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EV naysayers falling into “an incredible trap”, says Polestar CEO

Polestar sees opportunity for EVs, against demand crisis.

Euro NCAP wants more physical controls and less touchscreens to achieve five-star rating

Euro NCAP to require physical controls rather than touchscreens for certain functions, to achieve five star rating.

Tesla quits the FCAI; claims lobby group misled consumers

Explosive letter sees Tesla exit the FCAI and refer it to the competition watchdog. Other EV brands could follow

Terrain Tamer has the fix for dodgy LandCruiser handbrakes

Terrain Tamer's Electric Secondary Park Brake (ESPB) put to the test

2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 pricing and features

The latest Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 has switched to a four-cylinder and is more expensive than the old V6 model

Tesla criticises industry body for lobbying against New Vehicle Efficiency Standard

EV maker accuses the FCAI of knowingly making false claims, using scare language

Europe claims evidence of Chinese EV subsidies, may impose retroactive tariffs

The EU will investigate whether it should impose further import taxes for competitive Chinese-made EVs in order to protect its local auto industry

2025 Renault 5 E-Tech EV revealed with 50,000 buyers on wait list

Finally, Renault has unveiled the production version of its reborn Renault 5 – three years since it was first previewed as a hot hatch concept

2025 VW Amarok imagined with Walkinshaw Performance tune

Theottle speculates on the styling of a new Amarok given the Walkinshaw Performance treatment

2024 Mitsubishi Triton accessories: What's available?

These are the accessories to look for if you’re planning to customise the new Mitsubishi Triton

BYD adding SEVEN more 7000-car ships to boost export capacity

BYD now has a new cargo ship all to itself, just in case there was any concern that its growing popularity in western markets would be hard to supply

Living with the Genesis GV70 Electrified: Long-term review

Genesis is pulling out all the stops to prove it's not "just a Hyundai"

Readers' Rigs: February 2024

A tidy line-up of reader-submitted rigs this month

Engineering guru Albert Biermann on making the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

Wheels editor Andy Enright sits down with the Hyundai maestro who gave us the electric hot hatch.

Tradie Triton ute build: Narva LED lights

Tradies need something a bit brighter for those early-morning starts

2024 Porsche 911 Dakar review

Driving a 911 to Bathurst? Way too easy. We plotted a more challenging route by Porsche to Mount Panorama

2024 Volkswagen Passat review: International first drive

The Passat enters its ninth generation and sixth decade, but Oz sales look unlikely. Are we missing out?

Twin-turbo petrol V6 confirmed for 2025 Nissan Patrol luxury twin

All-new ‘Y63’ Nissan Patrol to have a more efficient and more powerful 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 matched to a nine-speed automatic

New Subaru Forester not here until 2025

Sixth-generation midsized SUV was expected this year, though return of turbo XT model is still looking good alongside already confirmed Toyota hybrid system

2023 Ford Everest build: Bluetti AC200L power station

For those who don’t want a dedicated dual-battery system, this portable power station could be just the ticket

VFACTS February 2024: Ranger extends its lead on 4x4 charts

Ranger remains the best-selling 4x4 in Australia. Can it be caught?

Best used sports cars to buy in 2024

Even if you’re pulling in the financial horns, you won’t need to compromise on fun.

VFACTS February 2024: Nissan, Tesla sales up in another record breaking month

Australia’s new-car market has beaten its February record in another strong month as Nissan and Tesla re-enter the top 10

2024 Subaru Solterra pricing and features

Japanese brand's first EV launches in late February, but it's been priced to ignore cheaper rivals and instead battle AWD versions of the Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5