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Tesla has again tweaked pricing for its Model 3 and Model Y, with both vehicles coming down in price. (Image: Tom White) The price for Tesla’s popular Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV electric cars are as low ...

Kia Tasman Raptor rival: What we know so far about the explosive Ford Ranger Raptor-chasing high-performance mid-sized pick-up

Kia will cover a wide spectrum of the ute segment with the forthcoming Tasman, so look out, Raptor! (Image: Thanos Pappas) Kia has dropped its strongest hint yet that rivalling the class-leading Ford Ranger is just the start of ...

Small hybrid SUVs: Should you buy now or wait for the Nissan Qashqai e-Power, new Toyota C-HR or Hyundai Kona?

The Nissan Qashqai, Toyota C-HR and Hyundai Kona will all offer hybrid powertrain options in the next nine months. Electrification is coming to Australia in a big way, but for those that are not yet ready to take the ...

A hybrid Toyota Supra could be on the way thanks to its BMW Z4 cousin - report

Could Toyota’s hybrid expertise help BMW build the perfect engine for the next Supra? (Image: Best Car) The nature of the next Toyota Supra, including whether it would even exist, has fluctuated slightly over the last few years as ...

Would the Kia EV9 be too expensive in Australia at this price? Highly-anticipated large seven-seat electric SUV gets official dollar-figure overseas

Over $120k for a base model! Do these European prices indicate a Kia too expensive for Australia? Kia’s long-awaited electric large SUV, the EV9, has finally scored a price-tag outside of its Korean home market. In Europe, the big ...

Upgraded 2024 Polestar 2 electric car price and specs: Should Tesla Model 3 EV owners make the switch?

The new Polestar 2 might look the same, but features significant upgrades under the metal. Polestar has priced its upgraded Polestar 2, increasing costs by as much as $3500 but compensating buyers with a host of hardware changes that ...

Let's see how Tesla go with some real competition: Skoda takes the gloves off in EV fight

The Skoda Enyaq will the the first EV for the brand to arrive in Australia. Skoda Australia’s senior executives have put Tesla on notice as the brand reveals its plans for its electric vehicle onslaught with at least five ...

No hybrid Mahindras! Indian giant bets big on skipping to electric with new BE sub-brand, so don't expect an Indian Toyota RAV4 rival

Mahindra has confirmed in the past that its SUV range will go electric with the XUV.e8. Mahindra aspires to more than double its footprint outside of India in the next few years. Mahindra will skip straight from combustion powertrains ...

Hyundai Santa Fe 2023 review: Elite hybrid long-term | Part 3

So three months with the Santa Fe Hybrid Elite and it’s safe to say, this is one of the best family cars we’ve had to pleasure of reviewing. For me at least, the key pillars a family SUV should nail ...

Waiting for cheaper Kia EVs, including in EV6 and Niro EV? Here's what to expect from one of the world's most in-demand electric car makers

Kia is powering forward as an EV innovator and premium brand thanks to the global runaway success of the EV6 – but at what cost? Kia is on a roll when it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), due to ...

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee finally goes plug-in hybrid in Australia, but is the price right?

The PHEV Grand Cherokee is now the most expensive Jeep money can buy in Australia. Jeep has revealed pricing for its long-awaited 4xe plug-in hybrid Grand Cherokee large SUV, joining an increasingly large club of plug-in premium models. The ...

Volvo C40 2023 review: Recharge Twin Motor long-term | Part 1

Volvo's C40 Recharge Twin Motor is the latest addition to the CarsGuide long-term garage. (Image: Justin Hilliard) The C40's heated sports steering wheel has a vinyl wrap. (Image: Justin Hilliard) The C40 features a 'Fusion Microtech'/'Textile' trim on the ...

Nissan Ariya 2023 review: preview test

Upfront of the Ariya are two 12.3-inch screens for media and the driver's instruments. Multimedia has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity and sat-nav. The Ariya features a wireless phone charger. There are LED headlights on the overseas version ...

An Autobiography worth reading? 2024 Range Rover Evoque SUV gains tweaks, tech, and posher grades to help it battle Porsche Macan, Volvo XC60 and more

“Super slim” LED headlights headline the design tweaks for the updated Range Rover Evoque. A pair of fancier versions of the Evoque have been added to the Range Rover range as part of a mid-life upgrade that also ushers ...

