We’ve reached the halfway point of the year, which means we can now see what cars have been the most popular for the first half. Australian new vehicle registration figures have just been released in the form of June VFACTS, 2022. According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), […]
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Australian vehicle sales for May 2022: VFACTS
It’s that time of the month again. Australian new vehicle registration figures in the form of VFACTS compiled by the FCAI have been released, covering May 2022 consumer stats for the new car market. According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), there were 94,383 new vehicles registered in […]
2022 Kia Sorento PHEV GT-Line review (video)
Up until now, Kia has been quiet on the electric/hybrid phenomenon. Prior to 2022, the Korean brand only had one model dedicated to the new technology, the Niro. But going forward we should start to see more existing nameplates offered with hybrid choices. The first cab off the rank is […]
2022 Kia Sportage review – GT-Line & S manual (video)
The all-new 2022 Kia Sportage has its work cut out. It has to compete with some very tough players in this field, many of which are just as fresh and as well-prepared as they fight for buyers’ attention in this class. For this review we are checking out both ends […]
2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line RWD review (video)
Late to the electric vehicle party, Kia has just dropped an all-new dedicated electric large SUV in Australia for 2022. The Kia EV6 is the first of a range of nomenclature EV models that Kia aims to release, topping out with the EV9 in 2023. It is also the first […]
Kia, Genesis dominate JD Power 2022 Vehicle Dependability Study
Kia, Hyundai and Genesis have cemented themselves firmly atop the leaderboard in the 2022 JD Power Vehicle Dependability Study, with Kia taking the top spot for the first time. All up, Hyundai Motor Group received three segment awards, for the Santa Fe, Sonata and the Kia Sorrento. Kia ranked highest […]
Kia was best-selling car brand in UK in January, first time ever
Kia was able to round out the month of January as the UK’s best-selling single car brand on the market after it shipped 10,504 units, accounting for its best-ever market share of 9.1 per cent; the first time Kia has achieved this in its 30 year history. Kia says that […]
2022 Kia Cerato GT Hatch review (video)
Even though the 2022 Kia Cerato GT does not offer the full ‘guns-blazing’ of something like a Hyundai i30 N hot hatch, there is still plenty to like about this tamed option. The humble small sedan and hatch are a dying breed Down Under, as car buyers flock to SUVs […]