Demo vs New Car in Australia: Is the Discount Worth It?
A demo car can save money, but part of its warranty may already be used and its build date matters too. Check the paperwork, then price the saving against a written quote for the same new car.
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New Car Warranty in Australia: What's Actually Covered
A new car warranty is only one layer of protection. See what a manufacturer warranty covers and leaves out, how servicing and add-ons affect it, and what to check before you sign.
Used Electric Car Buying Checklist for Australia
An attractive advert is a starting point. Use this checklist to collect battery, warranty, charging and vehicle-history evidence before committing to a used electric car.
Toyota EV Strategy 2026: Chinese Joint Ventures Save Them?
Toyota cancelled the Lexus LF-ZC last week, leaving the world's biggest carmaker even more exposed to the Chinese EV onslaught. With a fuel crisis pushing Australians back to electric, why is Toyota still axing EVs? We dig into the three plays Toyota may actually be running.
Toyota Models Missing in Australia: FJ, Alphard and Mini Ute
Toyota dominates the Australian sales charts but still has three global models that would clean up here if they ever arrived. We break down the FJ LandCruiser, the Alphard people-mover and the new Corolla Cross-based ute, and what would have to change to bring them to Australia.
Why Premium Brands Now Fight Over ADAS Calibration
Audi has done over 10,000km of Australian-specific ADAS calibration on the new Q3. The premium safety conversation has shifted from hardware checklists to how well the systems work in real driving. Here is why that matters.
Akio Toyoda: I Feel Very Alone Resisting EV Push
Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda has publicly admitted feeling "very alone" in defending combustion engines against the industry's EV rush. His comments come as multiple rivals quietly walk back their own EV roadmaps. The shift is real.
Lotus CEO Calls Heavy Sports Cars Mediocre
Lotus CEO Feng Qingfeng publicly declared any sports car over 1.8 tonnes "mediocre," then forgot two of his own cars weigh well over 2.4 tonnes. The Chinese internet noticed. The real signal here is about the incoming Type 135 supercar.
Why Korea Quietly Won the Decade in Australian Cars
China dominates the headlines but Korea owns the substance. Hyundai, Kia and KGM are delivering engineering, design and value Australian buyers cannot get from anyone else. Here is why Korea, not China, is the real story of this decade.
Honda CR-V HR-V Civic: 4 Fixes to Win Australian Sales
Honda's 2026 lineup is objectively competitive on specs, value and safety, yet annual sales sit around 15,000 while Toyota shifts 240,000. We asked Honda Australia's leadership directly about the gap, and their answers reveal both the problem and the path forward.
Bentley Rules Out Chinese EV Tech: What It Means
Bentley's CEO has firmly ruled out Chinese electric or range-extender technology, even as Maserati races toward a JAC-powered Quattroporte. The divergence in luxury brand strategy tells you something important about what you're actually paying for when you buy at this end of the market.
Victoria's EV Strategy: Why It's Falling Behind
A Victorian parliamentary inquiry has confirmed what many EV drivers already suspected: the state's public charging network is underpowered, underplanned, and falling further behind comparable states. For buyers weighing up an EV purchase in Victoria, this report matters.