Not even Toyota, Holden or Kia could save them: Affordable fire-breathing V8 family cars, stylish small wagons, cool cabrios and other quirky niches lost forever as new-car variety nosedives in Australia

Not even Toyota, Holden or Kia could save them: Affordable fire-breathing V8 family cars, stylish small wagons, cool cabrios and other quirky niches lost forever as new-car variety nosedives in Australia

11 Jun 2022 by Byron Mathioudakis

If choice is a luxury, then Australian new-car buyers were rolling in it a decade ago. 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

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
A niche too far? Range Rover Evoque Convertible, Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo and other oddball automotive experiments

A niche too far? Range Rover Evoque Convertible, Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo and other oddball automotive experiments

30 Apr 2022 by Tim Nicholson

Sometimes carmakers mess with the recipe when it comes to different vehicle niches with great success.Whoever rolled the dice on combining an SUV body style with a coupe is probably laughing now ...Read more
Top 10 underrated SUVs: The shrinking violets that should be celebrities! CarsGuide Podcast #228

Top 10 underrated SUVs: The shrinking violets that should be celebrities! CarsGuide Podcast #228

29 Apr 2022 by CarsGuide team

Episode 228 - Top 10 underrated SUVs Read more
Tesla Model 3 electric car outsold Subaru Forester, Toyota Kluger and Kia Seltos in Australia in 2021

Tesla Model 3 electric car outsold Subaru Forester, Toyota Kluger and Kia Seltos in Australia in 2021

31 Jan 2022 by Tim Nicholson

A few years ago, the idea of Tesla becoming a top 20 brand in Australia would have been laughed at.But that's exactly what happened in 2021. Read more
2023 Mini Cooper accidentally exposed inside and out! Surprise new rear-end look for iconic three-door city car and Audi A1 rival

2023 Mini Cooper accidentally exposed inside and out! Surprise new rear-end look for iconic three-door city car and Audi A1 rival

13 Dec 2021 by Justin Hilliard

Mini’s fourth-generation Hatch – or Cooper – has had an early reveal thanks to some spy images published over the weekend, which show the new city car inside and out, with the ...Read more
Cars we hate to love! - The overlooked gems that deserve more sales: CarsGuide Podcast #207

Cars we hate to love! - The overlooked gems that deserve more sales: CarsGuide Podcast #207

5 Nov 2021 by CarsGuide team

Episode 207 - Cars we hate to love! - The overlooked gems that deserve more sales Read more
Australia's best worst sellers: The Mazda, Ford and SsangYong cars and SUVs that might be off your radar, but deserve consideration | Opinion

Australia's best worst sellers: The Mazda, Ford and SsangYong cars and SUVs that might be off your radar, but deserve consideration | Opinion

31 Oct 2021 by Byron Mathioudakis

Many cars gain stellar reviews or stand out for being special, only to end up underperforming in the market. We’ve identified seven magnificent sales losers that deserve to be far more popular ...Read more
Goodbye, manual! Toyota Yaris, Nissan Qashqai, Mitsubishi Outlander and the other models you may not know about that have dropped the clutch and gone auto-only for Australia in 2021

Goodbye, manual! Toyota Yaris, Nissan Qashqai, Mitsubishi Outlander and the other models you may not know about that have dropped the clutch and gone auto-only for Australia in 2021

19 Sep 2021 by Byron Mathioudakis

We're edging closer to manual transmission mass extinction event.This year, the exodus continues, as production delays, plummeting demand and increasing electrification and driver-assist safety ...Read more
Why the Nissan Qashqai, Mini Cooper, Land Rover Discovery Sport and others may get cheaper

Why the Nissan Qashqai, Mini Cooper, Land Rover Discovery Sport and others may get cheaper

16 Jun 2021 by Stephen Ottley

Australians may soon get access to cheaper cars from England thanks to a pending new free trade deal (FTA). Read more
Victoria wants electric cars to make up half of sales by 2030 - and it's offering financial incentives to get the EV transition kickstarted

Victoria wants electric cars to make up half of sales by 2030 - and it's offering financial incentives to get the EV transition kickstarted

