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Why Luxury Cars Haven’t Been Feeling the Pinch

October 30th 2020 by Rene | Buying a Car, Car Formats and Segments

The new car industry’s slide has been well documented. Dating even further back than the COVID recession, sales have been trending down for the best part of two and a half years now. Of course, the recession has exacerbated that trend, with certain months resulting in dire sales numbers that would have had the industry very worried. However, there has also been a rare and some might say ironic bright spot ami...

Australians are Paying Through the Nose for Electric Vehicles

October 3rd 2020 by Rene | Car Formats and Segments, Next Generation Car Developments

Australians in the market for a new car may have looked into an electric vehicle, but few are turning to the format on account of prohibitively high prices. On the one hand, hybrid electric cars are starting to pick up momentum, with the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid achieving strong sales across the country and even nothing up records in the process. However, for pure electric vehicles, motorists are being let down by a failu...

What is the Difference between 4WD and AWD?

April 7th 2020 by Rene | Buying a Car, Car Formats and Segments

SUVs are the clear frontrunner in the Australian car market with a commanding lead over passenger vehicles, which once ruled the roost. As more buyers shy away from sedans and opt for SUVs instead, one common question pops up. What is the difference between 4WDs and AWDs? Unlike what you may have been led to believe, the two formats are not one and the same. Understanding 4WDs Four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicles rely u...