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KIA EV6 2023 LONG-TERM REVIEW
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BMW 3 SERIES AND X3 TO BE TRANSFORMED BY ‘NEUE KLASSE’ PLATFORM
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SPY PICS: 2024 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 SET FOR FRESH NEW LOOK
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FACELIFTED 2023 MAZDA2 LANDS IN AUSTRALIA
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AMERICAN FORD MUSTANG OWNERS TO GET DRIVING LESSONS
US-based pony car buyers can hit the track to learn how to drift and tackle road
courses safely
John Mahoney -
Sept 18th
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NSW TO DROP ELECTRIC VEHICLE REBATE
Australia’s biggest market joins Victoria by ending EV incentives; focus for NSW
switches to charge points
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FACELIFTED 2024 NISSAN PATHFINDER LEAKED
Chinese homologation documents point to smoother styling, turbo-four power for
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John Mahoney -
Sept 18th
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MOTORSPORT: SAINZ WINS IN SINGAPORE F1 GRAND PRIX THRILLER
Ferrari holds on as Red Bull’s victory streak ends; Verstappen finishes fifth
and Piastri seventh
Mark Walker -
Sept 18th
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MOTORSPORT: FEENEY AND WHINCUP WIN SANDOWN 500
250th race win for Triple Eight as the team celebrates its 20th anniversary
Mark Walker -
Sept 18th
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15
FACELIFTED 2024 HYUNDAI I30 SEDAN N IS GOOD FOR 280KM/H
Raised speed-limiter and a series of motorsport-derived tweaks pair with a macho
new look for Hyundai’s premier petrol N-car
Carsales Staff -
Sept 15th
NEWS
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FORD RANGER AND EVEREST PRICES RISE AGAIN
Up to $1200 added to Ranger and $2490 to Everest asking prices for 2024
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ALFA ROMEO SPORTS CAR TO CROWN NEW MODEL ASSAULT
Italian brand working on a 4C successor as the halo of its upcoming range –
before its goes all-electric in 2027
Callum Hunter -
Sept 15th
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FORD RANGER HYBRID FIRMS FOR SEPTEMBER 19 REVEAL
Ford Australia teases an ‘evolved’ Ranger ahead of its global debut next week
Carsales Staff -
Sept 15th
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WILD FORD MUSTANG GTD GETS DRS ACTIVE AERO
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it smash Nurburgring record
John Mahoney -
Sept 15th
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POLESTAR 2 AND VOLVO CARS GET AMAZON PRIME VIDEO STREAMING
Volvo and Polestar car owners will soon be able to stream content when parked or
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John Mahoney -
Sept 15th
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GWM TANK 300 V TOYOTA PRADO 2023 VIDEO COMPARISON
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CUPRA LEON SPORTSTOURER 2023 VIDEO REVIEW
Spicy Spanish wagon to pick where the Volkswagen Golf R wagon leaves off
John Mahoney -
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FORD RANGER WILDTRAK X 2023 VIDEO REVIEW
A Wildtrak on steroids for those who want to explore the great outdoors
Scott Newman -
Sept 15th
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TESLA MODEL Y V POLESTAR 2 V HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 V CUPRA BORN V GWM ORA V MG4 2023
VIDEO COMPARISON
Australia’s best EVs from Tesla, Polestar, Hyundai, Cupra, MG and GWM go head to
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Nadine Armstrong -
Sept 10th
VIDEO
1
SUBARU BRUMBY 1990 VIDEO REVIEW
It’s an icon in the Australian automotive landscape, so join us as we revisit
the legendary Subaru Brumby
Sam Charlwood -
Sept 9th
VIDEO
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VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2024: WALKROUND VIDEO
Near-new platform and all-new multimedia but no hybrid power for popular
mid-size SUV
John Mahoney -
Sept 5th
VIDEO
1
GWM ORA STANDARD RANGE 2023 VIDEO REVIEW
GWM fights the good fight with its funky Ora EV, but are green credentials
enough?
