Founder and Senior Automotive Editor at AussieMotor, covering automotive news, new car launches, vehicle pricing, buying guides, reviews, and market insights. I oversee editorial quality, fact-checking, SEO, and content strategy, with a focus on providing accurate, practical information that helps car buyers make better informed decisions.
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Waqas Afzal16 Min Read
The cheapest new family sized cars in Australia for 2026, split into small SUVs, medium SUVs, seven seaters and a wagon. Drive away prices start at $22,990 for the MG ZS and $29,990 for a seven seat Mahindra XUV700, with official ANCAP ratings and expiry dates, boot space, a quick pick comparison table and who each car suits.
Waqas Afzal11 Min Read
Skoda's Australian range starts with the Fabia Select at $29,990 drive away and runs through the Kamiq from $33,990, Karoq from $40,990, Octavia from $41,990 and Kodiaq from $49,990, plus the Superb and the electric Elroq and Enyaq. This guide lists every grade's drive away price, compares boot space side by side, explains where the Scala fits now and picks the best Skoda for each budget.
Waqas Afzal15 Min Read
Chery's Australian range runs from the Tiggo 4 at $23,990 drive away to the Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid Ultimate AWD at about $65,469 in Melbourne. This guide lists every Tiggo 4, Tiggo 7, Tiggo 8 Pro Max, Tiggo 9, C5 and E5 grade with its drive away price and October offer, compares hybrid and petrol running costs, and explains which Chery suits which buyer.
Waqas Afzal3 Min Read
Honda Australia has appointed Ohme as its exclusive home charging partner for the Super-One electric city car, with a charger and installation package and a full charge from as little as $2.37 off-peak.
Waqas Afzal3 Min Read
Toyota sold 410 bZ4X electric SUVs and Touring wagons in Australia in September 2026, its best month yet and up 412.5 per cent, as the brand targets 5,000 bZ4X sales this year.
Waqas Afzal10 Min Read
Third party property damage car insurance pays for the damage you cause to other people's cars and property, but not for your own car. This guide explains what TPPD covers and leaves out, compares it with third party fire and theft, CTP and comprehensive cover, walks through real-world claim examples and explains who it suits, from budget drivers and owners of older cars to P-platers.
Waqas Afzal3 Min Read
The all-new Mercedes-Benz C 400 4Matic electric sedan is on sale in Australia from $105,700 before on-road costs, with 360kW, up to 753km of WLTP range and showroom arrivals in early 2027.
Waqas Afzal14 Min Read
GWM's Australian range runs from the Haval Jolion at $23,990 drive away to the Tank 500 Ultra PHEV at $79,990, with the H6 from $35,990, Tank 300 from $47,990, Cannon from $34,990 and Cannon Alpha from $54,990. This guide lists every grade's drive away price and current offer, covers the new Haval H7 and ORA 5 SUV, and explains which GWM suits which buyer.
Waqas Afzal2 Min Read
The Hyundai Staria Load Electric van costs $70,990 before on-road costs and pairs an 84kWh battery and 450km of WLTP range with a 1,005kg payload and 350kW DC charging.
Waqas Afzal2 Min Read
BYD has revealed the second-generation Atto 1 in China with five seats, rear-wheel drive and a front boot, but BYD Australia says there are no changes to its local line-up for the foreseeable future.
Waqas Afzal3 Min Read
Volkswagen’s brand chief has reportedly named Australia as an export market for its China-developed models, but Volkswagen Australia is yet to confirm any model or timing.
Waqas Afzal3 Min Read
BYD’s 880kW Yangwang U8 luxury off-roader has been approved under Australian Design Rules, but BYD Australia says it is too early to comment on launch plans and no price has been set.
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