Carscoops

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the Mini Convertible comes with 17-inch or 18-inch wheels, while European buyers can opt for smaller 16-inch rims. The Cooper C Convertible produces 161 hp (120 kW / 163 PS) and 250 Nm (221 lb-ft) of torque, while the Cooper S Convertible bumps it to 201 hp (150 kW / 204 PS) and 300 Nm (221 lb-ft). In the U.S.,

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CarExpert

JUNE 12, 2024

The updated 2025 BMW M2 has been revealed overnight, with the German manufacturer detailing performance, technology, and aesthetic upgrades for its least-expensive high-performance model. A power bump headlines the changes – the facelifted BMW M2 produces 353kW from its twin-turbo 3.0-litre Production is due to begin in August 2024.

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CarExpert

JULY 1, 2024

It steers and handles superbly, not to mention excellent ride comfort over all manner of bumps and broken road. This factor alone can be a game changer for some buyers. Before hopping into the driver’s seat to experience that punchy EV take off, it’s worth noting the ecological sensitivity of manufacturing beyond the cabin.

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Autocar

JANUARY 18, 2024

Toyota said the concept was designed to “show how the ‘Cruiser’ moniker can adapt to an all-electric and ultramodern environment”, with a focus on young city buyers “who en joy active outdoor leisure interests”. Other vehicles in this reimagined line-up include production versions of the FT-SE sports coupé, EPU pick-up and FT-3E crossover.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 3, 2025

In the automotive world many manufacturers end up habitually copying each other or daring to be extremely different both scenarios can result in annoying trends that irk consumers and journalists alike. Assessment bodies have done just that, and it’s new car buyers who are suffering as a result. Trends come in waves, eras even.

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Drive.com

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

litre V6 and four-speed automatic, it is almost identical to the Camry sedan which Toyota will manufacture in Australia from mid-97. The Solara is significant in that it will be the first to take advantage of the combined talents of Toyotas North American styling, engineering and manufacturing facilities. litre inline four or a 3.0-litre

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CarExpert

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

MG has officially launched its second-generation HS SUV in Australia, and it comes with big ambitions as the brand looks to move away from its budget-buyer image. Despite a price bump which has resulted in the HS now starting from $33,990 drive-away, MG expects the new model to outsell its predecessor.

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CarExpert

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

.” CX-60 P50e He noted the absence of subsidies in the government’s plan, pointing to the US$7500 federal tax credit offered by the US Government to new electric vehicle (EV) buyers as an example of what may be necessary. If companies meet or beat their CO2 target, they’ll receive credits.

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Drive.com

OCTOBER 3, 2024

That’s a bonus for Aussie buyers, and an indication that Leapmotor is keen to land the C10 competitively in a market that is being flooded with new options seemingly every month. At 4.72m long, other manufacturers might be tempted to stretch to a third row, but Leapmotor says the C10 is strictly a two-row SUV.

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Autocar

JUNE 7, 2024

The ever-increasing crossover onslaught has sunk a fair few nails into the supermini ’s coffin because these high-riding alternatives offer greater street cred for the buyer and a healthier slice of profits for the manufacturer. It’s more comfortable at low speeds too.

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Carscoops

JUNE 6, 2024

To find out if all of these components come together to form a car worthy of buyers’ consideration, we tested it in the hills just outside of San Diego, California. For those who care, the manufacturer estimates that it’ll take the Crown Signia 7.1 Six speakers are standard but buyers can add an 11-speaker JBL system.

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CarExpert

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

“Many [overseas] markets have put significant subsidies [in line with their efficiency standards], which means the subsidies are disguising the cost bump. “Kia Australia is confident it will provide a diverse product range, consisting of various fuel efficient technologies, for Australian new car buyers to choose from.”

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Drive.com

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The 2025 Kia Tasman will soon arrive to unsettle the traditional ute market, but its looks could divide traditionally conservative buyers. While overseas variants get the option of a manual transmission and turbo-petrol engine, Australian buyers will exclusively be offered a 2.2-litre 2025 Kia Tasman to go on sale next year 2.2-litre

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

If you opt for them before you drive your new Santa Fe home, you also get a full five-year, unlimited-kilometre manufacturer-backed warranty on the parts fitted, which can’t be said for other options you might add post-delivery. It has a terrific rough-road ride, and handles sharp-edged bumps and bigger lumpy sections with ease.

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Autocar

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Porsche Taycan vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 N One of the cars you see here is built by a manufacturer steeped in high-performance tradition and bears a badge that sits at the top of most brand analysts’ ‘most wanted’ lists. Initially, buyers’ interest in the car was piqued, but then it quickly peaked. Let’s take Porsche Taycan as an example.

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Drive.com

MAY 9, 2024

Buying a Ford F-150 is a relatively straightforward process, with buyers having to make two major decisions. Still, it’s not a cheap car, with a six-figure asking price that is bumped up slightly with our inky choice of paint. 100km combined claim by the manufacturer. Let’s have a closer look.

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Drive.com

MARCH 18, 2024

There’s never been this much choice for buyers in the market for a new SUV – yet, in the last 50 years, so few new hatchbacks and sedans to choose from. What it means is a firmer feel over speed bumps and potholes. Do you need an SUV? Most features in the Yaris Cross are shared with the hatch, but there are some differences.

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Drive.com

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Image: iStock/ SimonSkafar The mystery surrounding new vehicle service costs is slowly being eliminated, with many manufacturers offering either a prepaid package or a capped-priced service plan to remove any confusion or surprise costs. However, it is usually a price bump of around $100 more than the minor service.

