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These are Australia’s biggest new-car fails

By Andrew Chesterton · 27 Mar 2022

It's safe to say that, generally speaking, car companies get it pretty right most of the time.

By Byron Mathioudakis · 26 Mar 2022

With the long-awaited Subaru Outback turbo imminent in Australia, it had us thinking what models could really do with a decent engine transplant.While not necessarily bad, the existing range of engines fitted to the list of models below could definitely b

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Toyota teasing GR Corolla – again

By Tung Nguyen · 25 Mar 2022

Toyota has once again teased its upcoming GR Corolla hot hatch, but this time, its rear silhouette is shown at the end of a commercial for the new GR86 in the US.While very little is shown, the reminder that the GR Corolla is on the way is likely an indic

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Honda reveals new Civic hybrid

By Tung Nguyen · 24 Mar 2022

Honda has finally lifted the lid on the electrified version of its 11th-generation Civic small car, detailing a frugal dual-motor hybrid powertrain that is expected to land in Australian showrooms later this year.Pairing a newly-developed 2.0-litre Atkins

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2022 Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo 150 - Australia

By Matt Campbell · 23 Mar 2022

The Skoda Fabia is set to move up market in 2022, with the new model likely to be $30,000.

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Toyota Tarago and more cars we need to reboot

By Tim Nicholson · 20 Mar 2022

Volkswagen has just ripped the covers from its retro-referencing ID Buzz people mover and van.The spunky all-electric bus is a modern take on the iconic Kombi (or Transporter, or Bulli, depending on where you're from) that made its debut in 1950.Volkswage

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Automatic option coming for Toyota GR Corolla

By Justin Hilliard · 15 Mar 2022

Toyota has confirmed it is developing a new automatic transmission option for its emerging GR performance sub-brand, with the stage set for sold-out GR Yaris and incoming GR Corolla hot hatches to soon offer the two-pedal set-up

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MG, GWM and LDV sales growth slows in 2022

By Tim Nicholson · 13 Mar 2022

The rise of popular Chinese-owned brands MG, LDV and GWM has been nothing short of meteoric in Australia.But are we seeing the end of that unprecedented growth? Are sales evening out to what will be a regular rhythm?

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Here's why new cars are now more expensive

By Stephen Ottley · 13 Mar 2022

As CEO of Stellantis, Carlos Tavares has a lot of cars to sell. So when he says he’s worried about how affordable new models are and admits he’s concerned that if prices continue to rise, “the middle classes would not be able to buy new cars”, it should raise alarm bells.

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The new-car buying revolution

By Stephen Ottley · 12 Mar 2022

Forget what you think you know - buying a new car is changing rapidly as the automotive industry throws out the techniques and tactics it has used for the better part of a century.

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