Why are new cars so expensive in Australia?

Inflation, ouch. The entry price of new cars has increased between $1000 to $30,000 in just the past five years. Are there still any 'cheap' new cars?

How far can electric cars go in Australia? Full EV driving range list!

The ultimate list of every EV available in Australia and how far they claim to take you on a single charge

2024 MG 4 XPower: 320kW hot hatch matches Cupra Born pricing

New 320kW MG 4 flagship arrives with remarkably sharp pricing

VFACTS September 2023: Yet another record-breaker, EVs continue to grow

More cars than ever were registered last month for the third month running as supply shortages ease

Australians want more tech and safety features in new cars, study finds

An Australian survey has found buyers want more tech and safety, affirming the move from most carmakers to include more standard features for a higher price

Electric v Petrol: How much does it cost to charge vs fuel a car?

What are the running costs of an electric vehicle when compared to the internal combustion engined cars we've known for so long?

VFACTS August 2023: Record month for new cars, Toyota rebounds

New-car deliveries have beaten the August record as supply shortages continue to ease, with Toyota posting its best-ever result for the month

Every Plug-in Hybrid EV on sale in Australia in 2023: September update

Offering electric commuting minus the 'range anxiety', PHEVs are often a cheaper emissions-free option than full EVs – and there are plenty to choose from

Which electric cars are exempt from the Luxury Car Tax?

The contentious LCT continues to shadow Australian new car buyers, but which EV models can avoid it?

Are electric cars more expensive to insure?

Electric cars are cheaper to own, yet comprehensive insurance premiums are typically higher. We explain why and break down the differences

MG Australia boss claims five-star ANCAP requirements are "so high it’s ridiculous"

MG Australia has defended the lack of a full safety suite in most-affordable vehicles

2023 MG 5 pricing and features: Australia's cheapest sedan

MG's petrol sedan has taken its time to reach Australia, but it is now on sale with a headline starting price of $24,990 drive-away

2024 MG 4 electric hatch receives five-star ANCAP safety rating

The budget-friendly Chinese electric hatch has been awarded the full 2022 ANCAP safety rating, despite some weaknesses

VFACTS July 2023: New monthly record sees Ford Ranger stomp to victory

New cars were delivered in record numbers for July – all led by the Ford Ranger

Tidbits from MG: New MG3, reinventing the brand, deleted air-con buttons & more

Australian media recently travelled to China to drive a number of new MG models, and speak with the brand's key executives. Here's a few choice quotes from the trip.

Inside the dragon: the Ningde MG factory

MG takes us inside a cutting-edge mega-factory owned by the Chinese state – the largest, in fact, in all of Asia

MG: future 600kW EVs will recharge in ‘10 minutes’

Half-solid-state batteries coming next year; SAIC confirms its working on a battery even cheaper than LFP

MG design boss: ‘SUV trend will pass’, no MG ute planned

Design boss says the SUV will go the way of the minivan; confirms no dual-cab MG ute on the horizon – for now

MG LS7 electric SUV likely for Australia, F7/L7 sedans under consideration

Two rebadged electric cars are “under strong consideration” for local MG showrooms, likely becoming the most-expensive vehicles sold by a Chinese brand

MG: EVs now priced to rival petrol cars

MG battery boss says some EVs have reached price parity with ICEs – and are only going to get cheaper

Vehicle emissions rules could save Australia billions, report predicts

A new report has revealed major savings for all Australian new car owners and the economy – if the government sets strong vehicle emissions mandates.

VFACTS June 2023: HiLux holds strong, Model Y EV outsells Ranger

Electric vehicles are climbing to new heights in Australia and beating hybrids, while the Tesla Model Y surpasses the Ford Ranger in a shock defeat

Hyundai won’t compete with bargain Chinese EVs

Not only will Hyundai’s incoming Kona EV not rival Chinese electrics on price, the brand isn’t keen on a race to the bottom with its future battery-electric vehicles.

MG hints at future line-up: New MG3, HS, ZS and more

MG will launch a range of new models next year in the UK, with a focus on electrification