Volvo keeps sedans alive with new electric cars… even in Australia
Volvo Its first electric sedan will be launched in Australia early next year. "(this) ES90 The company said on its Australian website that it will make its global debut in Stockholm, Sweden, in March 2025 and is expected to hit Australian shores by the end of 2025. It is understood that the sedan, which is comparable to the BMW i5, is a key model for the brand in China, but will also be sold in multiple markets around the world. That includes Australia, although the country's remaining sedan - the S60 - has sold very few. As of the end of October, Volvo had sold only 131 S60s in Australia, less than half of Audi's A4 sales and about 1/16 of BMW's 3 Series sales. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. Documents previously leaked in China show that the length, width and height of…
When Jaguar’s bestseller finally gets the ax
Jaguar is taking the unusual step of paring down its entire current range of cars to reposition itself as a more exclusive all-electric brand, but one of its cars will survive longer than the rest. otoka reported F-Pace Even if Jaguar's home market in the UK is axed, the brand will still survive in some markets until 2026, resulting in the brand not having any new cars to sell in that market until 2026. "We have reviewed all Jaguar nameplates," Jaguar Land Rover CEO Adrian Mader said in remarks reported by the media. otoka. “Five of those six will be used up by the end of the year, and several have already been used up. "The F-Pace will continue to be available in some markets until the first quarter of 2026, but sales will be smaller." Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. We've contacted…
Jaguar sets reveal date for Porsche Taycan EV rival
Jaguar is transforming into a more unique all-electric brand and will present the “next phase” of its “transformation” at Miami Art Week on December 2, 2024. otoka Jaguar Land Rover reportedly revealed the concept of its upcoming electric grand tourer during its second quarter fiscal 2025 earnings call. There is no record of the call yet. The concept will reportedly showcase the design language Jaguar will use for its new three-model lineup, which will include a Bentley Bentayga-like SUV and a Bentley in addition to a four-door GT to compete with the Porsche Taycan A sedan the size of a Flying Spur. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. The only trailer for GT so far All will use the new Jaguar electrified architecture. otoka According to reports, the production version of the GT will have a cruising range of more than 692 kilometers and…
Rolls-Royce Phantom Goldfinger Special Edition Fits for Bond
rolls royce are celebrating the 60th anniversary of arguably Sean Connery's best James Bond film (calm down, from russia like Stans) with a special one-shot Phantom extension. Not surprisingly, this custom sedan is called Rolls Royce Phantom Goldfingerinspired by the 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca de Ville owned by the villain Auric Goldfinger in the film of the same name. golden finger. The Rolls-Royce Phantom Goldfinger took three years to develop and is a treat for any fan of the third James Bond film, filled with subtle and not-so-subtle homages to the film. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. It was delivered to "an important Rolls-Royce customer and collector in the UK," who we can only assume is not a supervillain himself. The exterior is finished in yellow, an "exact match" to Auric Goldfinger's vintage Rolls-Royce, with a wraparound black finish giving the Phantom…
Zeekr Mix Detailed as Electric People Mover of the Future
Fledgling Chinese brand Zeekr has launched yet another electric vehicle (EV). this Zekel mix It is an electric people mover with five seats, the front two of which can be rotated 270 degrees to face the rear seats. We've contacted Zeekr Australia to confirm if it will join the upcoming 009, a larger, blockier electric people mover. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. It's clearly a rival to the Volkswagen ID. The Buzz has a length of 4688 mm and a wheelbase of 3008 mm. Although the wheelbase is 19 mm longer, it is only 24 mm shorter than the German MRT. Zeekr said the Mix has an interior height of 1,350 mm and is equipped with a removable center console that can be transformed into a lounge or even a private yoga room. The company said its design was inspired by "thousands of…
U.S. regulators investigating Tesla fully self-driving crash
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a "preliminary evaluation" of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) after receiving reports of four crashes, one of which resulted in a fatality. The survey involved a total of 2,410,002 vehicles in the Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X and Cybertruck series. NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has uncovered four reports in which a Tesla using FSD-Beta or FSD-Supervised crashed after entering an area of reduced road visibility, whether due to sunlight, airborne dust or fog glare caused. In one of the accidents, the Tesla struck and killed a pedestrian. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. This is not the only case where an FSD was allegedly operating at the time of an accident, in April 2024 a motorcyclist was killed by a Tesla. It was reported that an FSD was being used at…
