Dom Tripolone

Australia

News Editor at Cars Guide

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Audi's forbidden Chinese fruit: 2026 Audi E5 electric car shapes up as a tasty alternative to the BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE - Car News

1 week ago | carsguide.com.au | Dom Tripolone

All adviceWe're here to help you with any car issues FamilyLooking for tips on how to carry or travel with your family? AdventureHow To, off-road tips and adventure travel destinations TradiesNot just utes. Detailed advice for you - the tradie - on what car is right for you and your job Ask the GuideLooking for an answer? Our automotive experts are here to help Is it illegal? If you're wondering, we've probably got the answer Towing CapacityUnsure of your car's maximum towing capacity?
Why this car brand was right to ditch petrol power in its most popular model - Porsche Macan makes more sense as an electric car | Opinion - Car News | CarsGuide

2 months ago | carsguide.com.au | Dom Tripolone

You may have missed the news, but the Porsche Macan is now only available as an electric car. Porsche may be about to do a monstrous backflip and build petrol Macans after a drop in sales for the new all-electric version.
Punchy new affordable luxury car has arrived: 2025 BMW 120 and BMW 220 land in Australia with more power and equipment to battle the Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz A-Class - Car News | CarsGuide

2 months ago | carsguide.com.au | Dom Tripolone

BMW has padded out its most affordable model ranges in Australia. The German brand has added a new mid-tier variant to its 1 Series hatchback and 2 Series Gran Coupe range.
Posh new electric SUV confirmed: Polestar 7 compact SUV locked in as a genuine alternative to the Tesla Model Y, Kia EV5 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 - Car News | CarsGuide

Jan 17, 2025 | carsguide.com.au | Dom Tripolone

Polestar is keeping the ball rolling in 2025. The Chinese-owned electric carmaker has confirmed the Polestar 5 four-seat Grand Tourer will enter production this year and confirmed plans for the Polestar 7 compact electric SUV.
How many car brands are too many? Can Chinese newcomer Geely sustain all its brands in Australia including Lotus, Polestar, Smart, Volvo and Zeekr | Opinion - Car News | CarsGuide

Dec 24, 2024 | carsguide.com.au | Dom Tripolone

Ask Toyota — the world’s biggest carmaker — and two brands are enough. Yes, Toyota makes trucks under the Hino brand and also has the minnow Daihatsu in its stable, but it is essentially Toyota and Lexus and that’s it.
'Only seven will survive': Onslaught of Chinese electric car brands isn't sustainable as new challenger Xpeng takes the fight to legacy brands such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz and wunderkind BYD - Car News | CarsGuide

Nov 17, 2024 | carsguide.com.au | Dom Tripolone

The Australian new car landscape is changing rapidly with the onslaught of new Chinese brands landing on our shores in the past 12 months. Xpeng is one of the recent crop of new recruits, launching in the past few months with electric G6 mid-size SUV.
Will we finally get the most exciting electric car brands in Australia? Rivian and Volkswagen joint venture bodes well for Australians wanting to get their hands on some of the best EVs in the world | Analysis - Car News | CarsGuide

Nov 14, 2024 | carsguide.com.au | Dom Tripolone

Volkswagen and American electric carmaker Rivian’s joint venture is now official. The German company has tipped in US$5.8b ($8.95b) into the fledgling US electric pick-up and SUV brand.
Renault Arkana 2025 review

Aug 29, 2024 | carsguide.com.au | Dom Tripolone

Price and features – Does it represent good value for the price? What features does it come with? 7/10 Initially Renault is launching with just two variants, the mid-tier Techno and top-spec Esprit Alpine, which replace the formerly named Intens and R.S. Line variants. Despite the update, prices remain the same with the Techno starting at $41,000, before on-road costs, and the Esprit Alpine from $45,000. An entry-level Evolution grade will arrive later to take the place of the old Zen variant.
Hyundai Inster electric 2025 review: Preview drive - New cut-price EV sets sights on MG4, BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora

Aug 21, 2024 | carsguide.com.au | Dom Tripolone

Hyundai is preparing to bring electric motoring to the masses with its new Inster SUV. The diminutive electric SUV is due in Australia early next year, but we’ve headed to Korea to get a sample of a near-production prototype. Our prototype sampler is wrapped in camouflage to hide its looks, but since our test it has been revealed in full. It’s a charming little SUV with cutesy looks highlighted by the short bonnet, circular LED headlights, pixel-graphic turn signals and oversized fenders.
Is this the electric car battery breakthrough we've been waiting for? Game changing technology debuts in little known Chinese brand's new EV and it's coming to Australia to battle the Tesla Model Y, BYD Seal and Kia EV6 - Car News | CarsGuide

Aug 18, 2024 | carsguide.com.au | Dom Tripolone

Electric cars are evolving at an astounding pace thanks to new and improved batteries that are removing some of the biggest hurdles to mass EV adoption. Little known Chinese brand Zeekr, which is part of the giant Geely Group that owns brands such as Polestar and Volvo, is getting in on the act and has debuted a groundbreaking new battery that slashes charging times.

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