Car industryChery returns to Australia with three-strong SUV line-up, electrification confirmed to followChinese car manufacturer Chery is set to make its official return to Australia later this week with the launch of the Omoda 5 SUV, with much more set to Amid a strong sales surge from Chinese brands in Australia, value-focused Chery is returning to our market with a loaded lineup4 years ago
New car pricesToyota GR Corolla 2023: Australian price and release date confirmedToyota has confirmed its highly anticipated GR Corolla hot hatch will arrive in Australia this March with a starting price of $62,300 before on-road Toyota’s next AWD hot hatch has now been priced for Australia ahead of its on-sale date next month4 years ago
Car industryVolkswagen confirms ample stock for Touareg, Arteon and Passat amid Tiguan supply woesSupply may be tight for Volkswagen’s popular Tiguan SUV but the brand says there are some models available if you want to get your hands on a new car4 years ago
New car pricesCupra Leon 2023: entry-level V grade available to order from $47,990 driveawayCupra Australia has confirmed that local buyers are now able to order its entry-level V grade of the Leon hot hatch, with a starting price of $47,9904 years ago
New car pricesVolkswagen Amarok 2023: Australian pricing and release date confirmedVolkswagen has unveiled official pricing for the Australian market with the premium-targeted Amarok ute starting at $50,990 before on-road costs. The The Amarok is back and while it’s slatted to cost you quite a bit more to buy than its predecessor, Volkswagen says it still offers great bang for buck4 years ago
Future carsNissan unveils all-electric Max-Out convertible to showcase the future of sports carsNissan has unveiled a prototype version of its all-electric Max-Out concept previewing what could become a production convertible model in the future. While Nissan's immediate EV plans consist of mass-appeal SUVs, the Japanese brand has displayed its commitment to drivers’ cars with its latest concept4 years ago
Future carsLexus RZ450e 2023: May release date in Australia for electric SUVLexus Australia has confirmed that its RZ electric SUV will be released in Australia in May 2023, launching initially in all-wheel drive RZ450e form. Set Bespoke electric SUV model will be released in three months’ time with about 400km range from a 64kWh battery4 years ago
Future carsToyota BZ Compact SUV model likely for Australian release, possibly in 2024Toyota appears to be close to confirming a release date for the BZ Compact SUV in Australia, with the fully-electric small SUV firming for a possible As part of its confirmed three-strong lineup of electric vehicles, Toyota is closely considering the style-driven small SUV4 years ago
Future carsToyota to launch three EVs in Australia by 2026Toyota has confirmed it will release three fully electric vehicles in Australia between now and 2026, beginning with the BZ4X midsize SUV in the last A raft of fully electric vehicles will soon be coming to Australia with at least two expected to be SUVs.4 years ago
Car industrySuzuki to launch at least six EVs by 2030, including what could be an electric Jimny 4WDSuzuki has confirmed it will launch six fully electric vehicles by 2030 with the first to make its debut in Japan this year. The Japanese manufacturer A wave of new EVs has been outlined for the coming years with Australia likely to be a recipient of many of the vehicles planned4 years ago
Car industryToyota Hilux 2023: new features, wait times and what to expectIt seems like nothing can stop the unwavering dominance of the Toyota Hilux, including issues with crippling parts shortages, the arrival of fierce new Football, meat pies and Hilux utes. Aussies just can’t get enough of Toyota’s unbreakable workhorse and there’s plenty to get excited about in 20234 years ago
New car pricesCupra Formentor prices increased for 2023, except base modelCupra has announced a price adjustment for the Formentor with the wagon now featuring a lower cost of entry, though higher grades are now more expensive. A series of price adjustments have been made to the Cupra Formentor — but news is mixed for Australian buyers4 years ago
Future carsPolestar 2 goes RWD! Big change set for late 2023 release in AustraliaPolestar has announced that single-motor variants of its Polestar 2 liftback will shift to rear-wheel-drive and receive more power and more range as part In a move that would be nearly unfeasible in a combustion vehicle, the Polestar 2 has shifted from front- to rear-wheel drive as part of a model year update4 years ago
