Category: Australia

New LDV ute could also offer range-extender hybrid powertrain

LDV is lobbying its Chinese head office for a ‘REX’ to sell alongside EV and diesel versions of its all-new ute LDV Australia’s upcoming next-generation dual-cab ute range could include a range-extender hybrid

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Unlucky crash leaves grandma on the skids

A Port Pirie grandmother has been left devastated and out of pocket after an extremely unlucky crash writes off two of her cars. Wednesday February 7, 2024: What’s making news today Susan Manning

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Top-Selling Cars Australia | 10 Best Models January 2024 – Canstar Blue

Fact Checked Buying a new car can be an exciting time, but with plenty of options on the market, it can quickly become a bit overwhelming. To help narrow down the search, the

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Impressive new luxury 4WD on the way to Australia

The latest off-road machine from one of Australia’s most trusted car brands sets a new benchmark in ability and luxury that others can’t match. It already had two wheels off the ground for

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Used car prices will keep dropping in 2024

A slide in Australian used car prices is expected to continue this year, as new car supply finally improves almost four years after the global pandemic began. Data released by financial intelligence firm

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Australia’s new car safety standards are slipping (but that might not be a bad thing)

Australia’s safety standards for new cars are lagging behind those in many other parts of the world, but a motoring expert says that may not be a bad thing. Life-saving technology which is

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Black boxes for cars under study in Australia

Electronic data recorders could soon be mandated Down Under The federal government has confirmed the mandatory fitment of electronic data recorders (EDRs) in all new cars is under study in Australia, pending its

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Toyota cutting production, impact on Australian waits unclear

Following a record year which saw Japanese automotive giant Toyota sell more than 11.2 million vehicles worldwide, the company has announced plans to back off the throttle in 2024 – raising questions about

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They would say that, wouldn’t they? Busting big auto myths about Fuel Efficiency Standards

The Federal Government has proposed a New Vehicle Efficiency Standard for Aussie cars, utes and vans. This is an important way to cut petrol bills and clean up carbon pollution from our vehicles

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Upstart overtakes Tesla in sales race

A relatively new brand is hitting its stride in Australia, overtaking market leaders as electric car competition heats up. The BYD Dolphin is Australia’s most affordable electric car. Here’s a look at what

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