Category: Australia

The game-changing new electric vehicles that arrived in Australia in 2023

Sales of new electric vehicles in Australia are growing exponentially, capturing 7.2 per cent of the new car market so far in 2023, nearly double their share of a year ago, and nearly

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Mitsubishi Australia cleared of consumer law breach after High Court ruling on fuel economy claims

A legal battle between a Mitsubishi Triton owner – who claimed his ute used more fuel than advertised – and the vehicle’s maker has concluded, with the High Court finding in favour of

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Cut-price 4WD is the first of its kind

Some of the world’s most renowned off-roaders haven’t been able to achieve what this new four-wheel drive has, but there is one big issue with it. But if you opt for the petrol-electric

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Should you buy a new or used car?

It’s time to get yourself a new set of wheels, but in today’s market with prices climbing and ever-extending wait times – is it worth considering a second-hand option? It seems like a

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Labor urged to implement road user charge on electric vehicles

Anthony Albanese is being urged to abolish the fuel excise and implement a new road user tax on all cars as part of an overhaul to the way roads and their upkeep are

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2024 Lexus LBX to be offered in two distinct flavours

All-new light-size luxury SUV will come in Luxury and Sports Luxury forms, the latter with optional AWD The 2024 Lexus LBX will be available in two grades and with two drivetrains when the

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Federal Government doubles down on Luxury Car Tax despite calls for its axing

Amid calls from Australia’s automotive industry for the Luxury Car Tax to be scrapped, the Federal Government will tighten its requirements for ‘fuel-efficient vehicles’ to meet the tax-free threshold – and will hit

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More pain for new car buyers

Australians have bought a record number of new cars this year, despite big price rises. But buyers are being hit by a dip in resale values. Electric cars took on hybrid machines and

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The buoyant secondhand vehicle market is starting to unwind after a pandemic spike

“We’re seeing much better supply in the new car market now,” James Voortman, chief executive of the AADA, said. Sharp rises in interest rates over the past 18 months translated to “a bit

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Most popular used cars in Australia revealed

As new-car sales prepare to break records, retained values of used cars are slipping – but Australians are still buying twice as many used cars as new vehicles. Here are the top models.

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