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What life is like with a car subscription

Most people probably have a good understanding of short-term car rentals like you see at those airport kiosks. Likewise longer-term,

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What small car should you buy in 2024?

New cars in Australian showrooms seem to be getting larger and larger. However, there’s still demand for traditional small passenger

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2024 Subaru Solterra AWD Touring review

Subaru’s first fully electric vehicle (EV) – the Solterra mid-size SUV – has finally launched in Australia almost two years

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2024 SsangYong Korando price and specs

The SsangYong Korando mid-sized SUV is now only available in two variants in Australia following the axing of the entry-level

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2024 BMW X1 review | CarExpert

The BMW X1 is all grown up. The first-generation car was a high-riding 3 Series Touring wearing rugged outdoor clothes,

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Is it illegal for a passenger to steer your car?

You’ve probably seen it in movies, TV or maybe even in person – when a driver asks their front-seat passenger

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2025 Mazda CX-80 revealed, Australian timing confirmed

Mazda has taken the covers off its new CX-80 three-row SUV in Europe, ahead of its expected arrival in Australian

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GWM offering $3000 off of Tank 300 hybrid SUV

GWM is offering $3000 off the drive-away price of its Tank 300 SUV until the end of the financial year.

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2024 Kia Sportage GT-Line Hybrid review

The Kia Sportage range finally has a hybrid option to go up against the Toyota RAV4. WATCH: Paul’s video review

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GWM Tank 500: Prado rival gets upgraded plug-in hybrid

The GWM Tank 500, which recently arrived in Australia with hybrid power, is getting an upgraded plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain

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2025 Audi e-tron GT facelift and performance flagship teased

Minor changes to the Audi e-tron GT are coming, and they should be accompanied by more substantial tweaks under the

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When Ram will reveal six-cylinder replacement for wild 1500 TRX pickup

The replacement for the Ram 1500 TRX high-performance pickup is expected to be unveiled later this month, moving from supercharged

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Tesla to cut workforce by over 10 per cent – reports

Reports indicate Tesla is preparing to retrench 15,000 workers across the world in order to “lean, innovative and hungry for

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Deals on wheels: Drive-away prices, strong supply for Hyundai Staria Load

Hyundai is offering nationwide drive-away pricing for its Staria Load cargo van as it touts strong supply. It’s currently offering

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2024 Subaru BRZ review | CarExpert

With a compact coupe body, rear-wheel drive, and an affordable price tag, the Subaru BRZ is a favourite with buyers

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What electric SUV should you buy in 2024?

Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers have realised they need to capitalise on booming SUV sales worldwide, and the result is a

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2024 Cupra Formentor VZe review

Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) continue to divide opinion – some will tell you they’re the best of both worlds, others say

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The five cheapest electric cars on sale in Australia

A spate of recent price cuts has resulted in the entry price for an electric vehicle (EV) in Australia dropping

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2024 Lexus LC 500 review

This is a very special car that may fly under the radar if you’re a bit of a badge snob.

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2025 Cadillac Optiq: Tesla Model Y rival’s interior revealed

The interior of the Cadillac Optiq, the American luxury brand’s new entry-level electric SUV, has been revealed. The General Motors-owned

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2024 Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron review

If the Audi Q8 e-tron is a little too conventional for you, the Q8 Sportback e-tron adds a bit more

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Lamborghini Huracan farewelled with yet another final edition

This is the last Lamborghini Huracan, so the Italian marque claims. Though we thought the Lamborghini Huracan STO SC 10°

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2024 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT review

If the standard Porsche Taycan range is not hardcore enough for you, the Germans now have a new solution in

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2025 Toyota 4Runner: Prado cousin revealed with hybrid power, Aussie influence

What comes after a new Toyota Tacoma? That’d be a new 4Runner, of course. After 15 years, the legendary Toyota

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2024 Nissan Qashqai Ti e-Power review

Strong sales of electrified Toyotas has shown Australians want hybrid options, and Nissan is finally prepared to cash in. Having

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Ford Mustang GT4: Racing Pony beats new road car to Australia

The Ford Mustang GT4 will make its first race start in Australia at Phillip Island this weekend – though locals

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2024 Mazda CX-60 D50e Evolve review

Australians love a top-of-the-range model, but there’s often a lot of goodness further down the range. Take the Mazda CX-60,

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Toyota Crown Landscape: Jacked-up sedan not for Australia

The latest member of the expanded Toyota Crown family is a raised crossover sedan, aimed at Japanese buyers with off-road

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2024 Toyota bZ4X FWD review

Toyota bZ4X? What does that mean exactly? The Toyota bZ4X is an electric mid-size SUV that’s the first vehicle as

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What large SUV should you buy in 2024?

