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Toyota's plan to charge you more revealed
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (408+ words) Already the world's biggest carmaker by sales, Toyota is looking to massively increase profit through post-purchase options including software updates, a focus on genuine spare parts and used car sales. That's according to a report from NikkeiAsia, which said Toyota…...
Affordable hybrid 4WD to undercut rivals
1+ week, 4+ day ago (578+ words) GAC has slapped a price tag on its upcoming Denza B5 rival over in China ahead of its anticipated launch in Australia in the future. The GAC Yue 7, which was revealed at the Beijing Motor Show earlier this year, starts from…...
Game-changing new rules for Chinese cars
1+ week, 5+ day ago (336+ words) Chinese carmakers like BYD, Chery and Geely must now play by new rules in export markets like Australia. The Chinese government is cracking down on alleged anti-competitive behaviour from its automakers overseas, according to reports. The European Union has imposed…...
Big changes for key Jaecoo SUV
1+ week, 6+ day ago (359+ words) The Jaecoo J7 just got more expensive for Australian buyers. Jaecoo has trimmed its J7 variants from five to three, with the cheapest 'Ridge' petrol grade now $39,990, drive-away - a $5000 jump on the previous 'Core'. However, petrol and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) power are…...
New EVs to charge in less than 5 minutes
2+ week, 5+ day ago (491+ words) Chinese car maker Geely says it's about to smash the 5.5-minute electric car charging time record with a battery breakthrough, but there's a catch. Geely has announced it has developed a 1000V electric architecture for its vehicles which will allow charging…...
GAC to reinstate feature after backlash
3+ week, 11+ hour ago (431+ words) GAC has confirmed missing safety features in an upcoming new variant of its Emzoom small SUV will be reinstated for the Australian market after feedback. The company announced on the 18th of August that it was introducing a new base version…...
Kia Tasman SUV shows what could be coming | The Maitland Mercury | Maitland, NSW
3+ week, 1+ day ago (324+ words) The Kia Tasman had big dreams in Australia, including spawning a proper ute-based 4WD SUV to do battle with the Ford Everest. Slow sales have stalled that plan, but could the ute's upcoming facelift reignite the plan? Let's hope so, because…...
Toyota needs FJ LandCruiser desperately
3+ week, 2+ day ago (973+ words) Toyota is in danger of being overtaken by BYD. By retreating upmarket, it also risks losing the loyalty of a generation of buyers, especially younger ones, destroying the bedrock of the brand's success in Australia. Toyota is still the world…...
Door opens for Geely's new Toyota RAV4
3+ week, 3+ day ago (300+ words) Geely's new hybrid family SUV is getting closer to Aussie buyers. Geely Monjaro is a plug-in hybrid mid-size family SUV that has just been confirmed for the United Kingdom. This means the car is now available in right-hand drive, smoothing…...
Toyota's stylish RAV4 it is keeping from us
3+ week, 3+ day ago (397+ words) Toyota's RAV4 hybrid was the best-selling vehicle in July and is on target to be the best selling non-ute in the nation in 2026. But there is a stylish RAV4 alternative held back from Australia. Dubbed the Toyota Harrier, the coupe-style SUV is…...