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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 British rival to the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series ute? 2024 Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster dual-cab ute coming soon, ready for reveal

The Quartermaster is likely to follow similar styling cues to the Grenadier wagon. The 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed is set to mark the debut of the dual-cab version of the Ineos Grenadier, dubbed the Quartermaster. On Thursday July ...

Rugged up! Raised and trail-ready Subaru WRX Sportback wagon in the works to replicate original Outback's success - report

A lifted and cladded WRX Sportwagon could make its way to Australia. (Image: Best Car) Subaru is working on a lifted version of the WRX Sportwagon, or Levorg as it’s still known at home in Japan, apparently in 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 ...

Second-generation 2024 Skoda Kodiaq SUV coming for Australia with hybrid powertrains

Skoda has revealed almost all but the undisguised design and interior of the new Kodiaq. Skoda will unveil the second generation of its first SUV later this year, but is already previewing plenty of details about the Kodiaq large ...

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 ...

Spaceship styling! 2024 Toyota C-HR revealed as hybrid ready to shake up Australia's small SUV segment

The C-HR’s styling is extremely close to that of the Prologue concept that heralded it. Staying true to its unusually aggressively-styled concept origins, the new 2024 Toyota C-HR has been unveiled ahead of its already confirmed Australian launch in ...

All new 2023 Hyundai Kona arrives to take down Haval Jolion, Mazda CX-30 and MG ZS

Distinctive design features include Hyundai’s slim-line ‘Horizon Lighting’ A new small SUV, entering one of the most hotly contested segments in the Australian new car market is always a big deal and Hyundai’s all-new Kona is a critical arrival ...

Get them quick! Suzuki Baleno, Mitsubishi Pajero, Ford Fiesta ST and other discontinued models are expected to sell out forever soon!

The Fiesta ST was a hit with driving fans, but Ford dropped it last year. Saying a final goodbye is always hard. Especially when it involves a much-loved name. We are talking about cars, of course. It’s always disappointing ...

Game over? Mitsubishi ASX, Toyota Corolla Cross and more beaten in sales by this plucky Chinese contender - but can this small SUV last the distance?

The Omoda 5 has only been on sale for a few months but is making its presence felt on the sales charts. Well who saw this coming? One of Australia’s favourite models toppled by a newcomer with little to ...

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 ...

Enthusiasts only: Toyota Australia wants you to take its limited 2023 GR Corolla Morizo Edition to the racetrack, prioritising allocation to drivers, not investors

Only 25 examples of the GR Corolla Morizo Edition will come to Australia this year. Toyota Australia is taking a page out of Ferrari’s playbook for its limited-run GR Corolla Morizo Edition to ensure its flagship hot hatch will ...

Mahindra's Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series? Upcoming Mahindra Scorpio dual-cab ute won't kill off more rugged work-oriented Pik Up

Mahindra’s Pik Up has been on sale in Australia for over 15 years, and its history looks set to continue. Mahindra’s upcoming new dual-cab ute which will share its platform and tech with the Scorpio off-road SUV won’t necessarily ...

Watch out Subaru, Tesla, and Isuzu - GWM Haval could make top 10 debut in 2023

Will GWM break into Australia’s top 10 automakers this year? It’s taken some time, but it looks like GWM – previously Great Wall Motors – and its Haval SUV brand will follow MG to be the second Chinese brand ...

Are there now too many affordable SUV options? Mahindra not concerned about entering increasingly saturated 'value' segment competing with MG, GWM Haval, LDV and SsangYong

Mahindra predicts there will be an insatiable appetite for an increasing number of ‘value’ players in the Australian market. Mahindra is making a statement in Australia, with the release of its Scopio and XUV700 marking a new push for ...

Where is the top for Isuzu? Brand is bullish on strong 4x4 demand, but thinks it could sell even more cars once supply constraints clear up

Isuzu says demand is strong and supply is catching up, but we’re yet to see the top for the 4×4 specialist. Isuzu Ute Australia has had yet another strong month, increasing sales of its MU-X SUV and D-Max 4×4 ...

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 ...

End of an era: VW Golf manual axed, including GTI, if Euro 7 emission laws pass in current form - report

Almost 50 years of manual VW Golf is coming to an end. Emissions regulations set to be introduced in Europe will kill off one of motoring’s longest-serving icons as we know it if they’re passed in their current form. ...

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 ...

The cheap Kia cars are still coming, and they will stay affordable while Toyota, Ford, Mazda, MGs and others price themselves into premium territory

Models like the Kia Picanto and future Cerato small car successor will help sustain the brand in Australia into the next decade. Kia has confirmed it will double-down on its passenger-car offerings over the next few years, releasing replacements ...

The sedan isn't finished yet! 2023 MG5 price and spec easily undercuts Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3 and Hyundai i30

MG’s new model is a small sedan competing against the Toyota Corolla and Mazda3. MG Australia has launched an all-new model into the dwindling small sedan segment with the MG5, lining up against four-door versions of the Toyota Corolla, ...

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 ...

Nissan Patrol Warrior detailed: Off-road monster wants to out punch the LC300 and LandCruiser Prado with V8 petrol grunt

The journey starts outside with a new black grille and red bash plate. Premcar have re-developed the Warrior's front and rear springs. The Warrior wears new blacked-out 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in all-terrain rubber. The Patrol's 5.6-litre petrol V8 ...

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 ...

'Super' Ford Ranger to take on Dakar Rally: Ultimate off-roader will tackle the world's toughest off-road race against a familiar rival

Ford wants to win the Dakar Rally with a purpose-built racing Ranger. The showroom struggle between the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux is set to spill into the Saudi Arabian desert. Ford has confirmed that it will enter a ...

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 ...

The Aussie influence grows: Mahindra Scorpio, XUV700 and other SUVs get tested locally

Extensive Australian outback testing has helped shape the latest and coming wave of Mahindras, including the Scorpio and XUV700. Move over, Ford, Hyundai, Kia and others. Mahindra has revealed that it will step up testing and tuning vehicles in ...

Vietnam's answer to the Suzuki Jimny: 2024 VinFast VF3 revealed as compact SUV-style electric car

The VF3 measures in at just 3114mm. A basic interior appears to include a digital dash screen but no dedicated multimedia screen. It might not look it, but the diminutive VF3 is built to fit five people. While Holden ...

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 ...

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