Last year, the large SUV segment in Australia was the fourth largest by sales volume. Ask a person on the

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2024 Audi A3 review | CarExpert

You may have seen there’s a facelifted version of the Audi A3 coming to Australia by the end of this

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The five cheapest cars in Australia in 2024… and 25 years ago

It seems like not only are the cheapest cars in Australia not so cheap anymore, but there are also far

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2024 Cupra Leon VZx review

Cupra has been in Australia now for almost two years, and the brand is slowly but surely growing its sales

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Is GWM planning to bring another Haval SUV to Australia?

GWM has been spied testing a new crossover in Australia, which could sit atop its Haval-badged range of SUVs if

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2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid review

Despite hybrids steadily gaining momentum in Australia in recent years, a lot of the mainstream brands have been quite late

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Ford snatches second place from Mazda thanks to record Everest sales

The Ford Everest achieved a record sales month in March, with the Blue Oval delivering more than 2000 examples in

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2024 Porsche Taycan review | CarExpert

The 2024 Porsche Taycan presents the most compelling case yet for why luxury electric vehicles (EVs) are market ready. Now

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2024 Suzuki Vitara facelift revealed with tech, safety upgrades

Suzuki is giving its ageing Vitara another facelift, featuring tech and safety upgrades plus some minor visual tweaks. The Vitara

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2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Premium review

The Hyundai Kona Electric has grown up. The first-generation car was early to the electric car party in Australia, but

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Elon Musk is deterring potential Tesla buyers – report

The actions of Tesla CEO Elon Musk affects potential customer’s buying considerations more than any other car brand, a new

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2024 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series review

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series trucks into 2024 unchanged under the skin. The new “King Off The Road” was revealed

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Man thrown from FJ Cruiser in beach rollover caught on camera

A man seen on camera being thrown dramatically from a vehicle rolling over on a beach has reportedly survived the

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2024 Mazda CX-5 G25 Touring AWD review

The current-generation Mazda CX-5 is nearing the end of its lifecycle, but it’s now carrying on in Australia for now

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All the highlights of this year’s Brisbane National 4×4 Show

The National 4×4 Show just ran in Brisbane. Was it a success or a flop? With retail markets in Australia

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2024 Kia Picanto GT-Line review

The Kia Picanto has lost its title as Australia’s cheapest new car for now, but it’s back for 2024 with

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More Holdens you may have forgotten

A few years ago now, we looked at 10 of the most obscure Holdens. We were just scratching the surface.

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2024 GWM Haval H6 Hybrid review

The GWM Haval H6 Hybrid (HEV) was one of the first proper competitors to the top-selling Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. After

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2024 Audi Q5 and SQ5 price and specs

For model year 2024, the Audi Q5 – the four-ring brand’s second best-selling model in Australia – is more expensive

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2024 Subaru Impreza AWD 2.0S review

I would have completely understood if Subaru Australia had decided not to bring the new-generation Subaru Impreza to market. The

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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz remains forbidden ute for Australia

The Hyundai Santa Cruz ute has received a tougher look for 2025, but the lack of right-hand drive production means

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Kia K4 hatch revealed, petrol engine details announced

The new Kia K4 hatchback was revealed on the big screen at the 2024 New York motor show, but unfortunately

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2025 Kia EV9 GT: Hot three-row electric SUV spied

The forthcoming high-performance Kia EV9 GT electric SUV has been spied during high-speed testing at the Nurburgring ahead of its

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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 SUV review

It wasn’t that long ago now that if you wanted a premium electric vehicle (EV), Tesla was your only game

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Australian Government announces watered-down emissions regulations

The Australian Government has made key concessions to its proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) to try and assure its

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Next Nissan Navara confirmed for Australia, but where’s the Patrol?

A new Nissan Navara will be one of two new vehicles the brand will launch in Oceania by April 2026.

