Automotive Blog in Australia

Mini Cooper Price in Australia 2026: Every Grade, Specs and What You Pay

The 2026 Mini Cooper starts at $41,990 before on-road costs for the Cooper C Core 3-Door and runs to $67,990 for the JCW Favoured Convertible, with the electric Cooper SE from $58,990. This guide lists every petrol, convertible and electric grade, explains the C, S, SE and JCW badges and the Core, Classic, Favoured and JCW Sport trims, and compares power, range and charging. It also covers current Mini finance offers, warranty and the rivals worth cross shopping.

Will Utes and 4WDs Cost More From 2027? NVES Explained for HiLux, Ranger and Prado Buyers

Waqas Afzal14 Min Read

Australia's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard cuts the CO2 target for utes and vans from 210 g/km in 2025 to 150 g/km in 2027, and some brands have indicated diesel prices could rise as a result. This guide explains the official targets and penalty formula, which models such as the HiLux, Ranger and Prado are most exposed, and what plug-in hybrid alternatives cost. It ends with clear advice on whether to buy now or wait, noting that no price rise is confirmed.

BMW iX1 Price in Australia 2026: eDrive20 vs xDrive30, Specs and What You Pay

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BMW Australia publishes a $79,900 drive away price for the iX1 xDrive30 Sport Collection, and this guide explains what you get and how it compares with the longer range eDrive20. It covers range, charging, performance, warranty and servicing using BMW Australia's own figures, plus Luxury Car Tax, novated leasing and on-road costs. A rivals table helps you shortlist other compact and mid size electric SUVs.

Kia EV6 Price in Australia 2026: Air to GT, Specs, Range and What You Pay

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The Kia EV6 starts at $72,660 before on-road costs for the Air and runs to $99,660 for the 478 kW GT, and this guide shows what each grade gives you for the money. It compares range, 800 volt charging, performance, warranty and equipment using Kia Australia's own figures, with Kia's drive away estimates by state. A rivals table helps you weigh it against the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and other electric SUVs.

Suzuki Ignis Price in Australia 2026: Run-Out Grades, Drive-Away Deals and What Is Still Available

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The Suzuki Ignis is still on sale from $25,135 drive away for the GL, $26,490 for the GLX and $27,690 for the Shadow, but it is a run out model sold from existing stock. This guide covers each grade, Suzuki's October 2026 offers, specs, fuel economy and safety equipment, and explains the AEB rules behind its run out. It also compares the Ignis with the Swift Hybrid, MG3, Kia Picanto and BYD Atto 1 so you can decide whether a leftover Ignis still makes sense.

BMW i5 Price in Australia 2026: eDrive40 vs M60 xDrive, Specs and What You Pay

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The BMW i5 eDrive40 is listed at $155,900 and the i5 M60 xDrive at $215,900 before on-road costs, and this guide explains what you get for the money. It compares range, charging, performance, warranty and equipment using BMW Australia's own figures, then covers Luxury Car Tax, stamp duty and other costs that shape the final drive away price. A rivals table helps you shortlist other luxury electric and electrified sedans.

Best New Car Deals in Australia October 2026: Drive Away Offers That End 31 October

Waqas Afzal21 Min Read

Australian buyers have until 31 October 2026 to lock in the month's best new car deals, with drive away prices from $19,990 on the BYD Atto 1 and MG3 and $23,990 on the Haval Jolion and Chery Tiggo 4. This guide covers 12 standout offers from GWM, Chery, Geely, LDV, MG, Suzuki, Kia, BYD, Jaecoo, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Honda, plus more deals worth a look and comparison tables. Every price, end date and condition comes from the manufacturers' own Australian offers pages, checked on 12 October 2026.

Is Australia's Public Charging Network Good Enough for a Long EV Highway Trip

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Australia sits near the bottom of global public charging capacity per EV on Trading Platforms' IEA-based figures, at about 1.1 kW per vehicle. That sounds alarming for Hume, Pacific and inland road trips, but coastal highway corridors are already workable for many modern EVs if you plan DC stops. This guide separates national averages from real trip readiness, and pairs with our public charging costs post for the money side.

September 2026 Best Selling New Cars in Australia as EVs Outsell Petrol Again

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Australia’s September 2026 new vehicle market reached 102,924 on FCAI VFACTS (+0.9%) and 108,778 when Tesla and Polestar deliveries are added. The Ford Ranger led sales, the Tesla Model Y placed third on the combined list, and battery electric vehicles took 24.2% all-sources share to outsell petrol for a second month.

Mazda SUV Range in Australia 2026: CX-3 to CX-90 Prices, Sizes and Which to Buy

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Mazda’s Australian SUV range in 2026 runs from the compact CX-3 to seven-seat CX-80 and CX-90 models, with a new CX-5 from $39,990 before on-road costs and the electric CX-6e arriving through dealers. This guide compares sizes, seats, powertrains and manufacturer list prices, and explains which Mazda SUV suits city, family and three-row buyers.

Car Insurance in South Australia 2026

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Compulsory third party insurance in South Australia is paid with registration, but it does not repair cars or property. This guide sets out current official rego and CTP figures for 2026, explains the gap between CTP, third party property and comprehensive cover, and shows what published research averages actually say for SA drivers.

New Cars Under $25,000 Drive-Away in Australia 2026

Waqas Afzal22 Min Read

Only a handful of new cars can be driven away for less than $25,000 in Australia right now, and the price often depends on your state and when the offer ends. We checked every contender on official Australian sites in October 2026, from the BYD Atto 1 and MG3 to the Kia Picanto, Suzuki Swift Hybrid and small SUVs like the Chery Tiggo 4 and Haval Jolion. Here is what each one costs on the road, who it suits and what to watch for.

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Mini Cooper Price in Australia 2026: Every Grade, Specs and What You Pay

Will Utes and 4WDs Cost More From 2027? NVES Explained for HiLux, Ranger and Prado Buyers

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BMW iX1 Price in Australia 2026: eDrive20 vs xDrive30, Specs and What You Pay

Kia EV6 Price in Australia 2026: Air to GT, Specs, Range and What You Pay

Suzuki Ignis Price in Australia 2026: Run-Out Grades, Drive-Away Deals and What Is Still Available

BMW i5 Price in Australia 2026: eDrive40 vs M60 xDrive, Specs and What You Pay

Best New Car Deals in Australia October 2026: Drive Away Offers That End 31 October

Is Australia's Public Charging Network Good Enough for a Long EV Highway Trip

September 2026 Best Selling New Cars in Australia as EVs Outsell Petrol Again

Mazda SUV Range in Australia 2026: CX-3 to CX-90 Prices, Sizes and Which to Buy

Car Insurance in South Australia 2026

New Cars Under $25,000 Drive-Away in Australia 2026

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