The truth about fuel use: The cars furthest from efficiency ratings include the Chery Omoda 5, GWM Haval Jolion, Suzuki Swift, Audi A3 and BMW X3 but what's the solution? | Analysis

The truth about fuel use: The cars furthest from efficiency ratings include the Chery Omoda 5, GWM Haval Jolion, Suzuki Swift, Audi A3 and BMW X3 but what's the solution? | Analysis

24 Oct 2024 by John Law

The real world fuel efficiency of cars has long been in question, with owners and road tests repeatedly finding huge chasms between ratings used in advertising and what happens on the road.  ...Read more
Cheap electric car gets cheaper: Latest GWM price cuts include new Ora EV, Haval Jolion SUV, Cannon ute, and Tank 300 4WD

Cheap electric car gets cheaper: Latest GWM price cuts include new Ora EV, Haval Jolion SUV, Cannon ute, and Tank 300 4WD

3 Oct 2024 by Chris Thompson

The final quarter of 2024 is set to see GWM offer some of the lowest prices it ever has on most of its models, including its already extremely competitively priced electric car. Read more
Best small SUVs and crossovers arriving in 2024

Best small SUVs and crossovers arriving in 2024

12 Jul 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Get ready, because 2024 is going to be a big yea for small cars. Specifically, small SUVs and crossovers. Read more
The cars driving China's dominance: The top 5 best selling Chinese-built cars in Australia and how many we've bought

The cars driving China's dominance: The top 5 best selling Chinese-built cars in Australia and how many we've bought

5 Jul 2024 by Chris Thompson

China is now the third-largest source for new cars in Australia, beaten only by Japan and Thailand for cars exported here. Read more
2025 Haval Jolion pricing and specs: Popular MG ZS and Mitsubishi ASX-rivalling small SUV updated with new-look for hybrid variants and trimmed-down combustion range

2025 Haval Jolion pricing and specs: Popular MG ZS and Mitsubishi ASX-rivalling small SUV updated with new-look for hybrid variants and trimmed-down combustion range

18 Jun 2024 by Tom White

The popular Haval Jolion has been updated with a hybrid twist! Read more
2024 Haval Jolion's sporty spin-off! Popular small SUV to get a new hybrid-only bodystyle as it continues to put pressure on the Hyundai Kona and Toyota Corolla Cross

2024 Haval Jolion's sporty spin-off! Popular small SUV to get a new hybrid-only bodystyle as it continues to put pressure on the Hyundai Kona and Toyota Corolla Cross

26 Apr 2024 by Tom White

Some significant changes in store for GWM's popular Haval Jolion small SUV, and new versions could be in Oz before the end of 2024. Read more
2024 GWM Haval Jolion facelift? Refreshed Toyota Corolla Cross, Mitsubishi ASX rival appears in government approval documents

2024 GWM Haval Jolion facelift? Refreshed Toyota Corolla Cross, Mitsubishi ASX rival appears in government approval documents

5 Apr 2024 by John Law

This could be our first glimpse at the 2024 GWM Haval Jolion facelift as new pictures of the small SUV appeared in government approval documents. It’s clearly a Jolion – the lights are a giveaway – ...Read more
Is this the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross for Australia? Thai-market version of the Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-30, GWM Haval Jolion SUV rival revealed with fresh take on familiar design

Is this the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross for Australia? Thai-market version of the Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-30, GWM Haval Jolion SUV rival revealed with fresh take on familiar design

13 Feb 2024 by Laura Berry

The Toyota Corolla Cross is getting an update, but don't get excited because this isn't it - here's why. Read more
What is Australia's best selling small SUV? 2023 MG ZS and GWM Haval Jolion take on Japanese and Korean rivals like Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-30 and more

What is Australia's best selling small SUV? 2023 MG ZS and GWM Haval Jolion take on Japanese and Korean rivals like Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-30 and more

10 Jul 2023 by Tim Nicholson

SUVs made by Chinese manufacturers have climbed to the top of the SUV sales charts in some segments, leaving popular brands like Mazda, Kia and Mitsubishi in their wake. Just a few years ago Chinese ...Read more
Watch out Subaru, Tesla, and Isuzu - GWM Haval could make top 10 debut in 2023

Watch out Subaru, Tesla, and Isuzu - GWM Haval could make top 10 debut in 2023

23 Jun 2023 by Tom White

GWM's top 10 aspirations could come to fruition this year, as sales surge off strong supply, expanding range, and keen pricing. Read more
These safety systems are making your car less safe! Or are they? | Opinion

