CarExpert What are the new car brands coming to Australia soon?
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
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…

The CarExpert Team's Favorite Cars of 2024
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
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…

2025 Skoda Superb review | CarExpert
2025 Skoda Superb review | CarExpert

There’s a new car coming to Australia, and that’s exciting – yes, a car. Not an SUV. Not a 4×4. Not a ute. But a plain old car. Exhibiting overseas models This is the new generation 2025 Skoda Superbwhile it may not be the most popular vehicle choice in the Australian market, as high-riding heavy vehicles increasingly dominate, the Superb, as the protagonist of its model range, always offers you the best that the Czech brand has to offer. So does it really live up to its reputation? We've just sampled the latest version of the beer in Germany - which is due to hit shelves next year - to find out. how Skoda Superb Compare?View detailed classification Skoda Superb Compared to similar sized vehicles.SkodasuperbHow much does a Skoda Superb cost? We have yet to confirm the pricing of the new generation Skoda Superb. Excellent sports series However, we're told the only model available in Australia will be the Sportline…

2025 Volvo EX30 Review | CarExpert
2025 Volvo EX30 Review | CarExpert

Volvo has taken a new step towards its ultimate goal of becoming a pure electric brand. The company already offers the XC40 and C40 Recharge Pure Electric models in Australia, but they are based on a platform that supports both petrol and diesel power. Volvo EX30 It's something else entirely. Under the hood, the car rides on what parent company Geely calls its SEA architecture, which, along with the EX30, underpins the Zeekr X and Smart #1 — both small electric SUVs in the same vein as the Volvo. It's a bespoke platform whose spirit represents the direction Volvo wants its next generation of products to go. But enough talk of the future, for now the EX30 has a tough task ahead of it. Australia’s electric car market is becoming increasingly crowded, and this little Volvo is priced in line with the best-selling Tesla Model Y. Does it have what it takes to stand out? how Volvo EX30 Compare?View detailed…