Mike Costello
June 2021 new car sales figures – VFACTS
Market up a fraction, diesel utes dominate the charts, Kia edges Hyundai two months in a row, China's MG and GWM flying, Honda plummets, and EVs spike
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Toyota RAV4 sales slow in June, long waits remain
Sales of the Toyota RAV4 slowed in June, with long wait times continuing. It was outsold by the Mazda CX-5 in June for the first time this year.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
2021 Abarth 695 Esseesse revealed, not for Australia
It's got an Akrapovič exhaust and an adjustable rear spoiler, but the latest Abarth special edition – the 695 Esseesse – isn't coming here.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
NSW introduces heavy penalties for combined drug, drunk driving
New South Wales is cracking down hard on drivers caught with drugs and alcohol in their system at the same time.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Porsche Taycan recalled globally for power loss
Porsche is recalling more than 43,000 examples of the Taycan and Taycan Cross Turismo to update their motor control software.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Tesla tops 200,000 deliveries in Q2, 2021
Tesla has fought through semiconductor shortages, price rises, and troubles in China to deliver a record number of cars in the second quarter of 2021.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe leaked
A photo of the redesigned 2022 BMW 2 Series coupe has leaked ahead of the car's reveal later this week.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Podcast: Haval Jolion review, Mazda MX-30 v Toyota C-HR
The CarExpert team is back for another week of podcasting, looking at the topics that made car news over the past week.
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Vivek Shah
The Geely empire: What do Volvo, Polestar and Lotus have in common?
Geely is hardly a household name in Australia, but some of the brands under this company’s ownership, such as Volvo and Lotus, are world renowned for their safety and performance.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
2023 Mercedes-Benz CLE spied
Say hello to the new Mercedes-Benz CLE drop top, a Goldilocks model designed to slot between the C-Class and E-Class convertible.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
How 'premium' will Mazda's new products become?
Rear-wheel drive and electrified inline-six engines will take Mazda's new products into higher price points, but the company knows it mustn't abandon value shoppers.
5 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Badge Histories: Italian Brands, Part 2
Italian marques have been responsible for some of the most iconic cars ever designed, and their badges have an equally prominent history.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
MG brings electric, PHEV warranties in line with petrol models
MG has boosted the warranty on its electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles from five to seven years.
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William Stopford
2021 MG ZS EV price and specs
MG has made a statement with its sharp $44,990 drive-away ZS EV, Australia's cheapest all-electric vehicle. It undercuts rival EVs by more than $10,000.
5 Years Ago
James Wong
2022 BMW X3 M, X4 M Competition price and specs
BMW's go-fast M SUVs have received a mid-life refresh. Torque and tech are both upgraded for MY22, with prices to start from $169,500.
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Zak Adkins
Maserati Australia simplifies trim levels for 2022
Say goodbye to the Hybrid and GTS badges, as Maserati simplifies its range to just three trim levels in Australia.
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