Drive.com

OCTOBER 27, 2024

However, not everyone has the ability to charge their car off-street, and would need to rely on Australia’s growing but still insufficient network of public charging stations that is not the most reliable, nor particularly cheap to use. We’ve found the plastics on top of the front door panels mark easily in day-to-day use.

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Drive.com

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Buyers are flush with choice for practical, affordable, and techy high-riding wagons, but for those after something with more flair, this smaller niche is filled by alternatives like Cupra and its Ateca mid-size SUV. However, buyers keen on those items can option them with the $2900 Tech package. 100km claim. (on on test) 7.2L/100km

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CarExpert

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Standard adaptive air suspension is typical Audi, in that it’s does a great job at ironing out the lumps and bumps of city life even on 21-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels (with 265/45 Bridgestone Alenza tyres), though also manages body control in more dynamic scenario with aplomb – would you expect anything less?

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Drive.com

AUGUST 30, 2024

What buyers want is a white, turbo-diesel van with an auto. There are also various door configurations available, depending on whether the buyer wants a single sliding passenger-side door with or without glass, dual sliding doors, or some combination thereof with or without barn doors at the rear – rather than a top-hinged tailgate.

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CarExpert

APRIL 11, 2024

The standard adaptive air suspension is typical Audi, in that it does a great job at ironing out the lumps and bumps of city life even on 21-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels (with 265/45 Bridgestone Alenza tyres); though also manages body control through twistier roads with aplomb.

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CarExpert

AUGUST 18, 2024

It’s most noticeable over speed bumps as the ute takes a few movements to settle. This sensation is made worse at higher speeds as while the Triton does a good job at soaking up road imperfections, larger continuous bumps really unsettle it. How much does the Mitsubishi Triton cost to run?

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Drive.com

DECEMBER 18, 2024

There are no substantial changes underneath the skin the seventh-generation Mustang runs on the same underpinnings as its predecessor and it only gets a slight power bump from that naturally aspirated V8 engine. Complimentary roadside assistance is even better, as long as you continually service the car within the Ford dealership network.

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Drive.com

MAY 14, 2024

Honda has partnered with Telstra to supply new Accords with a Telstra network connection for the first five years, integrating with the brand’s Honda Connect functionality, which allows a smartphone to control various aspects of the car including digital key, climate control, vehicle health, geofencing alerts, and remote engine immobiliser.

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Drive.com

OCTOBER 28, 2024

It’s an astonishing figure, given the segment has plenty of quality candidates – with more than two dozen vehicles all fighting for the same buyers. Like the Ford Ranger ute on which it’s based – currently the country’s best-selling vehicle – the Ford Everest SUV appears to have captured the imagination of Australian buyers.

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Drive.com

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Powered by Google Maps, the interface is easy to use, with super-clear graphics and route guidance, including the location of Tesla’s extensive Supercharger network. And Tesla’s warranty is shorter than what today’s buyers expect in the new car landscape. And, it is. But, it’s not all wine and roses. Gimme a break.

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CarExpert

JULY 3, 2024

We’ve already sampled the new hero models, which come loaded with luxury add-ons and tough looks designed to woo buyers who want to dominate the school run, and charge through the bush with reckless abandon. The Mitsubishi range is backed by Australia’s longest new car warranty, provided you service within the dealer network.

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CarExpert

MAY 17, 2024

The Hyundai Venue enters 2024 unchanged, aside from a $500 price bump. The air vent and gear lever surrounds are made of white plastic; it’s not my style, although some buyers may appreciate the dash of flair. Despite the hike, it’s still one of the cheapest SUVs in the country – even in flagship Elite form.

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Read our Aiways U5 review Alpine A290 The spirit of Renaultsport has been revived for a rework of the upcoming Renault 5 with extra power, differential-simulating torque vectoring on the front axle, hydraulic bump stops and A110 brakes. A dealer network of 50 sites is being set up, with franchise partners including Listers and Peter Vardy.

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Drive.com

APRIL 29, 2024

While Australia’s ute-centric buying behaviour may have helped shift the showroom spread away from passenger cars (in 2014 the Golf made up almost 36 per cent of Volkswagen sales compared to less than 7 per cent today), despite its strong performance within the brand the Amarok is not as popular with buyers as it should be.

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Drive.com

JUNE 26, 2024

So, does the GWM Ora deserve more attention amongst EV buyers on a budget? I was surprised by how easily the little Ora coasted over speed bumps and other rough patches without being thrown off-kilter or translating harshness into the cabin. I spent a week with it to find out. How much is a GWM Ora? How do I buy a GWM Ora?

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Drive.com

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The growth of the segment shows no signs of slowing down, and perhaps most importantly, the segment has shifted, matured, and improved to meet the demands of the Aussie buyer. And, that shifts the way we can give advice to buyers when it comes to buying a new dual-cab. Should I buy a Mitsubishi Triton or an Isuzu D-Max?

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Carcloud Auto Group

APRIL 19, 2024

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned expert, our tips and tricks will help you avoid common pitfalls and find the perfect used car that meets your needs and budget. These platforms allow private sellers and dealerships to list their vehicles for sale, providing a vast inventory for buyers to browse.