Would BYD's large electric SUV work in Australia at this price? Toyota RAV4-sized, Tesla Model Y rivalling EV priced in China with up to 605km of driving range!

BYDs new larger EV gets a price-tag overseas, but would it work in Australia? BYD has launched its latest fully electric SUV in China – dubbed the Song Plus – which sits above the Atto 3 in its line-up. ...

How low can BYD go? Forget Tesla, Chinese electric car prices are tumbling as 2023 BYD Dolphin, GWM Ora and MG4 battle for title of Australia's cheapest EV

Just how low can BYD go with pricing for the Dolphin The days of sky-high prices for electric vehicles seem finally behind us, as Chinese brands MG and BYD engage in a heated battle to claim the title of ...

Polestar 2 2023 review: Long range Single motor - long-term | Part 2

This month our long-range Polestar 2 gets range tested up and down a well-travelled hill. (Image: Tom White) Likes Still a thrill to drive Cool Scando aesthetics Reasonably reliable long range Dislikes Price pressure from increasing number of rivals ...

Premium plugs in! BMW i5 could be the brand's turning point for electric cars in Australia

The first BMW i5 in the country arrives six months ahead of the production versions for sale. Have the traditional car brands finally cracked the electric car market? Not brands like Hyundai, but the old-school, rusted-on follower brands like ...

Run, Tesla, run! 2024 Volvo EX30 electric car set to be Australia's biggest Swedish chart-topper since ABBA, and ruin the Tesla Model Y party | Opinion

On the money, money, money! From just $59,990 before on-road costs, the Volvo EX30 has the pricing and pizazz to be a sales hit. Does your mother know that it’s out? If not yet, she soon will. ABBA pun ...

How long can the Mazda 6 last? No plans to drop Toyota Camry rival despite declining sales and 'old age'

The current-generation Mazda6 first arrived back in 2012 but no replacement is coming anytime soon. Mazda recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of its 6 model, which arrived in 2002 as a replacement for the 626 – but how much ...

Don't want an electric Corolla, HiLux or LandCruiser? Toyota has a radical new plan that could save the internal combustion engine

Toyota is testing liquid hydrogen fuel on the racetrack to prove its viability as an alternative to petrol. Toyota has emerged as an unlikely contender to save the internal combustion engine. The brand famous for hybrids has been working ...

Tig's back: Next-generation 2024 VW Tiguan first details revealed as Germany's rival to Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 prepares for launch

HD Matrix headlights are set to feature on the next Tiguan. While local line-up and specifications aren’t confirmed yet, four drivetrain types will be available. The Tiguan is almost exactly the same size as its predecessor, albeit slightly longer. ...

Thousands of BYD Atto 3 electric cars available before Victoria's EV rebate scheme is scrapped, but will they all sell?

The BYD Atto 3 starts from $50,900 drive-away. A total of 2700 units has been confirmed for delivery by the end of 2023. The BYD Atto 3 comes in at $50,900 drive-away, or $3000 less with the EV rebate. ...

2024 Skoda Enyaq EV: What you need to know about Skoda's first electric SUV ahead of its arrival, and how to actually pronounce Enyaq

Skoda’s first electric car is the Enyaq mid-sized SUV and CarsGuide were given the chance to meet this Tesla Model Y rival ahead of its Australian launch in 2024. Our first ‘face-to-grille’ introduction to the Enyaq electric SUV revealed more ...

Get to the charger! 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport adds plug-in hybrid flagship, ups pricing significantly

Land Rover’s new Discovery Sport is now available with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Land Rover has updated its Discovery Sport for 2024, introducing a new range-topping plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) variant, as well as range-wide upgrades to the ...

Nissan Ariya confirmed for Australia: New electric SUV coming to take on the Tesla Model Y - and it could be cheaper!

The Nissan Ariya has at last been confirmed for Australia. The Nissan Ariya has at last been confirmed for an Australian launch, with the Japanese brand’s all-electric SUV to target the top-selling Tesla Model Y. There is one slight ...

Electric bug? New VW Beetle electric car makes surprise appearance

VW could be considering a real electric Beetle. (Image: Paris Videostars) A physical version of the electric Beetle was on display at the film’s premiere in Paris. (Image: Paris Videostars) The Beetle concept was seen in the ‘metal’ at ...

