Category: Australia

Mrs Holden’s Holden to stay in SA

Release date: 20/08/23 The much-treasured Mrs Holden’s Holden – a 48-215 model also known as the Holden FX – will be staying at the National Motor Museum permanently following a State Government acquisition

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Hybrid Audi Q5, Mazda CX-60 & the end of the Station Wagon in Australia

James Wong is the Production Editor at CarExpert based in Melbourne, Australia. With experience on both media and manufacturer sides of the industry, James has a specialty for product knowledge which stems from

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Car sales put ASX fintechs in fast lane

It seems nothing can slam the brakes on a remarkably resilient Aussie car market, and loan activity is bringing ASX fintechs along for the ride. Despite economic headwinds, loan activity is driving positive

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So much for cheap electric cars, average price $86,000

Electric-car lobbyists have for years been promising cheaper alternatives. And while there are at least three priced below $50,000, new data shows battery-powered vehicles remain the domain of the wealthy. View 3 images The

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Australian policymakers rule out New Zealand’s radical electric-car plan

New Zealand’s ‘carrot and stick’ approach to reducing tailpipe emissions – by penalising utes and SUVs with higher taxes and giving discounts to electric cars – has been ruled out for Australia. View 4

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Mahindra electric cars to use Chinese BYD batteries as Volkswagen deal runs late

The Indian automotive giant has partnered with China’s BYD to power its new electric-car range, as a deal to use VW batteries and electric motors runs behind schedule. View 8 images Upcoming electric vehicles

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What do the latest consumer spending insights tell us? « ROGER MONTGOMERY

What do the latest consumer spending insights tell us? In July, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) published its inaugural monthly household spending insights (HSI) Index, replacing the superseded ‘intentions’ index. Based on

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ASX fintechs in fast lane as auto sector resilience drives soaring loan activity

Carsales.com FY23 results show Aussie car market is resilient amidst higher interest rates WZR says its secured vehicle loan product is a meaningful part of the business, representing opportunity to scale MONEYME’s core

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Are electric cars cheaper to run than petrol or diesel cars?

Glenn Butler is one of Australia’s best-known motoring journalists having spent the last 25 years reporting on cars on radio, TV, web and print. He’s a former editor of Wheels, Australia’s most respected

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Why Australians love this SUV

This family car has been near the top of the sales charts for years and we find out why Australians are so obsessed with it. We find out why Aussies love this car

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