Future carsBYD Seal 2023: Australian release date confirmed as Tesla Model 3 rival spotted on local roadsBYD distributor EV Direct has been spotted testing its Seal sedan on Australian roads ahead of its local on-sale date in the third quarter of this year – Eagle-eyed BYD fans have spotted the Seal sedan on Australian streets where it is undergoing testing ahead of its official launch later this year4 years ago
Car industryCupra Born 2023: servicing won’t be free but still “competitive” when EV arrivesCupra Australia has confirmed to Chasing Cars that servicing on its Born hot hatch will not be free but will still be “competitive” when the Born arrives A momentary glitch on Cupra’s website has left some buyers confused at the cost of the Born’s servicing.4 years ago
Car industrySuzuki Jimny 2023: orders of automatic three-door paused due to overwhelming backordersSuzuki Australia has announced a pause on sales of the automatic-equipped Jimny three-door models as the brand struggles to fulfil a huge list of orders. While the automatic is unavailable for now, buyers can still snap up a manual version if they are willing to wait.4 years ago
Car industryCupra Born 2023: almost 350 orders recorded in Australia, stock still availableCupra has announced that almost 350 orders have been placed for its fully-electric Born hot hatch in Australia, with deliveries expected to begin in late An alluring price tag combined with over 500km of range is said to have driven the demand in Australia’s increasingly competitive electric vehicle market4 years ago
Future carsHyundai Kona 2023: more backseat room, safety features and power figures detailed for Toyota Corolla Cross rivalHyundai has confirmed a range of improvements made to its second-generation Kona small SUV, detailing its increased practicality, convenience features andThe new Hyundai Kona will grow a size larger in its second generation but the inbound small SUV promises to be more practical and convenient than ever4 years ago
Future carsHyundai Kona 2023: release date confirmed, EV delayed to late in yearAn Australian release date of mid-2023 has been locked in for the new Hyundai Kona small SUV, but the company’s Australian arm has confirmed that the Hyundai’s all-new Kona is set to launch in Australia later this year but not all drivetrain options in the broad line-up will make it on the first boat over4 years ago
Future carsMazda MX-30 2023: rotary engine revived with long-awaited hybrid range extender variantAt long last, Mazda has revived its rotary engine technology with the unveiling of the MX-30 R-EV model in Europe, and it’s a shoo-in for Australia The Mazda’s rotary-powered MX-30 has finally made its debut boasting over 600km of range from its plug-in hybrid drivetrain.4 years ago
New car pricesFord Ranger 2023: new features, wait times and what to expectThe Ford Ranger is showing no signs of slowing down in 2023 with new grades, accessories and an increase in supply on the horizon amid lengthy wait times Ford hit the ground running with the T6.2 Ranger in 2022 but as the honeymoon period comes to an end, what else can buyers expect?4 years ago
Car industryMercedes-Benz set to drop EQ brand for EVs in 2024: reportMercedes-Benz is reportedly preparing to drop its ‘EQ’ nameplate when its second generation of electric vehicles launches from 2024 onwards. The report As electric vehicles slowly dominate Mercedes-Benz’s vehicle lineup, the German brand could transition away from its EQ sub-brand.4 years ago
Car industryToyota RAV4 2023: new features, wait times and what to expectThe news is in: the Toyota RAV4 is Australia’s favourite SUV once again, its popularity is showing no signs of slowing down and this much-loved vehicle Now in its fifth year on sale, Toyota has a lot planned for the RAV4 for the year ahead and some of it has already arrived.4 years ago
New car pricesVolkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2023: three years free servicing, stock available for popular seven-seaterVolkswagen has extended an olive branch to buyers of its supply-plagued Tiguan Allspace by announcing a package deal on the 132TSI Life grade for a At a time when car prices and wait lists are only going up, Volkswagen is offering a discounted Tiguan that you can buy right now4 years ago