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Bahrain investors take full control of McLaren

McLaren is now under the full control of a Bahrain state-owned investment fund, following several years of financial turmoil for

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2024 Lexus LBX price and specs

Lexus has fully detailed the pricing and specification of its smallest model ever – the LBX crossover. Sports Luxury AWD Deliveries

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What small SUV should you buy in 2024?

If you want a raised driving experience without taking up too much space in the car park, it’s likely a

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2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line review

There’s been a lot of activity in the mid-sized electric SUV segment, but large electric SUVs – at least those

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Drive Against Depression announces first event in Adelaide

Australian-registered mental health charity Drive Against Depression is expanding into South Australia, announcing its first-ever Adelaide Autumn Drive Day to be held

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2024 Mazda 2 G15 Evolve review

The Mazda 2 hasn’t been a new kid on the block for a fair while now, but its latest facelift

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Ferrari faces US class action over alleged brake defect

A proposed class action lawsuit filed against Ferrari in the US has claimed the iconic Italian marque failed to resolve

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Ferrari Insurance debuts in Australia, complete with track cover

Ferrari owners who take their vehicle to the track have a new option for insurance in Australia. The Prancing Horse

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What to do about your financing when you sell your car privately

So the love affair is over, and it’s time to sell your car. Except there’s one problem – the bank

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2024 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix schedule

The 38th Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is taking place this weekend, returning for the 27th time to Melbourne’s Albert

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Isuzu D-Max mild-hybrid guns for Toyota HiLux

Isuzu has uncovered its second electrified D-Max of the day, this time previewing a mild-hybrid version of the popular dual-cab

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2024 GWM Ora GT review

The GWM Ora is currently one of Australia’s most affordable electric vehicles (EVs), going head-to-head with the likes of the

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Luxury brand leaning on value to weather cost of living crisis

Genesis says value for money will help it weather an economic downturn, but the fledgling brand is still trying to

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2024 Maserati Grecale Folgore review

The Maserati Grecale Folgore is Maserati’s first ever electric-powered SUV – Folgore means lightning in Italian, and you’ll soon see

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Donald Trump vows to slug Chinese cars with unprecedented tariffs

Former US President Donald Trump has taken yet another shot across the bow of China’s car industry, vowing to impose

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2024 Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line review

Need proof the world is changing? Check out the Volkswagen T-Roc. WATCH: Paul’s video review of the MY23 T-Roc R-Line

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Electric car displayed in shopping centre crashes into store, two hospitalised

A BYD Atto 3 on display inside the Westfield Liverpool shopping centre accelerated suddenly on Saturday, with two people having

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2024 SsangYong Musso XLV Ultimate review

Utes continue to dominate the Australian new car landscape, but some brands aren’t cashing in as much as others. While

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Subaru’s new car wait times in Australia

Subaru Australia says it has “reasonable” supply of its vehicles, though some of its vehicles are facing longer waits than

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2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line review

The updated Hyundai i30 Sedan range is the gift that keeps on giving, and this could be the most appealing

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Goodbye Godzilla: Is this the last petrol-only Nissan GT-R?

As the Nissan GT-R edges closer towards retirement, the Japanese carmaker has revealed its 2025 updates for the ageing sports

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2024 Lexus UX goes all electrified, hybrids get power boost

The 2024 Lexus UX range is now exclusively electrified, bringing a more powerful hybrid system and an increase of nearly

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2025 Jeep Avenger price and specs

The 2025 Jeep Avenger will arrive as the brand’s first electric vehicle (EV) in Australia in the final months of

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The definitive proof the Tesla Cybertruck is bulletproof… sort of

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said the new Cybertruck’s body is bulletproof, but one YouTuber – understandably – didn’t want

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Electric cars given extended transit lane access in New South Wales

Motorists travelling through New South Wales in an electric vehicle (EV) can continue to use the state’s transit lanes until

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2024 Peugeot E-3008 review | CarExpert

Peugeot is getting aggressive with its electric car rollout in Australia. It already sells the E-2008 SUV locally, and it’ll

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Could Ford Australia bring back the Territory?

