Category: Australia

New GR Yaris Rally2 coming to Australia

By Thomas Miles Date posted: February 21, 2024 The new factory built Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 car will join the 2024 Australian Rally Championship season with the Bates brothers. Reigning champions Harry Bates

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Real-world emissions testing exposes Australia’s cheapest car

The second lot of fuel consumption and emissions testing performed on Australian roads has confirmed many of the vehicles on sale today cannot meet their laboratory test results when driven in the real

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Mazda BT-50 will live on in Australia, despite New Zealand axing

Mazda has axed its BT-50 in New Zealand, but the Japanese company says there are no plans for it to follow suit in Australia. “The Mazda BT-50 remains in production and on-sale in

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The truth about driving an electric vehicle

After spending more than 3000km behind the wheel of a long-range electric vehicle, we discovered that Australia isn’t as prepared as it should be for the technology. I’ve just travelled more than 3200km

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Regional Australians punished by Labor’s car tax

Federal Nationals Member for Riverina Michael McCormack has called out the Albanese Labor Government over its plans to jack up prices of Australia’s most popular cars and utes as part of its proposed

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Regional Australians punished by Labor’s car tax

Federal Nationals Member for Riverina Michael McCormack has called out the Albanese Labor Government over its plans to jack up prices of Australia’s most popular cars and utes as part of its proposed

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Full details: 2024 Toyota HiLux mild-hybrid due next month, prices confirmed

The facelifted Toyota HiLux is on track for showrooms next month with mild-hybrid tech claimed to reduce fuel use by up to 10 per cent – but it does not go far enough

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Aussies would pay less at the petrol pump with clean, efficient cars like those sold overseas

As Australians face a cost of living crisis, petrol is one of the top household expenses causing the most financial stress. Our reliance on fossil-fuelled vehicles is not only hurting our hip-pockets, but

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Don’t pay double: More efficient new vehicles will lower fuel bills

Aussie drivers could pay up to twice the price for petrol when purchasing a new car compared to international car markets with effective fuel efficiency standards, according to the latest Climate Council analysis.

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Climate lobby backs Australian emissions standards, but data leaves more questions than answers

One of Australia’s leading climate lobby groups has claims overseas motorists are saving thousands of dollars every year on fuel because they have access to more efficient vehicles not sold in Australia. However,

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