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2026-10-08 AEDT

2027 Hyundai Inster Price Cut: $37,500 Start, Extended Range Gone, and the Heat Pump Off the List

Hyundai has cut the Inster Standard Range to $37,500 and the Inster Cross to $43,500 before on-road costs, $1,500 below the list prices we held in September, with drive-away offers of $35,990 and $41,990 to 31 December 2026.

• •Inster Standard Range $37,500 and Cross $43,500 before on-roads, each $1,500 lower
• •Drive-away offers $35,990 and $41,990 to 31 December 2026
• •Extended Range grade and Cross roof basket dropped
• •Heat pump and the internal and external V2L line no longer listed by Hyundai

2026-10-08 AEDT

LDV D90 Diesel Returns: 163kW, 3,500kg Towing and $54,200 Drive-Away, With $4,500 Off Until 31 October

LDV puts a 163kW/520Nm 2. 5-litre turbo diesel back in the D90, rated to tow 3,500kg.

• •2.5-litre turbo diesel, 163kW and 520Nm, 3,500kg braked towing
• •Executive Diesel 4WD $54,200 and Luxe Diesel 4WD $58,937 drive-away
• •ABN holders $51,490 and $55,990 drive-away
• •$4,500 launch offer, purchased and delivered 1 to 31 October 2026

2026-10-08 AEDT

Ford F-150 Black Editions: The MY25 XLT From $118K Drive-Away, and What a MY23 Lariat Means in 2026

Ford's 2025 model year F-150 XLT Black Edition starts from $118K drive-away with 20-inch gloss black wheels, heated power seats and 400W outlets in the tray.

• •MY25 F-150 XLT Black Edition from $118K drive-away
• •3.5-litre twin-turbo V6, 4,500kg braked towing, 400W tray outlets
• •MY23 Lariat Black Edition: limited numbers, no published price
• •$8K off MY23 F-150 XLT and Lariat stock; some lamps disclosed as not operational

2026-10-08 AEDT

2027 BMW iX4 Australian Specs: Two Dual-Motor Grades, M Sport Standard, and No Price on BMW's Site Yet

BMW Australia's own pages detail the electric iX4 in two grades, both dual-motor all-wheel drive: the 275kW iX4 40 xDrive with an 82.

• •iX4 40 xDrive: 275kW, 82.6kWh, up to 300kW DC
• •iX4 50 xDrive: 345kW, 108.7kWh, up to 400kW DC
• •Both dual-motor AWD with the M Sport package standard
• •No price or option prices on BMW Australia's site yet

2026-10-08 AEDT

Aston Martin DBX GT: The 535kW Super-SUV Turns the Volume Down

Aston Martin's DBX GT keeps the DBX S's 535kW, 900Nm twin-turbo V8 and spends its effort on comfort: retuned dampers, memory-foam seats, an optional individual rear seat layout and a quieter cabin, on standard 22-inch wheels with all-season tyres.

• •535kW and 900Nm 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, 0 to 100km/h in 3.3 seconds
• •Comfort-tuned dampers, memory-foam seats and a quieter cabin
• •Standard 22-inch forged wheels on all-season tyres
• •WLTP combined 14.3L/100km

2026-10-08 AEDT

Nissan Ariya Price Cut: $42,990 Driveaway in Australia, Up to Around $15,000 Off, Ends 31 October 2026

Nissan Australia is clearing Ariya stock with an October-only drive-away campaign: the Engage 2WD 63kWh drops to $42,990 driveaway (launch RRP $55,840 before on-roads), the dual-motor Evolve e-4orce 87kWh AWD caps the range at $60,990 driveaway (launch RRP $71,840).

• •Engage 2WD 63kWh $42,990 driveaway, Evolve e-4orce 87kWh AWD $60,990 driveaway (CarExpert, Zecar: Nissan's October campaign)
• •Launch RRPs were $55,840 (Engage) to $71,840 (Evolve) before on-roads; headline saving up to around $15,000 once on-road costs are counted
• •Offer runs 1 to 31 October 2026, delivered by 30 November 2026; government, rental and national fleet customers excluded
• •160kW/300Nm 2WD cars, 178kW on the 87kWh Advance+, 290kW/600Nm dual-motor Evolve e-4orce (5.6 sec 0 to 100)

2026-10-08 AEDT

2027 Audi Q6 e-tron Repriced for Australia: $89,900 Entry Lines Up With the BMW iX3, SQ6 Falls $21,418

Audi Australia has cut the price of the Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron for MY27.

• •MY27 Q6 e-tron SUV and Sportback both from $89,900 before on-roads, each $9,918 cheaper than the current car
• •MY27 SQ6 e-tron $129,900, SQ6 Sportback $134,900, both $21,418 cheaper; Audi quotes up to $22,800 saving with added standard kit
• •Base Q6 e-tron now sits under the fuel-efficient LCT cap ($91,387 for 2026 to 2027), so the novated-lease EV FBT exemption applies
• •Entry price lines up to the dollar with the rear-drive BMW iX3 40 at $89,900

2026-10-08 AEDT

2027 Ford Everest Wolftrak: Limited Edition From $73K Drive-Away, and the MY27 Range Around It

Ford has refreshed the Everest for 2027 and added a limited Wolftrak edition based on the Sport: honeycomb grille, black roof and 20-inch wheels, Zest Green accents and the Premium Towing Pack as standard, with the 2.

• •Everest Wolftrak: limited edition on the Sport, around 800 for Australia, deliveries from October 2026
• •From $73,000 drive-away (2.0L) on Ford's page; V6 $79,990 before on-roads in Ford's launch pricing
• •Honeycomb grille, black roof, 20-inch black wheels, Zest Green accents, Traction Green stitching
• •Premium Towing Pack standard: trailer brake controller, Pro Trailer Backup Assist, trailer blind-spot coverage

2026-10-08 AEDT

Jaguar Type 01 Revealed: 757kW Four-Door Electric GT Leads Jaguar's Return to Australia in 2027

Jaguar has shown the production Type 01, the four-door electric grand tourer that brings the brand back to Australia in 2027.

• •Production Type 01 revealed: four-door electric GT, the first car of Jaguar's return to Australia
• •Up to 757kW tri-motor AWD, 0-62 km/h in 3.2 seconds (Jaguar's estimate)
• •Up to 720km range on the 21-inch wheel; 350kW DC, 10 to 80 per cent in 22 minutes (estimates)
• •Indicative pricing from around $300,000 before on-roads; no price on Jaguar's Australian page yet

2026-10-06 AEDT

2027 Geely EX5 Update Detailed: Rear-Wheel Drive, 800V and 460kW Charging, Australian Timing Still Open

Geely has detailed the updated EX5 in China: new rear-drive variants on an 800V system with a 245kW rear motor, 61.

• •Updated EX5 detailed in China; no Australian date from Geely Australia
• •Rear-wheel-drive 800V variants: 245kW/320Nm, 0-100km/h in 5.8 to 6.2 seconds
• •61.5kWh or 70kWh LFP batteries, DC charging up to 460kW, AC 6.6kW
• •550km or 635km on the CLTC cycle (not comparable with WLTP)

2026-10-05 AEST

BYD Rolls Out $4,000 Cashback Across 16 Variants in Australia: Sealion, Seal 6 and Shark 6 Until 21 December

BYD Australia has opened a $4,000 cashback campaign on sixteen variants of the Seal 6, Sealion 5 through 8 and Shark 6, with orders through 21 December 2026 and delivery by 31 December.

• •$4,000 cashback across 16 variants of the Seal 6, Sealion 5, Sealion 6, Sealion 7, Sealion 8 and Shark 6
• •Order 1 October to 21 December 2026, delivery by 31 December 2026; fleet and demo sales excluded
• •0.99% p.a. comparison rate finance offered as an alternative on most eligible models
• •Sealion 5 Essential $29,990 before on-roads, Seal 6 Touring $35,990, Sealion 7 Premium $50,990, Shark 6 Premium $53,900

2026-10-04

Toyota Kluger Recall Expanded in Australia: 46,467 Cars on REC-006562 Over Second-Row Seat Recliner

Toyota Australia has pushed REC-006562, the Kluger second-row seat recliner recall, from 34,377 to 46,467 vehicles by extending the build cut-off to 10 June 2025.

• •REC-006562 extended: Toyota Kluger involved-VIN list now 46,467 vehicles, up from 34,377 at the original March 2026 recall
• •Build range extended to 31 March 2021 through 10 June 2025; adds another 12,090 Klugers to the list
• •Defect: the second-row seat recliner mechanism may not fully engage when the seat back is adjusted
• •Covers Kluger, Kluger AWD and Kluger Hybrid in GX, GXL and Grande grades; the pre-2021 generation is outside the notice

2026-10-03 AEST

Tesla Model Y Performance Now Listed at $84,900, and the Rest of the Range Gets Premium Names

Tesla's Australian site lists the Model Y Performance All-Wheel Drive at $84,900 before on-road costs, $4,500 under our previous record of $89,400.

• •Model Y Performance All-Wheel Drive listed at $84,900 before on-road costs, $4,500 under our previous record of $89,400
• •Premium Rear-Wheel Drive $58,900, Premium Long Range AWD $68,900 and six-seat Model Y L Premium AWD $74,900, all unchanged
• •Premium Long Range AWD now quoted at 4.3 seconds to 100km/h, against the 4.8 we held
• •Vehicle-to-load listed on every grade, with the Tesla Outlet Adapter sold separately

2026-10-01 AEST

2026 Nissan Qashqai MY26.5 for Australia: N-Design Axed, Adaptive Headlights Gone, Prices Reported Up $210

Nissan Australia's July 2026 spec sheet for the MY26. 5 Qashqai lists three e-POWER grades where there were four.

• •Nissan's MY26.5 Qashqai spec sheet (July 2026) lists three grades: ST-L, Ti and Ti-L e-POWER. The N-Design is gone
• •Adaptive LED headlights dropped from the Ti and Ti-L; every grade now lists High Beam Assist
• •ST-L gains a 12.3-inch digital cluster but loses wireless charging and power lumbar
• •Prices reported up $210 to $45,850, $49,850 and $53,850 before on-roads; Nissan's own site shows drive-away from $50,468 (Sydney 2000)

2026-10-01 AEST

Hyundai Recalls 11,461 Tucson in Australia Over Cluster and Head-Up Display Software That May Not Show Your Speed

Recall REC-006717 covers 11,461 Hyundai Tucson (NX4) vehicles, year range 2023 to 2026, all variants.

• •Vehicle as printed: HYUNDAI Tucson (NX4), year range 2023 to 2026
• •Variant applicability: all variants within this model
• •Vehicles affected: 11,461 in Australia
• •Defect: a software issue may stop the Instrument Panel Cluster and Head-up Display showing speed, fuel level and other critical safety information

2026-10-01 AEST

Hyundai i30 Sedan Hybrid Recall Australia: 3,316 Cars Called Back Over a Fire Risk on REC-006714

REC-006714 covers 3,316 Hyundai i30 Sedan HEV (CN7) from 2023 to 2026. A software issue means the hybrid power control unit could overheat and lead to a vehicle fire.

• •Make and model as printed: HYUNDAI i30 Sedan HEV (CN7)
• •Variant: CN7 1.6 GDI HEV 6DCT, year range 2023 to 2026
• •Affected units: 3,316
• •Defect: a software issue means the hybrid power control unit could overheat during vehicle operation

2026-10-01 AEST

Chery Recalls 1,936 Tiggo 4 Hybrids in Australia on REC-006735, and the Notice Says It Is Not a Safety One

Chery has recalled 1,936 Tiggo 4 HEV in Australia under REC-006735 (campaign RCB-2605). The notice says there is no safety hazard: it is an emissions compliance fix.

• •Vehicle: CHERY Tiggo 4 HEV, year range 2025 to 2026, all variants within the model
• •1,936 vehicles affected in Australia
• •Defect: a software issue means the Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) system valve may not operate as intended
• •Hazard: the notice says there is no safety hazard and the defect will not affect the performance of the vehicle

2026-10-01 AEST

Tesla's Model 3 Range Now Opens at $45,900, and the Model Y Performance Is Listed at $84,900

Tesla's Australian configurator now lists a new entry Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive at $45,900 before on-road costs, $9,000 under the Premium RWD.

