We publish a lot of car news during the work week and it can be difficult to keep everything up to date – that’s the reason behind this weekend’s list.
In short, here are some of the key articles from our news desk as of this Monday summarized, just in case you missed them at the time.
An updated foreign version of SsangYong Musso has been revealed
After the leak earlier this weekupdate SsangYong Musso and Musso XLV – or the KG Mobility Rexton Sports Culmen and Rexton Sports Khan Culmen, as they are now known in South Korea – have been revealed.
The updated ute range is yet to be confirmed for a local launch, but SsangYong Australia says it is “estimated” it will launch in Q4 2023 alongside an updated version of related SUV Rexton.
At the front, there’s a new octagonal grille with horizontal ribs, as well as four-beam full-LED headlights with warning lights and hello/goodbye animations. LED headlights replace the old model’s halogen and HID headlights.
THAN: SsangYong Musso update revealed ahead of expected 2023 launch
Can Mazda 6 be replaced by Chinese electric cars?
There’s no secret now Mazda6 scope is nearing the end of its life, but we may finally have a clue about its successor – and that might not be what you expect.
While rumors of a rear drive Mazda6 based on Big Architecture from CX-60 And CX-90 SUVs with inline 6-cylinder engines have been a fever for many years, Mazda has get rid of the ideaand remain silent about the future of nameplates on a global level.
However, the recent Shanghai auto show saw the Japanese brand’s joint venture in China tease a pair of upcoming electric vehicles during the product launch, one of which could be Mazda. 6 new.
THAN: Can Mazda 6 be replaced by Chinese electric cars?
Used car prices continue to drop
Sky-rocketing used car prices are slowly returning to normal as production of new vehicles improves, but they are still far more expensive than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here is the latest news from Mood analysisthis week released its Q1 used car price report which says the average used car price across Australia is 13.2% below its peak in May 2022 and down 9.8% compared with the same period last year (as of the end of March).
The bad news is that used car prices are still 51% higher than pre-pandemic levels. Temporary and seasonal backlog of new vehicles under quarantine in Australia as reported here has continued to reduce used car prices in the short term.
THAN: Used car prices continue to fall, especially cars – research
TRUTH: April 2023 auto sales due to EV growth, Toyota slump
New car deliveries in Australia rose a modest 1.3 per cent in April compared with the same month last year to 82,137 units.
This was driven entirely by SUV sales growth (up 8.6%), with both light commercial vehicles (down 13.1%) and passenger cars (down 1.6%) following suit. opposite direction.
The Ford Ranger topped the charts, narrowly ahead of arch-nemesis Toyota HiLux, with Toyota’s RAV4 taking the podium.
THAN: TRUTH: April 2023 auto sales due to EV growth, Toyota slump
Australia’s electric car sales triple this year
Discount electric vehicle (EV) in Australia there are more than three times in the first four months of 2023 compared to the same period last year.
Australians took delivery of 23,926 pure electric vehicles between January 1 and April 30, or 6.8% of the overall market share. At the same time in 2022, sales and market share of EVs are 7618 units and 2.2% respectively.
EVs have also surpassed hybrids (21,693 YTD registrations) to become the favorite form of electrification in Australia so far this year – partly because Toyota is struggling with supply.
THAN: Electric car sales in Australia tripled by 2023
Kia boosts top GT-Line Sportage sales
Kia Australia was forced to stop selling on its flagship specs Sportage GT-SUV Series is the result of continuous component deficiencies.
Local product planning boss Roland Rivero says auto expert The brand has halted orders of the top variants due to current supply issues and a growing bank of orders.
“Limited production Sportage GT-Line [currently] due to lack of components,” said Mr. Rivero.
THAN: Kia suspends sales of the flagship Sportage GT-Line model
Former Audi CEO pleads guilty in Dieselgate case
Rupert StadlerCEO of audio between 2010 and 2018, will soon confess to his role in the Volkswagen Group’s Dieselgate emissions cheating scheme.
Stadler’s legal team says auto news he will make a full confession before a German court and will pay a fine of 1.1 million euros ($1.8 million) in exchange for a suspended sentence.
Stadler, along with Wolfgang Hatz, former head of engine development for the Volkswagen Group, and Giovanni Pamio, Audi’s head of thermodynamics in the engine engineering division, have been charged with fraud for knowingly selling umbrellas. vehicles do not comply with emission standards.
THAN: Former Audi CEO pleads guilty in Dieselgate case
Updated Peugeot 2008 SUV to Australia
The peugeot 2008 received a mid-life update with fresh styling, a more powerful electric variant and a new mild-hybrid model coming soon.
A Peugeot Australia spokesperson said: “The 2008 Peugeot, including the e-2008, is an important part of our range of operations in Australia.
“The anticipated launch details for the 2008 facelifted including time, price and specification will be confirmed at a later date for the Australian market.”
THAN: Peugeot 2008: Launch of updated SUV, coming soon in Australia
2023 SsangYong Rexton facelift: Pajero Sport’s rival has new technology
The New Arena KG Mobility Rexton was revealed as a refresh SsangYong Rextoncomplete with an overhauled interior.
Rexton New Arena sees a similar set of updates for related Musso.
SsangYong Australia says it has not finalized local launches for both models, but is estimating a launch in Q4 2023.
THAN: 2023 SsangYong Rexton facelift: Pajero Sport’s rival has new technology
Mini Countryman 2024 electric car leak
All-electric car coming soon Little compatriot was caught without any disguise in what appeared to be a video shot in the US.
The latest images of the next generation countryman follow the new Mini Cooper EV in a similar advertising shoot.
This particular Countryman appears to be a top-spec all-electric SE variant due to the yellow All4 and S badges, respectively denoting four-wheel drive and electrification.
THAN: Mini Countryman 2024 electric car leak
Ford Mustang Mach-E: When will pre-orders in Australia open
Ford Australia will open online booking for Mustang Mach-E electric crossover on May 10, before arriving in Australia later this year.
Customers will be able to secure a Mustang Mach-E via a portal on the Ford Australia website from the afternoon of 10 May. Final prices for the range will also be confirmed at this time.
To pre-order the Ford Mustang Mach-E, you need to select the variant you want, create a Ford Account, and pay a set reservation fee of $1000 to the authorized Ford EV dealer of their choice.
THAN: Ford Mustang Mach-E: When will pre-orders in Australia open
Honda ZR-V 2023: Price confirms rival Toyota RAV4
Australian Honda confirmed the price of TOYOTA RAV4-competitor ZR-V The mid-size SUV is now available for pre-order on May 19.
Due to launch in the coming months, Honda ZR-VA range starts at $40,200 drive away give VTi Xand extends to $54,900 drive away give e:HEV LX tugboat. A full price list is at the bottom of this story.
For context, the Toyota RAV4 range currently starts at $38,050 before on-road costs for the GX Auto 2WD and expands to $56,650 before on-road costs for the Edge AWD Hybrid.
THAN: Honda ZR-V 2023: Price confirms rival Toyota RAV4
Volkswagen service prices…and more
The new Amarok is finally starting to hit dealerships and Volkswagen Australia is expecting a steady supply once the initial customer base receives the vehicle.
The company has also confirmed the service price for the ute. It will cost $1800 to service for 5 years or 75,000 km with one of the Prepaid Care Packages, $200 less than the price of the equivalent package for the 2022 four-cylinder diesel and the engine. The 2022 V6 turbocharged diesel is $400.
A variety of accessories have also been detailed.
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