Nadine Armstrong -
Sept 2nd
VIDEO
1
VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION 2023 VIDEO REVIEW
Does petrol power work in VW’s top-shelf ute as well as it does in the Ford
Mustang?
Bruce Newton -
Aug 31st
VIDEO
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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV V NISSAN X-TRAIL E-POWER 2023 VIDEO COMPARISON
Which of these two top-selling medium SUVs is best in petrol-electric hybrid
form?
Bruce Newton -
Aug 30th
VIDEO
1
POLESTAR 2 MY24 2023 VIDEO REVIEW
Upgraded 2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor gets a huge powertrain upgrade,
but is it worth the price hike?
Alexandra Lawrence -
Aug 29th
VIDEO
1
2000 SUBARU WRX V 2021 SUBARU WRX STI VIDEO COMPARISON
Join us for a walk down memory lane as we rediscover what made the original
Subaru WRX STI so special
Sam Charlwood -
Aug 29th
VIDEO
1
PORSCHE TAYCAN GTS V MERCEDES-AMG EQE 53 2023 VIDEO COMPARISON
Which of these premium electric German performance sedans delivers the best
driving thrills?
Feann Torr -
Aug 20th
VIDEO
1
MERCEDES-AMG SL 63 2023 VIDEO REVIEW
German brand’s storied SL roadster charts new territory with four seats, a
fabric soft-top and ground-up AMG engineering
Sam Charlwood -
Aug 18th
VIDEO
1
KIA EV9 2023: WALKROUND VIDEO
Battery-powered, Toyota LandCruiser-sized large SUV arrives Down Under boasting
clever tech and home ground advantage
Sam Charlwood -
Aug 18th
VIDEO
1
FORD RANGER PLATINUM 2023 VIDEO REVIEW
New luxury flagship of Australia’s best dual-cab 4x4 ute is classy – and pricey
Bruce Newton -
Aug 17th
VIDEO
1
MAZDA CX-90 2023 VIDEO REVIEW
The new Mazda CX-90 epitomises the Japanese brand’s upmarket push with
six-cylinder performance and a luxurious seven-seat interior
Feann Torr -
Aug 16th
VIDEO
1
VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC R V VW TIGUAN R GRID EDITION 2023 VIDEO COMPARISON
Small and medium German SUVs face-off in cut-price Grid Edition performance
guise
Feann Torr -
Aug 15th
VIDEO
1
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R 20 YEARS VIDEO REVIEW
Volkswagen celebrates two decades of its hottest hatch, but don’t worry too much
if you miss out
Alexandra Lawrence -
Aug 13th
VIDEO
1
FORD F-150 2023 VIDEO REVIEW
First new factory-backed F-Series in 20 years will be a formidable foe for
dominant RAM 1500
Feann Torr -
Aug 11th
VIDEO
1
HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 TECHNIQ 2023 VIDEO REVIEW
Hyundai’s first dedicated EV improves two key ingredients for 2023
Nadine Armstrong -
Aug 10th
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your questions about the fast-charged world of electric vehicles
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LISTEN: ALONG FOR THE RIDE WITH GUY SEBASTIAN
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LISTEN: CAN THE GRID COPE WITH AN INFLUX OF EVS?
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The Mazda CX-5 is in the twilight years of its current generation, but remains a
popular entrant in the top-selling mid-size SUV class – with plenty of choice in
the range
Mark Higgins -
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Plus an ABN special for the GWM Cannon XSR and roughly $10K off a Peugeot 3008
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Carsales Staff -
Sept 16th
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YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED: HOW CAN I WORK OUT THE HEALTH OF MY EV BATTERY?
Plus: What is the best car to tow a 2.8t caravan? How do I claim an EV rebate?
Where are all the hybrid utes? Will CO2 regulations push up ute prices? These
questions and more in our mailbox this week…
Carsales Staff -
Sept 15th
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CAR TECHNOLOGIES THAT HELP PROTECT SENIOR DRIVERS
With many of us heading towards our senior years, how can we re-think the best
way to protect ourselves on the road?
