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Australians purchased on average 358 fewer new cars every selling day throughout the August just gone, compared to the same month in 2018. VFACTS data compiled by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) and released today showed August 2019 was the 17th successive month where sales fell relative to the corresponding month in the previous year.

Road safety advocates have again targeted older cars as a key cause behind young driver deaths, with figures showing vehicles more than 10 years old are over-represented in fatal crashes. However, despite the alarming statistics being highlighted by authorities for several years, not one state or territory government has an incentive program that would enable novice drivers to better afford a newer and safer car – instead leaving the financial burden on P-platers and their families.

Holden will trim back its Astra range for the 2020 model year, as it looks to boost sales in the hotly-contested small car class. Holden wouldn't confirm or deny the revisions, but official dealer documents reveal change is coming for the Lion Brand's rival to the Hyundai i30, Toyota Corolla and Volkswagen Golf. The mid-spec R+ variant will be removed, with the existing Astra R to instead gain the active safety equipment previously reserved for the R+.

Kia is late to the compact SUV party, but it’s about to enter the festivities with a stylish and feature-laden contender. Meet the Kia Seltos, ready to take on the Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-3, Nissan Qashqai and Mitsubishi ASX when it arrives in the final quarter of this year. To whet your appetite, here are five things you need (okay, four things you actually NEED to know and one history lesson) about the Kia Seltos.

Volkswagen of Brazil has teased the upcoming Urban Coupe crossover it plans to bring to market next year. UPDATE, 4/9/19: New information has been released by Volkswagen Europe. The Urban Coupe will go into production at Volkswagen's Anchieta plant in Brazil from 2020, while European production will start in 2021.