Ford is continuing to introduce its Territory SUV to more global markets, and this year it’ll launch the vehicle in

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2024 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT: Nürburgring record holder priced for Australia

The fastest electric sedan to lap the Nürburgring has been revealed and locked in for Australia. Due in mid-2024, the

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Proposed parking rules put American pickups, hulking SUVs in the firing line

One Australian councillor wants to follow the lead of Paris by slugging utes, pickups and some of the country’s best-selling

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2024 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Urban review

Chery has hit the ground running with its SUV line-up, with the Tiggo 7 Pro having arrived in Australia in

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How should I price my car for sale?

Understanding how much your car is worth is one thing, but then pricing it for a private sale is another

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2024 Kia EV9 Earth AWD review

Want an electric seven-seat SUV? You have two options. WATCH: Paul’s video review of the EV9 GT-Line AWD One is

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What are the best ways to receive payment when selling a car?

There are few times in our lives where we will we put so much trust in a total stranger than

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2024 Isuzu N Series truck review

Don’t worry, you haven’t accidentally clicked on TruckExpert. While we normally review passenger cars, we wanted to give the Isuzu

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GWM Tank 500 to debut remote functions app, expanded aftersales support

The GWM Tank 500 will be the Chinese brand’s first vehicle with connected services in Australia, arriving alongside expanded roadside

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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review

Hyundai’s go-fast N products have made a name for themselves being fast, fun and attainable. But when you throw the

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Nissan backs new emissions laws but calls for incentives, regulatory reform

Nissan Australia has voiced its support for the Australian Government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), but is calling for numerous

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GWM’s new, larger ute spied towing ahead of imminent launch

GWM appears to be testing the towing capabilities of its new flagship ute, which is set to beat rival brands

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Porsche sued after electric car allegedly sparked cargo ship blaze

Porsche is facing two separate lawsuits in Germany regarding a car carrier fire in 2022, claimed to have been ignited

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Toyota pollutes more than Australia’s dirtiest coal mine, claims climate lobby

The back-and-forth between Australia’s climate lobbies and carmakers surrounding the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) continues, with one group now

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2025 Nissan Patrol: Key specifications revealed for luxury twin

The next-generation Nissan Patrol is coming into focus, with key specifications revealed of its more luxurious Infiniti QX80 sibling. Overnight,

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2024 Lexus GX price and specs

The Lexus GX off-roader will start from $116,000 before on-road costs when it arrives in Australia in mid-2024. Overseas models

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2024 BYD Atto 3 updates revealed, Australian timing unclear

BYD is updating its popular Atto 3 electric SUV in right-hand drive markets like Japan and Singapore, with a larger

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2025 Kia Tasman ute: Reveal, first Australian deliveries for Toyota HiLux rival locked in

Kia has confirmed one of motoring’s worst kept secrets, with the help of some Australian sporting icons. Yes, its new

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Should I trade in my car or sell it privately?

Facing the general public when selling a used car is a frightful proposition for some – especially when you can use

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2024 Genesis G70 Shooting Brake review

Genesis is still a niche player in Australia, but the G70 mid-sizer is about as niche as it gets. Korea’s

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How to sell your car with CarExpert

You’ve decided it’s time to buy a new car, which means it’s time to part ways with your current wheels. 

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Polestar funding boost confirmed, but Volvo hole not filled

A major funding boost for ailing Chinese-Swedish electric vehicle (EV) specialist Polestar may not be enough for the brand to

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Stink bugs leave new car buyers facing fresh delays

New-car buyers should brace for a fresh round of shipping delays at Australian ports. Quarantine troubles linked to stink-bug infestations,

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2024 Mitsubishi Triton review | CarExpert

The 2024 Mitsubishi Triton has finally landed in Australia. GSR It’s the brand’s second-best seller behind the Outlander SUV, and

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Renault and Volkswagen could partner on cheap electric cars

The upcoming electric rebirth of the Renault Twingo could spawn an affordable electric vehicle (EV) partnership with Volkswagen, the French

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2024 Mercedes C 63 S E Performance review: Track test

Overall Track Performance I think this is the perfect review for me to get back on the track after quite

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2024 Hyundai Staria hybrid is on the horizon

Hyundai will reportedly reveal a new hybrid version of its futuristic-looking Staria people mover and Staria Load commercial van in

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Mercedes-Benz’s flagship electric car to revert to classic styling

The electric Mercedes-Benz EQS will soon be updated to look more like its petrol-powered S-Class sibling, adopting one of the

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MG working on an even cheaper electric car – report