Presented By TAC -
Sept 14th
Carpool
ADVICE
8
EIGHT TIPS FOR TAKING GOOD PICTURES OF YOUR CAR
Taking photos of your car for sale? Now is not the time to get ‘creative’ in an
attempt to stand out in the 200,000+ cars for sale on carsales.com.au.
Nadine Armstrong -
Sept 13th
Carpool
ADVICE
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FIVE TIPS THAT WILL SAVE YOU FROM BUYING A CAR WITH A FAKE ODOMETER READING
I once bought a MINI from a little old lady who swore the car had sat in the
garage since her grandson had been overseas. Turns out grandma was a scam
artist, enlisted by the driver, and the odometer had been round the clock.
Helen Hawkes -
Sept 13th
ADVICE
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SEVEN SUVS THAT DRIVE LIKE HOT HATCHES
Not all SUVs are big, boofy and hard to handle. Here’s our pick of those that
get closest to matching a hot hatch for agility and speed
Philip Lord -
Sept 12th
ADVICE
37
BUYING A USED TOYOTA HIACE (2005-19)
The HiAce work van makes great buying second-hand, but the challenge is to find
one that previous owners haven’t trashed or neglected in order to keep their
business on the road
Cliff Chambers -
Sept 11th
ADVICE
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WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW BEFORE BUYING AN EV?
Buying an electric car can be daunting for a first-time EV owner, so we’ve got
the answers to your questions about driving range, battery life, public and home
charging, and much more…
Toby Hagon -
Sept 9th
ADVICE
4
DEAL HUNTER: PEUGEOT EXPERT VAN FROM LESS THAN $40,000
Plus: attractive drive-away deals on the flash Ford Puma ST-Line V and base Kia
Picanto S
Carsales Staff -
Sept 9th
ADVICE
15
BUYING A USED SUBARU OUTBACK (2009-15)
Wider and taller than ever, Subaru’s fourth-generation Outback looked fit to be
taken anywhere, so check for a trashed underbelly before doing anything else
when buying second-hand
Cliff Chambers -
Sept 8th
ADVICE
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2
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED: SHOULD I BUY A TOYOTA HILUX OR FORD RANGER 4X4 FOR MY
MOTORHOME?
Which of Australia’s two top-selling utes is best to slide in under a motorhome?
And why would you buy an EV online without first seeing it in the metal? These
questions and more this week…
Toby Hagon -
Sept 7th
Carpool
ADVICE
5
HOW TO NEVER LOSE YOUR PARKED CAR AGAIN
Have you got a reputation of forgetting where you've parked the car each time
you head to the shops? Is the sea of car spots overwhelming and gives you déjà
vu? We have some tips for you to conquer the carpark.
Helen Hawkes -
Sept 6th
ADVICE
37
WHAT ARE THE BEST SEVEN-SEAT SUVS FOR FAMILIES?
If you need three rows of seats to fit in kids and all their stuff, here’s our
top picks among the full-size seven-seater and smaller 5+2 SUVs
Tace Clifford -
Sept 5th
ADVICE
29
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NISSAN PATHFINDER – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The new Nissan Pathfinder family SUV has two highly specified models available,
so let’s help you choose the best one to suit your needs
Mark Higgins -
Sept 4th
ADVICE
7
WHY IS MY CAR’S AIR-CONDITIONING NOT WORKING?
Here’s what to check when your car’s AC system is no longer blowing cool air
into the cabin
Philip Lord -
Sept 2nd
Carpool
ADVICE
9
EIGHT EASY HACKS TO SPRING CLEAN YOUR CAR
Spores of pollen are riding the breeze, days are becoming longer and footy
season is almost over – we’re not in winter anymore, peeps.
Carsales Staff -
Sept 1st
ADVICE
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NEW CAR CALENDAR 2023
Which new models are coming to an Australian showroom near you and when? We're
glad you asked...
