Dude, where are our cars? From the Holden Caprice and Ford Territory to the bargain-basement Suzuki Alto and sexy Honda CR-Z coupe, the car segments that have virtually or totally disappeared over the past decade

Dude, where are our cars? From the Holden Caprice and Ford Territory to the bargain-basement Suzuki Alto and sexy Honda CR-Z coupe, the car segments that have virtually or totally disappeared over the past decade

28 May 2022 by Byron Mathioudakis

Australians used to be spoiled for choice. Read more
Hybridisation will give us some of the best performance cars we'll ever have

Hybridisation will give us some of the best performance cars we'll ever have

14 May 2022 by Tony O'Kane

Gazing into the crystal ball, it’s obvious that electric cars are going to quickly transform from being a minor part of the motoring landscape to being the dominant species. It’s largely ...Read more
Honda's CR-Z hybrid hot hatch was too far ahead of its time to succeed

Honda's CR-Z hybrid hot hatch was too far ahead of its time to succeed

30 Apr 2022 by Stephen Ottley

Ferrari has them, so does Porsche, Lamborghini and Mercedes-AMG. Read more
New-car flops, fails and fizzle-outs part two: From the Ford AU Falcon to the Suzuki X90, these are our biggest vehicle disasters

New-car flops, fails and fizzle-outs part two: From the Ford AU Falcon to the Suzuki X90, these are our biggest vehicle disasters

10 Apr 2022 by Andrew Chesterton

To be fair, car companies get it right more than that get it wrong. Read more
Biggest Aussie car fails! Leyland P76, Honda CR-Z, AU Falcon, and more! CarsGuide Podcast #224

Biggest Aussie car fails! Leyland P76, Honda CR-Z, AU Falcon, and more! CarsGuide Podcast #224

1 Apr 2022 by CarsGuide team

Episode 224 - Biggest Aussie car fails! Read more
Australia's biggest new-car fails! From the Holden ZB Commodore to the Mercedes-Benz X-Class, these are our biggest flops ever

Australia's biggest new-car fails! From the Holden ZB Commodore to the Mercedes-Benz X-Class, these are our biggest flops ever

27 Mar 2022 by Andrew Chesterton

It's safe to say that, generally speaking, car companies get it pretty right most of the time. Read more
Honda Australia confirms every next-gen car will have hybrid drive

Honda Australia confirms every next-gen car will have hybrid drive

11 Dec 2019 by Tom White

It's a hybrid takeover at Honda, but it might be a while before we see electrified versions of its most popular cars... Read more
New car sales price Honda CR-Z

New car sales price Honda CR-Z

16 Apr 2013 by CarsGuide team

It's now available in one variant, with a choice of CVT or six-speed manual transmission with a starting price of $38,490. A handy device in the corners, the Honda CR-Z now has a bit more go to ...Read more
No Civic Type-R, Honda says

No Civic Type-R, Honda says

28 Jun 2012 by Vlad Manu

Despite growing rumours of a Civic Type-R testing in Europe, Honda still maintains it doesn't exist. Read more
Honda price cuts lift value

Honda price cuts lift value

24 Jan 2012 by Craig Duff

The most dramatic price cuts in Honda history have boosted the value for anyone shopping the brand in Australia.Prices have been trimmed by up to 12 per cent over the past six months in a slash-and- ...Read more
Wheels losing their grip

Wheels losing their grip

18 Jan 2012 by Peter Barnwell

If the magazine deliberately set out to create controversy over its choice of the Honda CR-Z, it has succeeded brilliantly. This is possibly the dumbest choice I have seen in decades, worse even than ...Read more
Mugen powers up Honda CR-Z

Mugen powers up Honda CR-Z

30 Nov 2011 by Peter Barnwell

For those under the misapprehension it is a replacement for the raunchy CRX from the '90s, nothing could be further from the truth. Honda CR-Z has "nanna'' performance clicking over a 0-100kmh ...Read more
Honda CR-Z takes fight to Prius

Honda CR-Z takes fight to Prius

25 Nov 2011 by Craig Duff

A hybrid that matches Toyota's Prius on price but has sporty looks and the promise of a more engaging drive is the carrot Honda is waving at potential CR-Z buyers. Not that there will be a lot of ...Read more
Honda NSX revival rumours

Honda NSX revival rumours

22 Feb 2011 by Paul Gover

Honda killed the second-generation NSX with its F1-inspired V10 engine before it could hit the road but is now considering a new plan after scoring a string of successes in Japanese GT racing. After ...Read more
Honda CR-Z wins Japan COTY

Honda CR-Z wins Japan COTY

11 Nov 2010 by Peter Lyon

The Volkswagen Polo led from the start of vote counting at Waseda University Hall in Tokyo, but a late surge by the Honda CR-Z gave the top prize to Japan's new hybrid hero.  The Polo was still named ...Read more
Motor Show Wrap

Motor Show Wrap

21 Oct 2010 by Paul Gover

On one side of the glittering $50 million display at the Darling Harbour exhibition centre in Sydney is the $700,000 Lexus LFA, a sellout speed machine that can top 315km/h, and across the aisle is ...Read more
Honda CR-Z not just another hatch

Honda CR-Z not just another hatch

15 Oct 2010 by CarsGuide team

It combines the fuel-efficient benefits of petrol-electric hybrid technology with engaging dynamic performance at an accessible pricepoint.This exciting new coupe is designed to change the way people ...Read more
Times Square goes 3D

Times Square goes 3D

24 Sep 2010 by CarsGuide team

An estimated 250,000 people crowded into the party, held to mark the launch of the new CR-Z sport hybrid coupe.Onlookers were given 3D glasses to watch interactive footage of the new coupe on a ...Read more
Honda to extend hybrid range

Honda to extend hybrid range

19 Aug 2010 by Mark Hinchliffe

There could even eventually be a petrol-electric hybrid in every Honda model series, according to the company's Australian chief.  The existing Civic hybrid will be joined this year by the Insight ...Read more
Chinese electric tipped by 2011

Chinese electric tipped by 2011

29 Apr 2010 by Paul Gover

The target price for the first of the Chinese plug-ins is around $25,000, a bottom line which would give the new imports a massive advantage over cars such as the Mitsubishi i-MiEV and Smart, which ...Read more
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