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RAC reveals list of cheapest new cars to run Staff Writer Eastern Reporter November 11, 2020

The RAC has revealed the cheapest new cars to run, with the Suzuki Baleno taking out top honours on price but not safety.

The 2020 Car Running Costs Survey unveiled WA’s cheapest and most expensive vehicles to own and run, and highlighted the need to look beyond just the drive-away price.

The survey examined 75 popular new cars across 11 categories, weighing up the cost of fuel, insurance, registration, loan repayments, tyres and servicing.

The hatchback Baleno had a weekly running cost of $166, but the RAC’s manager of vehicles and fuel Alex Forrest said price should not be the only concern for prospective buyers.

Alex Forrest with some of the vehicle'…

News.com.au tested the best new cars on sale for the 2019 Car of the Year test. Now seven top picks will represent their category in a fight for the overall prize.

David McCowen NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Seven cars made the cut as category winners for News Corp Australia’s Car of the Year finale.

Choosing the best new car in a given year is not an easy process. In previous years, the motoring team picked 10 finalists to face close scrutiny from a team of experienced judges. This year, a new structure better reflects the preferences of Australian motorists. Finalists need to have arrived in the past 12 months to be eligible — bestsellers such as the Toyota HiLux aren’t new enough to get a guernsey. There are no narrow-funnelled classes for luxury or electric cars — they have to beat the competition from a broader range of rivals to be declared a winner. We divided the best new cars into seven…