• •New entry Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive at $45,900, $9,000 under the Premium RWD
• •Model 3 Premium RWD $54,900, Premium Long Range RWD $61,900, Performance AWD $80,900
• •Model Y Performance AWD now listed at $84,900, $4,500 below the figure we last recorded
• •All figures are list prices before on-road costs

2026-10-01 AEST

Mazda Puts Drive-Away Offers on Both Its EVs: 6e From $52,990, CX-6e From $56,990

Mazda Australia has put EV Driveaway Offers on the 6e and CX-6e.

• •Mazda Australia has an EV Driveaway Offer running on every grade of both electric cars, live on mazda.com.au on 1 October 2026
• •6e GT $52,990 drive-away, 6e Atenza $55,990, CX-6e GT $56,990, CX-6e Azami $59,990
• •Western Australia pays $1,000 more on every grade
• •Mazda has announced no change to list prices. Mazda calls this a Driveaway Offer, not a price cut, and the drive-away figures are $3,000 above list in most states

2026-10-01 AEST

Isuzu Adds Up to $3,000 of Free Accessories on D-Max and MU-X, Until 31 December

Isuzu UTE Australia is giving up to $3,000 of genuine accessories on 16 selected D-Max and MU-X grades bought and delivered between 1 October and 31 December 2026.

• •Up to $3,000 of genuine Isuzu UTE accessories on 16 selected D-Max and MU-X grades
• •Buy and take delivery between 1 October and 31 December 2026
• •Private, ABN and business fleet buyers. Government, fleet, rental and non-profit buyers are excluded
• •Cannot be redeemed for cash, and unused value is forfeited

2026-10-01 AEST

Chery Stockman Reservations Open: $1,000 Refundable, a $2,000 Bunnings Card, and Still No Price

Chery Australia has opened reservations for the Stockman diesel plug-in hybrid ute.

• •Chery's online form asks $1,000, which it calls a fully refundable reservation fee, and deliveries start from 1 February 2027
• •Reserve between 1 October and 30 November 2026, then sign and take delivery, and Chery adds three years of free scheduled servicing and a $2,000 Bunnings gift card
• •Still no price. Chery's words are “final price to be confirmed soon”, and its terms let it amend pricing before launch
• •Chery publishes 350kW / 800Nm, 3,500kg braked and up to 100km electric (NEDC), all flagged as preliminary

2026-10-01 AEST

Hyundai Kona (SX2) Rear Seat Belt Recall Australia: 14,551 Petrol and Hybrid Cars Called Back on REC-006734

Hyundai Australia has recalled 14,551 Kona (SX2) cars from the 2025 and 2026 model years over rear centre seat belt buckle anchors that did not meet specifications during internal testing.

• •14,551 Hyundai Kona (SX2) cars from the 2025 and 2026 model years recalled over a rear centre seat belt buckle anchor defect
• •REC-006734 published on the Vehicle Recalls register 28 September 2026, Hyundai campaign number 61D282
• •The notice covers all variants within the Kona (SX2) model, which takes in the petrol 2.0 FWD, 1.6 turbo AWD and Hybrid; the Kona Electric is not named and its status is unconfirmed, so check the VIN
• •Hyundai tells owners to avoid using the rear centre seat until the free repair is done at an authorised Hyundai dealer

2026-10-01 AEST

Mahindra XUV 3XO Cut to $22,490 Driveaway in Australia Until 31 October, Now the Cheapest New SUV on Sale

Mahindra Australia has taken $1,500 off both the XUV 3XO AX5L and AX7L on 2025 build stock, plus $1,000 off the Black Anniversary Edition.

• •AX5L drops $1,500 to $22,490 driveaway, AX7L drops $1,500 to $25,490 driveaway, both on 2025 build stock
• •Black Anniversary Edition also picks up a $1,000 rebate, into the low $27,000s driveaway
• •At $22,490 the AX5L undercuts the Chery Tiggo 4 Urban ($23,990), MG ZS Vibe ($22,990) and GAC Emzoom Premium ($22,990)
• •One drivetrain: 1.2L turbo three-cylinder, 82kW / 200Nm, six-speed Aisin torque converter, front-wheel drive, claimed 6.5L/100km on 91 RON

2026-09-26 AEST

Honda Recalls 554 Civic, Accord and ZR-V in Australia Over a Seatback Frame Edge That Fails ADR 3/04

Honda Australia has recalled 554 examples of the current Civic (2024 to 2026), Accord (2025) and ZR-V (2023 to 2025) over a manufacturing defect on the driver and front passenger seatbacks.

• •554 vehicles recalled across the current Civic (2024-2026), Accord (2025) and ZR-V (2023-2025)
• •Defect: left-side seatback frame edge on the driver and front passenger seats may not meet ADR 3/04 minimum radius
• •Hazard: in a crash, contact with that edge could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants
• •Remedy: free dealer correction; Honda is contacting affected owners in writing

2026-09-25

Avatr Is Coming to Australia With the 07L, Not the 07

Changan Group Australia has confirmed the Chinese premium brand Avatr for this market, with the 07L electric SUV as the first model in right-hand drive, pre-orders opening before the end of 2026 and first deliveries targeted for the first half of 2027.

• •Avatr confirmed for Australia by Changan Group: 07L electric SUV first, pre-orders before end of 2026, deliveries first half of 2027
• •No Australian price, no Australian specification and no Australian website; powertrain, battery, range and charging all to be confirmed closer to launch
• •The detailed spec sheet circulating is the Avatr 07, a different car: the 07L is 85mm longer, 50mm longer in the wheelbase and carries a bigger battery
• •Chinese 07L figures: 89.33kWh, 5C charging, 725km CLTC rear-drive, 305kW single motor, 5.9s 0-100km/h, 735L boot, 100L frunk

2026-09-25

XPeng L03 in Australia: The Specs Are Published, the Price Is Reported

XPENG's Australian page now carries the L03, the Next-Gen AI SUV Coupe, with three Australian-facing numbers attached: up to 520km of WLTP electric range, a 10 to 80 per cent charge in 20 minutes, and a 4.

• •XPENG's Australian page shows the L03 with up to 520km WLTP range, 10 to 80 per cent in 20 minutes and a 4.5s AWD 0-100km/h
• •Reported from $41,900 plus on-road costs, but no price on XPENG's own L03 page; the L03 is absent from shop.xpeng.com.au, which lists only the G6 and X9
• •The full spec list is a global-page claim, not AU-confirmed: 1,500kg braked tow, 539L boot, 102L frunk, 15.6in screen, 7 airbags, Cd 0.228
• •XPENG's own footnote: all technical data subject to final type approval, obtained during internal testing

2026-09-25

Chery Stockman: The Full Spec Sheet Is Finally Public, the Price and the Launch Date Are Not

Chery Australia now publishes the Stockman diesel plug-in hybrid ute's numbers in full on its own model page: a 2.

• •Full spec block now published by Chery: 350kW/800Nm diesel PHEV, 100km NEDC EV range, 2L/100km, 3,500kg braked tow, 247mm laden clearance
• •Australian launch still listed only as "Soon": no price, no date, no ANCAP rating, no battery capacity, no kerb weight or GCM
• •Chery has narrowed its own claim from world's first to Australia's first diesel PHEV ute; our database shows it is the only diesel among 13 plug-in hybrid utes
• •Checked against our own rows: 80mm longer than a Ranger Wildtrak (not 120mm), 130mm longer than a HiLux, 170mm longer than a D-Max or BT-50, and 7mm shorter than a Shark 6

2026-09-24 AEST

2027 GWM Haval H7 Locked In for October Australia: Hybrid From Under $50,000 Driveaway, Hi4 PHEV to Follow

GWM Australia has confirmed a mid-October 2026 on-sale date for the second-generation Haval H7.

• •Second-gen Haval H7 confirmed for Australia mid-October 2026, four launch variants
• •Hybrid entry pricing from under $50,000 driveaway, range topper around $54,000
• •Hi4 all-wheel drive standard on hybrid and PHEV, replacing the front-drive H7 Vanta
• •Hybrid: 1.5L turbo + motor, 182kW/670Nm combined, 1.53kWh LFP, 7.0L/100km, 7.0 sec 0-100

2026-09-23 AEST

BYD Dolphin Essential Cut to $28,888 Driveaway in Australia From 15 September

BYD Australia has cut the Dolphin Essential to $28,888 nationwide driveaway from 15 September to 15 December 2026, with delivery by 31 December.

• •BYD Dolphin Essential $28,888 driveaway nationwide from 15 September to 15 December 2026, delivery by 31 December
• •Roughly $2,900 to $4,400 off the previous metro driveaway on the $29,990-before-on-roads list price
• •44.9kWh Blade LFP battery, 70kW/180Nm front motor, 345km WLTP, 60kW DC peak, 7kW AC; specs unchanged
• •Five-star ANCAP (2023), six-year 150,000km vehicle warranty, eight-year 160,000km battery warranty

2026-09-19 AEST

Everything Electric Sydney 2026: iCaur's V25 Lands, Chery Debuts Lepas, and the Zeekr 7GT Finally Breaks Cover

A run of Australian debuts at Sydney Showground, September 18 to 20: the iCaur V25 made its official Australian debut for Chery's youth-focused sub-brand, Chery launched its new Lepas sub-brand with the L6 and L4 electric SUVs, the Zeekr 7GT electric wagon had its first public Australian showing, the MG U9 electric ute appeared in NSW for the first time alongside a luxury SUV previewing MG's premium IM portfolio, the Hyundai Staria Load Electric was presented to the Australian market, and Cadillac featured the performance Lyriq V.

• •A run of new EVs and Australian debuts at Everything Electric Sydney, Sydney Showground, September 18 to 20
• •iCaur V25: official Australian debut for the boxy, retro-flavoured electric SUV from Chery's youth-focused sub-brand
• •Lepas: Chery launched its newest sub-brand for Australia, showing the L6 and smaller L4 electric SUVs
• •Zeekr 7GT: the electric wagon's first public appearance in Australia. Zeekr Australia still lists it as coming soon with no price; it is reported to be priced below the 7X

2026-09-17 AEST

BYD Shark 6 Recall: 32,009 Plug-In Hybrid Utes Called Back in Australia Over a Spare Wheel That Can Fall Off

BYD Australia has issued a safety recall on 32,009 examples of the plug-in hybrid Shark 6 dual cab, covering every retail variant on sale.

• •32,009 BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid utes recalled in Australia, built 29 August 2024 to 15 June 2026
• •Variant split: 28,543 Premium, 2,100 Performance, 1,366 Dynamic Cab Chassis; every retail grade on sale is covered
• •Spare wheel support cable can wear and fail, allowing the spare to detach from the ute in motion
• •Free replacement of the Spare Wheel Lifter Assembly with an updated design, about 30 minutes of workshop time

2026-09-16 AEST

All-New BMW X5 for Australia: Two Six-Cylinders From a Reported $143,900, Landing Late 2026

The X5 is being replaced rather than facelifted.

• •All-new fifth-generation X5, not a facelift, arriving in Australia late 2026 with ordering open now
• •X5 40d xDrive 230kW/670Nm and X5 40 xDrive 294kW/580Nm, both 3.0-litre six-cylinder mild hybrids with M Sport standard
• •Reported at $143,900 and $145,900 before on-roads, but BMW Australia has published no price at all
• •Against our June-checked rows that is $6,300 and $4,300 more, and the $2,300 discrepancy suggests the outgoing car's price moved

2026-09-16 AEST

Kia Unveils the PV7 Electric Van, and Australia Is Said to Be Getting It in Late 2027

Kia has revealed the PV7, the big van in its Platform Beyond Vehicle range and a much more serious commercial vehicle than the PV5 that arrived here earlier this year.

• •5,350mm long, 3,500mm wheelbase, Cargo, Passenger and Chassis Cab bodies with 23 variants planned
• •71.5kWh and 96.2kWh NMC batteries, 200kW/420Nm, front-wheel drive at launch and AWD to follow
• •Claimed circa-460km range, which Kia flags as internal and not yet homologated
• •1,200kg payload on the standard body and 1,165kg on the long one; 6.1 to 8.0 cubic metres by roof height

2026-09-16 AEST

MG U9 EV: Australia Is the First Market in the World, and It Would Be the Only Electric Ute Here Rated to Tow 3,500kg

MG has confirmed the electric U9 dual-cab and named Australia as the first market in the world to get it.

