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The brand with nine lives: why Nissan is the one to watch if a new hybrid or electric car, SUV or ute is in your future | Opinion
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 18 Feb 2023
Here are two facts. For over 60 years Nissan has been on a rollercoaster. And for the remaining six years of this decade, Nissan is set to be on a roll. Not that you’d know it with the Japanese brand’s long-term shrinking market share and – until late last year – a worthy but dull and dated core model range.
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The posh Toyota Yaris Cross you never knew you wanted? Funky small hybrid crossover hatch from Lexus looms and it's here soon to take on BMW X1
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 13 Feb 2023
Lexus is expected to launch an all-new entry-level hybrid crossover in Australia within the next 18 months, slotting in underneath the established UX as the brand’s most affordable offering.
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A cheap electric hatch? What we know so far about the 2024 Suzuki Swift
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 04 Feb 2023
It’s almost new Suzuki Swift time. The Japanese small-car giant is putting the finishing touches to one of the world’s most popular superminis, with big changes in store for the long-lived nameplate.
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Is the Mazda2 going electric? New Mazda EV architecture could save light hatchback from extinction
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By Tim Nicholson · 18 Dec 2022
The future of the Mazda2 looks to be secured after all, despite reports of the light hatchback’s demise.
Small cars for Christmas! Which compact hatches are ready for delivery this year?
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By Chris Thompson · 08 Dec 2022
With 2022 rapidly coming to an end and car wait times still up in the air, there are scant options in terms of cars that will arrive before Santa’s sleigh if you’re in the market for some wheels.
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Myths busted! Were new model prices really cheaper when cars were made in Australia?
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 20 Nov 2022
Are Australians worse off today than back when we made cars up to five years ago? We compare the 2022, 2017 and – for a fuller perspective – 2012 prices of several popular models, using our trusty inflation calculator with figures rounded out to the nearest whole number, to find out how far from reality that original, more competitive price premise has strayed. You might be shocked by the result!
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Is safety making small cars too expensive? Rising costs of cars like the Toyota Yaris, Mazda 2 and Skoda Fabia mean more buyers will look at used | Opinion
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By Stephen Ottley · 27 Aug 2022
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you will have noticed the cost of small cars has been on a steady rise in recent years. Skoda made headlines recently when the price of its Fabia city car effectively leaped up almost $20,000, with a new starting price of $36,990 before on-road costs - which is the same price as a Volkswagen Golf 110TSI Life.
How long is the wait time for these small cars in Australia right now? Update on Toyota Corolla, MG 3, Subaru WRX, Volkswagen Golf and more delivery times
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By Tim Nicholson · 07 Jul 2022
Anyone in the market for a new car right now knows how challenging it can be to get into a new model immediately.A high number of variants of most top models are on backorder with customers facing lengthy wait times, in some cases more than a year.However
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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
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By Tim Nicholson · 23 Jun 2022
Electric cars are gaining in popularity in Australia, but for a large swathe of the population, the premium pricetags are still too much of a barrier.Remember, the cheapest EV in Australia (depending on the state you're in) is the upcoming BYD Atto 3 SUV
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
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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.