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How does Hyundai’s current cheapest EV stack up as a daily drive across six months in the Chasing Cars garage?

The all-electric Fiat 500e is delightfully charming, yet compromised and expensive

We’ve driven Cupra’s new flagship EV overseas and liked it a lot, but how does the Tesla Model Y challenger stack up on Australian roads?

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Aussie pricing has been confirmed for Audi’s Porsche’s Macan electric SUV sibling

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Kia has deliberately delivered a bold and function-focused design as it aims to cut-through in a highly contested market

Kia’s first-ever ute will launch with four-cylinder turbo-diesel power, but what types of powertrains can we expect to join the lineup down the track?

Thanks for joining us this Friday 1 November 2024. Notably in car news today: refreshed Honda Civic loses base petrol but gets new cheaper hybrid, and

Toyota has transformed its new LandCruiser Prado into an open-top ute concept called the ROX. The chunky and heavily modified off-road concept has a

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Facelifted 911 range grows with two upgraded GT3 variants launching simultaneously

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The Spanish brand’s oldest model has just gained a more affordable entry model, but is it still relevant and does it offer enough fun?

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Thanks for joining us this Friday 27 September 2024. Notably in car news today: Volkswagen sets a Guinness World Record with the new ID4, and Chinese

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Thanks for joining us this Tuesday September 24th 2024. Notably in car news today: the US government is looking to ban Chinese hardware and software in

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The once mighty Mazda 3 isn’t the top-seller it used to be, but it’s fast transitioning to being an underappreciated little gem… if you’re a specific type of buyer

Europe’s answer to the Tesla Model Y has landed in Australia, so has it been worth the wait?

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With a facelifted, streamlined lineup and upgraded tech, is the Volkswagen T-Cross one of Australia’s most underappreciated small SUVs?

The Hyundai Inster promises to shake up the affordable end of the electric car market – should BYD and MG be worried?

The fifth-generation Toyota RAV4 has now been on sale for more than five years, and it’s been a class leader for much of its existence. But is it still a good thing?

Thanks for joining us this Friday 16 August 2024. Notably in car news today: BMW unveils its new-generation M5 Touring and confirms it for Australia, and

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Hyundai’s first-ever Tucson Hybrid has launched in Australia to conquest a growing appetite for hybrid family SUVs, but is it up to the challenge?

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Hyundai has confirmed the name and teased the reveal of its new “sub-compact” city EV, the ‘Inster’, which is expected to make its way to Australian

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BMW has pulled the covers off a heavily redesigned ‘new generation’ BMW 1 Series hatchback

In car news today: Mazda teases a rotary revival as a generator for future electric-driven powertrains, and Hyundai i30N facelift leaked prior to its official unveiling.

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In car news today: the Toyota RAV4 midsize SUV is number one in Australia for April, and Ferrari has pulled the covers off its latest model, the 12Cilindri, and more.

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The first electric BMW iX2 is here – does it deliver the goods as a premium EV, and why would you choose it over a cheaper iX1?

In car news today: the Tesla Model 3 Performance has been revealed and priced for Australia, and BYD has confirmed its ute will indeed be called ‘Shark’.

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Thanks for joining us this Wednesday April 10th 2024. Notably in car news today: Toyota USA has pulled the covers off its new 4Runner that shares its

Thanks for joining us this Thursday April 4th 2024. Notably in car news today: a sub $60K price is expected for Kia’s prospective electric volume-selling

Thanks for joining us this Wednesday April 3rd 2024. Notably in car news today: GWM Ora becomes the most affordable electric offered down under, and

Kia’s EV5 electric midsize SUV is set to compete head on with the top-selling Tesla Model Y and undercut it on price when it launches in Australia this

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Lexus lobs a cut-priced hybrid compact SUV as its new entry point to the brand. But does it stack up as a real Lexus?

Thanks for joining us this Monday March 25th 2024. Notably in car news today: Isuzu has announced a new turbo-diesel engine for its MU-X large SUV and

Thanks for joining us this Friday March 22nd, 2024. Notably in car news today: Kia has revealed its all-new K4 small car and BMW has pulled the covers off

The second generation of Toyota’s C-HR has landed as a hybrid-only proposition – so how does it perform as a style-focused urban SUV?

With funky styling and an injection of some French flair, is the Nissan Juke the best-kept secret of the small SUV world?

Thanks for joining us this Friday March 15th 2024. Notably in car news today: Kia teases its new K4 model that is very likely to be the next Cerato sedan,

The smallest ever Lexus will carry one of the brand’s most affordable price tags ever when it launches in Australia this year, Chasing Cars can reveal.

