SsangYong Tivoli on hiatus until 2021 as stock runs out

The 2020 SsangYong Tivoli and Tivoli XLV have been quietly put on hiatus after the company sold out of stock in Australia. Although the small Tivoli SUV and slightly larger Tivoli XLV sold in relatively modest numbers (67 and 24 cars respectively) in the first half of 2020, the company says this exhausted dealer stock and so SsangYong Australia has removed the models from its website. Year-to-date, the SsangYong Tivoli has outsold the Ford EcoSport and Renault Captur combined.

2020 Suzuki Vitara review

Suzuki really changed up the Vitara recipe when it returned as a new model in 2016. Gone was stuff like off-road ability, three-door layouts and soft-top convertibles. The Vitara is now firmly a road-going small SUV, with a splash of Suzuki pizzazz thrown in for good measure.

The Australian company leading the world in wireless electric car charging

A little known Australian company has become the first in the world to have its wireless electric-car charging technology certified for public use. Electric cars of the future will be able to recharge while parked over a special mat – rather than plugged into a power source – thanks to revolutionary technology developed by Lumen Freedom, a company based in Hallam, an outer suburb of Melbourne.

Mazda 3 Turbo revealed in the US with more power, still no closer to Australia

North American arms of Mazda have officially revealed a turbocharged, all-wheel-drive Mazda 3 hatch and sedan, however the model is no closer to receiving Australian confirmation. Available for US, Canadian and Mexican markets, the Mazda 3 turbo picks up a 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine outputting 186kW and 434Nm when run on US-rated 93 octane – roughly the equivalent of Australian 98 octane petrol.

Toyota Corolla Cross SUV revealed, Australian launch due 2022

A new Toyota Corolla Cross SUV has been unveiled today, coming hot on the 'heels' of the recently revealed Yaris Cross. Leveraging the famous Corolla name, the new small SUV will go on sale in Thailand first, before expanding into global markets – including Australia, although not until late 2022 as a 'model year 2023' offering. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross will slot in between the Yaris Cross and the now iconic RAV4 as a more practical companion to the style-focused C-HR.

Youi extends car insurance relief program for a further three months

Australian insurer Youi is extending its car insurance relief program for another three months, offering existing customers a 10 per cent refund on their policy cost and giving new customers the chance to sign up for a discounted rate amid the coronavirus pandemic. Youi became the first Australian insurer to offer car insurance relief when it originally introduced a 15 per cent premium refund offer for three months from April 1, 2020.

Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo soft-roader due in Australia next year

Porsche’s Taycan Cross Turismo electric soft-roader is due in Australian showrooms in 2021, CarAdvice understands. The high-riding wagon version of the Taycan is slated for a European reveal later this year, after it wasconfirmed for production last year. By utilising the 800 volt ‘J1’ electric car platform taken from the Taycan, the Cross Turismo variant is expected to have a 500km driving range and on-board 150kW DC fast charger capability.