Model renewal! Several new and updated models mark big 2024 for MG in Australia with new MG3 hybrid car, HS SUV and more on the way

Model renewal! Several new and updated models mark big 2024 for MG in Australia with new MG3 hybrid car, HS SUV and more on the way

12 Dec 2023 by Chris Thompson

One of the fastest-growing brands in recent Australian automotive history, MG, is set for a big year in 2024 as entirely new models and updated versions of a few of its models are on the cusp of a ...Read more
Ford's SUV you drive standing up, Toyota's tear gas dispensers, BMW's car wash robot: Our Top 5 weird but cool car patents

Ford's SUV you drive standing up, Toyota's tear gas dispensers, BMW's car wash robot: Our Top 5 weird but cool car patents

26 Nov 2023 by Richard Berry

We’ve all wanted to drive standing up before, right? And we’ve all given a go, haven’t we? Haven’t we? Okay, probably not. But Ford’s recent patent of a new invention ...Read more
Mazda confident it can deliver sub-1000kg new-generation MX-5 despite electrification plans

Mazda confident it can deliver sub-1000kg new-generation MX-5 despite electrification plans

1 Nov 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Mazda believes it can build the new-generation electrified MX-5 with a weight of less than 1000kg to keep the ethos of the sporty model alive in the EV era. Read more
Aussie icon Elfin Sports Cars poised for a comeback!

Aussie icon Elfin Sports Cars poised for a comeback!

1 Nov 2023 by James Cleary

After a 10-plus year hiatus Elfin Sports Cars, a name familiar to Australian racing and sports car enthusiasts, is poised to make a production comeback thanks to purchase of the brand and its assets ...Read more
Honda Prelude, Toyota's Electric Pick-Up, Mazda Iconic SP rotary - the 2023 Japan Mobility Show highlights: our top 5

Honda Prelude, Toyota's Electric Pick-Up, Mazda Iconic SP rotary - the 2023 Japan Mobility Show highlights: our top 5

27 Oct 2023 by Tom White

The 2023 Japan Mobility Show was full of surprises, so here's your way to cut to the chase with the most interesting and promising vehicles shown. Read more
It's the last of the V8s! Pricing up for new-generation 2024 Ford Mustang with Dark Horse Special Edition numbers confirmed

It's the last of the V8s! Pricing up for new-generation 2024 Ford Mustang with Dark Horse Special Edition numbers confirmed

26 Oct 2023 by James Cleary

Ford has confirmed local pricing for the seventh-generation of its iconic Mustang sports coupe, scheduled to arrive in Australian showrooms in the second quarter of next year. Read more
Mazda undecided on MX-5 powertrain future, but it will be electrified

Mazda undecided on MX-5 powertrain future, but it will be electrified

26 Oct 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Mazda’s next-generation MX-5 will be electrified, but what isn’t clear is exactly what that powertrain technology will look like. ...Read more
Ford Ranger, Tesla Model Y, Isuzu D-Max, Volvo XC40: the one-hit wonders doing the big numbers

Ford Ranger, Tesla Model Y, Isuzu D-Max, Volvo XC40: the one-hit wonders doing the big numbers

14 Oct 2023 by Richard Berry

What do the Ford Ranger, Tesla Model Y, and Volvo XC40 have in common? Read more
Best sports cars arriving in 2024

Best sports cars arriving in 2024

12 Oct 2023 by Chris Thompson

The herd of sports cars available to those on a budget continues to thin, as does the number of options for fast cars with petrol engines, but a couple of cars set to debut in 2024 keep things ...Read more
2024 Subaru BRZ tS previews incoming changes to Toyota GR86 sports car twin

2024 Subaru BRZ tS previews incoming changes to Toyota GR86 sports car twin

2 Oct 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Subaru has resurrected the tS flagship for its second-generation BRZ, which adds a number of performance-orientated components to make it a more capable track car, as well as boosted safety expected ...Read more
MG won't quit on cheap cars despite premium push