2025 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series prices and specs
this Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series We will continue to offer multiple models through 2025. Toyota Australia has confirmed pricing and specification of its flagship SUV will remain unchanged heading into the new year. Prices across the range start at $96,991 before on-road costs for the base GX with vinyl flooring and cloth seats, rising to $145,791 before on-road costs for the luxury leather-lined Sahara ZX. The LandCruiser 300 Series is the best-selling vehicle in the segment, with 12,274 units sold this year to the end of September, although this figure does include the estate version of the old 70 Series. The new-generation Nissan Patrol's main rival won't arrive until 2027, giving the 300 Series some breathing room. The current 300 series was launched here in 2021. Pricing ModelThe price does not include tolls2025 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series GX$96,9912025 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series GXL$108,7912025 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series VX$120,991 USD2025 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series Sahara$138,1912025 Toyota…
2025 MG HS PHEV electric range will be significantly improved
MG's next generation HS plug-in hybrid It's not expected to be launched until 2025, but it will have a longer electric driving range than the upcoming HS Plus EV. car expert It is understood that the next generation HS PHEV will be launched in mid-2025, and now Australian government documents show that the HS PHEV has been approved for sale. While the document is almost completely devoid of information, one line states that the petrol engine will produce 105kW of power, with total system output being 224kW. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. MG recently confirmed that the UK-spec HS PHEV will be powered by a 105kW turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated to a 24.7kWh battery, for a total system output of 226kW and 432Nm. This suggests that the Australian market model will use the same powertrain, which appears to be only slightly…
Ford Everest and Transit Custom recalled
Ford More than 38,000 vehicles are being recalled Everest and transit customs A person who blocks a closing window with a body part is at risk of injury. The company said: "Due to a software issue, if a vehicle occupant places an obstruction such as a body part in the window space with the driver or passenger side window closed, the automatic reverse function may not operate until a significant amount of pressure is applied. ." in its recall notice. "If the driver or passenger side window automatic reverse function does not operate as expected, it may increase the risk of serious injury to vehicle occupants." Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. There are total 38,423 Everest and Transit custom vehicles are affected by the following 2022 to 2024The vehicle identification number (VIN) list is attached hereThe original recall notice was attached here If…
Australian hybrid car sales: How Toyota and others are following suit
Toyota remains the market leader in hybrids in Australia so far. The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industry (FCAI) has released its quarterly zero- and low-emission vehicles report, showing the state of the hybrid market until the end of September 2024. Just look at the chart below to understand Toyota's dominance, with sales of 88,919 units in the first nine months of this year accounting for 68.4% of all hybrid sales during the same period. Great Wall Motors is a distant second, followed by Hyundai Motors in third. brandMixed sales (January to September)toyota88,919Great Wall Motors9187modern9062Lexus6895Honda5054Nissan4204hurry up4048SubaruChapter 2257MG265chevrolet3Maserati1 During this nine-month period, hybrid vehicle sales not only outpaced electric vehicle sales (88,919 units vs. 70,094 units), but the growth was even more significant (87% vs. 6.6%). Only plug-in hybrid vehicles experienced more significant growth, with sales rising by 120.5% to 15,546 units. Unsurprisingly, Toyota dominates the top ten best-selling hybrid cars. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get…
2025 Leapmotor C10: Jeep parent company’s Chinese electric SUV
Leap Car is joining the long list of Chinese brands vying for Australian buyers and has released key details of its first model. The Leapmotor C10 is a mid-size electric SUV that will go on sale in Australia in November. Pricing has not yet been announced. Hundreds of new car deals available through Automotive Expert Act now. Let the experts work for you and reap the rewards. Browse now. Although Leapmotor has yet to announce its retail stores in Australia, the company claims it will be able to tap into Stellantis' sales and service network. Leapmotor International is a joint venture between Stellantis (owner of Jeep and Peugeot, with a 51% stake) and China's Leapmotor Automotive Co., which owns the remaining 49%. The company says two models will be the protagonists of its rapid global expansion: the T03 city car and the C10. Only the latter has been confirmed for Australia. Leapmotor said it will launch at least one new…
Does Nissan’s new ute foreshadow the next-generation Navara?