• •Australia named as the first market in the world to get the electric U9, which is the real first here
• •Not Australia's first electric ute: the LDV eT60 landed in 2023 and is still on sale at $99,990
• •3,500kg braked towing, listed by MG Australia, would make it the only electric ute here rated to tow like a diesel (eT60 manages 1,000kg)
• •102.2kWh LFP battery, 430km WLTP and 125kW plus 200kW motors on MG Australia's pages; the 685kg payload is reported only

2026-09-16 AEST

BYD Atto 1 Drops to $19,990 Driveaway: Australia's Cheapest New Car Is Now an EV

BYD Australia has cut the Atto 1 Essential's nationwide driveaway price to $19,990 from 15 September 2026, taking about $7,000 off the previous cost of a metro drive-out and undercutting the MG3 Vibe hatch by roughly $1,000.

• •BYD Atto 1 Essential now $19,990 driveaway nationwide from 15 September 2026 (offer ends 15 December unless extended)
• •First time an EV is the cheapest new car sold in Australia; beats the MG3 Vibe hatch by about $1,000
• •30kWh LFP battery, 65kW/175Nm front motor, 220km WLTP, 65kW DC peak, 11kW AC; unchanged specs
• •Five-star ANCAP, six-year 150,000km vehicle warranty, eight-year 160,000km battery warranty, $1,391 five-year capped-price servicing

2026-09-11 AEST

Avatr Previews the T09: a Patrol-Sized PHEV Flagship From a Brand Planning an Australian Launch

Avatr, the premium brand backed by Changan (owner of Deepal, already on sale here), CATL and Huawei, has surfaced its biggest model yet in Chinese MIIT certification filings.

• •Avatr's new T09 flagship surfaces in Chinese MIIT filings: 5,285mm long, six seats, second-row captain's chairs
• •110mm longer than a Patrol Ti and 46mm longer than the Zeekr 9X in our database, but about 120mm lower: unibody, not ladder frame
• •Two PHEV powertrains, the stronger with a 150kW 2.0T plus three motors (180kW front, dual 225kW rear); CATL battery, capacity not stated
• •Kerb weight 2,880-3,035kg, roughly 70kg above a Patrol Ti at the light end

2026-09-09 AEST

The Ford Bronco Headed for Australia Is Built in China, Seats Five, and Has No Ladder-Frame Chassis

A Brisbane Ford dealer published an expressions-of-interest page titled 2027 Bronco, showing a darkened front end and a Coming Soon caption, then removed it.

• •A Brisbane dealer listed a 2027 Bronco for expressions of interest, then pulled the page
• •Ford Australia: it was published incorrectly and was not an official announcement
• •The car shown is the China-built Bronco New Energy (Bronco Basecamp), co-developed with JMC, not the ladder-frame Bronco or the US Bronco Sport
• •5025mm long and a five-seater: longer than an Everest, Prado or Kluger, all of which seat seven

2026-09-07 AEST

13,907 Ford Rangers Recalled in Australia Over a Side Curtain Airbag That Can Snag the B-Pillar Trim

Ford Australia has issued a voluntary safety recall on 13,907 examples of the Next-Gen Ranger dual-cab, covering Model Year 2026 and MY2026.

• •13,907 Next-Gen Ford Ranger dual-cabs recalled, built 26 November 2025 to 10 July 2026
• •Side curtain airbag may snag the B-pillar trim during deployment; other airbags unaffected
• •All MY2026 and MY2026.5 dual-cab grades in scope, including Ranger Hybrid, Raptor and Super Duty; Single Cab and Super Cab not affected
• •~8,000 sold to customers prioritised for the fix; ~6,000 in dealer stock under a temporary delivery and demo hold

2026-09-05 AEST

2026 Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 Priced for Australia: Straight-Six Returns, SUV $140,600, Coupe $151,300

Mercedes-Benz Australia has confirmed local pricing on the new Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4MATIC+.

• •GLC 53 4MATIC+ SUV $140,600, Coupe $151,300 before on-roads; first Australian deliveries September 2026
• •New 3.0L twin-scroll turbo inline six (M256Evo) with 48V mild hybrid and electric auxiliary compressor
• •330kW / 600Nm, up to 640Nm on overboost for 10 seconds; 0-100km/h in 4.2 sec with AMG Dynamic Plus
• •9-speed AMG Speedshift TCT auto, fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive, 21-inch AMG forged wheels

2026-09-04 AEST

VFACTS August 2026: EVs Outsell Petrol, Diesel and Hybrid for the First Time in Australian History

108,760 new vehicles delivered in August 2026, up 4. 9 per cent on August 2025.

• •108,760 new-vehicle deliveries in August 2026, up 4.9 per cent on August 2025 and a record August
• •27,078 battery EVs (24.9 per cent share, +169.4 per cent YoY): first month EVs alone outsold petrol, diesel and hybrid separately
• •Tesla Model Y family tops the chart on 6,414 (Model Y L 3,236); Toyota RAV4 second on 5,470, HiLux third on 4,833
• •Toyota still number-one brand on 19,712; BYD second on 8,231, Tesla third on 7,685

2026-09-03 AEST

2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro Priced for Australia: $79,900 Turbo Petrol Off-Roader, In Dealers From September

Hyundai Australia has priced the new Palisade XRT Pro from $79,900 before on-road costs, with first customer deliveries this month.

• •Palisade XRT Pro from $79,900 before on-roads, in dealers from September 2026
• •First non-hybrid on the second-gen Palisade: 2.5T petrol 207kW/422Nm, 8-speed auto, on-demand AWD
• •Australian chassis tune: 212mm clearance (up 25mm), 20.5/22.4/18.3 degree angles, 18-inch alloys on Continental all-terrain tyres, e-LSD rear diff
• •Braked tow 2,200kg with Genuine tow kit, 160kg max towball; 8 seats standard, no captain-chair option on XRT Pro

2026-09-03 AEST

The Pajero Is Back: All-New Flagship 4WD Revealed, and Australia Is on the List

Mitsubishi has unveiled the fifth-generation Pajero in Tokyo and confirmed Australia in the first group of launch markets, with local arrival due inside the brand's fiscal 2026 (by March 2027).

• •Fifth-generation Pajero revealed in Tokyo; Australia confirmed for launch during Mitsubishi's fiscal 2026 (by March 2027)
• •New 2.4L single-VGT turbo-diesel, 480Nm, new 8-speed auto; power figure not yet published
• •Ladder frame, Super Select 4WD-II with low range, S-AWC, seven terrain modes, 230mm claimed clearance
• •Seven seats, twin 14.3-inch screens, eight airbags including Mitsubishi's first front-centre airbag

2026-09-03 AEST

New Mitsubishi Pajero vs Toyota Prado vs Ford Everest vs Isuzu MU-X: How It Stacks Up on Paper

The reborn Pajero lands squarely in Australia's toughest class, so we lined Mitsubishi's world-premiere figures up against the current Prado, Everest and MU-X.

• •Pajero is Prado-sized: 70mm shorter, 55mm narrower, 20mm longer wheelbase, with a claimed 230mm clearance edging Prado and Everest
• •480Nm splits the field: under Prado (500Nm) and Everest V6 (600Nm), over MU-X (450Nm); no kW figure yet
• •Super Select 4WD-II is the only system here with both full-time 4WD and a locked low range
• •Towing now 3,500kg on Mitsubishi's Australian page; reported from $68,490 before on-roads (Prado starts $72,500); power and ANCAP still missing

2026-09-02 AEST

2026 Lexus NX 450h+ Luxury AWD Priced From $84,500: A Second, Cheaper PHEV Grade Joins the NX in Australia

Lexus Australia has confirmed a second, cheaper plug-in hybrid grade for the NX line-up.

• •NX 450h+ Luxury AWD from $84,500 before on-roads, $11,500 under the F Sport AWD flagship
• •Same 227kW PHEV drivetrain, 18.1kWh battery, 87km NEDC electric range, AWD as standard
• •Standard heated/vent 8-way front seats, heated rear seats, 14-inch screen, head-up display, powered tailgate
• •5-star ANCAP (2022 assessment, current to 2028), 5-yr unlimited-km warranty, 8-yr/160k battery warranty

2026-08-30 AEST

Peugeot Australia Slashes Drive-Aways Up to About $28,000 as Inchcape Winds Down: e-Expert, 2008, 308, 3008, 408 and 5008 Offer-By-Offer

Peugeot Australia has moved almost the entire lineup onto sharp drive-away offers while Inchcape winds down its distribution deal.

• •e-Expert Pro Long electric van $56,990 drive-away, saving about $26,805 on the $79,990 before on-roads sticker (75kWh, 100kW, 330km WLTP)
• •5008 GT Premium Hybrid $59,990 drive-away (about $11,440 off), 3008 GT Premium Hybrid $56,990 drive-away (~$11,350 off), 408 GT Hybrid $49,990 drive-away (~$13,000 off)
• •308 GT Hybrid $42,990 drive-away (~$8,874 off), 2008 GT Hybrid $39,990 drive-away (~$12,905 off), 2008 Allure Hybrid from $37,990 drive-away
• •Driver: Inchcape is winding down Peugeot distribution after 48 cars to end-July 2026 (~41 per cent below 2025); Stellantis says Peugeot will stay locally, no new distributor or handover date confirmed

2026-08-27 AEST

Hyundai Palisade LX3 Recall: Interim Over-the-Air Software Rolls Out for 2,304 Cars in Australia, New Deliveries Still Paused

Hyundai Motor Company Australia has started rolling out an interim over-the-air software update to the 2,304 examples of the new-generation LX3 Palisade Calligraphy Hybrid caught by recall REC-006585 (campaign 61D092), following the fatal Ohio incident in March where a power-fold third-row seat killed a two-year-old child.

• •2,304 LX3 Palisade Calligraphy Hybrids in Australia recalled under REC-006585 (campaign 61D092) over a power-fold seat that may not detect an occupant
• •Interim over-the-air software update rolling out from August 2026 via Bluelink, or as a free workshop reprogram at any authorised Hyundai dealer
• •Update restricts fold-flat to tailgate-open operation and disables the fold and stowing shortcuts on the centre touchscreen
• •New LX3 Palisade Calligraphy Hybrid customer deliveries in Australia remain PAUSED until the permanent fix is signed off

2026-08-25 AEST

GAC Puts Seatbelt Pretensioners Back Into the Emzoom Premium After ANCAP Backlash, But Not Until November

GAC International has confirmed that seatbelt pretensioners and rear seatbelt reminders will be reinstated on the new Emzoom Premium from MY27 production, with those cars arriving in Australian dealerships from November 2026.

• •Seatbelt pretensioners and rear seatbelt reminders return to the Emzoom Premium from MY27 production, first cars into dealers from November 2026
• •September stock is MY26 and still ships without pretensioners; buyers wanting the fix and the launch price need MY27 written into the order
• •Price unchanged: $22,990 driveaway introductory offer runs to 30 September 2026, post-campaign pricing not yet confirmed
• •Reversal follows ANCAP CEO Carla Hoorweg calling the deletion a retrograde step; ANCAP rating on the Emzoom itself is still not yet awarded

2026-08-23 AEST

MG U9 Black Edition Lands in Australia First: $57,990 Driveaway, 160kW Diesel, Front and Rear Diff Locks

MG Motor Australia has priced the new U9 Black Edition dual-cab at $57,990 driveaway on a national campaign, with Australia named as the first market in the world to receive the limited-edition ute.

• •$57,990 driveaway national campaign, slots between the U9 Explore X ($55,990) and Explore Pro ($60,990) driveaway
• •Australia is the first market in the world to receive the Black Edition, on sale at MG dealers now
• •2.5L turbo-diesel four-cylinder 160kW/520Nm, ZF 8-speed auto, 4x4 with front and rear diff locks, 3,500kg braked tow
• •First MG in Australia with Towing Cruise Control; blacked-out exterior, black-headliner cabin, heated seats and steering wheel

2026-08-22 AEST

GAC Emzoom Premium Undercuts the Range at $22,990 Driveaway, Draws Level With the MG ZS Vibe

GAC Motor Australia has slotted a new base Emzoom Premium under the existing Luxury, priced at $22,990 driveaway on a national introductory offer that runs to 30 September 2026.