3 May 2021 by Justin Hilliard

Victoria is ironically taking the lead on the electric vehicle (EV) transition in Australia, with its government not only announcing a bold sales target, but also offering financial incentives to ...Read more
2021 Mini Cooper SE pricing and specs detailed: Hyundai Ioniq, Nissan Leaf and Tesla Model 3-rivalling electric car doubles line-up

2021 Mini Cooper SE pricing and specs detailed: Hyundai Ioniq, Nissan Leaf and Tesla Model 3-rivalling electric car doubles line-up

22 Apr 2021 by Tung Nguyen

Mini has expanded its electric Cooper SE offerings in Australia with the rollout of the Classic and Mini Yours trims priced at $55,650 and $62,825 respectively.Thought pricing is up slightly on last ...Read more
2021 Mini Hatch and Convertible pricing and specs detailed: Style-focused light-car range gets new look to lure you from Audi A1, VW Polo and Citroen C3

2021 Mini Hatch and Convertible pricing and specs detailed: Style-focused light-car range gets new look to lure you from Audi A1, VW Polo and Citroen C3

22 Apr 2021 by Tung Nguyen

Mini has outed pricing and specs for its refreshed 2021 Hatch and Convertible range, hugely expanding available variants with five trim levels and three engines on offer spread across three body ...Read more
2021 Mini Paddy Hopkirk Edition pricing and specs detailed: New special hot hatches get retro rally-car styling

2021 Mini Paddy Hopkirk Edition pricing and specs detailed: New special hot hatches get retro rally-car styling

17 Feb 2021 by Justin Hilliard

Mini Australia will release three Paddy Hopkirk Edition hot hatches next month, with the special trio getting retro styling that pays homage to the eponymous Irish driver’s famous win in the # ...Read more
2021 Mini Countryman Boardwalk Edition pricing and specs detailed: New special for Audi Q3, Volvo XC40, Mercedes-Benz GLA and BMW X1 rival

2021 Mini Countryman Boardwalk Edition pricing and specs detailed: New special for Audi Q3, Volvo XC40, Mercedes-Benz GLA and BMW X1 rival

15 Feb 2021 by Justin Hilliard

Mini Australia has confirmed the first special for the facelifted version of the second-generation Countryman small SUV, with the Boardwalk Edition due next month Read more
Honda e, Renault 5 and more retro-styled electric cars prove why the past is the key to the future

Honda e, Renault 5 and more retro-styled electric cars prove why the past is the key to the future

31 Jan 2021 by Stephen Ottley

Change can be hard to accept.EVs brought freedom to car designers. Read more
From Toyota Yaris GR and Ford Fiesta ST to Mercedes-AMG A45 S and Mini JCW GP, 2020 has been the year of the hot hatch

From Toyota Yaris GR and Ford Fiesta ST to Mercedes-AMG A45 S and Mini JCW GP, 2020 has been the year of the hot hatch

19 Dec 2020 by Tung Nguyen

There is no doubt 2020 has been a tough year all round, but hot hatch fans had more than a few reasons to rejoice with a long line of fresh metal to keep them happy. Read more
2021 Mini Urbanaut concept hints at brand's sleek and electric future

2021 Mini Urbanaut concept hints at brand's sleek and electric future

18 Nov 2020 by Tom White

Mini goes electric and space-conscious with its latest 'Urbanaut' minivan concept. Read more
Mini confirms new electric city SUV alongside next-generation 3-Door Hatch and Countryman as part future model plans

Mini confirms new electric city SUV alongside next-generation 3-Door Hatch and Countryman as part future model plans

28 Oct 2020 by Justin Hilliard

Mini has confirmed some of its future model plans, with all-electric versions of the next-generation 3-Door Hatch and Countryman small SUV at the core alongside a new light SUV with zero tailpipe ...Read more
2021 Mini Convertible pricing and specs detailed: Cooper S gets Sidewalk Edition to rival BMW 2 Series and Audi A3

2021 Mini Convertible pricing and specs detailed: Cooper S gets Sidewalk Edition to rival BMW 2 Series and Audi A3

21 Oct 2020 by Justin Hilliard

Another week, another special from Mini Australia. This time it’s the Cooper S Convertible’s new Sidewalk Edition, which gets an exclusive colour combination ...Read more
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