Tag: New Cars

How much it costs to run a car in Brisbane

Brisbane has ranked second worst out of the capital cities for transport affordability, with the cost of running a car for the average Brisbane family jumping faster than inflation. It’s an electrifying time

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Ask the Expert: Your burning motoring questions answered

Buying a new car can be stressful. Between the overwhelming range of options in Australia – there are more than 50 brands here – and the sudden influx of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and

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Why are electric car names so bad?

The chance to name a new car is precious, a billion-dollar branding exercise with decades of potential staying power. Many vehicles have names that have been around for 20-plus years — even when

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New cars Australians buy most with manual transmissions

Manual transmissions have declined in popularity by 90 per cent over a decade – and make up less than five per cent of new motor vehicles sold. But some types of cars are

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Australia’s cheapest performance car

Cost of living pressures mean buyers looking for a fun-to-drive car usually need deep pockets, but this tiny hatchback changes that. VALUE The cheapest new car in Australia is a manual Kia Picanto

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U.S. car sales are stronger than a year ago, but rising interest rates could hit demand

U.S. auto sales are expected to be stronger than a year ago, but set to decline compared with April as concerns simmer about the U.S. economy and whether people will delay or forgo

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Renewed calls to mandate AM radio in cars – for emergency alerts in bushfires and floods – as the simple but reliable tech disappears

An Australian Government report has warned the removal of AM radio from new cars could have life-threatening consequences during natural disasters in remote areas, where there is no phone signal or internet connection.

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Estimate Your Costs – Forbes Advisor

Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors’ opinions or evaluations. Shopping for a new car or just savvy and want an idea

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Mitsubishi offers Holden owners $1000 to buy its new cars

Football, meat pies, kangaroos and Mitsubishi cars. The Japanese company is offering Holden owners $1000 if they trade-in for a Mitsubishi – to reverse a 30 per cent sales slide. View 3 images Mitsubishi

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Honda HR-V Hybrid 2023 review: e:HEV L long-term | Part 1 – Living with small SUV rival for Mazda CX-30, Toyota C-HR & VW T-Roc

In Australia, electrified cars are coming in a big way. Some parts of Europe already buy mostly electric or hybrid cars, and a lot of the world would see an EV as a

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