Nadine Armstrong

Melbourne

Consumer Editor at CarSales

always learning. car girl. writer. presenter. @carsales @wwcoty @womeninautomotive.com.au

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ES 2023 Review

Oct 30, 2023 | carsales.com.au | Nadine Armstrong

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ES Local Launch Melbourne, Victoria The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ES is a fine example of entry-level, fit for purpose motoring. A pared-back equipment list leans into humble practicalities over tech-based creature-comforts in a win for budget-conscious families, while recent updates bring improved safety and technology. One of Mitsubishi’s top-selling models, the 2023 Outlander range is a popular choice for Aussie buyers.
?Honda CR-V 2023 Video Review

Oct 22, 2023 | carsales.com.au | Nadine Armstrong

The 2023 Honda CR-V has arrived in Australia with the choice of seven variants priced from just over $44,000 drive-away. and topping out with the dual-motor hybrid e:HEV RS flagship on test here.
Honda CR-V 2023 Review

Oct 17, 2023 | carsales.com.au | Nadine Armstrong

Honda CR-V e:HEV RS Local Launch Melbourne, Vic The all-new sixth-generation Honda CR-V mid-size SUV lands in Australian showrooms with a bigger body and a massive uptick in equipment and technology across the seven-model launch line-up. Most are powered by a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, while a new 2.0-litre hybrid powertrain arrives for the flagship e:HEV RS.
Jeep Avenger 2024: Walkround Video

Sep 27, 2023 | carsales.com.au | Nadine Armstrong

The 2024 Jeep Avenger has been confirmed for Australian release later next year, but the in the meantime we’ve scored our first homeground look at the American off-road brand’s first EV. It might not exude the fuel-guzzling, rock-hopping, adrenalin-junkie image portrayed by many previous Jeeps, but this pint-sized front-drive electric SUV still promises Jeep DNA in a smaller, softer and more environmentally friendly package.
Mazda2 2023 Video Review

Sep 18, 2023 | carsales.com.au | Nadine Armstrong

The updated 2023 Mazda2 has arrived in Australia, bringing fresh looks and extra equipment to the fourth-generation light car – which is now almost 10 years old. As with other Mazda cars, the Japanese brand’s most affordable new vehicle still looks the goods, but the value equation isn’t quite so rosy given prices have also increased with the latest upgrade.
Mazda2 2023 Review

Sep 17, 2023 | carsales.com.au | Nadine Armstrong

Mazda2 Local Launch Melbourne, Vic The 2023 Mazda2 lands in Australia with a fresh new look and expanded equipment list, but price increases call into question whether Mazda’s smallest and most affordable car is still good value. This is the second major facelift for the third-generation Mazda2, which first arrived in Australia in 2014. Nearly a decade later, Mazda’s city car remains a trusted new-car favourite in the declining segment.
Facelifted 2023 Mazda2 lands in Australia

Sep 17, 2023 | carsales.com.au | Nadine Armstrong

The updated 2023 Mazda2 arrives in Australian showrooms this week, bringing fresh looks to the ageing compact hatch and sedan as well as an expanded equipment list across the seven-variant range. The 2023 glow-up marks the third of its kind for the decade-old bones of Mazda’s most affordable passenger car.
Tesla Model Y v Polestar 2 v Hyundai IONIQ 5 v Cupra Born v GWM Ora v MG4 2023 Video Comparison

Sep 9, 2023 | carsales.com.au | Nadine Armstrong

Electric vehicle sales are going gangbusters in Australia, where there’s never been more choice for EV buyers. There are now well over 100,000 electric cars on Australian roads and EVs now make up close to eight per cent of all new-vehicle sales, becoming the dominant force in the top-selling mid-size SUV sector.
Why I bought an EV, and how I feel about it now

Sep 8, 2023 | carsales.com.au | Nadine Armstrong

With electric vehicle sales now gathering speed in Australia, there’s a building degree of well-informed chatter around EV ownership – when to buy, what to buy and teething problems along the way. Most EV owners are happy to talk about their experiences, and at carsales we’ve got a growing band of employees who’ve recently made the switch to zero-emissions motoring. Today being World EV Day makes it the perfect time to hear from them.
GWM Ora Standard Range 2023 Video Review

Sep 1, 2023 | carsales.com.au | Nadine Armstrong

The 2023 GWM Ora continues to do battle with Chinese rivals for the title of cheapest EV on the Aussie market, bolstered by a strong safety suite and practical city-car appeal. But how does its relatively low sub-$40K starting price, 310km range and distinctive design stack up in the real world of suburbia? Nadine Armstrong investigates.