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The best new cars coming in 2025: Hatchbacks, sedans, wagons, sports cars and people movers

By Byron Mathioudakis · 14 May 2025

The entire world might still be completely in love with SUVs and utes, but the traditional passenger car is far from over, be it sedans, wagons, coupes or convertibles. Here is a list of 2025's more-promising newcomers, and all without a hint of crossover or truck between them!

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Hyundai boosts new-car warranty to seven years

By Byron Mathioudakis · 14 May 2025

Hyundai is about to move to a seven-year/unlimited kilometre warranty in Australia, up from its existing five-year/unlimited kilometre item.

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Best cars to Uber in from the Toyota RAV4 to MG ZS

By Laura Berry · 12 May 2025

What is the best car to drive for a ride hailing service like Uber, Ola and Didi? Well, we thought we’d give you our two cents. Not only are we car experts and have driven thousands of new vehicles but we also spend a surprising amount of time sitting in the back of ride share cars talking to drivers.

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2029 Volkswagen Mark 9 EV details emerge

By Samuel Irvine · 09 May 2025

Volkswagen's next-generation Golf, the Mark 9, will be radically transformed into a high-tech electric car when it is released in 2029, gaining the brand's latest electrical architecture and software, according to a report.

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Has Mazda just filed a patent that will end the MX-5? It sure has | Opinion

By Laura Berry · 06 May 2025

In another very clear sign the end of the world is nigh, Mazda has filed a patent for an electric Mazda MX-5 it appears. It's devastating news for anybody who appreciates the perfection that is the MX-5 or indeed anybody who appreciates life at all.

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‘Most expensive’ Renault ever coming to Oz

By Chris Thompson · 29 Apr 2025

Renault has opened the order books for the second batch of its bespoke EV hot hatch, with 500 units available to regions including Australia.

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Thai-built Chinese cars for Australia?

By Tim Nicholson · 27 Mar 2025

Chinese manufacturer GAC has announced plans to expand its right-hand-drive model offering which could mean a bigger line-up for Australia.

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Will this mini EV be Australia's cheapest?

By James Cleary · 21 Mar 2025

Chinese automotive giant BYD has confirmed right-hand drive production of its city-sized Seagull EV for sale in the UK this year, opening up the possibility of the budget-focused five-door coming to Australia.

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New MG4 confirmed as global model

By Chris Thompson · 21 Mar 2025

MG has confirmed the name and design of the next-generation MG4, shortly after it was leaked via government documents.

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Is this the next-gen MG4… or an MG3?

By Chris Thompson · 20 Mar 2025

A new electric car from MG has been revealed via a Chinese government regulator, but just what the car is could be up for debate.

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