• •$22,990 driveaway intro price to 30 September 2026; $4,000 under the Emzoom Luxury at $26,990 driveaway
• •Joint-cheapest SUV in Australia alongside the MG ZS Vibe ($22,990) and $1,000 under the Chery Tiggo 4 Urban ($23,990)
• •1.5-litre turbo four, 130kW/270Nm, 7-speed wet-clutch DCT, FWD, 341 L boot; same drivetrain as the Luxury
• •7-year unlimited-km warranty; AEB, adaptive cruise, blind-spot, 360-degree camera standard

2026-08-22 AEST

2027 Audi Q4 e-tron: Audi Drops the Whole Range Under LCT, Quattro Cut $24,250 to $81,650

Audi Australia has slashed the Q4 e-tron range for MY27, opening at $71,650 before on-roads for a new 150kW rear-drive SUV or Sportback, and dropping the 250kW quattro to $81,650 (SUV) or $83,250 (Sportback), a cut of $24,250 at the top of the range.

• •Base 150kW $71,650 (SUV or Sportback), quattro 250kW $81,650 SUV, $83,250 Sportback, before on-roads
• •Cut of $13,250 at the base and $24,250 at the top; whole range under fuel-efficient LCT and FBT novated-lease threshold
• •New 150kW/350Nm base with 63kWh battery, 440-451km WLTP; 250kW/545Nm quattro keeps 82kWh pack, 494-509km WLTP, 5.4 sec 0-100
• •Orders open now, deliveries H1 2027; complimentary 6yr/90,000km service on quattro if ordered by 31 December 2026

2026-08-21 AEST

XPeng Australia Locks In Factory-Direct Future as Federal Court Dismisses TrueEV Case

The Federal Court dismissed the case former distributor TrueEV brought against XPeng on Thursday 20 August 2026, ending the proceedings two months before a scheduled October trial.

• •Federal Court dismissed the TrueEV case against XPeng on Thursday 20 August 2026
• •Case ended after TrueEV missed the second tranche of a $1.26 million security bond
• •XPENG Motors Australia (XPENG ANZ) continues as the sole factory-backed distributor
• •Lineup unchanged: G6 from $51,800, X9 from $89,900 before on-roads; G9L due later this year

2026-08-21 AEST

Toyota Recalls 16,238 Camry Ascent and Ascent Sport in Australia Over a Cluster That Can Go Blank at Start-Up

Toyota Australia has issued a safety recall on 16,238 current-generation Camry Ascent and Ascent Sport hybrid sedans built between 14 May 2024 and 21 May 2026.

• •16,238 Camry Ascent and Ascent Sport hybrids affected, built 14 May 2024 to 21 May 2026
• •Fault: 7-inch combination meter software can leave the cluster blank at start-up, with no warning
• •Effect: speedo, turn-signal tell-tales, warning lights and audible chimes (including seat-belt reminder) can all go dark
• •Fix: free software reprogram at any Toyota dealer, about 60 minutes, no parts

2026-10-03 AEST

New Hyundai Tucson Revealed: Fifth-Gen NX5 Goes Boxy, Due in Australia Mid-2027

Hyundai revealed the all-new fifth-generation Tucson (codename NX5) in South Korea on 19 August 2026, the first full redesign of its medium SUV in six years.

• •All-new fifth-generation Hyundai Tucson (NX5) revealed in South Korea on 19 August 2026, the first full redesign in six years
• •New Art of Steel design language: boxy body, vertical H-Edge daytime running lights, three-dimensional prism-style taillights
• •Reported at 4,700mm long, 1,905mm wide, 1,685mm tall on a 2,785mm wheelbase (+60mm length, +40mm width, +30mm wheelbase vs the outgoing Australian NX4)
• •New rugged XRT variant revealed alongside the standard car, with skid plates, black wheel arch extensions and its own grille and wheels

2026-08-19 AEST

Cupra Terramar VZ Tribe Edition Priced for Australia: 45 Cars in Total, From $70,490 Before On-Roads, Deliveries in October

Cupra Australia has priced two strictly limited Tribe Edition versions of the Terramar VZ mid-size SUV, with a national volume cap of just 45 cars.

• •Tribe Edition Black $70,490 before on-roads ($75,490 driveaway), 35 units for Australia
• •Tribe Edition Green $73,390 before on-roads ($78,390 driveaway), only 10 units, exclusive Manganese Matte paint
• •Same VZ powertrain: 2.0L turbo-petrol, 195kW/400Nm, 7-speed DSG, 4Drive AWD, 0-100 in 5.9 sec
• •Panoramic sunroof standard (a $2,000 VZ option), unique 20-inch alloys, Sulfur Green bio-based interior trim, 30% recycled plastics

2026-08-18 AEST

Mitsubishi ASX VR-e Confirmed for Australia Q4 2026: First Mitsubishi EV Since the i-MiEV, Four Grades, Foxtron-Built

Mitsubishi Motors Australia has confirmed the ASX VR-e electric small SUV for a Q4 2026 local launch, its first battery-electric passenger car sold new here since the i-MiEV disappeared from showrooms in 2015.

• •Confirmed for Q4 2026 Australian launch; first fully electric Mitsubishi sold new here since the i-MiEV in 2015
• •Four grades: LS, Aspire, Exceed, GSR; local styling, wheels, interior finishes and chassis tune
• •Built by Foxtron (Foxconn plus Yulon joint venture) on the Pininfarina-designed Bria platform, on an OEM basis
• •Australian pricing, battery, range, motor outputs and charging speeds not yet confirmed; industry expectation ~ $40,000 entry

2026-08-17 AEST

2026 Nissan Z Priced for Australia: First Manual NISMO Joins the Range, GT-R Brakes, Orders Open

Nissan Australia has priced the facelifted 2026 Z range and confirmed a first for Australian buyers: a six-speed manual NISMO.

• •Z Coupe $76,800, Z NISMO $95,000 before on-roads; manual or auto priced identically on both trims
• •First manual NISMO ever offered in Australia, with GT-R-derived front brake rotors and new monotube dampers
• •298kW/475Nm Coupe, 309kW/520Nm NISMO from the same 3.0L twin-turbo V6; orders open, deliveries from September 2026
• •10-year, 300,000km Nissan MORE warranty and $499 capped-price servicing for the first five years

2026-08-17 AEST

2027 Mahindra Lifestyler Ute Confirmed for Australia: 3.5-Tonne Tow Target, Fresh Ladder-Frame Platform, Australian Suspension Tune

Mahindra pulled the wraps off its all-new Scorpio Lifestyler in Mumbai on 14 August 2026 and Mahindra Automotive Australia confirmed the ute for Australia and New Zealand at the same time.

• •All-new Mahindra Lifestyler dual-cab confirmed for Australia and NZ; replaces the outgoing Pik-Up
• •Australian targets: 3,500kg braked tow, 6,300kg GCM, 1-tonne payload; body-on-frame ladder chassis from the Scorpio N family
• •India launch April 2027 from under Rs 19.79 lakh ex-showroom; Australian timing and price not yet confirmed, ANCAP not yet rated
• •Three concept themes shown (Valley, Reef, Trail); Mahindra Automotive Australia has signalled an Australian suspension tune

2026-08-16 AEST

BYD Rolls Out Free On-Roads and Cash Credits Across Seven Models in Australia: Order by 30 September, Deliver by 31 October

BYD Australia has activated a seven-variant deal window that runs from 1 August to 30 September 2026, with delivery required by 31 October to qualify.

• •Live 1 August to 30 September 2026, delivery required by 31 October to qualify
• •Free on-roads: Sealion 7 Premium $54,990 driveaway, Sealion 8 Dynamic FWD $56,990 driveaway, Shark 6 Premium $57,900 driveaway
• •Sealion 8 Dynamic AWD and Premium AWD get straight $2,000 cashback; Shark 6 Dynamic Cab Chassis $3,000 credit, Atto 2 Premium $2,000 credit
• •Sealion 6 and Sealion 5 are NOT in this campaign; demo cars excluded, offers do not stack with any existing dealer discount

2026-08-15 AEST

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 58,822 Cars in Australia Over Door-Lock Fault That Can Stop Auto Park From Engaging

Mercedes-Benz Australia has issued one of its largest recalls in years.

• •58,822 Mercedes-Benz vehicles built 2018 to 2026 recalled in Australia (REC-006695, campaign RC5219)
• •Nine model lines: A-Class, B-Class, C-Class, CLA, CLE, EQA, GLA, GLB, GLC (plus AMG A45 S, C63 S E Performance, CLA 45 S, GLA 45 S, GLC 63 S E Performance and more)
• •Door-lock microswitch can fail on water damage; if the car does not detect the door as open, auto park may not engage, risking unintended movement
• •Free dealer repair once parts land; VIN checks via mercedes-benz.com.au Current Recalls or REC-006695 at vehiclerecalls.gov.au

2026-08-14 AEST

Toyota Recalls 13,390 HiLux Utes in Australia Over Bull-Bar Wiring That Can Kill the Power Steering Mid-Drive

Toyota Australia has issued safety recall REC-006578 for 13,390 current-generation HiLux utes built between 28 August 2025 and 24 February 2026 and fitted with a Toyota Genuine Accessory bull bar, or a nudge bar with light bar.

• •13,390 HiLux utes built 28 August 2025 to 24 February 2026 recalled in Australia (REC-006578)
• •Only utes fitted with a Toyota Genuine bull bar, or nudge bar with light bar, are affected
• •Accessory wiring harness bracket can be installed wrong way around, pinching the loom and killing the earth to the EPS
• •Electric Power Steering can drop out with no warning light; free 30-minute dealer inspection, VIN check at toyota.com.au/toyota-recalls

2026-08-14 AEST

2027 Nissan Patrol Y63 Orders Open Later in August in Australia: Six Grades, 317kW Twin-Turbo V6, Q1 2027 Deliveries

Nissan Australia has locked in the timing on the all-new Y63 Patrol.

• •Order books open later in August 2026, first Australian customer deliveries scheduled for Q1 2027
• •Six grades confirmed for Australia; final grade names, pricing and equipment lists held for launch
• •3.5L twin-turbo petrol V6, 317kW / 700Nm, 9-speed auto; +19kW / +140Nm on the outgoing V8
• •Adaptive Air Suspension, dual 14.3-inch displays with Google Built-in, 3,500kg braked tow targeted; ANCAP not yet rated

2026-08-13 AEST

2026 Volkswagen Amarok W600 by Walkinshaw Priced for Australia: $91,990, $300 Above a Ford Ranger Raptor, in Dealers From August

Volkswagen has priced the Walkinshaw-developed Amarok V6 W600 at $91,990 before on-road costs, $300 above the Ford Ranger Raptor at $91,690 and comfortably above the previous flagship Aventura at $81,990.

• •Amarok V6 W600 by Walkinshaw $91,990 before on-roads, $300 above the Ford Ranger Raptor ($91,690)
• •Same 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel (184kW / 600Nm), 10-speed auto and permanent 4Motion AWD as every other diesel Amarok
• •Walkinshaw chassis: Koni FSD dampers, 22mm rear anti-roll bar, 20-inch alloys on Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV road tyres
• •In Australian dealers from August 2026, not a limited edition, 5yr unlimited-km warranty carries across; ANCAP 5-star (2020-2022 protocol)

2026-08-13 AEST

2027 BMW M2 M xDrive Priced for Australia: $133,100 Before On-Roads, 3.7-Second 0-100, Q4 Deliveries

BMW Australia has opened order books on the first ever all-wheel drive M2 at $133,100 before on-road costs, $5,000 above the rear-drive M2 and $26,800 below the M4 Competition xDrive.

• •M2 M xDrive $133,100 before on-roads, $5,000 above the RWD M2, $26,800 below the M4 Competition xDrive
• •First AWD M2 ever; same 353kW / 600Nm S58 twin-turbo six, 3.7-second 0 to 100 km/h (0.3s faster than RWD)
• •Selectable 2WD (pure rear-drive) mode retained; 8-speed M Steptronic auto only, no manual on the AWD car
• •First BMW M to use M Ignite pre-chamber ignition; helps clear incoming Euro 7 without losing power

2026-08-11 AEST

GWM Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha 3.0L Turbo-Diesel: Australian Pricing, Specs and Arrival

GWM Australia has priced its new 3. 0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel in the Cannon Alpha dual-cab ute and the Tank 500 large SUV.

