Locked in! 2024 Suzuki Swift confirmed for Australia as Kia Rio, VW Polo and Toyota Yaris hybrid rival

Locked in! 2024 Suzuki Swift confirmed for Australia as Kia Rio, VW Polo and Toyota Yaris hybrid rival

8 Dec 2023 by Chris Thompson

The 2024 Suzuki Swift has been confirmed as, essentially, the model the brand brought to the recent 2023 Japan Mobility Show as a concept. Read more
Battle lines! Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux ute sales are neck and neck for 2023, but which one will take the overall sales crown?

Battle lines! Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux ute sales are neck and neck for 2023, but which one will take the overall sales crown?

5 Dec 2023 by Tim Nicholson

A fierce battle is brewing for the overall best-selling model for 2023 with just one month of sales to go. And the two contenders are the eternally popular Toyota HiLux and the Australian-developed ...Read more
Price bump: 2024 Kia Cerato sedan and hatch pricing increased slightly with no update to specs or features for Toyota Corolla rival

Price bump: 2024 Kia Cerato sedan and hatch pricing increased slightly with no update to specs or features for Toyota Corolla rival

5 Dec 2023 by Chris Thompson

One of Australia’s favourite small cars is getting a relatively small but consistent price increase, with the Kia Cerato now a few hundred dollars more expensive than before. ...Read more
GM is back in Australia with EVs - here's what to expect, with SUVs, crossovers and sedans to take on Tesla, BYD, Ford, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia and other electric car makers

GM is back in Australia with EVs - here's what to expect, with SUVs, crossovers and sedans to take on Tesla, BYD, Ford, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia and other electric car makers

2 Dec 2023 by Byron Mathioudakis

General Motors (GM) is back in a big way in Australia, and there’s more to come. ...Read more
Audi pricing jumps up as new safety systems become standard across the range

Audi pricing jumps up as new safety systems become standard across the range

30 Nov 2023 by Chris Thompson

Audi has given most of its range a safety and features updated for its 2024 model year, with just about the entire Audi range now coming with features like adaptive cruise control as standard. Read more
"You never take your position for granted": Toyota Australia isn't complacent about its sales lead, saying "the market will determine" if its strategy works against rivals going all-in on electric cars

"You never take your position for granted": Toyota Australia isn't complacent about its sales lead, saying "the market will determine" if its strategy works against rivals going all-in on electric cars

26 Nov 2023 by Chris Thompson

The brand that led the way on hybrid for many years is now faced with very hybrid-capable rivals who are also well ahead on electric cars - Toyota has none on sale yet - and the brand's sales share ...Read more
MG4 XPower steering issue causes sales halt

MG4 XPower steering issue causes sales halt

17 Nov 2023 by Richard Berry

MG has halted deliveries of its MG4 XPower as the brand races to address a steering issue with the sporty electric hatch. Read more
Renault's 2024 Aussie arrivals: Delayed newcomers like Kangoo on revised flightpath to local touchdown

Renault's 2024 Aussie arrivals: Delayed newcomers like Kangoo on revised flightpath to local touchdown

17 Nov 2023 by James Cleary

The vagaries of global supply chains and manufacturing capability have played havoc with the availability of numerous in-demand new car models in recent years, and French giant Renault is not alone ...Read more
"This will be a game-changer like it was 30 years ago": 2026 Renault Twingo electric car priced to match Chinese challenger EVs like BYD Dolphin, GWM Ora and MG4

"This will be a game-changer like it was 30 years ago": 2026 Renault Twingo electric car priced to match Chinese challenger EVs like BYD Dolphin, GWM Ora and MG4

16 Nov 2023 by James Cleary

Renault has used its 2023 Group Conference - Capital Market Day in Paris to launch a sleek pure-electric concept version of its iconic Twingo city car with production scheduled for 2026. Read more
What are the safest used cars you can buy? From the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V to the Kia Cerato, here are the results from the 2023 Used Car Safety Ratings

What are the safest used cars you can buy? From the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V to the Kia Cerato, here are the results from the 2023 Used Car Safety Ratings

15 Nov 2023 by Tim Nicholson

Choosing a used car can be tricky. You want to make sure you're not getting ripped off and that the car has been well looked after and doesn't have any hidden damage. But another key consideration is ...Read more
Hot Toyota hybrid to return? 2024 Toyota Prius could charm its way back to Australia after all!