It’s pitched as a go-anywhere, do-anything SUV – so is Subaru’s first ever electric vehicle the EV we’ve all been waiting for?

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A mid-life update for the midsize car has been revealed, expected in Australia early 2025

Has Alfa Romeo nailed the brief for their first ever plug-in hybrid?

Mid-spec grades of of the large SUV will now be available with a third row

This is our best look yet at the latest model in Mazda’s premium push

Hyundai’s electric lineup could be expanding with two Ioniq-branded electric utes

The fifth-generation Toyota Prado will hit Aussie roads mid year with mild-hybrid tech across the range

The ICE-variants of the small hatchback will mirror the exterior and interior design of the electric

The Blue Oval brand will usher in a new line-up of vehicle’s including the new Mustang coupe along with EV SUVs and vans

Seven-seat SUV set to touch down in Australia with a three-grade lineup

The long-running nameplate will live on for another generation in Australia as part of a single variant lineup

Luxurious new off-roader to be based on the next Outlander PHEV platform

The Swedish brand is expanding in Australia with its third EV now on sale from $81,500 before on road costs

The budget brand is deep in development of a ute which would bolster its Australian lineup significantly

This is Chasing Cars’ rolling coverage of everything you need to know about the automaker’s first ever pickup destined to shake up the ute market

Concept drawings showcase a rugged, off-road-focused wagon that could have life in it yet

A new trademark application has revived speculation that a smaller Ford Ranger sibling could come downunder

New Stellantis platform has the potential for V8 Hellcat beating two-second 0-100km/h acceleration

Arguably the most important variant of the new range, the all-new Kona Electric has hit Aussie shores – but is it worth the price premium over the Hybrid?

Ford has announced updates for its Everest all-terrain large SUV including a tweaked lineup and a new optional towing assistance feature depending on grade

Ford will soon roll out a number of tweaks for its Ford Ranger lineup for 2024, which will see gains in towing assistance and other updates across the range

Hyundai has revealed an N-Line specced version of its Kona Electric, bringing a more sporting exterior to the EV for the first time

Deliveries have paused for Tesla’s newly facelifted Model 3 electric sedan following the discovery of a breach of Australian motor vehicle regulations

Hyundai has unveiled an even hotter version of the Ioniq 5 N previewing an expanded product lineup of performance parts

The Japanese brand has unveiled the high-powered ‘Morizo RR Concept’ powered by a GR Yaris and GR Corolla heart – and it could make its way into production

The BMW 320i and 330e are no more in Australia; with the 330i now the most affordable BMW 3 Series you can buy

High-performance sedan gains new styling, tech and chassis upgrades; priced at $52,000 before on road costs

A suite of changes are coming to Jeep’s Wrangler including a new tech, update safety and most importantly, a new four-cylinder engine replacing the current V6

A new look, more safety equipment and higher prices for what was formerly Australia’s cheapest car

The all-new Volkswagen Multivan is on its way to Australia next year, so what can we expect to see from the new van and its campervan sibling: the California?

Suzuki’s top-selling car in Australia will debut a new generation on local roads next year

The Indian carmaker has set its sights on becoming a household name in Australia; says dealers and young talent will be crucial in achieving this

The updated GLB lineup sees price rises for the facelifted medium SUV that scores additional features and hybrid technology

Pricing has been confirmed for the world’s most-powerful production four-cylinder and first-ever hybrid-powered Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance

Subaru has confirmed 2024 prices for the entire BRZ lineup with the launch of the tS while offering upgraded safety for manual variants

It’s named after a desert – so how will the Mahindra Thar 4×4 handle a highly technical off-road track in the middle of a torrential Indian downpour? We put it to the test!

Set to release two models every year from 2024, BYD has set a “lofty” target to steal the sales pole position from Toyota in Australia

A more lifestyle-focused replacement to the current-generation Pik-Up will be a closer competitor to Ranger and Hilux, but will still maintain a focus on value

The first-ever Kona Hybrid is here! Is it the sweet spot in the new Kona lineup and does it justify its $4000 price premium?

Forthcoming electric ID Buzz lineup bolstered with the addition of the stretched LWB seven-seater at launch

“Faster and more efficient” versions to arrive for Australian debut in Q2 2024

Most powerful production Volkswagen ever will land alongside the MY24 Touareg facelift in March next year

Could Subaru’s partnership with Toyota lead to a modern day return for the Subaru Brumby ute?

