Category: Australia

BYD electric ute may not reach Australia until 2025, hybrid here next year under $100,000

The first dual-cab ute from Chinese car maker BYD is due in showrooms next year with plug-in hybrid power and a sub-$100,000 price, but the solely electric version may be a while away.

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Are these the highest-mileage cars in Australia? – Drive

06:0018 September 2023 View 6 images When buying a used car, a low mileage reading is desirable. But when it comes to boasting about your own car, the higher the kilometre count, the bigger

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Australian uni student invents electric motor to convert petrol and diesel cars into hybrids

This unique electric motor – which could turn almost any petrol or diesel car into a hybrid – has won a prestigious design award, and might be available to buy in the future.

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The CarExpert team’s dream two-car garages

Sometimes you feel the urge to get a second car because your daily driver just doesn’t scratch a particular itch. It’s possible to find a vehicle that offers practicality, style, enjoyable dynamics, and

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Why this is the benchmark hatchback – news.com.au

The Volkswagen Golf has been the benchmark small car for years, combining tech, excellent driving dynamics and stylish good looks. We test the latest version to see if it lives up to its

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Mazda? Hyundai? Kia? MG? Who is going to knock Toyota from the number one spot in Australia| Opinion – Car News

Toyota Australia has long held a dominant grip on the Australian new-car market, having wrestled control from home-grown brands like Holden and Ford. However, I’m betting that’s all going to change in the

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MG5 2024 review: Essence – Value-focused small sedan rival for four-door Hyundai i30, Mazda 3 & Toyota Corolla

Some newer brands to Australia, often MG’s compatriots from China, get some of the ergonomic or tech basics wrong as they focus more on an impactful first impression. Fortunately, MG doesn’t do that,

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Midday News Bulletin 16 September 2023

Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with TRANSCRIPT A $20 million advertising blitz, with four weeks to go ahead of the Voice referendum Work begins on Australia’s first multi-year

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New Volvo and Polestar models get in-car Amazon Prime Video app

Want to watch classic Top Gear while charging your electric Polestar, or while waiting for a passenger in your Volvo? Soon you’ll be able to, with Amazon Prime Video coming to certain models.

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Leapmotor is the latest Chinese electric car company going global

Another Chinese electric vehicle (EV) startup, Leapmotor, wants to expand beyond China with a range of new vehicles developed with export markets in mind. Leapmotor will expand its presence in Europe with the

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