MG sees further potential in the small electric vehicle (EV) market, with the company reportedly considering a model to slot

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2024 Volkswagen Polo review | CarExpert

The new car market under $30,000 is shrinking in Australia. While there are some newcomers in the segment like the

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Dodge giving electric cars a V8 rumble

Dodge is readying its first all-electric muscle car, and it’s set to offer new technology that aims to replicate the

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2024 Kia Picanto review | CarExpert

Australia’s cheapest new car is… no long Australia’s cheapest new car. The Kia Picanto was for a long time the

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The $50-100k hybrid SUVs the CarExpert team would buy

After looking at the hybrid SUVs we’d pick for under $50,000, we at CarExpert are now opening our imaginary wallets

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2024 Rivian R1S review | CarExpert

As an electric car owner in Australia, I’ve always wondered what it’d be like to get behind the wheel of

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The cars in Australia with the best resale value

Toyotas dominate the list of vehicles in Australia which hold their value the best, with some near-new models worth more

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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N price and specs

Hyundai Australia has now released full specifications for its hot Ioniq 5 N electric vehicle (EV), after announcing pricing last

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Toyota LandCruiser, Tundra recalled | CarExpert

Toyota Australia has recalled approximately 28,400 examples of the LandCruiser SUV and Tundra pickup, due to a transmission software fault

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Toyota Finance Australia facing class action for high-interest loans

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Toyota’s Australian financial division in a Victorian court, alleging the company “ripped

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Honda Civic Type R stock shortages end with major shipments of hot hatches

More stock of the Honda Civic Type R hot hatch is coming, allowing the Japanese brand to fulfil all existing

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Forget Taylor Swift… This Chinese electric car shows how to really shake it off

Chinese carmaker Nio has demonstrated how its new ET9 flagship’s suspension system can be used to shake off snow in

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Subaru production on hold after tragic worker death

Subaru has reportedly halted production at all three of its Japanese factories, after a long-time employee was crushed to death

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2024 Toyota HiLux V-Active Technology: Mild-hybrid HiLux price and specs

Toyota has released pricing for HiLux models with its new 48-volt mild-hybrid system, which it’s calling V-Active Technology. They’ll go

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Cupra Formentor and Leon recalled due to fire risk

Cupra Australia is recalling 26 examples of its Formentor and Leon as they pose a potential fire risk. “Due to

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Damaged Dodge caught crabbing through traffic

The driver of a Dodge Charger has been snapped travelling sideways down the streets of the US city of Philadelphia.

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Jaguar I-Pace recalled due to fire risk

JLR Australia has recalled four examples of the 2018-2020 Jaguar I-Pace for a second time, after the first recall to

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2024 Porsche 718 Cayman review

I get it. There’s no way on earth you can afford a new 911, but a tricked-up Porsche 718 Cayman

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Buying a “fun” car or weekend toy? Here’s what you need to know

Everyone deserves a car they can love. It could be something from the past, a dream machine, or just a

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Ford, GM supplier signs deal to build BYD batteries

A major supplier to Ford, GM and Stellantis will get access to BYD’s lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery tech in

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Honda and Sony venture adding electric SUV and compact car before 2030- report

Sony and Honda’s joint venture Afeela could introduce an SUV and “compact” car by 2030, according to a new report

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Tesla Model Y rival coming soon from Rivian

Amazon-backed electric vehicle (EV) specialist Rivian has released the latest teaser for a smaller, battery-powered SUV to take on the

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Ford wishes it had fixed quality problems sooner

The global boss of US car giant Ford has said he regrets not immediately tackling the brand’s well-known quality issues

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Hyundai trademark points to second, smaller electric ute

Hyundai could introduce a second, smaller electric ute in Australia, based on trademarks recently filed locally. Last week it was

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Chery’s first electric car in Australia is coming soon

Local deliveries of the Chery Omoda E5, an electric version of the Chinese brand’s entry-level SUV, will begin in mid-2024.