A new Nissan Navara Coming soon, a new pickup truck for the Chinese market could herald the arrival of a new global pickup truck. Automobile Information Network The Nissan Tono Z9 has reportedly appeared in a document from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. It is reported that the Yuanye Z9 offers a choice of a 2.0-liter gasoline engine with a power of 182kW or 190kW, or a 3.0-liter diesel engine with a power of 140kW. Hundreds of new car deals available through Automotive Expert Act now. Let the experts work for you and reap the rewards. Browse now. At 5520mm long, the car slots in between the current double-cab Navara (5260mm) and the US-market double-cab long-barrel Frontier (5692mm). It is also longer than the dual-cab Mitsubishi Triton (5320mm) and has a longer wheelbase (3130mm). The next-generation Navara is expected to be based on the Triton that was launched here earlier this year. It’s unclear what platform the Chinese…
Why Great Wall Motors thinks a pricier, more premium SUV could be the winner
Great Wall Motors As its product line continues to expand significantly, it has opened the door to more expensive SUVs. "Our flagship model at the moment is the Tank 500. We want to develop these markets properly and expand these markets to a larger scale," Charles Zhao, managing director of Great Wall Motors Australia and New Zealand, told Automotive Expert. “At the same time, we focus not only on products but also on customer satisfaction. "There won't be cars this expensive in Australia in the next year, but the door is open for these more expensive cars. These won't be volume models like the 700 or 800. “But maybe when we see continued, steady growth in the market, increased market share, better customer satisfaction, we might consider it. Hundreds of new car deals available through Automotive Expert Act now. Let the experts work for you and reap the rewards. Browse now. Tank 700 "We want to focus on 300 and…
2025 KGM SsangYong Torres Price and Specs
Ssangyong Australia is undergoing a rebranding exercise, along with the introduction of an all-new mid-size SUV with bolder styling. The company is now called KGM SsangYong Australia. KGM Ssangyong Torres It is its first new model launch. It will be available for sale starting in October. The company no doubt hopes that the Torres will be able to carve out a niche in the mid-size SUV market that the poorly-selling Korando has never been able to do. While it looks very different to the Korando, it is mechanically very similar and is powered by the same turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. While the car is petrol-powered, the company has previously confirmed the electric Torres EVX will also come to Australia in the fourth quarter of 2024. The Torres was originally expected to be unveiled in 2022, and Ssangyong previously said that strong demand in South Korea was the reason for the SUV's delayed launch. The cheapest Torres has a base…
Audi questions Chinese brands’ ability to serve customers
Audi Australia The company said the emphasis on customer service will help its cars stand out at a time when a flood of new brands are entering the market. "It's the beginning of a shift. There are a lot of cars and Chinese manufacturers coming in," Audi Australia CEO Geoff Mannering told Automotive Expert. "It's very dynamic. What's going to happen over the next five years is you're going to have a lot of cars in the $40-75,000 range... that's technically the volume. “There are some high-end manufacturers that are a little bit more expensive than that. The subject of the current rules is to bring it under fringe benefits and LCT… that will also have an impact. “I think every new competitor in the market is a threat in some way, whether it’s price position or pulling customers down to a different price level.” Mr Mannering doubts those brands can offer the same level of service and support as…
Audi is gradually losing all its coupes and convertibles
Audi Australia could soon be left without a coupe or convertible as the brand drops those body styles globally. "Demand is definitely decreasing," Audi Australia product planning manager Peter Strudwicke said of demand for the coupe and convertible. “People are moving to all kinds of new and fresh body styles, and Sportbacks are one of them. “It could be a low-slung Sportback like the A5, or it could be an SUV Sportback. CarExpert offers hundreds of new car deals right now. Let the experts help you get the best deal. Browse now. RS5 Coupe Competition Edition “So new body styles are constantly emerging, it’s always changing and we’re always responding to those changes. "But certainly the sales we've seen in coupes and convertibles have been steadily declining, and it's not just us. You're seeing other manufacturers also reducing or discontinuing certain models of these types of vehicles." Audi Australia recently introduced a Competition Plus package for its RS4 and RS5,…
Genesis G70 and G80 recalled due to fire risk
Genesis Australia Recalling its early examples G70 and G80 Sedans, because of manufacturing defects that could cause fires. "Due to a manufacturing defect, the seal on the starter motor may not be adequate, allowing moisture to enter the unit," the company said in the recall notice. “If this happens, it could cause a short circuit, resulting in a fire in the engine compartment while the vehicle is parked or moving. "A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users, bystanders, and/or cause property damage." Genesis said affected vehicles should be parked in an open area away from flammable materials and buildings until the starter motor is replaced. This means that car owners should not park their vehicles in garages. Earlier G80 (badged as Hyundai Genesis) models have also been recalled. total 109 vehicles Affected by, produced by 2016 and 2018The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is Attached hereThe initial recall notice was…
