Affordable & Budget Cars

By Stephen Ottley · 23 Jul 2022

When General Motors shut down Holden in 2020, it was clear that one of the biggest factors was the expense and complexity of building right-hand-drive vehicles for a relatively small market.

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Five Indian cars we want in Australia

By Stephen Ottley · 16 Jul 2022

Australia is a diverse country - especially on the road.

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The affordable cars Australians deserve now!

By Byron Mathioudakis · 10 Jul 2022

Here, then, is a small selection across a broad selection of segments and categories, along with the likely reasons why they’re not heading here any time soon. These are the affordable beauties Australia’s missing out on.

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Australia’s most efficient cheap new cars

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

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Bargain bonanza: Kia Picanto life extended!

By Byron Mathioudakis · 17 Jun 2022

Kia has stated its intentions of remaining in the sub-$20,000 end of the new-car market in Australia indefinitely, with the confirmation that the current Picanto will live on and evolve at or near its $16,000 price point for a number of years to come.

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RIP: Sub-$14K, RWD SUVs, cheap limos, coupes

By Byron Mathioudakis · 28 May 2022

Australians used to be spoiled for choice.

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The frugal SUVs and crossovers you can't buy

By Byron Mathioudakis · 24 Mar 2022

If last year was about reconnection, surely this year should be all about cutting fuel consumption and emissions the best and most affordable way we can... right after achieving everlasting peace, of course.Australians being who we are, tiny eco runabouts l

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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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Why you should buy that new Kia Picanto NOW

By Andrew Chesterton · 02 Feb 2022

Kia says the rise of EVs in Australia will effectively spell the end of the sub-$20k car flagging that brand-wide electrification could push its cheapest models - like the Picanto and Cerato - to around $40k.

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Best small cars under $20,000

By Tom White · 29 Oct 2021

The good news is, while your money might be buying you a smaller car, it will be more high-tech and safer than ever.

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Budget cars