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What happened to the cheap car? The sweet bargains we need right now from Ford, Toyota, Daihatsu, Hyundai and others to make cars affordable again for struggling Australians
10 July 2022 by Byron Mathioudakis
Here, then, is a small selection across a broad selection of segments and...Read more
Want a cheap and fuel-efficient new car? From the Suzuki Swift to the Toyota Yaris Cross hybrid, we list the top picks for under $30,000 for buyers on a budget
23 June 2022 by Tim Nicholson
Electric cars are gaining in popularity in Australia, but for a large...Read more
Bargain buys feel the heat! This is how long Kia intends to keep its two cheapest new cars under $20,000 against the Suzuki Baleno, MG3 and Suzuki Ignis
17 June 2022 by Byron Mathioudakis
Kia has stated its intentions of remaining in the sub-$20,000 end of the...Read more
Dude, where are our cars? From the Holden Caprice and Ford Territory to the bargain-basement Suzuki Alto and sexy Honda CR-Z coupe, the car segments that have virtually or totally disappeared over the past decade
28 May 2022 by Byron Mathioudakis
Australians used to be spoiled for choice.Read more
Access denied! The cool yet economical small SUVs and crossovers Australians need right now, including the Hyundai Bayon, Kia XCeed, Toyota Raize, Honda Fit Cross Star and VW Taigo.
24 March 2022 by Byron Mathioudakis
If last year was about reconnection, surely this year should be all about...Read more
Why new cars are becoming unaffordable: The reasons behind so many new models - from Toyota Yaris to Jeep Grand Cherokee L - costing more and more to buy explained
13 March 2022 by Stephen Ottley
As CEO of Stellantis, Carlos Tavares has a lot of cars to sell. So when he...Read more
Are you ready for a $40k Picanto? New cars are about to get far more expensive as Kia says EVs mean the end of the sub-$20k vehicle
2 February 2022 by Andrew Chesterton
Kia says the rise of EVs in Australia will effectively spell the end of...Read more
Best small cars under $20,000
29 October 2021 by Tom White
The good news is, while your money might be buying you a smaller car, it...Read more
2022 MG 3 price and features: No longer Australia's cheapest new car, but demand remains strong and supply healthy for Kia Rio and Suzuki Baleno rival
18 October 2021 by Byron Mathioudakis
MG Motor Australia has confirmed that supply of the popular MG 3 will...Read more
Want a new Toyota for less? Why Australians need Daihatsu to return with affordable, quality rivals for the Suzuki Jimny, MG3, Hyundai Venue and MG ZS
16 October 2021 by Byron Mathioudakis
Cheaper Toyotas ahoy! Isn't it time that Toyota brought back its...Read more
Budget bargains! The hot new circa-$20k Toyota, Hyundai, Nissan and other models Australians deserve that could take on the MG3 and MG ZS
10 October 2021 by Byron Mathioudakis
Australians seeking a cheap new set of wheels are caught in a perfect...Read more
Australia's most affordable sports cars
22 September 2021 by Stephen Corby
Defining what constitutes a ‘sports car’ is a reliably easy...Read more
Used cars for the price of a new set a carbon brakes: Mitsubishi Triton, MG ZS, Suzuki Baleno and others you can buy for less than $20k
12 September 2021 by Stephen Ottley
Used cars for exotic-option prices.Read more
Where has the sub-$20,000 car gone? Only five new automatic models left as Toyota, Mazda, Hyundai, and Ford abandon budget segment
28 March 2021 by Tom White
If you’re in the market for a new automatic car with a budget of $20...Read more
2021 Toyota Yaris GR is all the rage but baby hot hatches like Ford Fiesta ST, Volkswagen Polo GTI and Renault Clio RS paved the way
28 November 2020 by David Morley
It seems that even though we’re a few decades behind Europe (and a...Read more
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 safe car buys for P-platers
14 July 2020 by Chris Riley
You don't have to spend a fortune on a vehicle that will protect the...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