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2025 Nissan Juke brings fresh tech but virtually unchanged looks

The refreshed Nissan Juke has been revealed, and beneath the exceedingly minor exterior changes there are some solid equipment upgrades

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Honda persists with hydrogen, previews fuel-cell CR-V

Honda is continuing to develop a hydrogen fuel-cell version of its CR-V, despite hydrogen propulsion failing to take off with

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The Toyota Corolla Cross we likely won’t see in Australia

The Toyota Corolla Cross has received a facelift in Thailand, but we’re unlikely to see the revised SUV in Australia

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Mazda CX-80: New three-row SUV leaked in patent images

The Mazda CX-60 and CX-90 are already on sale, while the CX-70 was revealed in January. Now, here’s the final

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Podcast: Lexus GX, Rivian R1S and EV charging

Sean and Paul are in the USA this week checking out some cars we don’t get in Australia. They chat

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2024 Mahindra Scorpio price and specs

The Mahindra Scorpio has entered 2024 unchanged, but there are key updates due later in the year. The mid-sized, body-on-frame,

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2024 Audi Q5 review | CarExpert

Plug-in hybrids are still are heavily-contested discussion point at CarExpert, as for some they meld together being able to drive

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Q&A with Lucas Harris, managing director of Chery Australia

Chinese brand Chery is on a roll. Despite only relaunching in Australia in April 2023, in the final month of

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Drag race: Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series 4cyl v LandCruiser 70 Series V8 v HiLux

Is there really no replacement for displacement? The updated Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series recently launched in Australia and is now

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The changing face of Ford Australia

Earlier this week, we learned the Ford Puma is transitioning from an affordable-ish petrol SUV into an electric-only rival to

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US Ambassador to Australia heading to the outback in a $1500 Falcon

The US Ambassador to Australia will drive 3000km along some of Australia’s toughest roads in an old Ford Falcon to

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Kia Sorento recalled | CarExpert

Kia Australia has recalled 1288 examples of its updated Sorento, but the issue can be resolved by owners at home.

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Aussie tyre giant on death row following failed sale

Australian tyre retailer Beaurepaires is reportedly on the brink of shutting up shop after the now US-owned business failed to

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Mr Bean actor blamed for slow electric car uptake in UK Parliament

An online opinion piece penned by British film and TV star Rowan Atkinson has been cited in UK Parliament as

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Mazda CX-50 HEV launched with RAV4 Hybrid power

Changan Mazda has detailed the new CX-50 Hybrid for the Chinese market, confirming the use of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid’s

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Sydney Sweeney and Ford pair on special Mustang prize

Sydney Sweeney has teamed up with Ford to design a two-of-a-kind 2024 Ford Mustang GT – and you can win one.

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2024 BYD Yuan Up: Cut-price baby electric SUV revealed

BYD has revealed its new entry-level electric SUV, and it’s set to carry a sharp price tag. The BYD Yuan

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Volvo, Lotus parent company launching satellites for self-driving tech

Chinese carmaker Geely will soon have 20 satellites orbiting earth – with plans to launch more than 200 in the

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Saudi Arabia’s police force picks up drone-toting Lucid Airs

Luxury electric car manufacturer Lucid will soon provide a version of its Air sedan to police in Saudi Arabia, and

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2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium review

A Mustang by any other name would be just as…? Erm… The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E has been dividing opinion

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Drag race: Toyota GR Corolla v Honda Civic Type R v Hyundai i30 N v Cupra Leon VZx

Sick of seeing dual-cab utes and full-sized four-wheel drives go head-to-head on the drag strip? We hear you. That’s why

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Why Australian car design is still relevant

Although Ford, Holden and Toyota have ceased car manufacturing in Australia, the homegrown talent that previously worked for these companies

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2024 Tesla Model 3 RWD review

Life is tough at the top. Even six years on from its global debut, surrounded by a raft of newer

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Australian new cars could be forced to dob in speeding drivers, voiding insurance

All new cars sold in Australia could soon record evidence of their drivers breaking the law, thanks to global regulations

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Ford reveals baby Transit plug-in hybrid with over 100km of range

Ford has revealed a new, Volkswagen-based cargo van with plug-in hybrid power for Europe, but it’s not coming here. The

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Ferrari shares hit all-time high as Lewis Hamilton signs with F1 team

Iconic Italian marque Ferrari’s shares have hit an all-time high, just hours after the brand’s Formula One team announced the

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2024 Toyota HiLux: Another facelift, mild-hybrid tech for popular ute

Toyota’s updated HiLux will arrive in Australian showrooms in March 2024, offering not only a previously announced 48-volt mild-hybrid turbo-diesel