Hot Toyota hybrid to return? 2024 Toyota Prius could charm its way back to Australia after all!

12 Nov 2023 by Byron Mathioudakis

Will the Toyota Prius return to Australia after all? Late last month, Toyota in the United Kingdom announced that it would reverse an earlier decision made last year to axe the series, by ...Read more
Cheaper than a Tesla Model 3? Hyundai lowers entry point to 2024 Ioniq 6 electric car with smaller battery option

Cheaper than a Tesla Model 3? Hyundai lowers entry point to 2024 Ioniq 6 electric car with smaller battery option

7 Nov 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Hyundai Australia has made its Ioniq 6 electric car more accessible by introducing a more affordable grade for its model year 2024 update. Read more
More hybrids coming? Supply levels of 2024 Honda CR-V, ZR-V, HR-V and Civic Type R revealed

More hybrids coming? Supply levels of 2024 Honda CR-V, ZR-V, HR-V and Civic Type R revealed

1 Nov 2023 by Tim Nicholson

Much like most other manufacturers, Honda’s stock levels have been up and down since the pandemic, and while supply has improved on some key models, it’s the hybrids and hot hatches that ...Read more
Testing trifecta for BYD: 2024 BYD Seal and Dolphin electric cars both score top marks for safety

Testing trifecta for BYD: 2024 BYD Seal and Dolphin electric cars both score top marks for safety

26 Oct 2023 by Chris Thompson

The second and third cars to be tested under new criteria in ANCAP's are both electric cars from China's increasingly popular BYD, and both have passed safety testing with flying colours. Read more
Should Tesla, Volvo and Polestar be worried? 2024 MG4 X-Power electric car arriving with big outputs and low pricing

Should Tesla, Volvo and Polestar be worried? 2024 MG4 X-Power electric car arriving with big outputs and low pricing

23 Oct 2023 by Chris Thompson

MG Australia confirmed just weeks ago that its hotted-up MG4 X-Power will arrive in Australia within the coming weeks while also revealing its rather sharp pricing, undercutting popular rivals. Read more
Turin-tuned! 2024 Abarth 695 hot hatch pricing rises with small changes for the updated Mini Cooper JCW-rivalling model

Turin-tuned! 2024 Abarth 695 hot hatch pricing rises with small changes for the updated Mini Cooper JCW-rivalling model

19 Oct 2023 by Chris Thompson

Stellantis Australia, parent company of Fiat Abarth, has revealed pricing for a lightly updated version of the Abarth 695 hot hatch, featuring minute design tweaks. Read more
From the Excel to now! How Hyundai managed to evolve and sell its first six-figure car - and why it may still aim higher

From the Excel to now! How Hyundai managed to evolve and sell its first six-figure car - and why it may still aim higher

14 Oct 2023 by Stephen Ottley

As Rachel Hunter famously told us - it won't happen overnight, but it will happen. She was talking about shampoo but her wise words also apply to Hyundai cars. As we recently reported, Hyundai ...Read more
Best electric cars arriving in 2024

Best electric cars arriving in 2024

13 Oct 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Love or hate them, electric cars are the future of personal transportation - just look at how many new EVs will be made available in Australia in 2024! Read more
Kei for kawaii! Daihatsu reveals new Copen sports kei car concept and four functional EVs

Kei for kawaii! Daihatsu reveals new Copen sports kei car concept and four functional EVs

9 Oct 2023 by Chris Thompson

Small car veteran Daihatsu is bringing a series of new concepts to the upcoming Japan Mobility Show, including a redesigned version of its well-known Copen convertible. Read more
Best hatchbacks and sedans arriving in 2024

Best hatchbacks and sedans arriving in 2024

9 Oct 2023 by Tim Nicholson

It's telling that the number of launches for hatchbacks and sedans in 2024 is not huge. But what's more telling is the sheer number of them that are for EVs or plug-in hybrids. Read more

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