Author: Jack Quick
Utes are continuing to extend in popularity in Australia, and native buyers are increasingly leaning towards pricier, more profitable 4×4 pickup and cab-chassis models. In line with the most recent VFACTS latest automobile sales data, a complete of 249,762 utes were sold in Australia during 2023, which is a rise of 9.2 per cent from the previous yr. Looking forward to 2024, there are quite a variety of latest or updated utes which might be confirmed to be launching in Australia. The next is a breakdown of every latest ute set to reach this yr. When you would really like…
Current Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has been denied a Mercedes-AMG GT rental automotive from Sixt during a recent holiday to Portugal as he’s too young. As reported by The Sun, the 26-year-old Dutch racing driver was denied the high-performance rental automotive as the corporate’s insurance policy requires drivers to be at the very least 30 years old. Mr Vestappen flew into Algarve, Portugal last Monday with family and friends and had rented around 20 cars from Sixt at Faro Airport. The party had also booked the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve racing circuit for 2 days. “Max and the…
2023 is coming to an in depth and it’s time to begin reflecting on the yr that has passed. The CarExpert editorial team have driven countless recent cars during this yr, starting from small city hatchbacks to large pickups. The next are what each member of the team deem the very best automobile they drove during 2023. Anthony Crawford: Honda Civic Type R While we’re all so lucky nowadays to have so many inexpensive performance cars to select from, including the Hyundai i20 N, i30 Sedan N and hatch, GR Corolla and Yaris, and Subaru BRZ, the standout of 2023…
Volkswagen Australia is offering a variety of nationwide drive-away prices and five years of free servicing on select Amarok ute variants until December 31. This discounts come on the back of serious stock incoming of the entry- and mid-spec Amarok Core, Life, and Style variants at Volkswagen dealers. It’s working towards “enhancing” its “stock position” for the in-demand PanAmericana and Aventura variants in 2024. If you happen to’re serious about a Volkswagen Amarok, CarExpert can aid you find one and connect you with the correct dealer. Click on this link for more information. Volkswagen Amarok Core TDI405 The entry-level Volkswagen Amarok Core TDI405 is…
Ford Australia has issued a stop sale for the Transit van, including the all-electric E-Transit, and Transit bus models following a recent recall on account of a difficulty with the reversing camera. This recall affects 1559 Transit van and Transit bus models with model years from MY22.5 to MY24. “The stop sale pertains to the rear-view camera where in affected vehicles, customers may intermittently experience either a rear camera blue image or a full blue or black image on the SYNC screen when reverse gear is chosen,” said a Ford Australia spokesperson. “We’ve got asked our dealer network to stop…
Toyota says supply of its popular hybrids is improving, and it won’t pause orders of popular models just like the RAV4 because it recently did with the Camry. It’s understood the typical wait time for the RAV4 Hybrid continues to be currently sitting between 12 to 24 months, depending on the variant, with some customers cancelling their orders as a consequence of the lengthy wait. These long wait times mightn’t be sticking around though as Toyota Australia has indicated production for the RAV4 Hybrid, amongst other models, is ready to enhance throughout 2024. RAV4 Hybrid “Given what we all know…
The Mazda CX-30 has been updated for the 2024 model 12 months, with a brand new trim level introduced, certain variants axed, and costs bumped by as much as $1680. The entry-level G20 Pure’s manual transmission option has been dropped from the range, meaning the entry asking price has climbed by $2380. This also means all the CX-30 range is automatic-only. The range now opens at $32,990 before on-roads for the G20 Pure with the six-speed auto, and extends to $47,390 before on-roads for the G25 Astina AWD. The brand new CX-30 GT SP might be available in G25 FWD…
Uber has detailed a “landmark vehicle partnership” with BYD’s local distributor EVDirect that sees 10,000 Atto 3 electric SUVs change into available immediately to Uber drivers and delivery people. These 10,000 BYD Atto 3s can be found through a spread of financing and leasing options. These include long-term financing that ends in full ownership of the vehicle, in addition to a versatile ownership arrangement with the choice to return the vehicle after a minimum term. More flexible rental and ownership offerings can be detailed and change into available in early 2024. “Two-thirds of drivers have told us they intend to…
