The Federal Government has struck a deal with the Greens to pass its new emissions standards for the automotive industry, which will force carmakers to offer Aussie motorists cleaner and greener vehicles. And those who sell big fuel-guzzling utes, dubbed “Yank Tanks”, may have to pay a price for theContinue Reading
Chinese brand Chery is expanding aggressively in Australia and its Tiggo 7 Pro mid-size SUV has just landed in showrooms. The Toyota RAV4-sized family-hauler joins the smaller Omoda 5 in its local line-up. Several more models are due next year. Prices start at $39,990 drive-away and the Tiggo 7 ProContinue Reading
The Australian new car market had its best July on record, swimming against the tide of rising cost of living and economic uncertainty. Tony Weber, head of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, says the big sales result might be short lived, though. “Many of these vehicles were ordered severalContinue Reading
They might seem fairly mundane, but two products recently caught my eye: a portable airconditioning unit and a portable fridge-freezer. So what about them made me stop in my tracks? Well, both these products are from a brand called EcoFlow, which is producing some really innovative products in the portableContinue Reading
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is a noisy event. Loud cars and motorcycles galore race up the rising road on the Duke of Richmond’s estate in the south of England and daylight fireworks often boom and crackle above the track, though never while the RAF’s Red Arrows aerobatic display teamContinue Reading
Value-for-money car brand reveals details of four new models, including one with new tech it claims will trump more established rivals. Source linkContinue Reading
MG’s electric car assault is continuing full steam ahead. The Chinese brand has revealed prices for the long-range version of its ZS EV and confirmed the new MG4 small electric hatchback will arrive in the second half of this year. MG Australia boss, Peter Ciao, says buyers have demanded aContinue Reading
The Toyota LandCruiser may soon have another rough road rival – and it’s coming from emerging automotive powerhouse China. Chery, which recently returned to the local market after a long absence, has revealed the Traveller SUV. The boxy-looking Traveller, which will be sold by Chery’s off-road sub-brand Jetour, appears toContinue Reading
Chinese brand Chery has returned to Australia after an eight year hiatus. Chery promises to be a different proposition this time around. Gone are the sub-$10,000 cars of its first instalment and in its place are vehicles pitched closer to mainstream rivals. It launched its new Omoda 5 small SUVContinue 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