Category: Australia

WorldSkills winners fly high in Melbourne

THE best automotive apprentices in the country – representing TAFE colleges from across the nation – gathered to compete at the WorldSkills Nationals in Melbourne last weekend, with a particularly impressive performance from

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The most preferred second-hand cars in Australia

While a car’s safety is a high priority and often a non-negotiable, other factors may matter to you in a car, including size, comfort, and price. When purchasing a used vehicle, there are

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Tesla calls for ten-fold increase in Australian lithium refining

Australia needs to significantly expand its capacity to refine lithium and slash red tape to boost the sector, according to electric vehicle powerhouse Tesla. Tesla business development manager Dev Tayal said local refining

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What makes a car a write-off in Australia? – Drive

16:0021 August 2023 View 3 images If you’ve been involved in a car accident, it can be hard to determine whether the level of damage your vehicle has incurred is fixable, or whether it’s

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Best Domestic Travel Insurance Providers – Forbes Advisor Australia

As most Australians already have medical cover that is valid no matter where in Australia they are–whether via Medicare or private health insurance–there are still many other reasons to purchase domestic travel insurance

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Market Insight: Sports cars on the brakes

HAS the desire to be seen in an SUV meant Australians have fallen out of love with the sports car?   Sales figures show interest in sports cars ebbs and flows with the

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Mrs Holden’s Holden to stay in SA

Release date: 20/08/23 The much-treasured Mrs Holden’s Holden – a 48-215 model also known as the Holden FX – will be staying at the National Motor Museum permanently following a State Government acquisition

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Hybrid Audi Q5, Mazda CX-60 & the end of the Station Wagon in Australia

James Wong is the Production Editor at CarExpert based in Melbourne, Australia. With experience on both media and manufacturer sides of the industry, James has a specialty for product knowledge which stems from

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So much for cheap electric cars, average price $86,000

Electric-car lobbyists have for years been promising cheaper alternatives. And while there are at least three priced below $50,000, new data shows battery-powered vehicles remain the domain of the wealthy. View 3 images The

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Australian policymakers rule out New Zealand’s radical electric-car plan

New Zealand’s ‘carrot and stick’ approach to reducing tailpipe emissions – by penalising utes and SUVs with higher taxes and giving discounts to electric cars – has been ruled out for Australia. View 3

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