Fiat’s 500 hatchback has developed a cult following over the years, but the Italian maker is testing buyer loyalty with an electric version that comes with a big price tag. Here are five things you need to know about the Fiat 500e. STYLING IS A STRONG POINT This little bambinoContinue Reading
If you’re looking to make the switch to an electric vehicle, this Chinese hatchback is your cheapest option. Prices for the new BYD Dolphin start at about $40,000 drive-away for the Dynamic model and jump to $46,000 for the more powerful, longer range Premium variant. It’s a sharp price thatContinue Reading
Hyundai has made its Ioniq 6 electric car cheaper. The popular brand has added a new entry-level model to its Tesla Model 3 rivalling Ioniq 6 range. The new variant is simply called Ioniq 6 and is priced at $65,500 (before on-road costs), which makes it $8500 less than theContinue Reading
Utes a big business in Australia, but despite being mechanically identical to the popular selling Isuzu D-Max, Mazda’s BT-50 doesn’t sell as strongly. VALUE The previous Mazda BT-50 was developed with Ford but this time the Japanese brand has used Isuzu’s dependable ute platform, sharing most mechanical elements such asContinue Reading
Volkswagen’s two cheapest Amaroks have landed in showrooms and are ready to be put to work. The German brand has boosted its range with the base Core and Life versions joining the more expensive Style, PanAmericana and Adventura in its rugged ute line-up. Co-developed with the Ford Ranger, the AmarokContinue Reading
Tough brawny utes are big business in Australia and the latest rugged dual-cab from Toyota flexes its muscles as it grapples with the new Ford Ranger. Here’s what you need to know about the Toyota HiLux Rogue. IT LOOKS MEAN Top-end utes are big business in Australia and the tougherContinue Reading
The maker departed the country in 2015 after being jettisoned by its Australian importer, now the brand is returning and is fully backed by head office in China. Chery is a different proposition this time around. Gone are the sub $10,000 cars that were hallmarks of its first instalment andContinue Reading
Chinese brand GWM is planning an electric car onslaught. The fast growing car maker has just launched its first EV and Australia’s cheapest zero-emissions car – the Ora. It is now considering bringing a second version Down Under. It’s known as the Ora Lightning Cat overseas, but in Australia itContinue Reading