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CarExpert

MAY 18, 2024

Under Australian Consumer Law, new car buyers have rights pertaining to the vehicle they are sold. On top of that, car manufacturers provide a warranty that is specific to the vehicle itself. In short, manufacturer warranties protect owners for a set time period or mileage cap if something goes wrong with the car. ”

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CarExpert

JUNE 14, 2024

Could the new Swift Hybrid be the default choice for first car buyers, eco-conscious city dwellers and rental fleet operators? It has a suppleness that irons out the lumps and bumps of Melbourne roads while also keeping the body controlled and relatively flat through corners. Technical Specifications Suzuki Swift Hybrid Engine 1.2L

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Drive.com

JANUARY 19, 2024

Has the revered manufacturer done enough to breathe new life into one of its key models? Under the skin it now gets adaptive suspension, a 360-degree surround-view camera, a new dash fascia inside the cabin, and an extra 10kW and 50Nm bump from this entry-level model’s turbo engine too. litre V6) to see how it shapes up.

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CarExpert

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Some manufacturers list drive-away prices while others list prices excluding on-road costs, but we’re comparing them based on the cheapest list price of each model – in whatever form it comes. Where possible, we’ll provide estimated drive-away pricing based on the manufacturer’s online configurators for a Victorian postcode.

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Drive.com

AUGUST 30, 2024

Car manufacturers like Toyota have become more sympathetic to workers who spend much of their day driving light commercial vans, making them significantly more ergonomic and safer than they ever have been – but without losing the workhorse reliability so many come to depend on. What buyers want is a white, turbo-diesel van with an auto.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 29, 2025

Manufacturing in China reduces overall costs, but having local know-how from Stellantis means the brand can draw upon existing dealership infrastructure. While a string of safety measures is always good news for new-car buyers, the calibration of these systems leaves something to be desired. claimed) 19.8kWh/100km Energy cons. (on

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Carscoops

DECEMBER 14, 2024

kWh / 100 km as tested › On Sale: Now *Manufacturer SWIPE A pricey proposal It’s impossible to talk about the Abarth 500e without first discussing the price. It’s as if you’re sitting at the top of 2nd gear in an ICE car and almost bumping into the rev limiter. H 2,322 mm (91.4

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Drive.com

MARCH 10, 2025

With a strong three-model line-up, the 2025 BMW X3 looks to once again appeal to Australian buyers in the luxury segment. Ever since, the SUV race has been on in earnest, and as we know, every manufacturer wants a piece of the action. Trent Nikolic drives the new X3 at its local launch.

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Drive.com

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

There is a subset of buyers who need the combination of off-road ability, payload and durability that the LandCruiser offers, and it works out to be a nice fit. But, of course, many other buyers follow their heart to a 70 Series, as the ultimate expression of a no-nonsense four-wheel-drive in a modern world that has mostly moved on.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 9, 2025

Skip ahead: Introduction Running costs Price and specification Energy use Interior space and comfort On-road assessment Connectivity and infotainment Summary Safety Next steps 2025 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 At one point in the not-too-distant past, V8s were all the rage thanks to local manufacturing from Holden and Ford.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Is it the ute that urban buyers never knew they needed, or one niche too far? Drive was invited to China as a guest of the manufacturer to test the E07 ahead of its Australian launch later in 2025. Adaptive air suspension is standard in high-grade E07s overseas including the one we drove which would help smooth out bumps.

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MARCH 27, 2024

The Skoda Karoq is covered by a seven-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty – one of the longest in the car industry, matching Kia, and the only European manufacturer offering this length of coverage as standard. Family buyers should be careful not to exceed the low payload if they plan to take their Karoq on a road trip.

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OCTOBER 7, 2024

However, manufacturers do have their reasons for hiding key interior functions, namely design. It’s a setup that dates the car visually, despite being functional and preferable to many buyers. On the other hand, the V bobbles over lumps and bumps, which wouldn’t be a deal-breaker for me personally.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

It’s surprising that other manufacturers do not offer this basic system. Nonetheless, we deliberately deviated onto some country roads and tried to upset the car’s balance by hitting bumps and uneven surfaces. Australian buyers will also welcome the option of a six-or seven-seat interior.

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Drive.com

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The Enyaq is more conventional and comfortably familiar for some buyers. If you opt for the RS, that improved performance and all-wheel drive trim the range back slightly to 530km, and also bumps up the turning circle quite slightly. The claimed range bumps up quite noticeably to 696km for Sportline and 657km for RS.

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MARCH 12, 2024

These days, just about every car manufacturer includes a medium SUV in its line-up, so competition has intensified significantly in recent years. New Mazda buyers are eligible for three years of complimentary Mazda Connected Services through the MyMazda app. Has the CX-5 risen to the challenge? Let’s find out. How much is a Mazda CX-5?

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Drive.com

JUNE 6, 2024

And, while small and medium SUVs are still the focal point of sales success for most manufacturers locally, large SUVs still play a significant part as brand pillars. Cabin amenity – for most buyers – is as important as the exterior styling, and in this regard the new Santa Fe impresses immediately. There’s a 1.6-litre,

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Autocar

JANUARY 4, 2024

Fairly gently rated suspension naturally soaks up bigger inputs from an uneven road surface without the need for more expensive technologies, although the car does use Citroën’s comfort-boosting hydraulic suspension bump-stops as guard for the extremes of wheel travel.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

The new Renault 5 is the first in a series of retro-inspired EVs from the French manufacturer, unashamedly drawing on the original of the 1970s for its design. In Europe, the R5 is offered in three different trim levels offering varying levels of equipment, and there will be a special-edition each year as well to keep buyers interested.

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