CarsGuide

We're proud to see the CarsGuide and ACM partnership in full swing — including our recent two-page spread in The Canberra Times focused on EVs. The timing couldn't be more relevant. EV sales hit a record 16.46% market share in April 2026 - nearly triple the previous year's figure. The global fuel crisis has made energy security a dinner-table conversation, and with over 110 electric models now available in Australia, there's never been a better time to get into an EV. Australia has reached a pivotal turning point. Test drive bookings are through the roof, new models are arriving monthly, and CarsGuide is there for every step of the journey — from in-depth reviews to helping families actually get the right car, at the right price. Thanks to the team at ACM for helping us share these insights. The future isn't just electric - it's already in your driveway. #EV #Sustainability #AutomotiveInnovation #CarsGuide #ACMPartnership #CleanEnergy #FutureOfMobility

A big night for our editorial team at the 2026 Newspress Australia Awards! 🏆 We’re thrilled to see our experts recognised for their deep industry knowledge: Winner: Tom White – EV Journalist of the Year Winner: Marcus Craft – Off-road Journalist of the Year Finalist: Media Outlet of the Year & Byron Mathioudakis (across 4 categories!) This award-winning expertise is exactly what powers our 'Get Cars' platform — because at CarsGuide, getting cars is just the beginning. We're here to help everyday Australians get the one that fits their life perfectly. Huge congrats to the entire team! 🚗💨 #CarsGuide #NewspressAwards #GetCars #AutomotiveJournalism #Expertise

We’re making it even easier to ‘get cars.’ We are thrilled to launch the CarsGuide ChatGPT app! We’ve paired our expert automotive data with ChatGPT to help you demystify ownership costs, compare powertrains, and find your perfect match using natural conversation. How it works: Once you’ve enabled the app, just describe what you’re looking for in your own words. ChatGPT will surface relevant CarsGuide articles and/or listings—and give you a direct path to the content. Ready to try it? 1️⃣ Open ChatGPT and tap Apps. 2️⃣ Search for 'CarsGuide' and hit connect. 3️⃣ Tell it what you need (e.g., "Find me a fuel-efficient SUV under $40k"). #CarsGuide #Innovation #CarBuying #ChatGPT #AI

The destination to get cars just got an upgrade. We are thrilled to unveil the all-new CarsGuide homepage. We’ve redesigned our digital front door, blending our world-class editorial with a streamlined, search-first experience. What’s new? 🚗 Intuitive Search: A faster, more powerful engine that connects you to the right vehicle in seconds. 🚗 Integrated Listings: We’ve brought thousands of cars directly to the front page, creating a seamless journey from research to reality. 🚗 Premium Insights: Deep-dive reviews and the latest automotive news are now more accessible than ever. At CarsGuide, we’re obsessed with continually improving to make it simpler, faster, and more transparent for Australians to get cars. Our new look is designed to do exactly that—powering the journey for buyers and our partners alike. Take a look for yourself at www.carsguide.com.au

Seven years was a long time to wait, but yesterday’s return of the CarsGuide Car of the Year awards proved it was worth every second. 🏆 It was a privilege to host the industry’s most influential leaders to crown the vehicles defining 2026. But the awards were only half the story. Before the trophies were handed out, we shared a first look at the future of CarsGuide. We’ve been working behind the scenes on a suite of new developments, campaigns and tools launching this year that will fundamentally change how Australians discover, research, and buy their next car. 🚗💨 A very well-deserved congratulations to our 2026 CarsGuide Car of the Year Winners: Small Car Under $50K - Kia EV3 Small Car Under $80K - BMW X1 Medium SUV Under $60K - Zeekr 7X Medium SUV Under $130K - Hyundai Ioniq 5 Large SUV Under $100K - Hyundai Santa Fe Large SUV Under $220K - Porsche Cayenne Ute Under $85K - BYD Shark 6 Overall 2026 Winner - Hyundai Santa Fe Check out the highlights in the video below, and see the full breakdown of why these cars took home the hardware here: https://lnkd.in/gBNSrdUX #CarsGuide #GumtreeGroup #COTY #Automotive

We've made the first major announcement for our 2026 Car of the Year Awards, the category shortlists. Head on over to CarsGuide to discover which makes and models made the cut. And stay tuned for Finalists and Winners to be announced on February 5.

Our expert editorial content is now live across Australian Community Media (ACM)—appearing in their newspapers and websites nationwide. This special marks the start of a powerful collaboration with Australia’s leading independent media company, driving brand awareness to a combined unique audience of 7.1 million Australians per month*. For our partners, this means more content, broader cross-listing capabilities, and expanded advertising opportunities across both networks. We look forward to working closely with Tony Kendall, James Joyce and Rod Quinn and the rest of the ACM team. #CarsGuide #ACM #Utes #MediaPartnership #AutomotiveIndustry *Source: Ipsos iris, Combined Audience

CarsGuide Car of the Year Awards are back! After a seven-year break, we’re relaunching our expert-led Car of the Year Awards — celebrating the standout vehicles shaping Australia’s rapidly evolving automotive landscape. The awards will spotlight winners across key consumer-focused categories — from small cars to large SUVs and utes — culminating in one overall CarsGuide Car of the Year in February. Our expert panel will rigorously assess contenders across criteria including price, performance, design, practicality, efficiency, safety and ownership experience. 💬 “With more brands and vehicles than ever before, there’s never been a better time to recognise the industry’s best,” says Justin Hilliard, CarsGuide Head of Editorial. Stay tuned as we reveal our shortlist, judging insights and ultimately, the CarsGuide Car of the Year — announced in February. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ej45nx3G #CarsGuide #COTY #CarOfTheYear #Automotive #Innovation #AustralianCars

We’re proud to announce that CarsGuide will be the exclusive automotive content provider across ACM’s network of award-winning newspapers, websites, specialty and agricultural publications. Our expert-led automotive content — from news and reviews to comparisons and insights — will now reach even more Australians as they research, buy, and sell vehicles. This partnership represents a powerful alignment of trusted journalism and automotive expertise, ensuring audiences across the country have access to high-quality, authoritative car content. Read the full press release below.

Exciting news! We're hiring a News Journalist (Cadet) to grow our Editorial team! This will be a dream job for the right car-loving person.