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BYD fuels Australian price war despite Chinese government warning

Damion Smy

BYD fuels Australian price war despite Chinese government warning

BYD has undercut rivals with aggressive pricing in the last week, despite calls from the Chinese government to pull back from ‘creating disorder’ in overseas markets.

2 Days Ago

MG's cheapest cars get even cheaper with new loyalty discounts on MG 3, ZS

William Stopford

MG's cheapest cars get even cheaper with new loyalty discounts on MG 3, ZS

The MG 3 is now priced under $20,000 drive-away again, and the base ZS has gotten cheaper too, but not all customers can get these deals.

7 Months Ago

Australia's 10 cheapest new cars in 2026

Josh Nevett

Australia's 10 cheapest new cars in 2026

Affordable motoring is making a comeback in Australia, with a long list of models including SUVs and even an EV available for under $30,000.

8 Months Ago

MG 3 recalled after crash test reveals safety fault

William Stopford

MG 3 recalled after crash test reveals safety fault

MG will install a new component in the driver's seat of over 10,000 MG 3 hatchbacks after crash testing revealed it could twist upon impact.

11 Months Ago

MG 3 'critical safety failure' exposes weakness in safety testing

William Stopford

MG 3 'critical safety failure' exposes weakness in safety testing

The MG 3 has received a four-star safety rating from ANCAP and Euro NCAP, but not without a huge caveat.

1 Year Ago

MG 3 gets significant safety upgrade, pricing unchanged

William Stopford

MG 3 gets significant safety upgrade, pricing unchanged

The MG 3 has gained more standard safety equipment, resulting in a better safety rating from ANCAP, but pricing remains the same.

1 Year Ago

MG's cheapest model now even cheaper

Max Davies

MG's cheapest model now even cheaper

The base price of the MG 3 hatch has dipped below $22,000 for the first time since the previous-generation model was discontinued.

1 Year Ago

MG 3 Hybrid+ to miss out on fix for performance issue – for now

William Stopford

MG 3 Hybrid+ to miss out on fix for performance issue – for now

MG may have announced an update for hybrid ZS models to address a lack of power, but the MG 3 Hybrid+ thus far misses out.

1 Year Ago

Australia's 10 cheapest cars in 2025

Max Davies

Australia's 10 cheapest cars in 2025

Want to pick yourself up a set of cheap wheels? Here are the most budget-friendly new cars currently on sale in Australia.

1 Year Ago

MG fights back in the battle for Australia's cheapest new car

CarExpert

MG fights back in the battle for Australia's cheapest new car

MG has slashed prices for entry-level versions of its MG 3, MG 5 and HS, with sharper runout pricing also available for the ZST.

2 Years Ago

MG ZS getting update to fix performance issue

Max Davies

MG ZS getting update to fix performance issue

A software update for the new MG ZS Hybrid+ is now available, fixing an issue with its power delivery when battery charge is low.

2 Years Ago

MG is close to running out of Australia's cheapest new car

William Stopford

MG is close to running out of Australia's cheapest new car

A few hundred old MG 3 hatchbacks are still available, and they may be the last new vehicles you can buy for less than $20,000 drive-away.

2 Years Ago

What should you buy instead of an MG 3?

Jack Quick

What should you buy instead of an MG 3?

Last year the MG 3 remained a segment leader, though in new-gen guise it no longer retains the budget crown. Here's what we'd buy instead.

2 Years Ago

MG won't cede the titles of Australia's favourite small SUV, light car

William Stopford

MG won't cede the titles of Australia's favourite small SUV, light car

MG has launched more expensive successors to its cheap and cheerful MG 3 and ZS, but it expects they'll continue to beat their rivals in the sales race.

2 Years Ago

MG 3: New-generation hatch getting safety upgrades

William Stopford

MG 3: New-generation hatch getting safety upgrades

MG says it'll roll out enhancements to its MG 3 to improve its safety rating, following a three-star result from ANCAP.

2 Years Ago

The 10 cheapest hybrids in Australia

Josh Nevett

The 10 cheapest hybrids in Australia

Want to save money at the dealership and the pump? These are the 10 cheapest hybrids you can buy in Australia.

2 Years Ago

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