Category: Australia

Mahindra Scorpio SUV and MG 5 sedan score zero stars in Australian crash testing

The Mahindra Scorpio SUV and MG 5 sedan scored zero stars from local independent crash-test body ANCAP. They become the lowest scores of any new car currently on sale, and the first zero-star

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2024 Lexus LBX confirmed for Australia

Lexus is adding a new pint-size luxury SUV to its Australian line-up. Lexus Australia boss John Pappas says the LBX breaks new ground for the brand. “It is proof that luxury is not

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Australia’s Luxury Car Tax lives on, making popular cars pricier

In a move to encourage more Australians to transition to lower-emission and electric vehicles (EVs), is changing the definition of a ‘fuel-efficient vehicle’ under the Luxury Car Tax (LCT). Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced

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Mitsubishi Australia cleared of consumer law breach after High Court ruling on fuel economy claims

A legal battle between a Mitsubishi Triton owner – who claimed his ute used more fuel than advertised – and the vehicle’s maker has concluded, with the High Court finding in favour of

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Should you buy a new or used car?

It’s time to get yourself a new set of wheels, but in today’s market with prices climbing and ever-extending wait times – is it worth considering a second-hand option? It seems like a

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2024 Lexus LBX to be offered in two distinct flavours

All-new light-size luxury SUV will come in Luxury and Sports Luxury forms, the latter with optional AWD The 2024 Lexus LBX will be available in two grades and with two drivetrains when the

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Federal Government doubles down on Luxury Car Tax despite calls for its axing

Amid calls from Australia’s automotive industry for the Luxury Car Tax to be scrapped, the Federal Government will tighten its requirements for ‘fuel-efficient vehicles’ to meet the tax-free threshold – and will hit

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More pain for new car buyers

Australians have bought a record number of new cars this year, despite big price rises. But buyers are being hit by a dip in resale values. Electric cars took on hybrid machines and

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Most popular used cars in Australia revealed

As new-car sales prepare to break records, retained values of used cars are slipping – but Australians are still buying twice as many used cars as new vehicles. Here are the top models.

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