• •New 3.0L four-cylinder turbo-diesel: 170kW / 620Nm, GWM nine-speed auto, 4WD with front, centre and rear diff locks
• •Cannon Alpha from $58,990 driveaway (Lux) to $63,990 (Vanta); Tank 500 from $65,990 driveaway (Lux) to $71,990 (Vanta)
• •At GWM dealers from mid-September 2026, with a $2,000 cash bonus or $2,000 fuel card on offer until late October
• •Claimed combined fuel use 7.3L/100km (Cannon Alpha) and 7.1L/100km (Tank 500), braked tow 3,500kg for both

2026-08-10 AEST

Zeekr's Record July: 2,115 Sales, 7X Enters The Top 10 and Now Beats Every Premium SUV Under $75k

Zeekr Australia delivered a record 2,115 new cars in July 2026, up 2,837. 5 per cent on July 2025.

• •Zeekr Australia 2,115 registrations in July 2026, up 2,837.5% on July 2025 (best-ever month)
• •Zeekr 7X 1,892 sales, 10th on the model chart; 7X pricing $57,900 / $63,900 / $72,900 before on-roads
• •Beat every Medium SUV over $65,000 competitor combined (Kia EV5 650 + Mercedes GLC 489)
• •800V platform, 420kW DC peak, up to 615km WLTP; 5-star ANCAP; 5yr unlimited-km warranty, 8yr/160,000km battery

2026-08-09 AEST

Cadillac Optiq and Vistiq Priced for Australia: Optiq From $80,000, Vistiq Platinum $116,000, Deliveries Imminent

GM ANZ has locked in Australian pricing on the two new additions to the Cadillac EV range.

• •Optiq Sport $80,000 before on-roads (dual-motor AWD, 224kW/480Nm, 75kWh, 425km WLTP)
• •Vistiq Platinum $116,000 before on-roads (459kW/880Nm, 91kWh, 461km WLTP, 6 seats)
• •Slots either side of the Lyriq at $90,000 RRP; Optiq and Lyriq both clear the fuel-efficient LCT cap, Vistiq does not
• •Optiq-V and the newer US Optiq powertrain updates not coming to Australia at launch; both cars not yet ANCAP-rated

2026-08-08 AEST

2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Priced for Australia: S450 From $264,200, V8 S580L Holds at $353,900

Mercedes-Benz Australia has opened order books on the facelifted 2027 S-Class ahead of a November 2026 delivery window, and the pricing sheet does two interesting things at once.

• •S450 4MATIC $264,200 before on-roads; V8 S580L 4MATIC $353,900 before on-roads
• •S450 undercuts the updated BMW 740 equivalent by ~$13,700 for the same 48V MHEV 9AT AWD layout
• •S580L keeps its price while gaining a new flat-plane 4.0L V8 (395kW/750Nm, 0-100 in 4.0s)
• •Order books open now; first Australian deliveries November 2026; Maybach follows H1 2027 (pricing TBC)

2026-08-07 AEST

Chery Hires Premcar to Sign Off the Stockman for Australia, With 1,000 Deposits Already in the Book

Chery Motor Australia has appointed Melbourne-based Premcar, the outfit behind the Nissan Navara Warrior and Y62 Patrol Warrior, to run local ride and handling validation on the Stockman diesel plug-in hybrid ute ahead of its Australian arrival, which Chery refers to as late 2026.

• •Premcar (Nissan Warrior developer, ex-Tickford Vehicle Engineering) signed on for local ride and handling validation
• •5,000+ expressions of interest and 1,000+ paid $500 deposits already logged, per Chery COO Lucas Harris
• •Diesel PHEV: 350kW / 800Nm combined, up to 100km NEDC EV range, 3,500kg braked tow, three locking diffs, low-range 4WD
• •Chery says late 2026 for the Australian arrival, having said Q4 2026 in February; petrol PHEV in 2027, outputs not published; ANCAP no data; no price announced

2026-08-06 AEST

Lexus LC 500 Special Edition Signs Off the V8 Grand Tourer in Australia: One Coupe, One Convertible, Motomachi Line Stops in August

Lexus Australia's only allocation of the LC 500 Special Edition Coupe has already been signed away to a Lexus loyalist, with a matching one-car Convertible allocation to follow before Toyota's Motomachi plant in Aichi Prefecture closes the nine-year LC production run at the end of August 2026.

• •Special Edition Coupe already sold, one Convertible allocation to follow, based on Japan's 200-car Pinnacle Edition (100 Coupes, 100 Convertibles)
• •LC production ends at Toyota's Motomachi plant end of August 2026 after nine years
• •Same 5.0L 2UR-GSE V8: 351kW at 7,100rpm and 540Nm at 4,800rpm, 10-speed auto, RWD, 0-100 in 4.7s
• •Current MY26 LC 500 Coupe $203,550 to $218,550 before on-roads; Convertible ~$241,940 driveaway; ANCAP not yet rated

2026-08-06 AEST

VFACTS July 2026: Best July On Record, Toyota RAV4 Back On Top, and Half the Top 10 Now Built in China

108,577 new cars were delivered in Australia in July 2026, up 4. 2 per cent on July 2025 and the biggest July on record.

• •108,577 new cars delivered in July 2026, up 4.2% on July 2025, biggest July on record
• •Toyota RAV4 back on top with 5,564; HiLux (4,721) beats Ranger (4,042) for the first time since October 2025
• •Five Chinese-built models in the top 10; 35.5% of all July sales came from China
• •BEVs 21.7% for a third straight month, electrified cars 48.4% of the market

2026-08-05 AEST

BYD Atto 2 DM-i Cleared for Australia: The Cheapest PHEV Yet, With Up to 90km of Electric Range

BYD's plug-in hybrid Atto 2 has just been granted federal type approval, clearing the path for a local launch inside the current quarter.

• •Federal type approval granted, BYD Australia launch expected inside Q3 2026
• •Active variant expected under $30,000 plus on-roads (below BYD Sealion 5 Premium at $33,990)
• •122kW / 300Nm system, 7.8kWh LFP Blade Battery, 40km WLTP EV (Active); 156kW system, 18.3kWh Blade, ~90km WLTP EV (Boost)
• •1.5L 4-cyl NA petrol backup, DM-i single-speed FWD; 6yr/150k vehicle and 8yr/160k battery warranty expected; ANCAP not yet rated

2026-08-05 AEST

Honda Super-ONE Priced for Australia From $36,900 Driveaway: Honda's First EV Lands With Under 130 Cars for 2026

Honda Australia has priced the Super-ONE, its first fully electric passenger car for our market, at $36,900 driveaway for the standard grade and $37,400 driveaway for the Two-Tone with Violet Boost paint and blackout roof, both national driveaway.

• •Standard $36,900 driveaway, Two-Tone $37,400 driveaway, national driveaway pricing
• •Honda Australia's first EV, under 130 cars for 2026, larger allocation early 2027
• •29.6kWh battery, 202km WLTP (253km NEDC); 70kW in Boost mode
• •5yr unlimited-km warranty, $199 capped-price servicing, October 2026 deliveries; ANCAP not yet rated

2026-08-04 AEST

2026 Toyota HiLux Gets a Factory GVM Upgrade From $4,000: Up to 435kg More Payload, Warranty Intact

Toyota Australia opens a factory-fitted, Toyota-engineered GVM upgrade on six 4x4 HiLux grades from August 2026.

• •Factory-fitted GVM upgrade priced at $4,000 as a Toyota-ordered option
• •Payload up 372kg to 435kg depending on grade, peaking around 1,525kg
• •Six eligible 4x4 grades: WorkMate cab-chassis and pick-up, SR extra cab-chassis, SR cab-chassis and pick-up, SR5 pick-up
• •Full 5yr unlimited-km Toyota warranty stays, ADAS remains compatible, on sale August 2026

2026-08-03 AEST

IM Presented by MG Formally Launches IM5 and IM6 in Australia: $60,990 to $80,990 Driveaway, September Deliveries

SAIC has cut the ribbon on its Australian luxury EV arm.

• •Premium $60,990, Platinum $69,990, Performance $80,990 driveaway (identical for both IM5 sedan and IM6 SUV)
• •Formal launch 30 July 2026 at Sydney's White Bay Cruise Terminal; deliveries from early September 2026
• •Premium 75kWh LFP on 400V (490km IM5 / 450km IM6 WLTP); Platinum 100kWh NCM on 800V (655km IM5 / 555km IM6)
• •Performance dual-motor AWD 572kW combined, 0 to 100 in 3.2s (IM5) or 3.4s (IM6), same money as Tesla Model 3/Y Performance

2026-08-02 AEST

Suzuki Jimny Rhino Confirmed for Australia: $44,990 RRP, 250 Units, Deliveries Now

Suzuki Australia has put a hard number on the Jimny Rhino Special Edition and it is a fair bit chunkier than most people expected.

• •$44,990 RRP manual, $47,490 RRP auto before on-roads, 250 units only, deliveries from 1 July 2026
• •$10,000 premium over the standard Jimny XL manual for zero mechanical change
• •Same 1.5L K15B (75kW/130Nm), AllGrip Pro 4WD with low range, ladder frame and solid axles
• •Kinetic Yellow with Pearl Black roof, 15-inch diamond-cut alloys, leather Rhino-embossed seats, Rhino GO Pack of merch and Koko Black chocolates included

2026-08-02 AEST

Fuel Excise Cut Ends 3 August 2026: Petrol and Diesel Jump About 17c a Litre, and What It Means for Aussie Car Buyers

Australia's fuel excise discount ends at midnight on Sunday 2 August 2026. From Monday 3 August the tax on petrol and diesel moves from 36.

• •Fuel excise discount ends midnight Sunday 2 August 2026; new rate from Monday 3 August about 53.7c/L on petrol and diesel
• •About $10 to $11 more per 60L tank once GST layers on the higher excise
• •15,000km/year suburban driver pays about $180 more a year, 40,000km rideshare or tradie pays about $513
• •No matching EV road user charge yet, so the tax gap between EVs and petrol cars widens

2026-08-01 AEST

2026 XPeng X9 Priced for Australia: Electric People Mover From $89,900, Order Books Open

XPeng ANZ finally puts a local price on the X9 luxury seven-seat electric people mover. Standard Range (FWD) opens at $89,900 before on-roads with a 94.

• •Standard Range (FWD) $89,900, AWD Performance $109,900 before on-roads; order books open now
• •Standard Range 235kW/450Nm, 94.8kWh LFP, 535km WLTP; AWD Performance 370kW/640Nm, 110kWh NMC, 580km WLTP
• •800V silicon-carbide platform, up to 542kW DC peak (10 to 80 per cent in ~12 min on a matched charger)
• •Active rear-wheel steering and dual-chamber air suspension standard; 27-speaker XOPERA audio; ANCAP not yet rated; 7yr unlimited-km vehicle warranty

2026-08-01 AEST

Nissan X-Trail Rock Creek and Cheaper 2WD e-POWER Priced for Australia: 13 Variants, First Deliveries September 2026

Nissan Australia's MY26 X-Trail range now stretches to 13 variants, headlined by a rugged seven-seat Rock Creek 4WD from $48,315 before on-road costs and three new front-drive e-POWER hybrids that push the hybrid X-Trail's entry price under $46,000.

• •ST-L 2WD e-POWER $45,990, Ti $50,915, Ti-L $54,715 before on-roads; Rock Creek 7-seat 4WD $48,315
• •New 2WD e-POWER: single 150kW/330Nm motor, 5.4 L/100km combined (vs 6.1 L/100km AWD e-POWER); towing 670kg braked
• •Rock Creek adds unique grille, black roof rails, orange accents, 12.3-inch cluster and HUD; Baja Storm paint $1,495
• •13 variants total, available to order now (Nissan, 30 Sep 2026); new variants not named in ANCAP's 2021-dated X-Trail rating

2026-07-31 AEST

LDV eDeliver 5 Becomes Australia's Cheapest Electric Van at $47,990 Driveaway

LDV Australia has moved the electric-van goalposts.

• •SWB low roof $47,990 driveaway (ABN, launch offer to 31 July 2026), LWB low roof $52,990, LWB high roof $54,990
• •Australia's cheapest electric van, undercuts Kia PV5 Cargo Long Range ($55,990 before on-roads) by ~$8,000
• •64kWh LFP, 120kW/240Nm front-drive, up to 335km WLTP (SWB); 70kW DC (20 to 80 per cent ~36 min), 6.6kW V2L standard
• •Payload 1,200 to 1,265kg, cargo volume 6.6 to 8.7 cubic metres; 5yr/160,000km warranty, 8yr/250,000km battery cover

2026-07-31 AEST

Toyota Australia Lifts 2026 Sales Target to More Than 230,000 With Another 10,000 Cars

Toyota Australia has lifted its 2026 full-year sales forecast to more than 230,000 vehicles after Toyota Motor Corporation locked in another 10,000-unit lift in the Australian allocation, on top of a first 10,000 secured in early June.

