Automotive Blog in Australia

Best Cheap Family Cars in Australia 2026: Affordable 5-Seat and 7-Seat Picks by Drive-Away Price

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.

Skoda Range in Australia 2026: Fabia, Kamiq, Karoq, Kodiaq and Octavia Prices and Which One to Buy

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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.

Chery Range in Australia 2026: Tiggo 4, Tiggo 7, Tiggo 8, Tiggo 9 and C5 Prices and Which One to Buy

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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.

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Third Party Property Damage Car Insurance Explained: What It Covers, What It Doesn't and Who It Suits in Australia

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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.

GWM Range in Australia 2026: Haval Jolion, H6, H7, Tank 300 and Cannon Prices and Which One to Buy

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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.

Supercar Prices in Australia 2026: What a McLaren, Lamborghini, Aston Martin or Rolls-Royce Really Costs

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What do supercars really cost in Australia? This guide covers McLaren, Lamborghini, Lotus, Aston Martin and Rolls-Royce models, from the Lotus Emira at $207,990 to a Rolls-Royce Phantom at about $1 million before on-road costs. It shows which prices are officially announced and which are price on application, flags conflicting data, and explains 2026-27 luxury car tax and on-road costs.

Tesla Model Y Price in Australia 2026: Every Grade, Range, Specs and What You Pay

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The Tesla Model Y costs from $58,900 before on-road costs for the Premium RWD to $84,900 for the Performance, with the Premium Long Range AWD at $68,900 and the six seat Model Y L at $74,900. Tesla puts the Performance at $91,415 drive away in NSW. This guide covers every grade's price, WLTP range, charging speed, specs, official running costs, luxury car tax and the rivals worth cross shopping.

Cheapest Petrol Cars in Australia 2026: The Lowest Drive Away Prices Right Now

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The cheapest new petrol car in Australia is the MG3 Vibe at $19,990 drive away with MG's cashback, followed by the MG ZS Vibe at $22,990 and the Kia Picanto Sport automatic at $23,390. This petrol only guide ranks the cheapest non hybrid cars by official drive away price, with offer end dates, running costs and tips on getting the best deal before most offers end on 31 October 2026.

Mazda CX-5 Price in Australia 2026: Every Grade, Specs and Running Costs

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The new Mazda CX-5 costs $39,990 to $54,990 before on-road costs across five grades, Pure, Evolve, Touring, GT SP and Akera, and Mazda advertises the G25 Pure from $43,990 drive away. This guide covers every grade's price and equipment, the 2.5 litre petrol AWD specs, fuel and running costs, safety and warranty, and how the CX-5 compares with its main medium SUV rivals.

Toyota Australia wait times drop to around three months as extra stock arrives

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Toyota Australia says extra supply of RAV4, HiLux, Prado and LandCruiser has cut average wait times for many models to around three months, down from three to six months.

NSW toll relief now starts at $50 a week with 200,000 more drivers eligible

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NSW drivers can now claim toll relief above a lower $50 weekly cap, with about 200,000 more accounts eligible and $99 million available for the July to October quarter.

Cheapest Hatchbacks and Small Cars to Run in Australia 2026

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Which hatchback or small car has the lowest running costs in Australia? This guide compares seven small cars on official fuel or energy figures and published capped price servicing, from the 3.5 L/100km Toyota Yaris Hybrid and Suzuki Swift Hybrid to the BYD Atto 1 and Dolphin electric hatches. An ownership cost table and a simple formula show what each would cost you to fuel or charge each year.

Automotive Blog in Australia

Best Cheap Family Cars in Australia 2026: Affordable 5-Seat and 7-Seat Picks by Drive-Away Price

Skoda Range in Australia 2026: Fabia, Kamiq, Karoq, Kodiaq and Octavia Prices and Which One to Buy

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Chery Range in Australia 2026: Tiggo 4, Tiggo 7, Tiggo 8, Tiggo 9 and C5 Prices and Which One to Buy

Third Party Property Damage Car Insurance Explained: What It Covers, What It Doesn't and Who It Suits in Australia

GWM Range in Australia 2026: Haval Jolion, H6, H7, Tank 300 and Cannon Prices and Which One to Buy

Supercar Prices in Australia 2026: What a McLaren, Lamborghini, Aston Martin or Rolls-Royce Really Costs

Tesla Model Y Price in Australia 2026: Every Grade, Range, Specs and What You Pay

Cheapest Petrol Cars in Australia 2026: The Lowest Drive Away Prices Right Now

Mazda CX-5 Price in Australia 2026: Every Grade, Specs and Running Costs

Toyota Australia wait times drop to around three months as extra stock arrives

NSW toll relief now starts at $50 a week with 200,000 more drivers eligible

Cheapest Hatchbacks and Small Cars to Run in Australia 2026

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