Category: Australia

Barrage of new car brands on the way

Several Chinese makers have firmly established themselves Down Under and now the next wave of manufacturers are preparing to take Australia by storm. In the first nine months of this year, Australians have

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More new car price rises coming for Australian buyers

New car prices are expected to rise through 2024 despite showroom demand falling through the final quarter of 2023 and potentially facing a double-digit downturn this year. The forecast comes from the body

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Mazda Australia partners with electric-car battery recycling firm

As the last examples of Mazda’s only electric car to be sold in Australia depart local showrooms, the Japanese brand has announced a partnership with an EV battery recycling company. View 2 images The

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Buying a new car? Here’s how cheaper batteries and new emissions regulations will affect the price

If you’re in the market for a new car, knowing when to take the plunge is tricky. Key points: Cheaper batteries are driving down the cost of EVs New emissions rules may increase retail

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The worst-selling cars in Australia in 2023

Not a lot to see here other than sales were down for 2023 compared with 2022, just three of the million-dollar two-door Rollers, likely the Wraith (VFACTS doesn’t distinguish) finding new homes this

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New Chinese SUVs coming to Australia in 2024

MG, GWM, BYD, LDV, Chery and others are all preparing to launch new or updated SUVs, from EVs in popular segments to luxury off-roaders MG HS and MG LS6 GWM Tank 500, Haval

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GWM Haval Jolion Ultra Hybrid 2024 Review

Stylish, frugal, affordable and full of tech, GWM Australia’s hybrid-powered Haval Jolion small SUV impresses on many levels The Australian automotive landscape is shifting rapidly, with more and more Aussies switching to electrified

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Another styling update imminent for 2024 Toyota HiLux, with price rises, mild-hybrid tech

The Toyota HiLux ute is poised for its third facelift in six years alongside new features, 48-volt mild-hybrid tech on some models, and price rises, dealers have been advised. View 8 images The Toyota

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‘Around 1500’ BZ4x EVs in 2024, RAV4 Hybrid owners not most likely buyers

Toyota says it will have good supply of its incoming BZ4x electric car, measured against what it expects of local interest – and it’ll be able to get more quickly if demand outpaces those

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The most exciting new cars coming to Australia in 2024

This might be the electric car to convert petrolheads to the battery-powered revolution. It can pull the same blistering acceleration trick as other high-performance electric vehicles, but the simulated gear shifts, engine noises,

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