The Hyundai i30 Sedan has been named Australia’s best affordable small car in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards. It fended off two finalists: its corporate cousin, the newer Kia K4 sedan, and the Mazda 3 hatch/sedan. We’ve awarded the i30 Sedan specifically. Known as the Elantra and Avante overseas, it rides on newer…

The Kia Picanto micro hatch has been named Australia’s best city car in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards. It beat out the Mazda 2 light hatch and sedan and the MG 3 light hatch, which were finalists for the title. The Picanto is Australia’s cheapest car, but it didn’t win because of its low…

The old MG 3 was cheap and fairly handsome to look at, so it’s no surprise it sold like gangbusters. That was despite its moaning and gutless powertrain, a lack of driver assist technology and generally concerning level of safety performance, and a pervasive sense of cheapness, down to the strong petrochemical smell of its…

British sports car maker Lotus has denied reports it is considering closing its only UK plant, and shifting to the US. Multiple publications, including the BBC, Automotive News and the Financial Times, are reporting Lotus is contemplating closing its plant in Hethel, about 20 minutes south of Norwich. Lotus and parent Geely initially refused to…

The BMW 1 Series is a familiar nameplate that recently received a fresh look inside and out, and this makeover has moved the premium compact hatch further ahead of some tough competition. We picked it as our choice for best small luxury car in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards over two finalists: the related…

After relaunching in Australia in 2023, Chery has quickly stormed up the sales charts and the Tiggo 4 is its biggest hit yet. The all-new small SUV arrived in Australia in 2024, and its razor-sharp pricing has seen it become the brand’s best-seller by a significant margin, as well as one of Australia’s most popular…

The BMW 1 Series has been named Australia’s best small luxury car in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards. It beat out the related Mini Cooper as well as the rival Audi A3, both of which were named finalists. The 1 Series hatch was redesigned for 2025, bringing not only a fresher look but also…

The Chery Tiggo 4 has been named Australia’s best affordable small SUV in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards. It beat out the Hyundai Kona and MG ZS, which were finalists for the title. The Tiggo 4 represents stunning value in a growing segment. It’s not just Australia’s cheapest SUV, it’s one of the most…

British sports car maker Lotus has denied reports it is considering closing its only UK plant, and shifting to the US. Multiple publications, including the BBC, Automotive News and the Financial Times, are reporting Lotus is contemplating closing its plant in Hethel, about 20 minutes south of Norwich. Lotus and parent Geely initially refused to…