These safety systems are making your car less safe! Or are they? | Opinion

23 Apr 2023 by Tom White

These safety systems are annoying and potentially dangerous. So why does the data say that they work? Read more
Off-roading in a hybrid? GWM thinks its new plug-in hybrid 4WD tech can do it with monster driving range and beefy power

Off-roading in a hybrid? GWM thinks its new plug-in hybrid 4WD tech can do it with monster driving range and beefy power

12 Apr 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Toyota may be the reigning hybrid champion, but GWM is keen to challenge the Japanese brand with its new-generation of plug-in technology that is says is suitable for “off-road driving” ...Read more
Got a $30,000 limit? Don't want an MG3? Revealing and rating every affordable new car, SUV and ute for canny buyers on a budget from Suzuki Swift to Mazda CX-3 and Toyota Yaris Cross

Got a $30,000 limit? Don't want an MG3? Revealing and rating every affordable new car, SUV and ute for canny buyers on a budget from Suzuki Swift to Mazda CX-3 and Toyota Yaris Cross

24 Feb 2023 by Byron Mathioudakis

Congratulations. You’ve secured $30,000 and need a new car. ...Read more
Hybrid goes Lux: 2023 GWM Haval Jolion Lux Hybrid added to range as rival to Toyota Corolla Cross and Nissan Qashqai hybrids

Hybrid goes Lux: 2023 GWM Haval Jolion Lux Hybrid added to range as rival to Toyota Corolla Cross and Nissan Qashqai hybrids

21 Feb 2023 by Chris Thompson

Toyota's Corolla Cross isn't the cheapest hybrid small SUV on the market anymore, as GWM is bringing a new entry-level Lux variant to its Haval Jolion Hybrid.Starting at $36,990 drive-away, the ...Read more
How Mitsubishi plans to keep its booming sales going in 2023 without a new Triton

How Mitsubishi plans to keep its booming sales going in 2023 without a new Triton

5 Feb 2023 by Stephen Ottley

At the start of 2022 you could have argued things looked tough for Mitsubishi. The brand was facing a serious threat from MG, which was stealing sales from the popular Mitsubishi ASX and Eclipse ...Read more
Top 10 reviews of 2022

Top 10 reviews of 2022

31 Dec 2022 by Tung Nguyen

Buying a new car in 2022 was not an easy task thanks to extended wait times, stock shortages and dealers seemingly less willing to budge on the sticker price, but that didn’t stop huge interest ...Read more
Our 2023 crystal ball: From the new Chinese heavyweights to a perennial favourite - and a surprising comeback story - these are the three new-car brands that will TAKE OFF this year

Our 2023 crystal ball: From the new Chinese heavyweights to a perennial favourite - and a surprising comeback story - these are the three new-car brands that will TAKE OFF this year

30 Dec 2022 by Andrew Chesterton

While 2022 was a year of great unknowns — what with Covid, semi-conductors, stock shortages, factory shutdowns and shipping woes all combining to wreak havoc on deliveries — we have our ...Read more
The sportiest Chinese SUV yet? 2023 Haval Jolion S dials up the grunt, scores sportier suspension

The sportiest Chinese SUV yet? 2023 Haval Jolion S dials up the grunt, scores sportier suspension

24 Nov 2022 by Andrew Chesterton

The Haval Jolion S is days away from touching down in Australia, with the warmed-over SUV to deliver more grunt, tougher looks and sportier suspension as the Chinese brand looks to up its dynamic ...Read more
Another Chinese car scores top marks for safety

Another Chinese car scores top marks for safety

19 Sep 2022 by Tung Nguyen

GWM Haval's Jolion small SUV has been awarded a full five-star ANCAP safety rating, but the new Hybrid variant remains without a score for now.Speaking to CarsGuide, GWM Haval Australia head of ...Read more
Your feedback helps improve GWM Ute and GWM Haval SUV models - but will there be a Hyundai and Kia-style Australian tuning program?

Your feedback helps improve GWM Ute and GWM Haval SUV models - but will there be a Hyundai and Kia-style Australian tuning program?

29 Aug 2022 by Tim Nicholson

After a rough start, Chinese manufacturer GWM has ramped up efforts to improve its product, based on feedback from its Aussie customers.Since becoming a factory-backed importer back in 2016, GWM ( ...Read more
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