MG won't quit on cheap cars despite premium push

16 Sep 2023 by Stephen Ottley

MG has good news for Australian new car buyers, but bad news for its market rivals - it won’t be quitting on offering affordable cars anytime soon. ...Read more
Gang of youths: Why V8 fans should celebrate the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E and embrace the new, hi-tech coupe

Gang of youths: Why V8 fans should celebrate the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E and embrace the new, hi-tech coupe

6 Sep 2023 by Stephen Ottley (do not use)

Ford's decision to build the all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV caused an uproar amongst die-hard Blue Oval fanatics - but it also saved the V8-powered coupe. Read more
Cracking the Chinese car code! You know about MG and BYD, but what about all the other new car brands and models?

Cracking the Chinese car code! You know about MG and BYD, but what about all the other new car brands and models?

27 Aug 2023 by James Cleary

It’s an often repeated truism that the Australian new car market is “the most competitive in the world”. In fact, CarsGuide has no doubt repeated it on multiple occasions.  ...Read more
Superstylin'! 2023 Lexus LC updated with bigger price and equipment list to entice buyers away from BMW 8 Series

Superstylin'! 2023 Lexus LC updated with bigger price and equipment list to entice buyers away from BMW 8 Series

8 Aug 2023 by Tung Nguyen (do not use)

Lexus Australia has updated its flagship LC coupe and convertible with the brand’s Connected Services suite and more technology, but also increased pricing by nearly $20,000 for the LC 500h ...Read more
How much would you pay for the 2024 MG Cyberster electric convertible? More than a Mazda MX-5 or a BMW Z4? | Opinion

How much would you pay for the 2024 MG Cyberster electric convertible? More than a Mazda MX-5 or a BMW Z4? | Opinion

3 Aug 2023 by Chris Thompson

Remember when MG was a British sports car brand? You could wager that a fair few of the 26,692 people who bought an MG in the first half of 2023 aren't acutely aware of the brand's storied history, ...Read more
What is considered an expensive car these days? | Opinion

What is considered an expensive car these days? | Opinion

30 Jul 2023 by Daniel Gardner

Not long ago, $100,000 was an inconceivable amount of cash for most Australians to even consider spending on a new car - a sum many would previously describe as not just expensive but outrageous. Read more
LCT price drop! Model year 2024 Porsche pricing effectively pruned after changes to LCT threshold

LCT price drop! Model year 2024 Porsche pricing effectively pruned after changes to LCT threshold

26 Jul 2023 by Chris Thompson

A Porsche price drop? In this economy? Yes, Porsche has lowered pricing for the Panamera sedan, citing changes to the luxury car tax threshold for the drop. Read more
Don't look back! Mega recall for 2014-2017 Ford Mustangs in Australia for safety issue

Don't look back! Mega recall for 2014-2017 Ford Mustangs in Australia for safety issue

19 Jul 2023 by James Cleary

Ford Motor Company of Australia has issued a recall notice for all Ford Mustangs sold here with build dates between 2014 and 2017 relating to a manufacturing defect. Read more
2024 Mercedes CLE Coupe revealed: Sporty new model blends elements of C-Class and E-Class to take on BMW 4 Series and Audi A5

2024 Mercedes CLE Coupe revealed: Sporty new model blends elements of C-Class and E-Class to take on BMW 4 Series and Audi A5

6 Jul 2023 by Tom White

Leaving no niche unfulfilled, the Mercedes-Benz CLE brings something new to sit between two of the brand's most storied nameplates. Read more
Electric bug? New VW Beetle electric car makes surprise appearance

Electric bug? New VW Beetle electric car makes surprise appearance

14 Jun 2023 by Chris Thompson

Volkswagen’s collaboration with an upcoming animated family film has produced a surprising byproduct - there could be a new electric VW Beetle on the way. ...Read more

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