Author: Andrew Maclean

The barrier to entry into electric motoring keeps getting lower.Chery E5 [MY24 shown]BYD Atto 3And, with fuel prices on the rise, the reasonably priced end of the EV spectrum could change into much more attractive for Aussie families trying to tighten their purse strings.So let’s compare two of the perfect budget-friendly battery-powered small SUVs – the Chery E5 and the BYD Atto 3 – to see which comes out on top.How much?The Chery E5 (formerly generally known as the Chery Omoda E5) is out there in two model grades – the entry-level Urban that costs $36,990 plus on-road costs, and…

The hybrid vehicle market has modified ceaselessly as recent technology and recent arrivals reshape the world of green motoring.Petrol-electric hybrids have been around since a little-known compact automotive, the Honda Insight, arrived Down Under in 2001. Toyota has since done the heavy lifting with every thing from the unique Prius to a full range of hybrid offerings that can soon extend all the best way as much as the LandCruiser.But now there’s a dramatic change within the landscape as plug-in hybrids, called ‘Super Hybrids’ by a few of the most important recent auto brands, proceed to reach in growing numbers…

With greater than 60 nameplates within the mid-size SUV segment alone, it’s hard to know where to search for the precise family automobile. Which makes it equally as difficult for any of those soft-roaders to face out, especially for newer brands like MG and Geely, except on the subject of fully electric alternatives. Only 1 / 4 of the sprawling mid-size SUV category is obtainable with a zero-emissions powertrain – and most of them are from luxury brands, putting them out of reach for average Aussie families. So, if you happen to are on a budget and considering the transition…

Small SUVs are big business nowadays. Almost every mainstream auto brand has a high-riding hatchback that guarantees more room and potential for adventure than a traditional suburban runabout, including these two – the Honda HR-V and Subaru Crosstrek. The 2 Japanese automakers are arguably the early pioneers of crossover wagons with vehicles just like the Subaru Outback, a vehicle which the smaller Crosstrek follows within the wheel tracks of, and the unique Honda HR-V that launched almost 20 years ago as a cool three-door city automotive on stilts. And now, through advances in fuel-saving technology, the HR-V and Crosstrek line…

The everyday Australian family automobile is evolving on a regular basis. Nothing signifies the changing demands higher than these two models, the 2025 Mahindra XUV700 and 2025 Nissan X-Trail – a pair of high-riding, seven-seat mid-size SUVs, a vehicle type that has essentially replaced the station wagon because the default selection for suburban runabouts. Each cost just over $40k and offer spacious, flexible cabins that feature modern tech, and are fitted with the newest in automated safety systems. But which is best? Let’s discover… How much? There’s only a handful of mid-size SUVs that provide a third-row option, which puts…

A plug-in hybrid (PHEV) mid-size SUV is the best solution for Australian families on a one-car budget. Until recently though, apart from the favored Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Haval H6 GT PHEV and MG H6 Plus EV, the fuel-saving powertrain technology has been largely out of reach for a lot of buyers and reserved mostly for big and expensive luxury SUVs. But a bunch of Chinese newcomers, including Jaecoo and BYD, are making it more accessible with models like these, the Jaecoo J7 SHS Summit and BYD Sealion 6 Essential. Each are roughly the identical size, each cost lower than $50k,…

The standard family automobile has modified quite a bit during the last 20 years. Today, SUVs have taken over from conventional three-box sedans because the default option for Australian recent automobile consumers. 2025 Honda Accord e:HEV RS2025 Toyota Camry SL. Consequently – and even long after the demise of keystone vehicles just like the Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon – the selection of mainstream mid-size passenger sedans has diminished dramatically. Only a couple of legacy models remain, similar to the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry we’re comparing here. And even then, these two are playing in a distinct league to…