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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

2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 and 63: Coupe models confirmed for Oz
Merc’s hottest medium SUVs pick up coupe siblings

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”

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

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

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

2023 Ferrari Roma Spider review: First international drive
Ferrari’s first front-engined soft top in half a century is expensive, but sacrifices almost nothing compared with its coupe cousin

Could Taylor’s new getaway car be Travis Kelce’s Chevrolet?
We take a look inside Taylor Swift’s surprising car collection

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

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

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

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

2023 Kia Picanto GT review: A budget hot hatch?
Is the Kia Picanto GT the last truly affordable fun car?

Electric car servicing explained: What do EVs cost to maintain?
Do electric cars need regular servicing? What does it include? Is it cheaper to maintain an EV than a petrol or diesel car? Find out in this handy guide

Is it time to buy an electric car? Crunching the numbers!
Is the tide turning for EVs? We’ve crunched the numbers on how much you could save by making the electric switch

Electric cars: Change we can believe in?
What sort of electric future works for Australian drivers? Mercedes-AMG’s EQS 53 is the catalyst for a reckoning of where we are right now

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