• •2026 forecast lifted to more than 230,000 vehicles, up from 220,000 in early June and 210,000 in April
• •Another 10,000-vehicle allocation locked in, on top of an earlier 10,000, so 20,000 extra cars across H2 2026
• •Extra stock skewed to RAV4 Hybrid, RAV4 PHEV, bZ4X, HiLux and Corolla Cross Hybrid
• •H1 2026 sat at 95,141 sales, 25,000-plus down on H1 2025; bZ4X forecast to jump from 1,041 sales in 2025 to more than 5,000 in 2026

2026-07-30 AEST

2026 Mahindra XUV 3XO AX7L Black Anniversary Edition: $27,990 Driveaway, 300 Cars for Australia

Mahindra Australia marks one year of local XUV 3XO sales with a 300-unit AX7L Black Anniversary Edition at $27,990 driveaway, only $1,000 above the standard AX7L.

• •AX7L Black Anniversary Edition $27,990 driveaway (Mahindra Australia), only $1,000 above the standard AX7L
• •Just 300 cars for Australia in Stealth Black with a matte Galvano Grey contrast roof and black 17-inch alloys
• •Full AX7L kit stays: panoramic sunroof, 7-speaker Harman Kardon, dual 10.25-inch displays, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto
• •1.2L turbo-petrol 82kW/200Nm, 6-speed auto, FWD; 7yr/150,000km warranty; ANCAP not yet rated

2026-07-30 AEST

Land Rover Discovery Sport Axed: Production Ends December 2026, No Direct Replacement for Australia

Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed the Discovery Sport ends production at Halewood in December 2026, closing an 11-year run that started in early 2015.

• •Discovery Sport production ends December 2026 at Halewood after 11 years, already delisted from landrover.com.au
• •Aussie sales collapse: 4,547 in 2017 down to 412 last year; global volume from 126,078 to under 12,500
• •Run-out grades: Landmark P250 $78,454, Landmark PHEV $91,502, Metropolitan P250 $91,955 (before on-roads)
• •No direct replacement; Defender Sport takes over in early 2027 on JLR's 800V EMA platform, EV and PHEV only

2026-07-29 AEST

2026 Deepal E07 Priced for Australia: Multitruck EV From $64,900, 550km WLTP and a Tray That Folds Away

Deepal Australia has locked in local pricing on the E07 Multitruck. Rear-drive single-motor E07 opens the range at $64,900 before on-roads with 252kW/365Nm, an 89.

• •RWD $64,900 before on-roads, AWD Performance $73,900 (Deepal Australia list)
• •89.98kWh NMC, 800V, 240kW DC peak (~15 min 30 to 80 per cent)
• •550km WLTP (RWD) or 510km (AWD); AWD does 0 to 100 in 3.96s from 440kW/645Nm
• •Rear roof and glass retract for a flat tray, 300kg dynamic payload; braked tow 1,500kg only

2026-07-29 AEST

Last V8 Nissan Patrol: Y62 Production Ends August 2026, Final Aussie Deliveries by Early October

Nissan Australia has locked in August 2026 as the final production month for the naturally aspirated 5. 6L V8 Y62 Patrol.

• •Y62 V8 Patrol production ends August 2026, final Aussie deliveries by early October
• •Current pricing after July $940 rise: Ti $96,540, Ti-L $108,040, Warrior $111,600 before on-roads
• •Powertrain stays 5.6L V8 (298kW/560Nm), 7sp auto, 4WD, 14.4 L/100km, 3,500kg braked tow
• •Y63 replacement lands Q4 2026 with 3.5L twin-turbo V6 (317kW/700Nm), 9-speed auto, larger body

2026-07-26 AEST

XPeng P7 Under Consideration for Australia: The Sleek Sedan That Could Take On the Model 3

XPeng has confirmed it is evaluating the sharp new P7 sedan for Australia as a Tesla Model 3 and MG IM5 rival, though no decision has been made.

• •XPeng evaluating the new P7 sedan for Australia, no decision made yet
• •Over five metres long, closer to a BMW 5 Series than a Model 3
• •Entry 270kW RWD, 74.9kWh LFP, 702km CLTC; up to 820km CLTC with 92.2kWh NMC
• •AWD flagship 437kW/695Nm, 0-100 in 3.7s, 753km CLTC

2026-07-26 AEST

2026 Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label V6 Priced for Australia: $76,990 Driveaway, 200 Units Only, MY26 Range Goes V6-Only

Volkswagen Australia has put a price on the blacked-out Amarok Dark Label V6 at $76,990 driveaway, capped at 200 cars and already trickling into dealers.

• •Amarok Dark Label V6 $76,990 driveaway, 200 units only, in dealers now
• •All MY26 diesel Amaroks now 3.0L TDI600 V6 (184kW/600Nm, 10-speed auto, 4WD)
• •2.0L four-cylinder diesels dropped; Core and Life fleet grades retired; Style now the entry point
• •3,500kg braked tow retained, 5-star ANCAP (2020-22) carries, 5-year unlimited-km warranty

2026-07-25 AEST

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 4MATIC Electric Priced for Australia: $112,200 Before On-Roads, 630km WLTP and 330kW DC on 800V, October Deliveries

Mercedes-Benz Australia has locked in local pricing on the first-ever electric GLC.

• •GLC 400 4MATIC electric $112,200 before on-roads, Launch Edition $110,000 (limited)
• •94.4kWh NMC, up to 630km WLTP, 800V and 330kW DC (about 22 min 10 to 80 per cent)
• •Dual motor AWD 360kW/800Nm, 4.3s 0-100, 210km/h top speed, 2,400kg braked tow
• •Order books open now, first Australian deliveries October 2026; ANCAP not yet rated

2026-07-23 AEST

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE Priced for Australia: Full Range From $142,300, New Inline-Six Mild Hybrid 350d Replaces the Old 300d

Mercedes-Benz Australia has locked in the updated GLE price sheet for cars arriving from November 2026. Six-variant range spans three wagons and three fastback coupes.

• •GLE 350d Wagon $142,300 before on-roads (-$2,600), new 3.0L inline-six mild-hybrid diesel, 210kW/650Nm
• •GLE 450 Coupe $160,400 (280kW petrol MHEV); GLE 450d wagon dropped from AU lineup
• •AMG GLE 53 becomes PHEV at $187,900: 31.2kWh battery, 88-91km WLTP EV range, 4.5s 0-100
• •AMG GLE 63 S wagon $277,900, coupe $279,900 (+$11k+): 4.0L twin-turbo V8 stays, 450kW/850Nm; ANCAP not yet rated

2026-07-23 AEST

2026 Mazda CX-60 Update: PHEV Premium Collapses to $5,000, Diesel Matches Petrol, New $44,240 G25 Pure Entry

Mazda has reworked the CX-60 range on Australian showroom floors this week, and the headline is the plug-in hybrid.

• •New G25 Pure RWD entry from $44,240 before on-roads (~$47,990 driveaway), roughly $6,000 below the old base
• •P50e plug-in hybrid $7,150 cheaper across the range; PHEV premium collapses from ~$12,000 to just $5,000
• •D50e diesel $1,100 cheaper and now priced identically to G40e petrol in every trim; petrol up $900
• •Same reset across CX-70, CX-80 and CX-90; 5-star ANCAP (2022) carries; cars in dealers now

2026-07-22 AEST

9,199 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Owners in Australia Told to Park Outside Over Power Steering Fire Risk

Stellantis Australia recall REC-006656 covers 9,199 Jeep JL Wrangler SUVs and JT Gladiator utes built 2020 to 2024.

• •9,199 Jeep JL Wrangler and JT Gladiator built 2020 to 2024 affected in Australia (REC-006656)
• •Electric Hydraulic Power Steering Pump connector can overheat and start a fire, even with the car switched off
• •Stellantis Australia advice: park away from structures or other vehicles until the fix is done
• •Remedy not yet available, launch estimated Q3 2026, free under Australian Consumer Law

2026-07-20 AEST

Toyota LandCruiser 300 and Prado Get a Factory Second Immobiliser in August: What Aussie Owners Actually Need to Know

Toyota Australia has confirmed a second, standalone factory immobiliser as a Toyota Genuine Accessory on the LandCruiser 300 Series and LandCruiser Prado 250 Series from August 2026, orderable on new cars and, more importantly, retrofittable to any of those vehicles already on the road.

• •Second factory immobiliser confirmed for LandCruiser 300 and Prado from August 2026 (Toyota Genuine Accessory)
• •Retrofittable to any 300 or Prado already on the road, not just new-car orders
• •HiLux misses out at launch; timing for the ute still being worked through
• •Sits on a separate control channel to blunt OBD-port and key-cloning attacks; price TBC

2026-07-20 AEST

BYD Atto 3 EVO Priced for Australia: From $41,990, With 800V Charging on the Premium

BYD Australia has priced the Atto 3 EVO and opened orders, in two grades.

• •The Atto 3 EVO is priced and open for orders in Australia in two grades
• •Dynamic (FWD): $41,990 and Premium (RWD): $46,990, both before on-road costs
• •The Premium gets the 800V platform, up to 220kW DC charging, a 74.88kWh battery, 230kW and 510km WLTP
• •The Dynamic keeps a 400V system with up to 110kW DC charging, a 60.48kWh battery, 150kW and 420km WLTP

2026-07-19 AEST

2026 Cupra Tavascan V Priced for Australia: New Base EV From $55,490, Full MY26 Lineup Locked In

Cupra Australia opens the MY26 Tavascan range with a new entry V grade at $55,490 before on-roads, $5,500 below the old base car.

• •New base Tavascan V from $55,490 before on-roads, $5,500 below the old entry point
• •V: 140kW RWD, 58kWh LFP, 414km WLTP, 105kW DC (~26min 10-80%)
• •Endurance $66,490 (77kWh, 520km, 135kW DC), VZ $75,490 (250kW dual-motor AWD, 509km, 5.5s 0-100)
• •In dealers late August 2026; 4-star ANCAP (2025 protocol); 5yr unlimited km + 8yr battery warranty

2026-07-19 AEST

Chery Stockman Hybrid Prototype Spotted Testing in Australia Ahead of 2026 Launch

Chery's COO Lucas H.

• •First Stockman Super Hybrid prototype spotted testing on Australian roads (shared by Chery's COO)
• •Australia set to be the ute's first market globally, launch expected late 2026
• •Diesel plug-in hybrid, Chery-claimed 350kW/800Nm, 4WD with low range, ~100km EV range
• •3,500kg braked towing, 1,000kg payload; aimed at the BYD Shark 6; no price announced

2026-07-19 AEST

2026 Chery Tiggo 7 MY26 Priced for Australia: Smaller 1.5T Petrol From $29,990 Driveaway, Super Hybrid PHEV From $34,990

Chery Australia rolls the Tiggo 7 into MY26 with a fresh 1. 5-litre turbo four (108kW/210Nm, 6.

• •MY26 Petrol Urban $29,990 driveaway, Ultimate $33,990 driveaway (unchanged)
• •New Super Hybrid Urban $34,990 driveaway, Ultimate $38,990 driveaway (launch offer 1 Jul to 30 Sep 2026)
• •Super Hybrid: 150kW electric motor + 1.5T petrol, 18.4kWh LFP, 93km NEDC EV range, 1.4 L/100km, 40kW DC
• •Australia's cheapest new PHEV SUV at the launch offer price; 7yr vehicle + 8yr battery warranty

2026-07-18 AEST

2026 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Performance Hybrid Priced for Australia: GR Sport From $156,060, 341kW i-FORCE MAX Lands Mid-Year

Toyota Australia locks in local pricing on the first-ever petrol-electric LandCruiser 300 Series.

• •GR Sport Performance Hybrid $156,060, Sahara ZX Performance Hybrid $156,810 (before on-roads), both $8,900 above the diesel equivalents
• •i-FORCE MAX: 3.5L twin-turbo V6 petrol + single e-motor + 1.8kWh NiMH battery, combined 341kW/790Nm
• •Most powerful LandCruiser Toyota has ever sold in Australia, 114kW and 90Nm up on the 3.3L V6 diesel
• •3,500kg braked tow retained, five-seat only, GR Sport keeps front, centre and rear diff locks; on sale mid-2026

2026-07-18 AEST

Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series Auto Orders Reopen With AdBlue: Manual GXL Buyers Still Left Waiting

Toyota Australia reopens the LandCruiser 70 Series order book for automatic 76 Series Wagon, 78 Series Troop Carrier and 79 Series Cab-Chassis grades, with production of the updated MY26 cars restarting in August 2026.

