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Why city cars like the Kia Rio, Toyota Yaris, Mazda2, MG3, Volkswagen Polo and Suzuki Baleno may be headed to no man's land
8 November 2020 by Stephen Ottley
Prices are rising while sales are declining – the future of city...Read more

Is the Toyota Starlet coming back to take on the 2021 Kia Picanto, MG3 and Suzuki Swift as the cheapest new Toyota you can buy?
29 October 2020 by Byron Mathioudakis
Is there a chance the famous old Toyota Starlet nameplate may come back to...Read more

Good first cars: 10 Best first cars for Australian drivers
21 October 2020 by Neil Dowling
Think “first car”, think “budget car”. Price is...Read more

Best small cars under $20,000
12 October 2020 by Tom White
The good news is, while your money might be buying you a smaller car, it...Read more

What to avoid when buying a car under $5000
2 June 2020 by David Morley
Cars for $5000 can be a bargain for motorists on a budget, but there are...Read more

10 cheapest new cars for sale in Australia
29 May 2020 by Andrew Chesterton
A little cheap-car history; back in 2008, Indian automotive giant Tata...Read more

Best way to buy a cheap car
28 May 2020 by David Morley
Social distancing is here for a long, long time. Even after COVID-19 has...Read more

Why 2019 was a year to remember for Kia
28 December 2019 by Stephen Ottley
Kia is fighting against the tide. While all of its main rivals have...Read more

How to choose the right car to maximise resale value
21 June 2019 by CarsGuide team
Purchase price is only half the battle in ownership — these are the...Read more

Great Wall Steed 2019 review
24 April 2019 by Matt Campbell
If you just want to save a buck, the Great Wall Steed could appeal to you...Read more

Suzuki Swift 2019 review: GLX Turbo
31 December 2018 by Peter Anderson
Can the $22,990 Suzuki Swift GLX Turbo live up to its comparatively hefty...Read more