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Best New Car Deals in Australia for November 2020

To improve showroom foot traffic and entice more new car buyers, dealerships in the country are offering new car deals for November 2020. So if you're in the market for the best discount cars, now's a great time to go shopping. Check out which brands are offering the sweetest deals this month!

Nov 11th, 2020

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New Car Sales for October 2020 Show ‘Green Shoots’ of Recovery: 4 Brands Post Uptick In Sales as Toyota HiLux Tops the Charts Again

As COVID-19 continues to grip the world, new car sales in Australia experience another slump for the 31st consecutive month. Pleasantly surprising, however, is that sales turned around so much better, resulting in a negative performance of only -1.5%. FCAI calls this the 'green shoots' of recovery. Does this mean that the worst is behind us?

Nov 06th, 2020

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The 10 Best Used Cars to Buy in Australia 2020

There are huge advantages when you buy used cars. For one, insurance is cheaper since substantial depreciation will have already occurred. The point is, while you might not get that new car smell, with careful decision, you should get great value for your Aussies. The deal now is getting a quality used car, and this post will be your guide.

Nov 05th, 2020

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Why Are Hand Sanitisers and High Factor Sunscreen Bad for Your Car’s Health?

Sanitiser application has almost become a by-the-minute thing. Although they protect humans from germs and microbes, sanitisers are bad for our cars' health. It turns out we don't all want the same thing. Make no mistake; we aren’t on a campaign to stop you from applying sunscreens or sanitisers. What this article offers is a few suggestions on how you can protect your wellbeing and your car at the same time.

Nov 04th, 2020

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10 Electric Vehicles With The Longest Range In 2020

Electric cars come with various attractive features, but one element that has always been debated is their range. Sure, other things such as battery and charging technology matter, but the question that is often raised is how far one can go between top-ups. This article will cover how EV range is tested, how testing and rating methods differ, and the top 10 electric cars with the longest range in 2020.

Oct 27th, 2020

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The 10 Most Fuel Efficient Non-Electric Cars in Australia

The media puts a lot of effort into lauding the virtues of electrification. For obvious reasons, everyone seems to think that the future of automobile somehow lies with EVs. But does this mean gas-only vehicles are going away? Only time will tell. Combustion engines are still very much around, so we thought it would be useful to know which ones are the most fuel-efficient. This list includes both petrol and diesel engine cars currently available in Australia.

Oct 20th, 2020

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New Car Sales September 2020 - Toyota RAV4 Loses 2-month Lead To Ford Ranger

Ford Ranger took the first place in the new car sales for September 2020 in Australia. While Toyota RAV4 is not on top of the charts this month, the popularity of SUVs in general remains on the rise, claiming 47.3% of the market share and a total of 32,647 sales. It is still safe to say that crossover sales are at an all-time high and, looking at the trends, will keep positively increasing.

Oct 09th, 2020

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Did You Know About the Jeep Easter Eggs Hidden on Jeep Auto Parts?

Do Jeeps really have hidden Easter eggs? Oh, yes, they do! These little surprises were first introduced during the production of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler. The designer, Michael Santoro, wanted to leave a mark on the Wrangler. From then on, the idea of secret marks on their new cars thrilled Jeep owners no end. Have you found your Jeep’s Easter egg yet?

Sep 28th, 2020

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It’s Final: VinFast Now Owns Holden Lang Lang Proving Grounds

The Lang Lang Proving Grounds has an area of around 877 hectares, which Holden previously owned and operated as its test centre. With VinFast’s ambitions of becoming a global car brand, they will undoubtedly need and benefit from their very own testing grounds. Read about the inside story here!

Sep 18th, 2020

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2020 August New Car Sales in Australia: RAV4 Maintains Lead While Hybrid Version Tops Sales

New car sales in August 2020 reflect a decline of 28.8% with 60,986 units sold in comparison to 85,633 units sold in the same month last year. Meanwhile, Toyota RAV4 continues to lord it over the other models, selling a total of 4,825 vehicles out of which 4,405 were hybrids!

Sep 09th, 2020

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Hyundai: Humble Beginnings, Proud History

Chung Ju-Yung founded the Hyundai Motor Company in 1967. The South Korean automaker began as a company that produced cheap cars, relying heavily on other carmakers for engines and car parts. Today, Hyundai enjoys a very different status in the global scene, where it now supplies engine technology to the likes of Chrysler, Mitsubishi, and even Mercedes-Benz.

Sep 03rd, 2020

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Arriving in Australia: Ford Cars You Can Control with a Phone

Ford rolled out its FordPass Connect product across its seven-seater Everest, Transit, and the dual-cab Ranger. The US-based automaker will now make available in the Australian market their first modem-equipped cars you can control with a phone. Read on to discover what you can do with this new tech!

Aug 28th, 2020

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Electric Car Wireless Charging: How Does It Work?

Australia-based Lumen Freedom develops wireless EV charging technology, following Norway's lead. Jaguar I-Pace taxis are the first to be outfitted with this new tech, while BMW, Nissan, Chevrolet, and Tesla are catching up to ensure that their EVs will be compatible with wireless charging.

Aug 26th, 2020

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Australian Company Develops Next-Gen Active Wheel Alignment System

We’re close to adjusting wheel alignment on the fly with the latest project by Australian manufacturer Doftek. Its Active Wheel Alignment System project puts the country on the automotive industry map with this world-first tech.

Aug 25th, 2020

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New Car Sales 2020 July Australia – New Car Industry Takes Another Hit as RAV4 Overtakes HiLux

Toyota RAV4 takes the first place in the sales chart, as Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux eat the dust. Making up more than half of the 2020 July new car sales in Australia are SUVs, of which RAV4 is one, as more and more consumers are switching from sedans to SUVs.

Aug 20th, 2020