• •MY26 range $75,600 to $87,600 before on-roads, production restarts August 2026
• •Every 70 Series now runs a 20L AdBlue tank for Euro 6 Stage C compliance
• •78 Series Troop Carrier fuel tank cut from 180L to 130L to match the range
• •Manual GXL Wagon, Troop Carrier and Double Cab-Chassis still paused, no return date; ANCAP not currently rated

2026-07-17 AEST

2026 Jaecoo J5 Hybrid Priced for Australia: Summit at $34,990 Driveaway, 165kW Combined

Omoda Jaecoo Australia closes the J5 range with a Hybrid Summit priced at $34,990 driveaway on a launch offer running 15 July to 14 August 2026, first customer cars in August.

• •Single Summit trim at $34,990 driveaway (launch offer 15 Jul to 14 Aug 2026), first deliveries August
• •165kW / 295Nm combined from 1.5T petrol plus 150kW electric motor via dedicated hybrid transmission
• •Claimed 5.6 L/100km combined, 126 g/km CO2, no plug required
• •Slots between J5 Summit Petrol ($29,990) and J5 EV Summit ($36,990); 8 year unlimited km warranty; ANCAP not yet rated

2026-07-17 AEST

Chery Stockman Full Specs Locked In: 350kW, 800Nm, 100km NEDC Electric Range and 3.5-Tonne Tow

Chery Australia moves the Stockman diesel PHEV ute from teaser to spec sheet. Combined 350kW/800Nm out of a 2.

• •Combined 350kW / 800Nm from 2.5L turbo-diesel plug-in hybrid stack
• •Up to 100km NEDC electric range (WLTP still pending), 3,500kg braked tow, 1,000kg payload
• •247mm ground clearance and three individually selectable locking diffs (front, centre, rear)
• •Chery said Q4 2026 in February, late 2026 in August, and its model page now says only "Soon"; petrol PHEV follows 2027, outputs not published

2026-07-16 AEST

BYD Australia to Refund 1,265 Owners After Build-Year Mix-Up on Atto 3, Sealion 8 and Shark 6

BYD Australia has confirmed 1,265 Atto 3, Sealion 8 and Shark 6 buyers were sold cars stamped as MY26 on the paperwork that were actually built in 2025.

• •1,265 Atto 3, Sealion 8 and Shark 6 owners were sold MY26-labelled cars actually built in 2025
• •Three options: full refund, MY26 swap at original price, or keep and take $1,100 goodwill
• •Cause was BYD's CRM storing the factory-departure date instead of the manufacture date
• •Full refund only added after ABC coverage; check compliance plate or VIN 10th character to verify

2026-07-16 AEST

Ford Ranger and Everest 10-Speed Transmission Recall: 2,537 More Aussie Cars Called Back on the 2020 Campaign

Ford Australia has re-notified 2,537 more Ranger and Everest owners on the 2020 REC-000320 campaign for the 10-speed 10R80 transmission fluid pump gear defect.

• •2,537 more Ranger and Everest re-notified on REC-000320 from the 2020 campaign
• •PX3 Ranger built 19 Dec 2017 to 20 Sep 2019, first-gen Everest 27 Nov 2017 to 29 Jun 2019
• •Software fault can starve the 10R80 pump gears and take drive away on the move
• •Free PCM and TCM reflash at any Ford dealer, hotline 13 3673 (13 FORD)

2026-07-15 AEST

Skoda Scala Axed in Australia: MY26 Stock Is the Last of the Czech Hatch

Skoda Australia has confirmed the Scala will not carry into MY27, so remaining MY26 stock is the last shot at a new Czech-built small hatch here.

• •Skoda Scala axed in Australia after MY26 stock runs out, no MY27
• •85TSI Select $33,990 driveaway, 110TSI Monte Carlo $45,990 driveaway
• •Just 59 registered YTD 2026, 2 in June, down 88 per cent for the month
• •Skoda Fabia stays for MY27; Kamiq, Karoq, Kodiaq, Octavia and Superb also continue

2026-07-15 AEST

2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Black Ink Priced for Australia: $92,400 Hybrid Flagship, In Dealers This Month

Hyundai Australia relaunches the Palisade Calligraphy Black Ink on the second-generation body from $92,400 before on-roads for the eight-seater, or $93,400 with the captain-chair seven-seat layout.

• •Palisade Calligraphy Black Ink from $92,400 before on-roads (8-seat); 7-seat is a $1,000 option
• •About $2,572 above the standard Calligraphy Hybrid, hybrid-only across the range
• •245kW/460Nm 2.5L turbo hybrid AWD, 6-speed auto, claimed 6.8 L/100km
• •Gloss black 21s, blacked-out trim, Abyss Black or Creamy White only; ANCAP not yet rated

2026-07-14 AEST

2026 Geely EX2 Priced for Australia: $26,490 Small EV, Up to 345km Range and RWD

Geely Australia locks in its cheapest EV yet. Complete $26,490 before on-roads, Inspire $30,990, both rear-drive on LFP.

• •Complete $26,490 before on-roads, Inspire $30,990
• •Rear-drive: 60kW/252km WLTP or 85kW/345km WLTP, both LFP
• •60kW or 80kW DC peak, 6.6kW AC, launch home charger offer to 31 Aug
• •7yr unlimited-km vehicle warranty, 8yr battery, ANCAP not yet rated

2026-07-14 AEST

2026 MINI Cooper S Oxford Edition Confirmed for Australia: Just 40 Cars, 20 Red, 20 Blue, Q4 Landing

MINI Australia locks in the Cooper S Oxford Edition special for a Q4 2026 arrival with a tiny 40-car allocation, split 20 Chilli Red II and 20 Indigo Sunset Blue.

• •Just 40 cars for Australia: 20 Chilli Red II, 20 Indigo Sunset Blue
• •Based on 2.0L Cooper S three-door: 150kW / 300Nm, 7-speed DCT, FWD
• •6.6-second 0 to 100km/h, 242km/h top speed
• •Q4 2026 arrival; pricing TBC, base Cooper S Classic is $50,490 before on-roads

2026-07-13 AEST

BMW iX3 Becomes the First Car Rated Under ANCAP's New 2026-2028 Regime, Nails Five Stars

The BMW iX3 is the first vehicle assessed under ANCAP's tougher new Stages of Safety protocols and walked out with five stars.

• •First car rated under ANCAP's tougher 2026-2028 Stages of Safety framework, five stars
• •Scores: 71% Safe Driving, 83% Crash Avoidance, 86% Crash Protection, 95% Post-Crash
• •Rating covers both the iX3 40 at $89,900 and iX3 50 xDrive at $109,900, valid to December 2034
• •Only fresh-protocol five-star badge on the FBT-exempt premium EV shortlist right now

2026-07-12 AEST

2027 Kia EV3 GT-Line AWD Priced for Australia: Dual-Motor Flagship Lands at $66,490, 559km WLTP and 6.6-Second 0-100

Kia Australia locks in a new AWD flagship on the EV3 small electric SUV. GT-Line AWD Long Range $66,490 before on-roads, $2,540 above the FWD GT-Line.

• •GT-Line AWD Long Range $66,490 before on-roads (up $2,540 on the FWD GT-Line)
• •195kW / 385Nm dual-motor AWD, 0 to 100 in 6.6 seconds (down from 7.9)
• •Same 81.4kWh Long Range battery, 559km WLTP (only 4km behind FWD)
• •Upsized brakes, bespoke Aussie chassis tune, September 2026 deliveries

2026-07-12 AEST

2026 Leapmotor B05 Priced for Australia: Rear-Drive Electric Hatch From $35,990 Driveaway, Up to 482km WLTP

Leapmotor Australia lands its first electric hatchback with launch driveaway pricing.

• •Style $35,990 driveaway, Design Long Range $38,990 driveaway (launch offer to 30 Sept 2026)
• •Single 160kW / 240Nm rear motor on both, rear-wheel drive
• •56.2kWh LFP / 401km WLTP or 67.1kWh LFP / 482km WLTP
• •Up to 174kW DC, 30 to 80 per cent in 16 to 18 minutes; ANCAP not yet rated

2026-07-11 AEST

2027 Genesis GV60 Magma Priced for Australia: $130,000, 478kW and a 3.4-Second 0-100

Genesis Australia locks in the GV60 Magma sticker. $130,000 before on-roads for a dual-motor AWD twin-under-the-skin of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N.

• •$130,000 before on-roads, orders open now
• •478kW / 790Nm in Boost Mode, 3.4-second 0 to 100km/h, 264km/h top speed
• •84kWh battery, 800V, ~350kW DC, 10 to 80 per cent in about 18 minutes
• •5yr unlimited-km warranty, 5yr/75,000km free servicing, ANCAP not yet rated

2026-07-10

2026 MG S5 EV Update Priced for Australia: Essence 62 Gets 150kW and 450km, Same $47,990 Driveaway

MG Motor Australia axes the two Excite entry grades on the S5 EV, leaving the two Essence variants.

• •Essence 49 $42,990 driveaway, Essence 62 $47,990 driveaway (national)
• •$1,000 launch offer to 31 July 2026 drops the two grades to $41,990 and $46,990
• •Essence 62 picks up 150kW / 350Nm and 450km WLTP, 7.0s 0 to 100km/h
• •Both Excite grades dropped; 5-star ANCAP and 10-year, 250,000km warranty carry over

2026-07-10

2026 Lexus ES Priced for Australia: Electric ES 350e From $77,000, Hybrid ES 300h From $75,000

Lexus Australia locks in the eighth-generation ES with a first-ever electric option.

• •ES 300h Luxury $75,000, Luxury + EP $82,000, ES 350e $77,000, ES 500e $84,000 (before on-roads)
• •First-ever electric ES: 74.7kWh pack, 510km WLTP for ES 350e, 465km for AWD ES 500e
• •150kW DC and 22kW three-phase AC charging on both EVs
• •EVs land Q3 2026, hybrid ES 300h later in 2026, ANCAP not yet rated

2026-07-09

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport Priced for Australia: New Sporty Flagship at $50,990, Range Opens at $37,440

Toyota Australia confirms MY26 Corolla Cross pricing ahead of a 24 July showroom date. Range opens at $37,440 before on-roads for the GX 2WD Hybrid, up about $960.

• •GX 2WD Hybrid opens at $37,440 before on-roads (up ~$960)
• •New GR Sport AWD at $50,990, matching Atmos AWD money
• •146kW 2.0L hybrid across the range, e-CVT, no extra power for GR Sport
• •GX and Atmos in showrooms 24 July 2026, GXL and GR Sport follow

2026-07-09

Mazda CX-5, BMW X3, MG S6 EV and Cupra Formentor All Score Five Stars With ANCAP

ANCAP hands maximum ratings to four family SUVs in a single sweep under its outgoing 2023-25 protocols.

• •Four family SUVs, four five-star results: CX-5, X3, S6 EV, Formentor
• •New Mazda CX-5 posts 93% vulnerable road user score, the highest of the 2023-25 protocol era
• •MG S6 EV strongest adult occupant number in the batch at 92%
• •Formentor VZ5 and Extreme Package cars miss out on the tick

2026-07-08

Land Rover Recalls 20,985 Defender, Discovery and Range Rover SUVs in Australia Over Driver Airbag Clock Spring Fault

Jaguar Land Rover Australia has filed recall REC-006645 covering 20,985 Defender, Discovery and Range Rover models built 2019 to 2026, the local slice of a 250,857-unit global campaign.

• •20,985 Australian vehicles affected, 250,857 worldwide
• •Defender, Discovery and Range Rover 2019 to 2026
• •Airbag warning lamp illuminates well before any non-deployment risk
• •Free gel application at any Land Rover retailer, no parts replaced

2026-07-08

2026 XPeng G6 Final Pricing: Four Variants From $51,800, $3,000 Cheaper Than The Outgoing Car

XPeng ANZ opens the updated G6 order book on the factory-direct switchover.