Carsales Staff -
Sept 1st
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WHEN CAN CHILDREN USE REGULAR SEAT BELTS?
Most parents move children out of child seats and restraints too early. But when
is the right time?
Presented By TAC -
Aug 31st
ADVICE
8
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED: SHOULD I WAIT FOR THE TOYOTA TUNDRA PICK-UP?
Toyota’s full-size pick-up won’t be here until at least 2025, so is it worth
waiting? Plus: Will EV tech be outdated soon? Best non-Tesla EVs? Best small
SUVs? These questions and more this week…
Toby Hagon -
Aug 31st
CAR COMPARISONS
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GWM TANK 300 V TOYOTA PRADO 2023 COMPARISON
Can the first truly interesting Chinese 4x4 hope to compete with Toyota’s iconic
off-roader?
Bruce Newton -
Sept 16th
REVIEW
52
1
PORSCHE TAYCAN GTS V MERCEDES-AMG EQE 53 2023 COMPARISON
Porsche versus AMG like you’ve never seen them – the closely matched Taycan GTS
and EQE 53 go head-to-head as we determine which luxury-performance EV delivers
the best driving thrills
Nadine Armstrong -
Aug 19th
REVIEW
43
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VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC R V VW TIGUAN R GRID EDITION 2023 COMPARISON
It’s a family feud as the Grid Edition versions of the Volkswagen T-Roc R and
Tiguan R squabble over your performance dollar
Bruce Newton -
Aug 12th
REVIEW
55
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TOYOTA HILUX V ISUZU D-MAX 2023 COMPARISON
Do minor updates for the Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-MAX change the balance between
two of Australia’s most popular dual-cab utes?
Bruce Newton -
Aug 5th
REVIEW
44
1
HYUNDAI KONA V MAZDA CX-30 2023 COMPARISON
The new generation of carsales’ Best Small SUV, the Hyundai Kona, faces off
against its closest rival, Mazda’s CX-30
Bruce Newton -
Jul 15th
REVIEW
65
1
FORD RANGER V TOYOTA HILUX V VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK 2023 COMPARISON
It’s time to settle the arguments and answer the question many Australians are
asking: Which is the best dual-cab ute – Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux or the new
Volkswagen Amarok?
Philip Lord -
Jun 23rd
REVIEW
34
1
NISSAN X-TRAIL V KIA SPORTAGE 2023 COMPARISON
The Kia Sportage has been the benchmark in the popular mid-size SUV class, so
can the impressive new Nissan X-TRAIL knock it off its pedestal?
Tim Britten -
Jun 17th
REVIEW
35
1
HONDA CIVIC TYPE R V TOYOTA GR COROLLA 2023 COMPARISON
We stage a titanic tussle for the title of best Japanese hot hatch with the new
Honda Civic Type R and Toyota GR Corolla in maximum attack on road and track
Scott Newman -
Jun 2nd
REVIEW
60
1
CHEVROLET SILVERADO ZR2 V RAM 1500 TRX 2023 COMPARISON
The biggest and baddest pick-up trucks on sale in Australia go head-to-head in
an all-American shootout
Bruce Newton -
May 3rd
REVIEW
34
1
KIA SPORTAGE V MAZDA CX-5 2023 COMPARISON
The Kia Sportage and Mazda CX-5 are among the best mid-size SUVs in Australia,
but which one is the better bet?
Nadine Armstrong -
Mar 24th
REVIEW
52
1
SUBARU WRX V TOYOTA GR YARIS 2023 COMPARISON
Is the new Subaru WRX a better road-going rally car than Toyota’s GR Yaris?
Let’s find out…
Scott Newman -
Mar 4th
REVIEW
43
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FORD EVEREST V TOYOTA PRADO 2023 COMPARISON
The mighty Toyota Prado faces off against its most serious rival yet, the new
Ford Everest
Bruce Newton -
Jan 28th
REVIEW
50
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AUDI RS 3 V MERCEDES-AMG A 45 S 2023 COMPARISON
Two German titans wrestle for the title of the ultimate hot hatch, but can the
new Audi RS 3 really outmuscle the awesome Mercedes-AMG A 45 S?
