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05 Feb 2021

2021 Hyundai Kona Review

Our independent 2021 Hyundai Kona review in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score. Hyundai is in the midst of a new product onslaught. It began in 2020 with the arrival of the new i30 Sedan, Santa Fe and Palisade and this year will bring more,

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03 Feb 2021

Lions to dragons: Chinese cars surge as no Holdens sold

Holden sales hit zero and Chinese manufactured cars overtook German in a bonza January new car sales boost. New car sales are surging across the board with Aussies purchasing more cars last month than in many recent Januaries. But things have changed significantly in just a few years according to

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25 Jan 2021

VinFast models revealed, Australia out of the loop

New carmaker VinFast will launch three sharp new models in the coming 18 months. VinFast has previewed three new all-electric SUV models that will launch in North America and Europe soon, but plans for Australia remain unknown. The Vietnamese carmaker is about to leap from its current BMW-based model offerings

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21 Jan 2021

Hyundai’s new design previewed

Hyundai’s lineup will grow larger with the introduction of the Bayon. Hyundai will introduce another compact SUV (alongside the Venue already sold here) that competes against the Ford Puma, Nissan Juke, VW T-Cross and others. But despite the sharp look from these preview images, it won’t be sold here. The

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19 Jan 2021

New 2021 Honda HR-V hybrid teased

Honda is on the cusp of revealing the new HR-V, a fresh rival for the Toyota C-HR and Nissan Juke Honda has officially begun to tease its new third-generation HR-V compact crossover ahead of the official debut February 18. It’s actually now called the HR-V e:HEV on account of the

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12 Jan 2021

GWM Ute increases towing capacity to 3000kg

GWM upgrades towing capacity on new dual-cab ute contender. GWM’s all-new ute, the Ute, has gained an increase in towing capacity from 2250kg to 3000kg following local recertification, along with a higher 300kg down ball weight. The new rating brings the GWM Ute closer to top tow contenders like the

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11 Jan 2021

Ford Focus-based ute image leaked

New entry-level ute from the Blue Oval has been leaked ahead of official unveil. What appears to be an image of Ford’s new ‘Maverick’ ute on the assembly line has been leaked by the Maverick Truck Club forum. This is the new ute Ford has been talking about for the

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18 Dec 2020

2021 Hyundai Palisade review

People movers hardly move the needle when it comes to desire and cars like the Kia Carnival and Hyundai iMax are certainly proof of that. Yet they sell, so there’s is undoubtedly a market for big families that need an urban bus… but what about curb appeal? Enter the rather

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11 Dec 2020

Mazda’s enviro-friendly and stylish MX-30 confirmed for Australia

Mazda MX-30 will launch in Australia next year. Mazda Australia has finally confirmed that it will introduce the all-new MX-30, bringing the brand’s first fully-electric vehicle to life on local roads. But more than a battery-electric, zero-emissions option for green-car buyers, it will also offer the MX-30 in petrol hybrid

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09 Dec 2020

Images of next-gen Mitsubishi Outlander posted

Mitsubishi moves closer to launching its next-generation Outlander as the first spy shots surface. It appears Mitsubushi’s next-generation Outlander has been spied ahead of its official debut. Due to be revealed next year ahead of a market arrival, photos courtesy of Allcarnews’ instagram account seem to already confirm that Mitsubshi’s

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03 Dec 2020

Hyundai’s new E-GMP electric platform detailed

Hyundai has revealed its new E-GMP electric car architecture in full, which will underpin a bevy of new electric cars by 2025. Hyundai Motor Group has officially shown its new ‘E-GMP’ electric vehicle platform architecture that will underpin future EV models. The dedicated platform is planned to support at least

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26 Nov 2020

Hyundai Bayon confirmed but not a Venue replacement

Hyundai will introduce an all-new crossover model next year called the Bayon. Set to compete with the Nissan Juke and Toyota C-HR, among others, Hyundai has confirmed the first details of its new entry-level SUV called the Bayon. It is expected to launch overseas next year before potentially arriving in

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18 Nov 2020

2021 MG ZS EV review

Our independent 2021 MG ZS EV review in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score. One of the great joys of being in this job is laughing at people who say they really want to buy an EV but just can’t justify spending eighty-odd grand on

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18 Nov 2020

Carlos Ghosn details secret mission to flee Japan

Ex-Nissan and Renault boss Carlos Ghosn explains how he hid in a music speaker case to escape charges in Japan. Carlos Ghosn continues to claim innocence against charges brought against him by former Nissan executives and has now detailed exactly how he fled Japan. “There’s a good phrase in English

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10 Nov 2020

The cheapest electric vehicle in Australia launches

Flip the MG badge to charge up the new ZS EV. MG has launched the country’s most affordable electric vehicle, priced at $43,990 driveaway. That’s a discount on the traditional entry-point electric cars, the Nissan Leaf ($49,990) and Hyundai Ioniq Electric ($48,970) which both also add on-road costs. Furthermore, as

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