New hybrid family SUV alert! Could this Nissan Qashqai e-Power twinning Renault Austral be offered in Australia as a Hyundai Tucson and Toyota RAV4 hybrid alternative?

New hybrid family SUV alert! Could this Nissan Qashqai e-Power twinning Renault Austral be offered in Australia as a Hyundai Tucson and Toyota RAV4 hybrid alternative?

4 Apr 2025 by Tim Nicholson

Will Renault ever put the Austral in Australia? Read more
Goodbye Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, hello Grandis? 2025 Mitsubishi Grandis to debut in Europe as hybrid rival to Nissan Qashqai, Kia Seltos, and Haval Jolion

Goodbye Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, hello Grandis? 2025 Mitsubishi Grandis to debut in Europe as hybrid rival to Nissan Qashqai, Kia Seltos, and Haval Jolion

24 Feb 2025 by Tom White

Mitsubishi has revealed its next new small SUV model, the Grandis, which will sit above the ASX but below the Outlander in its international line-up, offering both mild and full hybrid drivetrain ...Read more
Lifesaving tech to make all electric cars safer from fire: Feature found in 2025 Renault Megane E-Tech to be made available to every carmaker

Lifesaving tech to make all electric cars safer from fire: Feature found in 2025 Renault Megane E-Tech to be made available to every carmaker

19 Feb 2025 by Dom Tripolone

In a rare act of bipartisan goodwill, Renault is making its lifesaving tech free for all to use. Read more
Fresh hot hatch showdown shapes up: New Peugeot boss mulls return of electric 205 GTi as potential sporty EV to rival Alpine A290 and Abarth 500e

Fresh hot hatch showdown shapes up: New Peugeot boss mulls return of electric 205 GTi as potential sporty EV to rival Alpine A290 and Abarth 500e

17 Feb 2025 by John Law

If there’s one thing French carmakers do well, it’s front-drive hot hatches.  The Peugeot 205 GTi and Renault 5 GT were cars for the car-loving people, and the two brands would go ...Read more
Watch out Hyundai Kona, Haval Jolion, Subaru Crosstrek and Toyota Corolla Cross, a new cut-price Euro is headed our way but will the Dacia-sourced tough-looking 2025 Renault Duster small SUV's price be right?

Watch out Hyundai Kona, Haval Jolion, Subaru Crosstrek and Toyota Corolla Cross, a new cut-price Euro is headed our way but will the Dacia-sourced tough-looking 2025 Renault Duster small SUV's price be right?

17 Feb 2025 by John Law

At long last, Australian Renault importer Ateco has officially confirmed Dacia for our market.  ...Read more
European brand locks in Google connected technology: Toyota Yaris Cross, Volkswagen T-Cross and Mazda CX-3 rivalling 2025 Renault Captur takes a step closer to Australia

European brand locks in Google connected technology: Toyota Yaris Cross, Volkswagen T-Cross and Mazda CX-3 rivalling 2025 Renault Captur takes a step closer to Australia

11 Feb 2025 by John Law

The Captur will become Renault’s first ‘connected car’ in Australia.  ...Read more
The best worst sellers revealed, including one of our favourite hatches, SUVs, sports cars and EV electric cars such as the Honda Civic, Nissan Z, Peugeot 308 and Hyundai i20 N

The best worst sellers revealed, including one of our favourite hatches, SUVs, sports cars and EV electric cars such as the Honda Civic, Nissan Z, Peugeot 308 and Hyundai i20 N

4 Feb 2025 by Byron Mathioudakis

Sometimes the best cars are amongst the worst sellers. Read more
The 2025 retro hotshots you want but can't buy, including the Ford Bronco, Mahindra Thar Roxx, the world's coolest EV and even a fabulous Toyota RAV4-based '70s Chevrolet Blazer knockoff

The 2025 retro hotshots you want but can't buy, including the Ford Bronco, Mahindra Thar Roxx, the world's coolest EV and even a fabulous Toyota RAV4-based '70s Chevrolet Blazer knockoff

1 Feb 2025 by Byron Mathioudakis

Retro car design is having a moment. Again.Massive around the turn of the millennium, few endure today from back then (namely BMW’s Mini and the Fiat 500), as most (including the Volkswagen New ...Read more
Why this brand is going all-in on hybrids: Renault says no to plug-in hybrids despite Mitsubishi, BYD, Volkswagen and others investing in the tech: Report

Why this brand is going all-in on hybrids: Renault says no to plug-in hybrids despite Mitsubishi, BYD, Volkswagen and others investing in the tech: Report

29 Jan 2025 by John Law

Renault is going full steam ahead on hybrid and electric cars.  Plug-in hybrid development, despite offering one in its mid-size Rafale coupe SUV, is a dead end for Renault, CEO Fabrice ...Read more
New Mitsubishi ASX twin locked in: 2025 Renault Captur hybrid coming to Australia to battle Mazda CX-3, Suzuki Jimny and Toyota Yaris Cross

New Mitsubishi ASX twin locked in: 2025 Renault Captur hybrid coming to Australia to battle Mazda CX-3, Suzuki Jimny and Toyota Yaris Cross

