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2 weeks ago | 
carexpert.com.au | Paul Maric |Alborz Fallah |Anthony Crawford |Andrew MacLean |Andrew Maclean
The Honda Civic has been a mainstay of the small car landscape for more than 50 years. Now, in its 11th generation, it plays a different role for the Japanese brand than it once did, transitioning from a no-frills and affordable entry model into an ultra-efficient alternative to base-level luxury hatchbacks.
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1 month ago | 
carexpert.com.au | Paul Maric |Alborz Fallah |Anthony Crawford |Andrew MacLean |Andrew Maclean
The boundaries between compact soft-roaders or crossovers and full-size SUVs are becoming more blurry every day. Mid-size SUVs – Australia’s most popular new vehicle type – were once exclusively suited to nuclear families, but there are now a raft of options that offer even more flexibility and seating capacity, like the Mitsubishi Outlander and Mahindra XUV700 that we’re pitting against each other here.
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1 month ago | 
carexpert.com.au | Paul Maric |Alborz Fallah |Anthony Crawford |Andrew MacLean |Andrew Maclean
A fleet of Mahindra Pik-Up utes are among the hardest working vehicles in Australia. Newcastle-based Valley Express, a professional courier service that specialises in working with the Australian mining industry, has been recognised by Mahindra this week for its loyalty after one of its Pik-Up utes recently clocked up more than a million kilometres.
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1 month ago | 
carexpert.com.au | Paul Maric |Alborz Fallah |Anthony Crawford |Andrew MacLean |Andrew Maclean
Automotive proving grounds are mysterious places. They’re usually hidden in far-flung pockets away from prying eyes to keep the next generation of four-wheeled innovations shrouded in secrecy. But not today. Our proving ground is surrounded by chicken shops rather than chicken wire fences. And we’re in plain view of the general public on a test loop through the streets of Sydney. There is no hiding here.
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1 month ago | 
carexpert.com.au | Paul Maric |Alborz Fallah |Anthony Crawford |Andrew MacLean |Andrew Maclean
A tidal wave of affordable small cars crashing on our shores from new Chinese brands is forcing established small car players to seek higher ground. Japanese hatchbacks, like the Honda Civic, have long played the role as an entry point to new car ownership. But now they are searching for some sunlight among the premium brands and challenging traditional European luxury carmakers.
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1 month ago | 
carexpert.com.au | Paul Maric |Alborz Fallah |Anthony Crawford |Andrew MacLean |Andrew Maclean
Steve Eum has all the hallmarks of a car designer, from his designer glasses to his casual business attire, complete with sockless loafers. He also has the credentials, with more than 35 years of experience working with some of the world’s largest automotive brands, including a stint here in Australia at Ford’s Broadmeadows design centre. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now.
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1 month ago | 
carexpert.com.au | Paul Maric |Alborz Fallah |Anthony Crawford |Andrew MacLean |Andrew Maclean
In a world where electric and hybrid technology is reshaping the way we travel, bold claims are everywhere. And few are as ambitious as Jaecoo’s promise that its new 2025 J7 SHS Summit mid-size hybrid SUV can deliver up to 1200km of real-world driving range.
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1 month ago | 
carexpert.com.au | Paul Maric |Alborz Fallah |Anthony Crawford |Andrew MacLean |Andrew Maclean
If you’re shopping for an affordable, family-friendly small SUV, chances are the MG ZS has popped up on your radar. The original MG ZS earned a solid reputation – and enough new owners to make it Australia’s most popular small SUV for several years – for being a no-fuss, budget-conscious option that ticked a lot of boxes for growing families.
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2 months ago | 
carexpert.com.au | Paul Maric |Alborz Fallah |Anthony Crawford |Andrew MacLean |Andrew Maclean
The battle among Australia’s small SUVs will get a new entrant later this year from Chery’s spin-off brand, Omoda. The Chinese carmaker has confirmed it will reveal a new city-sized runabout, the Omoda C3 compact SUV, at a media event in Wuhu following a barrage of new model arrivals due to be unveiled at next week’s Shanghai motor show.
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2 months ago | 
carexpert.com.au | Paul Maric |Alborz Fallah |Anthony Crawford |Andrew MacLean |Andrew Maclean
The battalion of dual-cab utes available in Australia will soon have yet another new recruit, with the all-new MG U9 pickup now confirmed to go on sale locally before the end of this year. Revealed for the first time globally in Melbourne this evening, the U9 will become the fast-growing Chinese carmaker’s first light commercial vehicle in Australia.
