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VFACTS January 2024: Record-breaking start, but turbulent times predicted
Ford Ranger remains on top in a record-breaking January as new-car sales kick off for 2024, but tougher times are predicted in future months with demand expected to weaken

Recall roundup: Volkswagen, Mazda, Volvo, Kia, Tesla, Audi, Ford, Jaguar
New recalls issued for the Volkswagen Arteon, Golf & Passat, Mazda CX-60 & CX-90, Volvo XC40, Kia Carnival, Tesla Model 3, Audi E-Tron GT, Ford F-150, and Jaguar I-Pace

Mazda CX-60 & CX-90: No immediate fix for suspension, transmission concerns
Future product updates are likely to resolve firm ride quality and low-speed transmission concerns for the Mazda CX-60 and CX-90 SUVs

Mazda admits “some overlap” in selling four premium SUVs
Mazda Australia will soon have four premium SUVs – the CX-60, 70, 80 and 90 – in local showrooms and admits there will be “some overlap”

Mazda CX-60 and CX-90 recalled for steering fault in Australia
Mazda will contact owners in writing when the parts to rectify the issue become available

2024 Mazda CX-70 five-seat SUV revealed, confirmed for Australia
No, it’s not a CX-60 or a CX-90. This is the new Mazda CX-70 expected in Australia at the end of this year

Mazda 6 to continue in Australia, axed in Japan
The Mazda 6 will be discontinued in Japan in April, but production is set to continue for export markets including Australia

Wheels Inbox: Monster trucks, unloved Honda, and the kids are alright
Paul laments a new era of massive American trucks in Australia, young Ashton worries all of his fave cars of 2023 will be junk by the time he can own one, and Mark catches us out on our Mazda infotainment homework

Mazda will look to Toyota for its EV electronics
The two Japanese makers seek to share development of their on-board systems.

Mazda 3 2.5 turbo, hardcore MX-5 concepts launch Spirit Racing sub-brand
House-tuned fast Mazdas set to make a comeback in Japan, will Australia follow?

These were Australia’s top 10 best-selling cars in 2023
It’s no surprise that Australians love the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, but rising EV demand and supply constraints wrote an interesting tale for the nation’s top 10 best-selling cars in 2023

Toyota RAV4 best-selling 2023 Medium SUV
The RAV4 has topped Australia’s largest segment but its slice of the pie is getting smaller as new rivals start to make an impact.

Mazda CX-70: Big new SUV set for January 31 reveal
CX-90’s closely related SUV sibling is currently undergoing business-case analysis for Australia – and now its big reveal is right around the corner

Subaru BRZ confirmed as Australia’s best-selling sports car, overtaking Mustang
Japanese coupe has now officially ended Ford Mustang’s seven-year run as country’s most popular sports car

VFACTS December 2023: Australian new-car sales record broken
More cars than ever were sold in 2023 following a record-breaking second half, as a December upset saw the Ford Ranger beat the Toyota HiLux to become the nation’s top-selling vehicle

Driven to extinction: The cars axed from Australian showrooms in 2023
2023 bade farewell to some notable models, including the Kia Stinger, Tesla Model S, Audi TT, and Lamborghini Huracan

The new SUVs to watch for in 2024
Bouncing back from lockdowns and constrained supply, the world’s carmakers are revving up for a big year of new models. Here are the SUVs you should be watching for in 2024

What are the best alternatives to a Toyota HiLux?
What are the best utes to consider if you’re not getting a HiLux?

Recall roundup: Mazda, GWM, Audi
New recalls issued for the Mazda BT-50 and GWM Ora, along with various Audi vehicles

VFACTS November 2023: Yearly new car sales record likely, Ranger beats HiLux
The Australian new-car market has posted record sales for the fifth month running with a yearly high forecasted, as the Ford Ranger looks to overtake the Toyota HiLux as the nation’s top-selling car in a neck-and-neck final race

“EVs are not taking off” in America, says Mazda CEO
Is EV demand beginning to stall? Mazda’s global CEO says it’s tough for anyone who isn’t Tesla…

Toyota hybrid tech to feature in Subaru and Mazda SUVs
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid-derived electric components to feature in upcoming Subaru Forester and Mazda CX-50 models

End-of-Year New Car Deals in Australia 2023
Looking to purchase a new car before the end of 2023? Good news: There are plenty of bargains about

Recall roundup: Mazda, Peugeot, Volkswagen, Ferrari
New recalls issued for the Mazda CX-60, Peugeot 3008, 5008 & Expert, Volkswagen Amarok and Ferrari SF90