17 Jan 2025 by John Law

On the same day Mitsubishi confirmed its new Renault-based ASX, the French brand’s Captur version of the light SUV is coming back to Australia.  ...Read more
Why so many car brands lost sales in Australia during 2024 including Tesla, MG, Ram and Jeep

Why so many car brands lost sales in Australia during 2024 including Tesla, MG, Ram and Jeep

17 Jan 2025 by Chris Thompson

Australia’s new car market rose very slightly in volume in 2024 compared to 2023 - but it wasn’t good news across the board. ...Read more
Nightmare for Toyota RAV4, BYD Sealion 6, Nissan X-Trail and Mitsubishi Outlander? Possible Renault Koleos-replacing Dacia Bigster family SUV to pack affordable hybrid punch

Nightmare for Toyota RAV4, BYD Sealion 6, Nissan X-Trail and Mitsubishi Outlander? Possible Renault Koleos-replacing Dacia Bigster family SUV to pack affordable hybrid punch

17 Jan 2025 by John Law

This new mid-size SUV could be the car to put Renault back on the map in Australia and it isn’t even really from the French brand. The Dacia Bigster is a stretched version of the Romanian budget ...Read more
Can this European brand beat China in the new car price game? New 2026 Renault Twingo electric car poised to take on the likes of BYD Dolphin, MG4 and GWM Ora

Can this European brand beat China in the new car price game? New 2026 Renault Twingo electric car poised to take on the likes of BYD Dolphin, MG4 and GWM Ora

14 Jan 2025 by Chris Thompson

Renault’s fourth-generation Twingo light car has been shown off in a close-to-production form at the 2025 Brussels Motor Show, with a seriously competitive target price.The true-to-original styling ...Read more
New 'affordable' RAV4 hybrid challenger which isn't from China? Next-gen 2025 Dacia Duster to introduce new hybrid system as Skoda-rivalling brand remains on the cards for Australia

New 'affordable' RAV4 hybrid challenger which isn't from China? Next-gen 2025 Dacia Duster to introduce new hybrid system as Skoda-rivalling brand remains on the cards for Australia

10 Jan 2025 by Tom White

Want a plugless hybrid RAV4 alternative which isn't from China? Renault could have an answer in 2025. Read more
The cars that could change Australia's ute market: Why the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux need to make way for the Ford Maverick, Hyundai Santa Cruz, Honda Ridgeline and Renault Duster Oroch | Opinion

The cars that could change Australia's ute market: Why the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux need to make way for the Ford Maverick, Hyundai Santa Cruz, Honda Ridgeline and Renault Duster Oroch | Opinion

4 Jan 2025 by John Law

It feels like, in recent years, all we talk about is the take-over of the dual-cab ute. The idea of a ute is nothing new but since the Toyota HiLux took over the best-selling accolade in 2016, they ...Read more
Hybrid hold-outs: The hybrid cars sold overseas we don't get here in Australia, from Toyota, Mazda, Volkswagen and more

Hybrid hold-outs: The hybrid cars sold overseas we don't get here in Australia, from Toyota, Mazda, Volkswagen and more

1 Jan 2025 by Chris Thompson

Australia has a very, very competitive new car market.  Our total new car sales each year is dwarfed by other nations around the world, but there are only a handful of countries where there ...Read more
Giant slaying 'little beast' Australian release confirmed: 2026 Renault 5 Turbo 3E is a Clio V6 successor coming to battle Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and Porsche Taycan

Giant slaying 'little beast' Australian release confirmed: 2026 Renault 5 Turbo 3E is a Clio V6 successor coming to battle Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and Porsche Taycan

30 Dec 2024 by John Law

Renault importer Ateco has confirmed Australia is getting the giant slaying Renault 5 Turbo 3E electric hatchback.With two rear-mounted motors delivering 375kW, the Renault 5 Turbo 3E’s targeted 0- ...Read more
Truly all-new cars released in 2024: What separates the BYD Shark 6 and Kia EV5 from the Toyota Prado and Suzuki Swift?

Truly all-new cars released in 2024: What separates the BYD Shark 6 and Kia EV5 from the Toyota Prado and Suzuki Swift?

27 Dec 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

Many so-called “all-new” models aren’t all that new. In fact, a sizeable chunk are reskinned versions of what came before, with fresh sheetmetal over the same general hard points. ...Read more
Tom White's Top 5 cars of 2024: From the BYD Seal to the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster

Tom White's Top 5 cars of 2024: From the BYD Seal to the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster

26 Dec 2024 by Tom White

I feel like 2024 was the eye of the storm. It’s the year, which sits between a big surge of electrification, yet before our market will be hit with a big shake-up with at least 12 new ...Read more
Tim Nicholson's top 5 cars of 2024: A big year for electric cars and hybrids, but is the new-gen Toyota Camry really as good as a Polestar 4 or Audi e-tron GT?

Tim Nicholson's top 5 cars of 2024: A big year for electric cars and hybrids, but is the new-gen Toyota Camry really as good as a Polestar 4 or Audi e-tron GT?

23 Dec 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Another year of new-model launches is behind us, and 2024 has been another doozy.While this past year is notable for the number of models that were scheduled for launch but still haven’t arrived, ...Read more
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