Toyota Corolla 2023 review: ZR Hatch

The Corolla remains a sharp-looking small hatchback. (Image: Sam Rawlings) Toyota has only made a few minor tweaks to the design for 2023 including a new look grille. (Image: Sam Rawlings) The ZR Hybrid wears sporty 18-inch alloy wheels. ...

Toyota Prado's worst nightmare? The latest on the Ford Everest-based VW SUV, and why an electric car version might make it happen after all

An Everest-based VW SUV might see the light of day – but only as an electric vehicle. According to VW Commercial Vehicles Australia Director, an Everest-derived VW was never in the game plan with Ford. If VW did decide ...

Better late than nEVer: How Mazda will accelerate its electric car plans to catch up to Tesla, Hyundai and others

Mazda will only launch its second electric model (to join the MX-30) after 2025. Australians will have to wait at least another 18 months before Mazda introduces another all-electric model. The country’s second best-selling brand has been notably slow ...

Silence, hybrid haters: The electrified Prado Hybrid will be the best thing to ever happen to the LandCruiser badge | Opinion

Hybrid tech is now almost certainly coming to the Toyota LandCruiser Prado. (Image: Thanos Pappas) You could almost see the diesel tears rolling down the faces of the LandCruiser Prado faithful when the new Lexus GX was revealed on ...

As Tesla rises, Mercedes-Benz prepares for all-EV future whenever customers are ready

Mercedes-Benz is rapidly expanding its EV range. Mercedes-Benz is prepared to switch to an all-electric line-up as soon as Australian customers are ready for it. While Mercedes hasn’t set a firm end date for the development and sale of ...

Horsing around? 2023 Mitsubishi Colt revealed but will this Renault Clio-based hatchback make it to Australia to take on MG3 and Kia Rio?

After a 12 year break, the Mitsubishi Colt is back again. The Colt features a 7.0-inch touchscreen which can be increased to a 9.3-inch display if you upgrade. Mitsubishi has added its design language to a Renault Clio to ...

Move over, Model 3: 2023 Tesla Model Y records huge month of sales as electric car brand tweaks pricing yet again

Tesla delivered 3178 Model Ys in May alone. (Image: Tom White) Tesla Australia’s pricing has been tweaked again as the brand records a huge month of deliveries for its popular Model Y electric car. The Tesla Model Y, a ...

Honda's new small SUV revealed! 2023 Honda Elevate uncovered in India, but will this VW T-Cross, Hyundai Kona rival come to Australia?

The Elevate takes on a boxier shape than the likes of the Honda ZR-V. Just when you thought Honda had revealed its entire SUV line-up, it reveals another new model! The Japanese carmaker has lifted the lid on its ...

A new luxe leader? 2023 Lexus NX could beat Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes GLC to be best-selling mid-size luxury SUV

The current NX went on sale in early 2022 but supply is increasing though 2023. Increasing supply and continued strong demand have combined to create a market environment in which Lexus’ NX mid-size SUV is overtaking its European rivals ...

World Environment Day: Top 5 cars that made the world greener

The world is moving towards greener vehicles to lessen the impact of the global warming, increasing pollution levels, and also to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. But there have been a few vehicles that have made a small but valuable ...

Hybrid goes big: 2025 Hyundai Palisade large SUV to go hybrid for next-gen rival to the Toyota Kluger and Nissan Pathfinder - report

The Hyundai Palisade was updated last year, but hybrid’s not on the cards until the next generation. Hyundai will wait until its Palisade large SUV hits its next generation before it electrifies its drivetrain, according to reports out of ...

The secret to selling more electric cars is actually in your homes

Mercedes EV owners prefer to charge at home rather than in public. Integrating solar panels and batteries into new home builds will be key to the uptake of electric cars in Australia. That’s the feedback Mercedes-Benz is receiving from ...

When can we have it? 2024 Toyota Yaris updated with more power, clever tech and a new variant

The Premiere Edition and GR Sport versions come exclusively with a new, more powerful hybrid drivetrain. One of Toyota’s most enduring current nameplates has been given an update, with the 2024 Toyota Yaris getting a new variant, more power ...

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