Scott Newman -
Jan 18th
REVIEW
57
FORD EVEREST V KIA SORENTO 2023 COMPARISON
The Ford Everest and Kia Sorento have differing sets of capabilities under the
same seven-seat family SUV banner, so which is the better multitasker?
Tim Britten -
Jan 11th
REVIEW
22
CARSALES LISTS BEST FIRST CARS OF 2022
We’ve lined up nine compact hatchbacks to find the best one for new car buyers
on a tight budget
Carsales Staff -
Dec 2022
REVIEW
18
1
BEST FIRST CAR 2022: THE VERDICT
There’s only one car that deserves the title of carsales’ Best First Car for
2022…
Carsales Staff -
Dec 2022
REVIEW
46
1
TOYOTA LANDCRUISER V JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE L 2022 COMPARISON
Does the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee have what it takes to outmuscle the Toyota
LandCruiser 300 Series for top honours in the large 4x4 SUV class?
Feann Torr -
Nov 2022
REVIEW
17
1
FIND OUT WHO WINS BEST DUAL-CAB 4X4 UTE OF 2022
Australia’s seven most popular mid-size utes torture tested in the search for
carsales’ Best Dual-Cab 4x4 Ute for 2022
Carsales Staff -
Oct 2022
REVIEW
48
1
TOYOTA YARIS V VOLKSWAGEN POLO 2022 COMPARISON
The Toyota Yaris and Volkswagen Polo are both top choices in the city hatchback
class, but which one is best?
Tim Britten -
Sept 2022
REVIEW
23
CARSALES NAMES THE BEST ELECTRIC CAR OF 2022
We put 13 of the most affordable EVs to the test to find out which is best
Carsales Staff -
Sept 2022
CAR FEATURES
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FEATURE
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FROM DARWIN TO SYDNEY IN A PORSCHE TAYCAN – VIA BIG RED AND BATHURST
carsales takes an epic myth-busting trip in Porsche’s EV, taking in Bondi Beach,
Mount Panorama and the Simpson Desert
Toby Hagon -
Sept 19th
Carpool
FEATURE
8
THE CARS OF GRACELAND: A LOOK AT ELVIS' KING SIZE CAR COLLECTION
He was the king of Rock 'n' Roll so it’s no surprise Elvis Presley had a
collection of impressive cars over his lifetime.
Amy Stevenson -
Sept 17th
FEATURE
8
1
GAME CHANGER: AMERICAN GRAFFITI
The film that saved America’s classic cars
Cliff Chambers -
Sept 16th
Carpool
FEATURE
6
A SHORT HISTORY OF GERMANY’S AUTOBAHN
As Tom Hanks once said, “No matter how fast you drive in Germany, someone is
driving faster than you.”
Kat Barber -
Sept 15th
Carpool
FEATURE
6
CAN WE STOP THE CAR SHAMING: WHY DISSING PEOPLE'S RIDE IS NOT OKAY
When I thought it couldn’t get any worse than parent shaming, another way to
belittle, embarrass, and make people feel less than arrived on the scene,
parking itself front and centre: car shaming.
Shona Hendley -
Sept 10th
FEATURE
26
2
WHY I BOUGHT AN EV, AND HOW I FEEL ABOUT IT NOW
We hitch a ride with electric vehicle owners from carsales HQ who give us the
inside word on why they took the EV plunge and how they feel about it now…
Nadine Armstrong -
Sept 9th
FEATURE
11
GAME CHANGER: THE MUSCLE CAR
Our love affair with fast and powerful cars began long before the first ‘muscle’
machines arrived on the market
Cliff Chambers -
Sept 9th
Carpool
FEATURE
1
FIVE NATIONAL PARKS NEAR MELBOURNE WORTH THE DRIVE THIS WEEKEND
Australia’s National Parks are areas of natural beauty set aside for eternity so
folks like us can enjoy them, so if you're looking for an outdoor adventure,
this is for you.
