Category: Australia

Mazda Australia partners with electric-car battery recycling firm

As the last examples of Mazda’s only electric car to be sold in Australia depart local showrooms, the Japanese brand has announced a partnership with an EV battery recycling company. View 2 images The

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Buying a new car? Here’s how cheaper batteries and new emissions regulations will affect the price

If you’re in the market for a new car, knowing when to take the plunge is tricky. Key points: Cheaper batteries are driving down the cost of EVs New emissions rules may increase retail

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The worst-selling cars in Australia in 2023

Not a lot to see here other than sales were down for 2023 compared with 2022, just three of the million-dollar two-door Rollers, likely the Wraith (VFACTS doesn’t distinguish) finding new homes this

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New Chinese SUVs coming to Australia in 2024

MG, GWM, BYD, LDV, Chery and others are all preparing to launch new or updated SUVs, from EVs in popular segments to luxury off-roaders MG HS and MG LS6 GWM Tank 500, Haval

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GWM Haval Jolion Ultra Hybrid 2024 Review

Stylish, frugal, affordable and full of tech, GWM Australia’s hybrid-powered Haval Jolion small SUV impresses on many levels The Australian automotive landscape is shifting rapidly, with more and more Aussies switching to electrified

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Another styling update imminent for 2024 Toyota HiLux, with price rises, mild-hybrid tech

The Toyota HiLux ute is poised for its third facelift in six years alongside new features, 48-volt mild-hybrid tech on some models, and price rises, dealers have been advised. View 8 images The Toyota

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2024 Peugeot 408 GT Fastback pricing and specification confirmed: Mid-size hybrid coupe crossover aims up at Audi Q5, Lexus NX and Volvo XC60 – Car News

Peugeot Australia has opened the order books for its 408 GT Fastback Plug-in Hybrid with pricing and local specification confirmed for the swoopy new wagon that’s scheduled to arrive in local showrooms in

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2024 Hyundai Kona hit with four-star safety rating in Australia

The new Hyundai Kona small SUV has received four out of five stars for safety – and just avoided a three-star score – after falling short of top marks in two of the

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GWM Haval reveals new Toyota Prado rival, not confirmed for Australia

GWM has revealed its next-generation Haval H9, which wears bluffer, boxier styling than before. The Chinese carmaker has published images of the vehicle on social media, but has yet to publish any specifications

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The most exciting new cars coming to Australia in 2024

This might be the electric car to convert petrolheads to the battery-powered revolution. It can pull the same blistering acceleration trick as other high-performance electric vehicles, but the simulated gear shifts, engine noises,

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