What are the average dimensions of a car?

What are the average dimensions of a car?

23 Jun 2023 by Marcus Craft

The average dimensions of a car are 4.9 metres long, 1.94 metres wide and 1.8 metres high. Read more
Vehicle types explained

Vehicle types explained

25 May 2023 by Stephen Ottley

What is a car? A car is any four-wheeled, self-propelled vehicle that is designed to carry passengers rather than cargo. Read more
What's the average weight of a car?

What's the average weight of a car?

12 May 2023 by Marcus Craft

What is the average weight of a car?The average weight of a car is 2.05 tonnes.That figure comes from averaging the weight of popular vehicle types spanning the Australian new car market.Read car ...Read more
What's the average width of a car?

What's the average width of a car?

19 Apr 2023 by Marcus Craft

What is the average width of a car?The average width of a car is 1.94 metres.That figure comes from averaging the width of popular vehicle types spanning the Australian new car market.Read more about ...Read more
How to choose the best family car for you

How to choose the best family car for you

17 Aug 2022 by Emily Agar

'What to look for when shopping for a family car' in Australia.' Read more
Everything you need to know about BYD cars

Everything you need to know about BYD cars

16 Aug 2022 by Stephen Ottley

The Chinese automotive sector is on the rise globally, and here in Australia. The likes of MG, Haval and GWM have arrived in recent years and are already making their mark on the sales charts. Read more
Finding it hard to buy a motorhome or caravan? How about a DIY van conversion?

Finding it hard to buy a motorhome or caravan? How about a DIY van conversion?

2 Feb 2022 by Marcus Craft

If you’re having a tough time trying to find your dream motorhome or caravan because of the current overwhelming demand combined with supply-chain issues, then how about considering your own ...Read more
Australia's cheapest cars to own and run

Australia's cheapest cars to own and run

16 Apr 2021 by Stephen Corby

Study shows top sellers are not always the most affordable cars to own. One of Australia's cheapest cars is also the most affordable to own and operate -- even though it must use premium unleaded ...Read more
Mazda Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility explained

Mazda Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility explained

10 Jul 2020 by Tom White

The full run-down of Apple CarPlay and Android auto when it comes to Mazda's cars. Read more
What car should I buy?

What car should I buy?

15 Jun 2020 by Tom White

This buying guide aims to make your new car search easier. Read more
Australian car brands: Everything you need to know

Australian car brands: Everything you need to know

10 May 2019 by Tom White

Truly Australian car brands – as in brands that mass manufactured cars locally, regardless of the origin of their overseas parent companies, became a thing of the past in 2017. ...Read more
Mazda 5 price: what one would cost in Australia

Mazda 5 price: what one would cost in Australia

2 May 2019 by Iain Kelly

Discontinued in 2016, the Mazda Premacy was also known outside its Japanese home market as the Mazda5. Read more
New Mazda: Latest model releases

New Mazda: Latest model releases

19 Mar 2019 by Stephen Corby

Australia’s love affair with Mazda is so passionate, and so unique, that even the car company itself can’t really explain it. Nowhere in the known universe is Mazda quite as popular, or as successful ...Read more
New Toyota: Latest model releases

New Toyota: Latest model releases

19 Mar 2019 by Stephen Corby

Just because you’re boring doesn’t mean you’re not hugely successful, just look at politicians, or Toyota. The long-time sales leader in this country, and one of the biggest car mega-giants in the ...Read more
Vehicle weights explained | tare, kerb, GVM, payload and trailer figures

Vehicle weights explained | tare, kerb, GVM, payload and trailer figures

18 Feb 2019 by Mark Oastler

Tare Mass? GVM? Kerb Mass? GCM? These terms and acronyms can be found on your vehicle's compliance plates, in your owner's manual and many articles and discussions about weights, but what do they ...Read more
Best January new car deals

Best January new car deals

21 Dec 2018 by Andrew Chesterton

It might be hard to imagine going car shopping when you're still shaking off the effects of a big NYE, but January is always a good time to snag a new-car bargain. Read more
Should I buy a people mover?

Should I buy a people mover?

8 Aug 2018 by Stephen Corby

A cruel person might suggest that buying a people mover means your life is over, but those kind of heartless individuals are the same ones who drip disdain on the very idea of parenting. Read more
What goes into a car comparison?

What goes into a car comparison?

23 Oct 2015 by Malcolm Flynn

We at CarsGuide.com.au endeavour to test every new car that hits the market, but the most useful reviews are where we compare new cars against their closest competition. Read more
Help define my car needs

Help define my car needs

17 Jul 2015 by CarsGuide team

You know you need (or want) to buy a car. Read more
Kia announces seven-year warranty

Kia announces seven-year warranty

17 Jul 2015 by Aiden Taylor

Industry-best seven year unlimited kilometre warranty announced by Kia.Kia is today launching a new industry-leading warranty program that will cover owners for seven years and unlimited kilometres. ...Read more

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