Carsales Staff -
Sept 8th
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ALL-NEW MG4 FOR TECHNOLOGY AND SAFETY
MG’s latest model to reach Australia, the MG4, packs cutting-edge tech and the
latest safety smarts into a sublime yet affordable EV
Presented By MG -
Sept 6th
Carpool
FEATURE
8
A CAR LOVER'S GUIDE TO GERMANY
Are you feeling a little FOMO from everyone's Eurotrips this year and are
itching to plan your own adventure? Why not visit the car scene of Germany?
Kat Barber -
Sept 3rd
FEATURE
22
GAME CHANGER: LE MANS 24 HOUR
World’s most gruelling endurance race marked a century of guts and glory this
year
Cliff Chambers -
Sept 2nd
Carpool
FEATURE
4
FIVE FATHER’S DAY EXPERIENCES AND EVENT GIFT IDEAS FOR DADS WHO LOVE CARS
Looking for a Father's day gift idea for your dad who loves cars and driving?
We've got you covered.
Anthony Madaffari -
Aug 30th
Carpool
FEATURE
8
WE CHAT 70 YEARS OF MATCHBOX CARS WITH MATTEL SENIOR DESIGNER JULIAN PAYNE
To mark 70 years of Matchbox cars, we chatted with the die-cast car maker's
Senior Designer, Julian Payne on all things Matchbox, design and the future.
Anthony Madaffari -
Aug 27th
FEATURE
10
GAME CHANGER: JAGUAR E-TYPE
‘World’s most beautiful car’ still an automotive design benchmark after 62 years
Cliff Chambers -
Aug 26th
Carpool
FEATURE
6
FIVE GREAT CARS FOR ALIENS WHO'VE JUST ARRIVED ON EARTH
Just landed on planet earth? Here are five extraterrestrial-friendly cars you
should consider
Alexandra Lawrence -
Aug 20th
FEATURE
11
GAME CHANGER: AUSTRALIA INVENTS THE UTE
Ford’s ground-breaking Coupe Utility celebrates its 90th birthday in six months
Cliff Chambers -
Aug 19th
Carpool
FEATURE
1
FIVE REGIONAL VICTORIAN RESTAURANTS WORTH THE DRIVE
Heading to the Victorian snowfields and want some good food on the way?
Carsales Staff -
Aug 18th
Carpool
FEATURE
7
THE FEATURES IN CARS THAT YOU PROBABLY DON'T REALLY NEED
These luxe creature comforts sound nice but can actually cost you more and offer
you less in the long run.
Shona Hendley -
Aug 13th
Carpool
FEATURE
1
FIVE GREAT VIEWS NEAR SYDNEY WORTH THE DRIVE
Sometimes you just want to jump in the car and drive to get away for a day or
two, or more.
Carsales Staff -
Aug 11th
Carpool
FEATURE
14
SIX CARS WITH HIDDEN DOOR HANDLES
Want to confuse your passengers as they attempt to get in and out of the
passenger seat? These cars take the cake with their sneaky hidden door handles.
