Road rage: why traffic congestion creates angry drivers

Road safety experts have renewed calls for calm as a study by Monash University claims more than one in four drivers have been involved in a road rage incident – either as an aggressor or the victim. More than two-thirds of drivers surveyed said they had been shouted at or were the recipients of rude gestures in the past 12 months.

Mercedes-Benz increases prices for the second time in nine months

Exchange rate pressures – and the economic reality of supply and demand – have prompted Mercedes-Benz to increase prices for the second time in nine months across some of its most popular models. The latest price lists have revealed Mercedes-Benz has increased the RRP of most A-Class hatch and sedan, C-Class sedan, wagon, coupe and cabriolet models, as well as certain variants of the GLC SUV.

Toyota Yaris sales drop by 75 per cent after $9500 price rise

Toyota Yaris sales have fallen to a fraction of their former glory, with deliveries down by 75 per cent in a market that fell by only 1.5 per cent last month. The new-generation Toyota Yaris was released two months ago with a sharp price rise that saw Toyota vacate the sub-$20,000 segment for the first time since it officially began selling cars in Australia in 1959.

2021 BMW iX3 due in Australian showrooms next year, pricing yet to be announced

The 2021 BMW iX3 all-electric SUV will come onto the Australian market mid-next year, the company has confirmed. Underpinned by the same architecture as the conventional petrol- and diesel-powered X3, the new SUV will debut BMW’s fifth-generation electrified eDrive system.

New Cars: 2020 New Car Calendar, the November update

Australia's new car market, it is fair to say, did not have a stellar year in 2019. Month after month, sales were down, with consumer confidence low and dealers struggling with significant changes to finance regulations.

2021 Kia Sorento S diesel review

The Kia Sorento has always been an impressive weapon in the South Korean brand’s arsenal. A practical, large SUV with room for the family, all combined with decent pulling power and a supple and comfortable ride. That was the formula of the old Sorento, and now Kia has added some extra ingredients to not only stay true to its roots, but improve the breed.

Tracking the new kids on the block: the rising star cars of 2020

Introducing an entirely new nameplate to an established – and, some would argue, saturated – Australian new-car market carries an inherent risk. With a multitude of choices already on offer, any new model needs to offer a compelling package to take on the already established nameplates within a segment.