10 cars that beat the coronavirus

Australians are treating themselves to “getaway cars” in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, so they can holiday at home rather than travel overseas. The federal government’s $150,000 instant asset tax write-off has also accelerated sales of certain work vehicles. That’s the analysis by car industry experts who have spotted a surprising shift in buyer tastes, as social distancing and business lockdowns slammed the brakes on new-car sales to 30-year lows in April and May.