[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] It was the second-best May result on record, as stock shortages continue. Insiders advise to get your order in now if you want a car before the summer holidays. New-car sales continue to show signs of a strong recovery as the Australian economy bounces back from coronavirus lockdowns and border restrictions imposed through…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Kia had a blinder in May, overtaking Ford for the first time, finishing third in the monthly sales race for the second time, and beating Hyundai for the third time in its history. Kia has overtaken Ford, Mitsubishi and its sister brand Hyundai in a major upset that catapulted the brand to third…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] ‘As second-hand car sales increased during the pandemic, unfortunately so did vehicle scams.’ Automotive fraud and scams have skyrocketed in 2021, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The independent watchdog reports almost $300,000 was lost to fraud during the first quarter of this year alone (January to March inclusive). For…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Today’s AutoHunter Spotlight is on a 1930 Ford Model A Coupe that’s been owned by the same family for over 50 years. According to the seller, this coupe served as their mode of transportation to high school and has seen varied weekend use. The car’s exterior, interior and mechanicals were given a refresh…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The car share space is about to become more crowded, with automotive giant Toyota launching its Kinto service in Australia. Motorists who don’t want to own a car – or who prefer a choice of vehicle types throughout the year – will soon be able to rent a Toyota through its new car…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Strong demand combined with production restrictions due to a global shortage of semiconductors has pushed out the waiting times for key Nissan models. Nissan dealers are facing lengthy delays on some of their most popular models, including the X-Trail SUV, Navara ute, Patrol four-wheel-drive and Juke city hatch. New customers who order one…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Prices for the updated warm hatch have been announced, ahead of first showroom arrivals later this month. 2021 Kia Cerato GT pricing and specification Updated warm hatch hit with $1100 price rise before on-road costs New features include a sunroof and a larger infotainment screen On sale in Australia from mid-June 2021 Pricing…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Mecum Auctions makes its first trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma, on June 11-12 for an inaugural sale with about 600 collector cars, trucks and motorcycles expected to cross the block. The auction, held at Tulsa’s River Spirit Expo, joins 11 other collector car auctions on Mecum’s 2021 calendar, as well as sales focused on…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Dodge and Lego have teamed again to create a second Lego Speed Champions building set featuring a 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A and a Mopar Dodge/SRT Top Fuel dragster. “In 2021, we are extremely excited to reteam with Dodge and expand the Speed Champions 8W Vehicle Collection even further by including new vehicle types…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] It was in the month of May 2021 that news broke of Audi’s intentions to sell and electric A4 along what will undoubtedly be the last ICE-powered generation of the a4s4 lineup. We quickly jumped on the idea that the RS4 E-Tron, as we’re calling it, could eventually become the A4 E-tron Wagon.…