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Carcloud Auto Group

APRIL 19, 2024

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned expert, our tips and tricks will help you avoid common pitfalls and find the perfect used car that meets your needs and budget. These platforms allow private sellers and dealerships to list their vehicles for sale, providing a vast inventory for buyers to browse.

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Drive.com

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

To find out if it has what it takes to win over electric-car buyers, we’ve lined up an example of one of Australia’s top-selling EVs, the Tesla Model 3 , for a head-to-head comparison. As Tesla does not operate a traditional dealership network, the only way to place an order is online. And, it is.

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Drive.com

JUNE 4, 2024

iX3 buyers also score a five-year Chargefox subscription, which means you can top up the iX3 for free on the Chargefox network when away from home. The Audi Q4 E-Tron is also closely matched, starting from $88,300 plus on-road costs for the entry-level Q4 45 E-Tron model.

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Drive.com

AUGUST 25, 2024

Part of that is due to the popularity of these previously robust workhorses, but a significant element of it is the realisation that if buyers are using them in a vastly different manner, then they must be adequately equipped. D-Max buyers also get up to seven years of roadside assistance, renewed annually at each genuine service.

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Drive.com

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Roadside assistance is complimentary for up to seven years, as long as you service the vehicle within the Ford dealership network. It stays flat through corners and is unperturbed by bumping up on the ripple strips. Ford provides a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty for all its vehicles, including the new 2024 Ford Mustang.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 31, 2024

The adaptive suspension really helps iron out the bumps in the most comfortable way in the more sedate and comfort-focused drive modes, but in Sport it really does have an assertive firmness, and you do feel more of the surface below the tyres being transmitted into the cabin. How much does the BMW i5 cost to run?

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Drive.com

AUGUST 1, 2024

But whereas Toyota buyers need to pay $900 for the first five services, Subaru is offering them – at least for the time being – for free. Another factor is the dealership network. The Subaru feels firmer over bumps than the bZ4X, and does not disguise its two-tonne weight as well.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 16, 2025

Larger bumps really unsettle the car, and its body control doesn’t quite feel at the level it should be though it’s a similar story with the EV5. It’s better still on groomed roads, as routes like Hume Freeway can often hide the exact bumps that the S07 struggles with. Probably not.

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CarExpert

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Even harsher speed bumps didn’t faze the ID. Buzz owners in particular will get discounts at Ampols AmpCharge public charging network, as well as discounts on a range of home chargers. The ride while loaded up was surprisingly plush, soaking up pretty much every road imperfection. To see how the Volkswagen ID.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 22, 2024

There’s also a “king of the road” vibe, which is very sought after among SUV buyers. Over certain bumps it feels like you leave the driver’s seat and the third row seats – which aren’t properly latched – as you bounce up and down. This feeling is made even worse at higher speeds.

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Drive.com

JULY 19, 2024

Buyers need to step up to more expensive model grades to get these features, as well as blind-spot cameras, a door exit warning, 360-degree camera, and low-speed rear AEB for car parks. Over 10 years, the Hyundai costs $5025 to service through the company’s dealer network – while the Toyota is quoted as $3740.

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CarExpert

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

In terms of total volume, we think the model deserves to be selling a lot more than we’re doing now, and as we grow our network and our brand awareness, we’d like to see the Omoda 5 line exceed 1000 units per month. CE: For the new Omoda 5 GT variants what is the main competition and where are the buyers coming from?

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Autocar

MARCH 8, 2024

Formerly pretty utilitarian machines have now become increasingly glamourous and lavishly kitted out, as their makers wooed private buyers and fleet ‘user-choosers’ with SUV-level comfort and refinement, eye-catching style and family-friendly versatility. The lifestyle experiment certainly left its mark on this segment. It's the same 1.9-litre

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Drive.com

JUNE 5, 2024

To bring the original e-tron S into line with the broader range, and to allow buyers to easily distinguish its place in the line-up, the SQ8 e-tron now adopts the brand’s new SUV nomenclature. Overseas markets already have the Q4 e-tron and the Q6 e-tron, both of which are winging their way to Australia soon. for the wagon and 0.27

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Drive.com

JUNE 5, 2024

The addition of the Q8 badge to the brand’s largest electric SUV helps it – and buyers – find its place in that burgeoning line-up. Similarly, stretches of scrappy rural back roads did little to ruffle the Q8 e-tron, which simply floated over undulations, bumps, and other nasties with cossetting ease and comfortable aplomb.

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Autocar

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The big, luxe French car remains one of the automotive world’s most curious and often inventive places – and one of the most easily snubbed by buyers. Bumps the 505 simply glides over will make you wince in the 508, though, as its overwrought 20in alloys compress into them. BMW has sold tens of thousands of quick 3 Series in that time.

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CarExpert

DECEMBER 16, 2024

It see-saws on harsher bumps, which can make it feel almost nauseating in the second and third rows. Buzz owners in particular will get discounts at Ampol’s AmpCharge public charging network, as well as discounts on a range of home chargers. Another gripe is that at higher speeds on lumpy roads the suspension never feels settled.

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

This is key because many buyers will likely use their cars as family chariots. In the normal drive mode it’s not quite as settled due to the larger 20-inch alloy wheels, and in the comfort drive mode it gets a little too floaty over harsher bumps. VX and Kakadu variants pick up adaptive dampers that unlock more driving modes.

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