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What is the cheapest new car in Australia?

By Stephen Ottley · 31 Jan 2025

Inflation is the economic effect of prices increasing over time, this impacts every item across society. But as I’m a motoring journalist and don’t have a PhD in economics (like my father did), so I’m going to stick to cars.

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Kia K4 2025 review: Sedan - Australian first drive

By Tim Nicholson · 31 Jan 2025

The Cerato became a huge hit for Kia in Australia with more than 200,000 sold over 20 years. But Kia is replacing it with a new global small car, dubbed the K4. It is larger than the Cerato, and gets a big uptick in in-car and safety tech. Not to mention the radical redesign. But can it divert attention away from the still popular Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla?

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Fresh looks and improved tech for legendary small car: 2025 Volkswagen Golf Mk8.5 release timing confirmed to challenge Toyota Corolla, Mazda3 and Honda Civic

By John Law · 29 Jan 2025

The new Volkswagen Golf is about to arrive in Australia. This latest ‘Mk8.5’ mid-life update ushers in some small visual updates outside and gets a technology overhaul within, including larger touchscreens and the removal of the frustrating haptic touch steering wheel controls.

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How to do a hook turn

By David Morley · 29 Jan 2025

If you’ve never driven through the Melbourne CBD before, the first time you do will possibly be a startling experience. It’s not the one-way system (Sydney’s is vastly more complex than Melbourne’s) nor the speed of city traffic (which, frankly, crawls). Nor is the grid system of the major streets tricky to decipher.

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How far can you drive in a bicycle lane?

By Marcus Craft · 29 Jan 2025

Q: How far can you drive in a bicycle lane? A: You may drive in a bicycle lane for a maximum of 50 metres but you are permitted to do so for only a limited number of reasons, including to avoid obstacles, to turn left, or to enter or leave the road.

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Japanese brand's answer to the BYD Atto 3, Hyundai Kona Electric and Leapmotor B10: Honda e:Ny1 electric car confirmed for New Zealand but is Australia next?

By John Law · 28 Jan 2025

Honda is gearing up to add the first mainstream electric car into the New Zealand market. The awkwardly-named e:Ny1 was the brand’s second electric car following the prototype-like 'e' city car that was not officially sold new in Australia (though there are grey import examples running around).

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Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 2025 review: Ultimate

By Stephen Ottley · 22 Jan 2025

Chery has been making the most of its second attempt at the Australian market, introducing an appealing range of well-priced SUVs. Having started with larger models it is now turning its attention to the smaller end of the market.The new Tiggo 4 Pro has arrived to take on the likes of the Hyundai Venue, Mazda CX-3, Toyota Yaris Cross and more. Is it up to the task? We find out in our review.

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MG MG4 2025 review: XPower long-term | Part 1

By Andrew Chesterton · 19 Jan 2025

There's no doubting the MG4 XPower's impressive power and acceleration, but mystery still swirls around the cut-price performance EV. Is it a proper hot hatch? Or just a surprisingly potent city-friendly EV? Is it the best bang-for-bucks electric option in the market? Or rather a basic-feeling commuter with the grunt dialled up? To find out, we've put Andrew Chesterton behind the long-term wheel.

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Skoda Scala 2025 review: 85TSI Select

By Emily Agar · 18 Jan 2025

The new Skoda Scala brings a trim line-up and a base model that has seen its features list reshuffled. While the design has only had a minor facelift, it might be enough to secure the Scala a place on the shortlist for those wanting a hatchback that has the boot space of a medium SUV.

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What is the best car for Uber in Australia?

By Stephen Corby · 16 Jan 2025

What is the best car for Uber in Australia? The obvious answer is a Toyota Camry Hybrid. That’s not just because it seems like almost every other Uber you catch is a Camry, nor even because Uber’s own research reveals that it’s the most popular model of car used by its gig economy drivers in Australia, it’s because it really is the best blend of comfort, space and economy for taxi-style work.

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