Industry news

New split-grille design for Nissan Z lovers!

By James Cleary · 20 Jan 2023

Some love it, some not so much. Either way, the Nissan Z’s simple, rectangular grille opening is a clear tip-of-the-hat to the original 240Z that continues to influence this now iconic sports car line more than half a century after its ground-breaking 1969 launch.

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Audi finally returns to hybrids in Australia

By Tom White · 20 Jan 2023

Audi's hybrid push is finally here, kicking off with the popular Q5 mid-size SUV.

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Hyundai and Kia facing mega class action

By James Cleary · 19 Jan 2023

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, acting on behalf of lead plaintiff Anne-Maree Johnston, a Hyundai owner from Port Macquarie, NSW, is managing class actions seeking damages from Hyundai Motor Company Australia, and Kia Australia over a faulty computer module which may short circuit when its components are exposed to moisture.

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SEA Electric to convert 8500 Toyotas to EVs

By Chris Thompson · 19 Jan 2023

Australia’s mining industry is about to get very slightly greener, with Australian-founded company SEA Electric seat to convert thousands of light commercial vehicles used on mines to electric power over the next few years.

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The ute that will change Toyota's game in Oz

By Andrew Chesterton · 19 Jan 2023

Toyota's mini-HiLux ute could be revealed as early as June this year, with the city-friendly truck primed to take on the Hyundai Santa Cruz and Ford Maverick.

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2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA update revealed

By Chris Thompson · 19 Jan 2023

Mercedes-Benz has revealed the 2023 update for the current-generation CLA ‘four-door coupe’ and its Shooting Brake wagon variant, which brings with it new tech additions and some design changes to refresh the CLA’s looks.

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A mini Atto 3? Meet BYD's next crossover SUV

By Tom White · 19 Jan 2023

The new-generation e2 is the latest in a long string of new BYD products announced for release in 2023.

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Suzuki halts orders for Auto Jimny

By Tim Nicholson · 18 Jan 2023

If you are one of the many Australians keen to put your money down for a new Suzuki Jimny, we have some bad news.An internal document seen by CarsGuide reveals that the Japanese carmaker has put a stop on all sales of the Jimny three-door automatic, as of

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Electric E-Ray coming to Aussie waters!

By Laura Berry · 18 Jan 2023

Of course it was going to happen and now here it is: the first electrified Chevrolet Corvette - the E-Ray - has officially been revealed overnight in New York and CarsGuide can confirm it’s coming to Australia.

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New-gen Kona is bigger and (much) bolder!

By James Cleary · 18 Jan 2023

Hyundai’s bigger new-generation Kona SUV will be offered in full electric (EV), hybrid (HEV) and internal combustion (ICE) form when it arrives in April this year.

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