CAR RESEARCH

Summer time – when the sun is shining, the temperatures soar, and our troubles seem to melt away for a few months. While you can’t beat a day at the beach or dining al fresco, the summer sun can also have its downsides. Our main gripe relates to driving in the blazing sun. We all know the feeling of easing ourselves onto a scorching hot, black leather car seat that’s been sizzling in the sun for hours. But how else does hot weather impact our car? Let’s find out.

The arrival of the New Year signifies a fresh start. What better time to give your car the makeover it deserves? The car industry is ever changing, with tons of new features and innovations being rolled out every quarter. If you’re not quite ready to trade your ride in, making some refurbishments instead can make a huge difference to the driving experience.

Drive into 2021 in style with a brand new look. Here’s where to start.

Two years ago, Chevrolet teased the possibility of a new crossover based on the Bolt EV platform. And at last, we’re excited to announce that this concept will be a reality in 2020. Introducing: the Chevy Bolt EUV.

Are you debating purchasing a new dual cab ute but don’t know where to start? As suggested by the name, dual cabin utes have at least four seats. This extra row comes at the expense of rear cargo space, but unless you need this for a specific utilitarian purpose you probably won’t miss it. Dual cab utes are becoming a popular choice for Australians, and for many reasons. Here’s why people love them.

The good

There’s one thing that springs to mind when we think of the New Year – resolutions. New Year’s resolutions are promises we make to ourselves to start afresh with good habits, leaving our bad ones behind with the past 12 months. Among the most common resolutions are drinking less, giving up smoking, joining a gym or starting a savings fund. More often than not, we tend to come up a little short of our expectations. But it doesn’t stop us writing our list every December – there’s always next year, right?

Welcome to the latest edition of our 2021 car preview series in the lead up to next year’s most highly anticipated releases. For newcomers, Motor Matcher has been casting a weekly spotlight on cars set to hit Australian roads in the New Year.

With the new year just around the corner, we are eagerly anticipating 2021’s hottest car releases. Though car sales experienced a slump this year due to the impact of the coronavirus, they are predicted to bounce back after Christmas. We’ve already given you a sneak peek at the Hyundai Tucson, and this week the spotlight is on another SUV set to hit Australian roads in the next couple of months – the Nissan Navara PRO-4X.

Like many industries, cinemas have taken a big hit since the outbreak of COVID-19. Large crowds in close proximity within a closed space? It will be a long time before that’s commonplace again. Many countries have shut their cinemas and theatres altogether, while others are operating under limited capacities.

With the new year on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about upgrading your wheels. There are lots of hot new releases and upgrades scheduled for 2021, so it’s a good year to be in the market. One car that we’re especially excited about is the highly-anticipated Hyundai Tucson 2021. Cutting-edge technology. Fully loaded features. Comfortable interior. Engine efficiency. High-grade performance. You name it, the Tucson’s got it. Here’s what to expect.

As we edge closer towards the end of 2020, it’s time to start thinking about what cars will hit the market in the New Year. Many motor enthusiasts upgrade annually and will likely already have their eye on an upcoming model. SUVs remain a firm favourite among Australians, and their high sales are forecasted to continue for years to come. Not only are they ultra-spacious, but they are also built to withstand Australia’s rugged road conditions making them a solid choice for car buyers.