due here next year

The mid-life update for Volkswagen's smallest SUV, the Polo-based T-Cross, has introduced a new look inspired by its larger siblings

2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE coupe and cabriolet confirmed for Australia

Filling the space left by the exit of C- and E-Class coupes, the new CLE will arrive in Australia next year

Street Machine July 2023 out now

There's something for just about everybody in the July mag, including a few left-field gems!

What is Patina Breakdown?

Back this November for its second outing, Patina Breakdown is a car show for the “perfectly imperfect”

Ford Mustang Mach-E, Genesis GV70 and G80 EVs score 5-star ANCAP safety ratings

Three new electric vehicles have received top ANCAP safety marks – but the results are carried over from 2021 testing

GWM Haval Jolion: 5-star ANCAP rating extended to hybrid variants

Chinese challenger brand GWM Haval's Jolion small SUV scores a five-star rating in ANCAP safety testing

Vehicle emissions rules could save Australia billions, report predicts

A new report has revealed major savings for all Australian new car owners and the economy – if the government sets strong vehicle emissions mandates.

Wheels mag July: Unwrapping the present – 70th anniversary issue (2 of 3)

Wheels continues its 70th anniversary with the second instalment in its three-mag series

2024 BMW 5 Series & electric i5: Pricing and features

BMW's eighth-gen executive sedan is coming to Australia this year priced between $114,900-215,900

Are you ready for Days of Thunder 2?

Rubbing, son, is racing!

Ironman 4x4 recalls Pro Forge upper control arms

Recall issued for Ironman 4x4 Pro Forge UCAs due to premature wear on ball joint

VFACTS June 2023: HiLux holds strong, Model Y EV outsells Ranger

Electric vehicles are climbing to new heights in Australia and beating hybrids, while the Tesla Model Y surpasses the Ford Ranger in a shock defeat

VFACTs June 2023: Ranger edges ahead of HiLux on 4x4 sales charts

Ranger remains on top despite steady HiLux sales