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Volkswagen Australia has confirmed the most powerful production Golf GTI ever built will not be sold here, despite local efforts to secure stock. The Edition 50, built to mark 50 years of GTI, is going to New Zealand instead. Here is what Australians miss out on, why ADR rules and European demand killed it, and what enthusiast options remain.
A new survey shows 64 per cent of Australian drivers are skipping or delaying car servicing because of cost-of-living pressure. Confidence in roadworthiness is staying high even when basic maintenance is being deferred, which is the exact gap road-safety experts say leads to avoidable incidents. Here is what the data shows, and what every owner should still pay for.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but some new car designs really do split the room. From the Tesla Cybertruck to the Kia EV4, the latest Subaru Outback and a polarising Mercedes-Benz, here are the five most visually challenging cars on sale today. Why their looks matter, and what it means for Australian buyers and resale values.
Premium fuel is now $14 more per tank than standard 91 RON, and the gap is widening. If you're not ready for an EV but want to keep fuel costs down, these five new cars all run on the cheapest petrol grade. Here's how they compare on real-world value.
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 has arrived without an ANCAP rating, and Toyota itself admits it's missing safety features required for the new five-star standard. Here's why ANCAP needs to step in, what the implications are for Australian buyers, and what to do if you're shopping a RAV4 right now.
Getting your driver's licence in Australia ranges from $558 to over $1300 depending on which state you live in. New research from EzLicence has crunched the full cost across every state and territory. Here's what learners and parents actually need to budget for in 2026.
Fuel prices have peaked, fallen and threaten to climb again. Here are the proven ways to cut your 4WD's fuel use, ranked by how much they actually save. Plus the honest question of whether it is time to switch to a hybrid like the BYD Shark 6.
New Zealand gets the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport hybrid this year. Australia does not. The reason is ANCAP, the cost is a missed segment, and the wait for an Australian Mitsubishi hybrid stretches to 2028.
The Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4 are heading into their toughest year-long fight in a decade. Both are about to be replaced, both have been detuned, and only one comes with a hybrid out of the gate.
There is a right month, a right week, and a right type of stock for buying a new Hyundai. Get all three together and the discount looks completely different.
List price is what the manufacturer prints. Drive-away is what you actually pay. The gap between them is where most new car confusion and a lot of dealer profit lives.
A drive-away number means nothing on its own. Here is the four-test framework that tells you whether your quote is genuinely competitive or quietly average.