Damion Smy
Australia’s new cheapest SUV comes from an unexpected brand
The new urban-sized XUV 3XO will be Australia’s cheapest SUV when it goes on sale officially on July 4 – and it’s not Chinese.
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Damion Smy
2025 Mahindra XUV 3XO price and specs
Meet Australia’s cheapest SUV, and Mahindra’s biggest bet yet: the city-sized XUV 3XO SUV, here to take on rivals from Chery and Mazda.
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Damion Smy
Australia’s cheapest SUV could cop price rise due to new safety standards
Mahindra says meeting 2026 safety regulations may push up the price of its new XUV 3XO, which launches today as Australia’s cheapest SUV.
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Marton Pettendy
2025 BMW 118 Sport Collection brings extra value
This special BMW 1 Series hatch is priced $7300 higher than the base 118 but includes on-road costs, metallic paint and a panoramic sunroof.
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William Stopford
VFACTS: Australia's best-selling brands and models in the first half of 2025
The Ford Ranger is still Australia's best-selling vehicle so far this year, and Toyota is still the nation's favourite auto brand.
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Andrew Maclean
Used car prices are 'ridiculous', says MG boss
MG plans to target used car buyers with entry-level petrol models, affordable rivals with hybrids, and hybrids with plug-in hybrids.
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William Stopford
BYD just did something no other Chinese brand has ever done in Australia
BYD was Australia's fifth best-selling auto brand in June, when the Shark 6 ute was also the nation's fifth best-selling model.
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Josh Nevett
Look out, Lexus! Zeekr could offer Australia's most sumptuous people mover
The Zeekr 009 Grand could become the most expensive people mover in Australia, with a price tag exceeding $250,000.
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Marton Pettendy
GWM sets new sales records in Australia
The Chinese auto brand was Australia’s seventh most popular new-vehicle marque both last month and so far this year.
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William Stopford
VFACTS June 2025: Chinese cars surge in buoyant market
A new name appeared in the list of Australia's top-five best-selling brands last month, echoing the broader trend in our new-vehicle market.
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Derek Fung
Mercedes-Benz EQS was ahead of its time, says design chief
The Mercedes-Benz EQS has lit up comment sections more than sales charts, and the company's design chief has a few theories as to why.
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Marton Pettendy
2025 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S variants revealed and priced for Australia
Upgraded 992.2-series Carrera 4S models bring to six the number of all-wheel drive 911 variants now available.
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William Stopford
Tesla posts best Australian sales in 12 months
Tesla delivered more vehicles in June than in any other month this year, but sagging Model 3 sales continue to weigh on it.
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James Wong
2026 Volkswagen ID.4 EV to get new face, more buttons – report
Volkswagen's ID.3 and ID.4 EVs are set to get a major overhaul in 2026, bringing physical switchgear and more aggressive looks.
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CarExpert
CarExpert Choice winner: Best People Mover
The Kia Carnival does everything a people mover needs to do, but goes the extra mile by being distinctively styled and very pleasant to drive.
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CarExpert
CarExpert Choice winner: Best Van
The Ford Transit Custom is a capable load-hauler while being easy to drive around town and comfortable out on the open road.
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