2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz pricing and specs
Volkswagen's electric cars will finally arrive in Australia in December. this Volkswagen ID. Buzz It goes into production in 2022 and shares its MEB underpinnings with the brand's other electric vehicles (EVs), such as the ID.4 SUV. It will first be available as a single-motor rear-wheel-drive Pro model, with both short-wheelbase and long-wheelbase body styles. The latter comes with a third row of seats. CarExpert offers hundreds of new car deals right now. Let the experts help you get the best deal. Browse now. The higher-output, dual-motor all-wheel-drive GTX will be available in the first quarter of 2025. Volkswagen Australia has yet to list full specifications for the range-topping GTX, but has confirmed it will be priced from $109,990 before on-road costs. price ModelPrice without on-road costs2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro SWB BEV560 RWD$87,9902025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro LWB BEV560 RWD$91,2902025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX LWB BEV 4Motion AWD$109,990 Drivetrain ID.Buzz ProID.Buzz GTXDrive TypeSingle motor rear wheel driveDual-motor all-wheel drivestrength210…
2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo pricing and specs
public is introducing an electric van to Australia, priced from just under $80,000 before on-road costs. this ID.Buzz Cargo It is a cargo-carrying version of the new ID. Buzz people-mover and will arrive in Australia in December. Only one model is available, priced at $79,990 before on-road costsIt's offered only with the shorter of the ID. Buzz's two wheelbases, and only with rear-wheel drive. CarExpert offers hundreds of new car deals right now. Let the experts help you get the best deal. Browse now. It will enter Australia's growing electric van market, which includes battery-powered utes from Ford, LDV, Mercedes-Benz and Peugeot. price ModelPrice without on-road costs2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo SWB BEV550 RWD$79,990 Drivetrain ID.Buzz CargoDrive TypeSingle motor rear wheel drivestrength210 kWTorque550 NmspreadSingle speed efficiency ID.Buzz CargoBatteryAvailable 79kWhRange (WLTP)To be determinedMaximum AC charging rate11 kWMaximum DC charging rate185 kW aspect ID.Buzz Cargolength4712 mmWidth (without mirror)1985 mmhigh1927 mmWheelbase2989 mmTowing capacity1200 kgGross Vehicle Weight Class3150 g Service and Warranty Volkswagen has…
Cadillac won’t rely too much on its American heritage
Cadillac Everyone already knows it's American, so it prefers to position itself as a global brand rather than emphasize its origins. "We're not even really leaning into the U.S. market," Melissa Grady-Dias, Cadillac's global chief marketing officer, told Australian and New Zealand media. “We’re more Cadillac than American.” CarExpert offers hundreds of new car deals right now. Let the experts help you get the best deal. Browse now. Coming soon: Lyriq Cadillac will go on sale locally this year as an all-electric model, while the most iconic and most American of its current lineup, the V8-powered Escalade, will not be offered in our market. "We definitely use (its American origins) a little bit. But we found in our surveys that people only seem to know what they see in American pop culture, which is generally the Escalade," said Lauren Indiveri-Clarke, GM's director of international communications. “So for them, the Lyriq, whether we say it’s American or not… they haven’t seen…
Cadillac explains its unique sales strategy in Australia
Cadillac is establishing an independent retail business in Australia, selling cars directly to customers rather than through franchised dealers. This is in stark contrast to General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV), which offers both factory-built (Chevrolet Corvette) and locally remanufactured (Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Yukon) right-hand-drive vehicles through a network of franchised dealers, many of which once sold Holden vehicles. Cadillac will open its first “experience centre” this year at Sydney’s Rosebery Engine Yards retail and lifestyle precinct, featuring multiple car parks, delivery and repair bays and “state-of-the-art” repair facilities. The company has previously announced it will open an experience centre in Melbourne, but has yet to confirm a location. Cadillac Sydney Experience Center "We do have to build a network as well, so part of the reason is we don't have a timeline," Shilpan Amin, GM International senior vice president and president, told Australian and New Zealand media. “We’re not going to force companies to have a certain number of customer…
Cadillac shows what its performance car could look like
Cadillac In its transformation into a pure-electric brand, the company is not abandoning its V-Series performance lineup. It reveals Gorgeous speed concept, a large 2+2 model with butterfly doors, which the company says "represents a vision for future electric performance in the Cadillac V-Series." While the V-Series models are known for their high-performance V6 and V8 engines and their ability to compete with BMW M and Mercedes-AMG, Cadillac says this design study offers exciting electric performance and advanced hands-free driving capabilities. Conceptually, this means Level 4 autonomous driving capability, allowing the vehicle to "deliver a hands-free immersive experience through a rest-promoting multi-sensory mode." They use “curated art, entertainment and ambient light to immerse travelers in an exquisitely personalized hands-free experience.” This isn’t some self-driving pod, though: Cadillac says the Opulent Velocity can switch from autonomous mode to “Velocity” mode with a simple touch of the multifunction controller, with the steering wheel and pedals automatically displayed. The mode includes road overlay,…
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