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Everyone’s obsessed with speed, but not every car is here to give you the thrill of a sub-four-second 0-100km/h time.In fact, many of Australia’s best-selling cars offer only modest power figures, so we’ve decided to compile a list of the 10 cars on sale right now with the lowest power-to-weight ratios. We’ve done this instead of simply ranking vehicles based on outright power, because power versus weight is much more relevant in the real world.We’ve also mentioned claimed 0-100km/h times where provided by a manufacturer, however most cars on this list don’t have claimed acceleration figures for obvious reasons.Are you…

Article SummaryBMW M boss Frank van Meel sees growing demand for performance wagons Down Under.After decades of favoring SUVs and sedans, Australians are warming up to Touring models.More than a third of the M3s and M5s sold in Australia last year were wagons.BMW’s “Power of Choice” slogan might refer to powertrain diversity, but it can just as easily apply to body styles. Munich sells everything from a compact hatchback to a full-size SUV, without neglecting its core sedan and SUV models. The 8 Series Convertible and Z4 are dying, but the 4 Series Convertible will carry the torch in the…

Colorado has expanded its use of cameras that will issue tickets if your average speed exceeds the limit by 10 miles per hour or more.   The state passed a law in 2023 to allow law enforcement agencies to use automated vehicle identification systems to issue speeding tickets.   The system issues a ticket to the vehicle owner, regardless of who is actually driving.   Speed cameras are not new. They have been in use in the United States for nearly 40 years, and your favorite navigation app will warn you when you’re approaching one, but those will no longer…

Replacement parts for a major Volvo EX30 recall are due to arrive in Australia next month, the brand has confirmed.“Parts to cover the recall [are] estimated to arrive mid-May,” said a Volvo Car Australia spokesperson in a statement.These parts are replacement battery modules for the small electric SUV.“Each affected owner will be personally notified by Volvo Car Australia of the steps to be taken when parts arrive.”CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal.The EX30 has been the subject of recalls across various global markets for an issue with its battery pack,…

Article SummaryThe next-generation BMW X5 M could enter production in April 2028 as a fully electric SUV.It would be the first BMW M product with gas and electric versions sharing the same platform.Our own sources say a V8-powered X5 M is also happening, alongside an M Performance model with a detuned version of the same twin-turbo, 4.4-liter engine.Not long to go until BMW takes the wraps off the new X5. The fifth generation of Munich’s original luxury SUV premieres this summer with six-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines. Customers will also be able to choose plug-in hybrid and battery-electric versions before…

The new Xterra will debut with an ICE-only powertrain. It will use a V6, not a turbocharged four-cylinder. No manual transmission option planned. Enjoyers of simple, rugged off-road vehicles can, tentatively, rejoice. Nissan’s US chief of product planning has said there “will be a pure ICE” V6 version of the upcoming Nissan Xterra revival, alongside a hybrid V6 variant. That, folks, is good news. When speaking to Car and Driver, Nissan US chief of product planning, Ponz Pandikuthira, laid out the plan for the upcoming Xterra. It will, of course, be an old-school body-on-frame SUV like the Toyota 4Runner, but…

The Australian Government’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced buyers of Volkswagen Group electric vehicles (EVs) – including Audi, Skoda, Cupra and Volkswagen models – will be eligible for discounted finance.Announced on April 1, 2026, the initiative will see customers using Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) receive discounts of up to 1.0 per cent on standard loan rates for vehicles under the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) threshold for “fuel-efficient vehicles” of $91,387.Electric vans are also covered and aren’t subject to this LCT threshold. The CEFC also notes the discounted financing applies to eligible used EVs.CarExpert can save you thousands on…

Article SummaryAllianz bought a 15-vehicle fleet consisting of three models: BMW X1 20d, X3 20d, and the X5 30d.11 SUVs have already been delivered, with the remaining four to follow at the end of the month.The level of equipment is above standard.The market share of diesel engines in new vehicle sales continues to shrink in Europe. Tougher emissions regulations are forcing automakers to gradually abandon this type of powertrain in favor of hybrids and EVs. Through the first two months of the year, diesels accounted for just 7.3% of new car registrations on the continent, according to the European Automobile…

Renault will build two models with the Ford badge. Both will be EVs based on a Renault platform. Ford CEO claims the two cars will have ‘a swagger that’s specific to Ford of Europe.” Ford of Europe needs an influx of fresh models, and it needs it fast. Its share of the new passenger car market on the continent continues to shrink, falling to just 2.8 percent in the first two months of the year. Registration numbers published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association show a 20.3 percent drop to 55,025 units. You could argue that the first two months…

Double demerit points are now in effect for the Easter long weekend across several Australian states and territories.Five days of double demerits began at midnight on Thursday, April 2, in New South Wales, Western Australia and the Australian Capital Territory.They’ll run across the Easter break, including the four consecutive public holidays from Friday, April 3 through to 11:59pm Monday, April 6.If you live in one of these three jurisdictions and are travelling interstate, double demerits will still apply.Double demerits also apply year-round in Queensland for certain offences, though South Australia, Victoria, the Northern Territory and Tasmania don’t have double demerits…