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GM not going all-in with electric cars after all, plans plug-in hybrids

In a change of strategy, American automotive giant General Motors will roll out plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) in an attempt to

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2024 BMW 4 Series price and specs: Prices up in pared-back range

The updated BMW 4 Series Coupe and Convertible will arrive in the second quarter of 2024, but the range will

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School zone speed limits and fines in Australia: Everything you need to know

As children around the country return to school, this means school zones are being switched on and penalties are back

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2025 Audi Q7, SQ7: Updated luxury SUV confirmed for Australia

The current-generation Audi Q7 is almost a decade old, but the Ingolstadt brand is squeezing out a few more years

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Renault pulls plug on floating electric car division

The era of multi-billion dollar electric vehicle stock market floatations is seemingly over, with Renault confirming its Ampere division will

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Los Angeles woman leaps onto a moving car to save her stolen dog

A woman has been caught on video clinging onto the bonnet of a Kia in downtown Los Angeles after her

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2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R review

Australia, you bought more Volkswagen Tiguan Rs than anywhere else in the world last year. That’s huge. Some 2227 units

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2025 Kia Tasman ute: Korean HiLux, Ranger rival spied

Strip away the camouflage, and this is what Kia’s long-awaited dual-cab ute will look like when it launches in 2025.

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2024 Lexus LM price and specs

Lexus Australia now has a full range of LM people movers, with the range now capped by the four-seat LM

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Polestar to fire 15 per cent of its workforce

After missing its sales targets in 2023, electric car maker Polestar is swinging the axe to cut costs, and reduce

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I spent a month driving a huge American pickup truck… and I loved it!

We’re hearing a lot in the media at the moment about the disdain some people have toward pickup trucks. So,

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2024 Porsche 911: Updated sports car spied as launch nears

The facelifted 2024 Porsche 911 is edging closer to its official unveiling, with the ‘992.2’ generation sports car spied undergoing

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Our biggest stories about Australian cars

Car manufacturing in Australia died several years ago now, when Ford, Holden and Toyota shuttered their local factories. That’s not

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What’s happened to Ram’s electric Ranger and HiLux rival?

A new Ram ute – which could have served as an electric rival for Australia’s best-selling Ford Ranger and Toyota

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Skoda Australia plugs gap in Octavia range with spicier Sportline

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Toyota eyeing new brand to one-up Lexus, battle Bentley – report

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Hyundai reveals feature that could boost electric car range

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have detailed a new feature that could give their electric vehicles (EVs) greater range,

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BMW’s electric 5 Series wagon gets ready for its close-up

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Electric Porsche Macan styling sketched out ahead of debut

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China wants to rein in its booming electric car industry – report

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Future of electric Maserati Quattroporte is cloudy – report

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2024 Toyota RAV4 price and specs

Toyota has made no changes to its RAV4 for 2024. The brand is expecting a huge shipment of RAV4 Hybrids

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What is novated leasing, and how does it work?

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The Ford Ranger we want, but will never get in Australia

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This major Sydney motorway is getting a 10km/h speed limit increase

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2024 Hyundai Kona Electric review

The first Hyundai Kona was early to the electric car party in Australia, launching before even the Tesla Model 3.

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2024 Toyota Tundra review | CarExpert

The Toyota Tundra still isn’t on sale in Australia yet, though a number of customers have been selected to test

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Lancia’s first new car in 13 years revealed ahead of launch

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Vantage revamp the next step in Aston Martin’s sports car overhaul

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2024 Toyota Corolla Cross review

The Toyota Corolla Cross has now spent its first full year on sale, and unlike most other small hatch-based crossovers

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900km (560 mile) electric v petrol challenge: Same cars, same driving, which was cheaper?

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2024 Honda CR-V VTi LX review

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Lexus’ Tesla Model Y rival gets racy makeover

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2024 Mazda CX-60 P50e GT review

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Everyone eventually reaches the point where they are shopping for a retirement car. Many describe it as their ‘last car’.

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‘Let’s continue to make engines’ – Toyota chairman

The world’s biggest car company, Toyota, is not giving up on combustion engines. It is renewing its commitment to piston

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2024 MG ZS price and specs

The MG ZS continues to be offered as a one-variant range, with no specification or price changes for 2024. The

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2024 Audi e-tron GT review

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