Nissan Almera First Drive
If you’re in the market for a highly sensible new car with all the attributes of a small car but the space and practicality of a mid-size car, the Nissan Almera almost stands alone. You’ll miss out on a few of life’s little luxuries, but you shouldn’t get too many complaints from the back seat.
Australian New Car Market Hits Record High in 2023
Our complete round up of the Australian car sales results for 2023 according to VFACTS.
MG4 price announced for economical EV
The new MG4 price in Australia has been announced at a sharp entry point to the EV segment and an over-500km range. MG is expanding its range this year with the all-new electric MG4. Available in three model trims, pricing starts at $44,990 plus on-road costs. That makes it attractive
GWM Ora EV service cost flies under $100 per visit
GWM Ora launches with one of the cheapest capped-price servicing programs for Australia’s cheapest electric car. If you’re looking for the cheapest electric car to buy and run in Australia, the GWM Ora is it. GWM is launching its Ora EV with one of Australia’s cheapest servicing costs of any
Should I buy an SUV or 4WD?
Sports Utility Vehicle or 4WD? SUVs are so popular it seems like you’re not doing family right unless you sell the old wagon/sedan and ‘upgrade’. Sure, some SUVs are bigger than sedans and some wagons, but then again, many SUVs are more like crossovers and make sacrifices compared to a
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Review Australia
Jeep introduces its first seven-seat Grand Cherokee packed with luxury and features to justify a higher price. But will no diesel engine and a lower towing capacity scupper its chances? You can no longer buy one with a diesel engine, towing capacity’s dropped and prices have been considerably hiked. On
New Honda ZR-V to launch in 2023
The new compact SUV is expected to use the same platform and hybrid powertrain as the latest 11th-generation Civic hatchback ZR-V – that’s the name Honda has revealed for its all-new compact hybrid SUV arriving in 2023 to take on the Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Toyota RAV4 and Nissan Qashqai.
Kia EV6 wins another Car of the Year award
Kia’s electric crossover won the awards up against Renault Megane E-Tech and Hyundai Ioniq 5. Kia has taken the crown of European Car of They Year in a ceremony at the Palexpo centre in Geneva, Switzerland. The Car of the Year is an independent organization supported by nine automotive publications
What could Kia’s new ute look like?
A new Kia ute would fit very well in the portfolio according to the designer. Kia Australia and even its parent company Hyundai have previously spoken about a dual-cab ute product for our market and that it is a desirable product. But we’ve been hearing that for years now. “We’ve
New 2022 Suzuki S-Cross revealed with hybrid power
The next-generation Suzuki S-Cross has 48V mild-hybrid technology. The third-generation Suzuki S-Cross SUV has been revealed and will come to Australia next year to battle the likes of the Nissan Qashqai, Mazda CX-30 and Peugeot 3008. The new S-Cross is 4300mm long, 1785mm wide and 1593mm tall, so it’s slightly
2022 Skoda Karoq facelift previewed in video
Skoda has issued another teaser for the updated Karoq, a week before the SUV makes its debut. Skoda’s teaser campaign for the facelifted Karoq is still gathering strength. The firm has issued a shadowy video clip of the new family SUV, which gives a first look at the car
Will Micra become the new Leaf hatch?
Nissan is considering leveraging Alliance tech from Renault to keep the hatchback alive. Nissan is turning to its Alliance partner Renault to see if it’s worthwhile making a successor to the current Nissan Micra which is no longer for sale in Australia – but the car in question is all
Australia’s new 2022 Kia Sportage SUV revealed
New Kia Sportage SUV features a high-tech interior and futuristic looks and is arriving in dealers soon. Kia Australia has finally pulled the wraps off the local version of the Kia Sportage, which will be the fifth generation of the mid-size SUV. Pricing and detailed specifications will be available closer
2021 Genesis GV70 2.5T Review
It’s more than just an attractive price that makes the Genesis GV70 an attractive alternative to the usual luxury SUVs buyers look at. The road to success for luxury car brands outside the European establishment is not a straightforward one in Australia, particularly premium arms of mainstream brands. Toyota’s Lexus
Best trick dual-cab utes for fifty-odd grand
2021 sees new dual-cab ute special editions and facelifts vie for attention. Here are five top picks for utes to buy around $50,000. There are plenty of different utes on the market but here we’re looking at the top deals for tricked-up dual-cab utes on the market for between $50-60K.