Car trends that need to die by 2025
Trends come in waves, even era-specific. In the automotive world, many manufacturers end up habitually copying each other or daring to be different—both of which can lead to annoying trends that annoy consumers and journalists alike. Here are some trends car expert The team hopes to leave in 2024… William Stopford: The price was never right from the start Look, it's a free market. Companies have every right to lower prices, and if demand doesn't meet expectations, lowering prices is good business sense. However, we are now seeing many brands - especially electric vehicles - slash prices after launching new cars, or even worse, announce multiple price cuts. The end result of this is that your early adopters (who are likely to be loyal to the brand) will feel like chumps as subsequent buyers receive substantial discounts while resale value takes a hit. Automakers, first of all, need to get pricing right. For example, if you're planning to launch a…
CarExpert What are the new car brands coming to Australia soon?
2025 will be a year of change for the Australian automotive industry, with at least 10 new brands set to arrive locally, in addition to the approximately 50 brands already in showrooms. While there are some businesses that have returned after a period away from the local market - such as Cadillac and Foton - the majority will be making their Australian debut and struggling to survive in our ultra-competitive market. The 10 brands that will soon be here include: CadillacDeepalphotoGAC/AionauspiciousJackoLeap carKaiwoXpeng MotorsZekel Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. Zekel 7X With these 10 brands in mind, we share our thoughts on what we'd like to see happen and how they'll stack up against existing competitors. William Stopford: Cadillac and Dupal Of the six brands launching in Australia or due to launch in 2025, Cadillac came close to entering the country more than a…
The new models the CarExpert team is most interested in
Australia is set to receive a host of new and updated models in 2025, many of which we can't wait for. cupratavaskanAudi Q5Nissan AriyaKia Tasman SUVs, pickup trucks, sports cars, luxury vehicles and electric vehicles are among the many new models coming to market next year, and we're particularly excited about some of them. For this we asked car expert Teams nominate the new models launching in 2025 that they are most excited about, and the door is open to any model confirmed for Australian release next year. In fact, we consulted the new car calendar to put together this article, and we encourage you to do the same - and let us know your picks in the comments below. Marton Pettendi: Ford Everest Tremor I can't wait to drive the new Ford Everest Tremor when it goes on sale in early 2025. Although it may be overshadowed by the new Toyota Prado in the media and sales charts this…
We hope cars released in 2024 will come to Australia
There are a ton of cars set to debut in 2024, and many of them look pretty interesting to us. Unfortunately, many of these cars likely won't come to Australia, meaning we'll only be able to admire them from afar while buyers in other markets get to enjoy them. To do this, we asked car expert The team has a list of cars released in 2024 that they hope will come here. fort capriWorld Seal 06Toyota 4RunnerLancia Ypsilon For context, here are just a few of the cars we had to choose from: Abarth 600eWorld Seal 06 Plug-in HybridCitroen C3 AircrossCitroen C3fort capriFord Cougar UpdatesInfiniti QX80Lancia YpsilonMazda CX-50 HybridNissan Muranonissan kickRenault SymbiosisRivian R2Rivian R3Toyota 4RunnerVolkswagen ID.7 station wagon Let us know your picks in the comments below! Marton Pettendi: Fiat Grande Panda I'd be happy to see the new Fiat Grande Panda on sale in Australia, although the chances of that happening anytime soon are slim. The old Panda has…
Top Five Reviews of 2024
Opinions are not hard to come by car expert office. All members of our passionate editorial team have a personal connection to cars, from cheap city cars to multi-million dollar exotics, and the industries that surround them. 2024 brings us the opportunity to contribute our thoughts on a wide range of automotive topics, many of which resonate with our loyal readers. Here are five of the most popular reviews. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. Australia's new anti-speeding system is dangerous car expert Founder Alborz Fallah questions new Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA) laws in this seminal industry article. "Simply put, this system is dangerous," Alberts said. “Although the ISA system is not yet mandatory in Australia, some manufacturers have been complying with the new regulations for some time and some of them are already sending vehicles to Australia with the system enabled. “We have…
The CarExpert Team’s Favorite Cars of 2024
It may sound cliche, but this year it might be car expert's Biggest year yet. The team drives a number of different cars in any given year, but with so many new cars entering the market (which will continue to be the case until 2025), it takes the right thing to stand out. Here, members of our team pick their favorite cars of the year. Which one do you choose? Do you disagree or agree with us? Read more below and share your thoughts with us in the comments! Marton Pettendi: Hyundai Ioniq 5N The best car I’ve driven this year is very different from the best car I’ve driven last year, the latest 992-series Porsche 911 GT3 RS – the world’s greatest street-legal race car and naturally aspirated big-bore unparalleled pinnacle six-cylinder petrol power . I never thought I'd say this, but my choice of cars launched in the past 12 months has been not just an SUV, but…
What surprised the CarExpert team the most in 2024
This year has brought many surprises, but not all of them are pleasant. In the automotive space, there's a lot going on in Australia in 2024, and 2025 looks no different. But before we get too far ahead of ourselves, here’s a quick rundown of what each member does: car expert Editorial surprised by 2024. Hundreds of new car deals are now available through CarExpert. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. Paul Maric: Kia Tasman design Styling is entirely subjective, but I think the direction Kia has taken with the Tasman is ambitious and brave in a way. Kia Tasman But even more surprising is their choice of drivetrain. It entered the field significantly behind its main rivals and offers no compelling on-paper reason to buy it ahead of those rivals. Maybe Kia is following a value proposition and will price the Tasman based on some value proposition in China. But the interior tech…
New cars launching in 2024 and beyond
There are only a few months left in the year, but there are still some major new car launches planned for 2024. This includes not only new and updated versions of existing nameplates, but also new brands entering the Australian market. While new car launches may be delayed, here's our latest intel on the models expected to launch this year and next. Each model is linked to our latest relevant content. If you find anything missing, please let us know! Aion Aion V alfa romeo alfa romeo junior Audi Audi Q5 BMW BMW M5 BYD Sea Lion World 7 Cadillac Cadillac Lyriq Lyriq – Customer deliveries due late 2024 or early 2025 Chery Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Cupra Kupratramar Deepal Deepal S07 S07 – Q4 2024 Ford Ford Ranger PHEV photo Photos Tunland V7 and Tunland V9 auspicious Geely EX5 Genesis Genesis electrified G80 General Motors Corporation GMC Yukon Great Wall Motors Great Wall Car Cannon Alpha PHEV modern Hyundai…
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