Anthony Madaffari -
Aug 9th
BEST CARS
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REVIEW
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BEST ELECTRIC CAR 2023
From MG and Polestar to Hyundai and Tesla, six of Australia’s newest and most
popular electric cars go head-to-head in the ultimate EV shootout to find out
which does zero-emissions best in 2023
Carsales Staff -
Sept 9th
REVIEW
86
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BEST FAMILY SUV 2023
Six of Australia’s best-selling large seven-seat family SUVs torture-tested to
find out which one is best
Carsales Staff -
May 5th
NEWS
9
CARSALES ANNOUNCES BEST USED CARS FOR 2023
A new year demands a new retrospective of the best pre-owned cars for buyers on
a tight budget
Carsales Staff -
Feb 24th
REVIEW
22
CARSALES LISTS BEST FIRST CARS OF 2022
We’ve lined up nine compact hatchbacks to find the best one for new car buyers
on a tight budget
Carsales Staff -
Dec 2022
REVIEW
21
BEST MID-SIZE SUV 2022
Australians love SUVs – and none more so than the mid-size variety. But which
model is best? We’ve short-listed 14 of the most popular medium SUVs to find
out…
Carsales Staff -
May 2022
REVIEW
17
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FIND OUT WHO WINS BEST DUAL-CAB 4X4 UTE OF 2022
Australia’s seven most popular mid-size utes torture tested in the search for
carsales’ Best Dual-Cab 4x4 Ute for 2022
Carsales Staff -
Oct 2022
REVIEW
18
1
WE COMPARE AND RATE THE BEST SMALL SUV FOR 2022
There’s only one winner from the biggest field ever shortlisted for carsales’
Best Small SUV award
Carsales Staff -
May 2022
FEATURE
20
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KIA EV6: 2022 CARSALES CAR OF THE YEAR
Korean brand’s first dedicated EV ticks more boxes than any other new model
released this year
Carsales Staff -
Nov 2022
OWNER REVIEWS
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OWNER REVIEW
4.6 / 5
2020 SUZUKI VITARA TURBO LY SERIES II
All wheel drive and light on fuel
Tim -
Sep 14th
OWNER REVIEW
4.6 / 5
2017 BMW 5 SERIES 540I LUXURY LINE G30
Immaculate sincere driving pleasure
Kevin -
Sep 14th
OWNER REVIEW
4.4 / 5
2023 MG MG5 ESSENCE
A great upgrade
Daniel -
Sep 14th
OWNER REVIEW
4.8 / 5
2012 SUZUKI KIZASHI SPORT FR
Bullet proof car, the Japanese gem
Kratumay -
Sep 14th
OWNER REVIEW
4.8 / 5
2016 FIAT FREEMONT LOUNGE JF
Good condition, drives well,
Afshin -
Sep 14th
OWNER REVIEW
4.8 / 5
2022 KIA CERATO GT BD
What’s not to love?
Matt -
Sep 13th
OWNER REVIEW
4.4 / 5
2019 NISSAN X-TRAIL ST T32 SERIES II
Average fuel efficiency 7.2L/100km (best was 6.2)
RSHASI -
Sep 13th
OWNER REVIEW
4.8 / 5
2013 MAZDA 6 TOURING GJ
Great family wagon, no issues, absolute pleasure to drive
Joshua -
Sep 13th
OWNER REVIEW
4.4 / 5
2006 FORD FAIRMONT BF MK II
A great car with plenty of power and lots of space!
Nath -
Sep 13th
OWNER REVIEW
5.0 / 5
2019 FORD EVEREST AMBIENTE UA II
This car is awsome
R -
Sep 13th
OWNER REVIEW
4.8 / 5
2013 AUDI Q3 TFSI 8U
This car is amazing, easy to drive, powerful, good looking, wife loves it, it's
definitely a pleasure
Antonio -
Sep 13th
OWNER REVIEW
5.0 / 5
2014 HONDA ACCORD V6L 9TH GEN
Best V6 Accord so much power, great comfort, luxurious, and fuel efficient.
Kevin -
Sep 13th
OWNER REVIEW
4.8 / 5
2017 HOLDEN CAPTIVA LTZ CG
This car has been so reliable and I’ve had it now up to 110000 with no repairs
at all
Natalie -
Sep 13th
OWNER REVIEW
4.8 / 5
2020 TESLA MODEL 3 LONG RANGE
This car is great
Terry -
Sep 12th
OWNER REVIEW
4.8 / 5
2007 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA PRESTIGE JB TYPE 2
I love this car!
Andrew -
Sep 12th
OWNER REVIEW
5.0 / 5
2000 TOYOTA CAMRY CONQUEST SXV20R
Fun but practical
Ella -
Sep 11th
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