Toyota Europe has revealed updates for its small SUV that will see it gain more tech and safety features plus a more potent hybrid option

The brand has confirmed the Optiq will be the fourth vehicle to join its growing global EV range

Hyundai has unveiled a mid-life facelift for its midsize SUV including a heavily redesigned interior and confirmation on long-awaited hybrid variants

This is Chasing Cars’ rolling coverage of everything you need to know about the all-new Subaru Forester, as it happens

The automaker will launch a Black Friday sales promotion for its Ioniq 6 EV, offering free upgrades to higher grade models

We’ve been given a taste of Toyota’s hydrogen-fuelled internal combustion Hiace prototype; check out our first drive impressions below

The new-generation hybrid-only midsize sedan has debuted in LA, for the first time featuring an all-wheel-drive hybrid powertrain

The Czech brand has lowered the cost of entry for its Kamiq small SUV, with a a value-focused new ‘Run-Out’ grade

Mercedes-Benz has announced lineup details for its updated GLE-class large SUV and coupe, which will see a refreshed model lineup and price increases

The luxury automaker is set to debut an updated GLS range this month featuring updates to tech, styling and powertrains

Could hydrogen-powered engine tech make its way into vehicles such as the Toyota Land Cruiser? According to Toyota there’s a chance it could happen

When Toyota introduced hybrid cars in Australia two decades ago, it didn’t go smoothly. Hydrogen appears to be facing headwinds that are even stiffer

Images revealing the exterior and interior design of the new Subaru Forester have leaked before its official unveiling slated for next week

The automaker is set to begin customer testing of a newly prototyped hydrogen-powered internal combustion Hiace van

Audi’s anticipated Q6 E-tron electric SUV is gearing up for production, with its latest physical prototype on show in China. Showcased at the China

Ford’s first plug-in hybrid ute will be built in South Africa, which could lead to higher prices for the new variant in Australia

Long awaited plans for an affordable electric car by the US maker are progressing with reported plans for European production

Suzuki has finally unveiled its next generation small car which debuts a new-generation ‘hybrid’ engine and could soon come to Australia

The Czech carmaker has revealed an evolutionary design for the new-generation liftback and wagon with a more powerful petrol engine

The popular small SUV is about to get a suite of updates to its lineup for 2024

Volkswagen is preparing a final upgrade to the current Golf GTI before it inevitably shifts focus to an electric future

Pictures have surfaced of what looks like it could be an N-performance version of Hyundai’s Sonata midsize sedan

Kia has revealed a fresh new design for its popular people mover

Mazda has confirmed the MX-30 small SUV will bow out of the Australian market

The brand has physically revealed what to expect of its next generation small hatchback

The FT-3e is one of a suite of new EV concepts revealed by the Japanese auto-giant

Toyota and Lexus unveiled a raft of new EV concepts this week, showing off the future of its upcoming EV platform

The ‘Iconic SP’ rotary-powered concept showcases Mazda’s vision for future sports cars

Toyota has officially pulled the covers off its EPU electric ute concept and Toyota Australia is keen to add it to their lineup. The EPU - or ‘Electric

Kia’s facelifted Carnival people mover has been spied undisguised, revealing our best look yet at the soon to be updated people mover which is expected to

Japanese auto-giant Toyota has released a cryptic image of a new vehicle widely expected to preview the next generation Toyota Camry midsize sedan.

The fourth and last concept vehicle to be released by Nissan ahead of the Japan Mobility Show is perhaps its wildest design yet - the 'Hyper Punk'

The seven-seat Ioniq 7 electric SUV hasn’t yet been revealed, but a first glimpse of the Hyundai’s new interior has surfaced online in prototype form.

Nissan has been on a roll releasing a series of electric vehicle concepts in advance of the upcoming Japan Mobility Show, with their latest concept - the

The iconic workhorse will debut an updated model range in November featuring a four-cylinder engine and automatic gearbox for the first time, plus a price increase

The stalwart small SUV is about to undergo its latest update, gaining safety tech and a new optional accessory pack

The full size Ford F-150 pick-up truck is about to hit Australian shores; here are five things to know about the American icon

Nissan has digitally unveiled its ‘Hyper Adventure’ SUV concept, the second in a series of electric vehicle concepts that the brand will have on show at

Japan’s iconic sports car is soon to debut an updated lineup with a fairly comprehensive list of technology and mechanical upgrades

The lightweight Toyota GR86 sports coupe will soon gain a raft of new safety features and an optional performance pack

The fourth-generation of the Suzuki Swift small hatchback has been previewed in ‘concept’ form ahead of its official reveal

Chery is about to expand its lineup with the Tiggo 7 Pro midsize SUV, the second vehicle to join the brand’s growing range