• •Standard Range $51,800, Long Range $56,800, AWD Performance $63,800, Black Edition $66,800 (before on-roads)
• •$3,000 cheaper than equivalent outgoing variants at launch
• •800V architecture, 451kW DC peak, 10 to 80 per cent in about 12 minutes
• •7-year unlimited-km warranty for cars sold by XPeng ANZ from 1 June 2026

2026-07-07

2026 Hyundai Staria Hybrid Priced for Australia: Lounge People Mover $73,740, Load Van From $53,490

Hyundai locks in MY26 Staria pricing with a first-ever hybrid across the passenger and Load van ranges.

• •Lounge Hybrid $73,740, Load Hybrid $53,490, Load Premium Hybrid $61,240 (before on-roads)
• •First hybrid Staria: 1.6L turbo, 180kW/366Nm combined, six-speed auto, FWD
• •Elite and Highlander dropped, new Lounge is the hybrid-only flagship with Nappa captain chairs
• •2,500kg braked tow retained; 160kW Load EV coming later in 2026

2026-07-07

2027 Volvo EX90 Single Motor Priced for Australia: $106,990 Base Grade Ducks Under the Incoming EV Luxury Car Tax Threshold

Volvo adds a rear-drive entry to its seven-seat electric flagship.

• •EX90 Plus Single Motor $106,990 before on-roads, $18,000 cheaper than the Twin Motor
• •Single 245kW rear motor (RWD), 92kWh battery, 479km WLTP, 6.8s 0-100
• •Slots under the $120,000 EV Luxury Car Tax threshold due July 2027
• •Same cabin and kit as the Plus Twin Motor; deliveries Sept-Oct 2026

2026-07-06

Honda Civic Type R Orders Reopen: 98 Cars for Australia at $85,000 Driveaway, Carbon Wing Left Off

Honda Australia reopens Civic Type R order books today at midday with just 98 cars for the entire country at $85,000 driveaway, the same figure as the February batch but without the carbon-fibre rear wing that ran as a $5,300 option and then a standard fitment on earlier allocations.

• •Order books reopen 12pm Monday 6 July 2026 (3pm online)
• •Just 98 cars for Australia at $85,000 driveaway
• •Carbon-fibre rear wing left off this batch
• •$5,000 deposit, first deliveries December 2026

2026-07-05

GWM Australia's 2026 Rollout: Nine New Models, an All-New Haval H7 and the Wey Brand All Locked In

GWM Australia locks in its biggest local product plan yet.

• •Nine new or updated GWM models before end of 2026
• •Premium Wey brand added, large luxury PHEV SUV and people mover confirmed
• •All-new Haval H7 gets standard AWD, hybrid + Hi4 PHEV, locking rear diff
• •Cannon PHEV, Cannon Alpha XSR and new 3.0L turbo-diesel for Cannon Alpha and Tank 500

2026-07-05

2026 BMW iX3 40 Priced for Australia: $89,900 Rear-Drive Neue Klasse EV, 635km WLTP, Q4 Deliveries

BMW Australia opens the Neue Klasse iX3 range with the rear-drive iX3 40 at $89,900 before on-road costs, roughly $20,000 under the iX3 50 xDrive at $109,900 and, critically, beneath the fuel-efficient LCT cap so the novated-lease FBT exemption stays in play.

• •$89,900 before on-roads, roughly $20,000 under iX3 50 xDrive
• •Slips under the fuel-efficient LCT cap; novated-lease FBT exemption still applies
• •82.6kWh pack, up to 635km WLTP, 800V and 300kW DC (21 min 10-80%)
• •Rear-drive 235kW/500Nm, 5.9s 0-100, Q4 2026 deliveries; ANCAP not yet rated

2026-07-05

2027 GWM Tank 300 Revealed: Bigger Body, 260mm Longer Wheelbase and a 200km-Range Hi4-Z PHEV

GWM reveals the next-generation Tank 300 for China and it has grown up.

• •Bigger body: 4,886mm long, wheelbase up 260mm to 3,010mm
• •New Hi4-Z PHEV: 2.0T + 59.6kWh battery, claimed 200km electric range
• •Longer bonnet is packaging, not a V8 (the V8 PHEV is the Tank 700/800)
• •China reveal only; GWM Australia sees 'potential' for the Hi4-Z, no local timing confirmed

2026-07-04

2026 Chery C5 Hybrid Priced for Australia: Urban $31,990 Driveaway, Ultimate $34,990, In Dealers This Month

Chery Australia expands the small SUV C5 range with hybrid power from 1 July 2026. Urban $31,990 driveaway, Ultimate $34,990 driveaway, both national.

• •Urban $31,990 driveaway, Ultimate $34,990 driveaway (national)
• •165kW/295Nm combined series-parallel hybrid, 4.9 L/100km
• •Petrol C5 cut to Urban only at $28,990 driveaway
• •7-year vehicle warranty, 8-year battery warranty; ANCAP hybrid coverage pending

2026-07-03

VFACTS June 2026: Australia's Biggest Ever Sales Month, BYD Finishes Just 243 Cars Behind Toyota

Australia records its biggest ever month of new-car sales in June 2026 at 140,058 units across all sources (VFACTS itself 131,134, up ~7% YoY).

• •Record 140,058 new cars sold, biggest month ever
• •Toyota 19,124 edges BYD 18,881 by just 243 cars
• •Tesla Model Y tops chart on 8,072, three BYDs in top 10
• •BEVs at record 23.3% share; China now supplies 35.5% of the market

2026-07-03

2026 Jaecoo J8 SHS Summit Priced for Australia: Seven-Seat Plug-In Hybrid From $59,990, Deliveries This Month

Jaecoo lands its first seven-seater in Australia.

• •$59,990 before on-roads, one grade at launch
• •Tri-motor PHEV: 315kW/580Nm combined, 34kWh NMC battery
• •169km NEDC electric range, 70kW DC fast charging, AWD
• •8yr/unlimited-km vehicle and battery warranty; ANCAP not yet rated

2026-07-02

Toyota RAV4 PHEV grades explained, plus the GXL plug-in hybrid due in 2027

The sixth-gen Toyota RAV4 is on sale in six grades, hybrid from April 2026 and plug-in hybrid from July, with the XSE 2WD PHEV from $58,840 plus on-road costs up to $66,340 for the GR Sport AWD.

• •The sixth-generation RAV4 is on sale in six grades, hybrid from April 2026 and plug-in hybrid from July
• •Plug-in hybrid from $58,840 plus on-road costs for the XSE 2WD, up to $66,340 for the GR Sport AWD
• •New GXL 2WD PHEV arrives in the first quarter of 2027 with the XSE 2WD's 201kW powertrain. Price not yet announced
• •Toyota quotes 121km WLTP EV-only range for 2WD PHEVs and 113km for AWD, from a 22.7kWh battery

2026-06-28

2026 Polestar 5 Priced for Australia: Dual Motor From $171,100, Performance $193,100, Q3 Deliveries

Polestar Australia opens the Polestar 5 order book. Dual Motor Launch Edition from $171,100, Performance Launch Edition $193,100, both before on-roads.

• •Dual Motor $171,100, Performance $193,100 (before on-roads)
• •112kWh NMC, 800V, 350kW DC (10-80% ~22 min)
• •670km WLTP (Dual) or 565km (Performance); 3.9s or 3.2s 0-100
• •Performance ships first in Q3 2026; ANCAP not yet rated

2026-06-27

XPeng Confirms Free Tesla FSD Rival 'VLA 2.0' for Australia in 2027, Debuts on the Mona L03 But Today's G6 Misses Out

XPeng has told Australian media it will switch on VLA 2.

• •VLA 2.0 supervised FSD locked in for Australia from 2027, free for owners
• •First XPeng to support it locally is the new Mona L03 (Munich reveal 16 July)
• •Current G6 ($54,800-$59,800) misses out, including the 1 July update
• •XPeng brand launch event in Melbourne 21 July; Tesla FSD here is $149/month

2026-06-27

2027 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S and GLS 63: AMG Keeps the V8 Alive With a Flat-Plane M177 EVO, Australian Launch 2027

Mercedes-Benz Australia confirms the updated GLE 63 S (SUV and Coupe) and GLS 63 for first deliveries in 2027. New M177 EVO 4.

• •New M177 EVO 4.0L twin-turbo V8 with flat-plane crank
• •450kW/850Nm + 17kW/205Nm 48V mild hybrid boost
• •GLE 63 S 3.9s 0-100, GLS 63 4.2s, 280km/h V-max
• •Australian deliveries 2027, pricing TBC; ANCAP not yet rated

2026-06-26

2027 Polestar 4 Priced for Australia: Coupe Now $73,900, New Polestar 4 SUV Matches It

Polestar Australia now prices the 2027 Polestar 4 coupe at $73,900 for the Rear motor and $81,750 for the Dual motor, $4,600 below the figures we listed in June, and adds a Polestar 4 SUV with a glass rear window at the same prices.

• •Coupe $4,600 below our June listing: Rear motor now $73,900, Dual motor $81,750 (incl. GST, before delivery and on-roads)
• •New Polestar 4 SUV with a glass rear window is priced exactly the same as the coupe
• •Performance pack $7,200 needs the $6,500 Plus pack: Dual motor Performance is $95,450
• •Same outputs: 200kW/343Nm RWD or 400kW/686Nm AWD, 100kWh battery

2026-06-26

2026 Cupra Leon VZx Sportstourer: 245kW AWD Hot Wagon From $67,490, Orders Open Late June

Cupra Australia opens the Leon VZx Sportstourer order book. Flagship 2.

• •$67,490 before on-roads ($72,490 driveaway launch offer)
• •245kW/420Nm 2.0L turbo, 7-speed DSG, AWD drift mode
• •4.8s 0-100, 250km/h top speed, 470L boot
• •5yr unlimited-km warranty; ANCAP carry-over from 2020

2026-06-25

2027 Renault Megane E-Tech Facelift: 67kWh LFP, 500km WLTP and V2L Confirmed for Australia in 2027

Renault overhauls the Megane E-Tech for 2027.

• •67kWh LFP cell-to-pack, 500km WLTP (up from 454km)
• •165kW DC charging, V2L standard, heat pump now standard
• •~162kW front motor; ANCAP not yet rated
• •Australia first half of 2027; pricing TBC

2026-06-24

2026 Mazda CX-6e Final Pricing: GT From $53,990, Azami $56,990, Now Cheaper Than a Tesla Model Y

Mazda Australia confirms pre-order pricing about $5,000 below the April brochure.

• •GT $53,990, Azami $56,990 before on-roads (~$5k below brochure)
• •78kWh LFP, 484km WLTP, 190kW RWD, 7.9s 0-100
• •Undercuts Tesla Model Y RWD, BYD Sealion 7, Kia EV5
• •September 2026 deliveries; ANCAP not yet rated

2026-06-23

Tesla FSD Supervised V14.3.3 Rolls Out in Australia: $149 a Month Now Buys Speed Profiles, Arrival Drop-Offs and a Sharper City Drive

Tesla started pushing FSD Supervised V14. 3.

• •FSD Supervised V14.3.3 now live on HW4 Model 3/Y
• •$149/month subscription (lifetime buy option closed)
• •3 Speed Profiles, new Arrival Options, ~20% faster reactions
• •HW3 cars miss out for now

2026-06-22

Alpine Returns to Australia: A390 Electric Sport Fastback Confirmed, GTS Hits 100km/h in 3.9 Seconds

Renault's performance brand Alpine is coming back to Australia with the A390, a tri-motor all-wheel-drive electric sport fastback. The GT makes 294kW for a 4.

• •Tri-motor AWD electric fastback confirmed for Australia
• •GT 294kW (4.8s), GTS 350kW/824Nm (3.9s, 220km/h)
• •89kWh battery, 555km WLTP, up to 190kW DC
• •Expressions of interest open; pricing TBC; ANCAP not rated

2026-06-22

Forthing Taikon 5 Australian Pricing Confirmed: $36,990 Driveaway Makes It the Cheapest EREV on Sale Here

Forthing Australia drops the local sticker. Range Extender Hybrid Luxury $36,990 driveaway, Exclusive $40,490. Battery Electric Luxury $38,990, Exclusive $42,490. Metallic paint $600. 170km of plug-in WLTP electric range on the cheapest variant, 427km on the BEV, 7-year/200,000km warranty, first customer deliveries from late June 2026. ANCAP not yet rated. Undercuts BYD Atto 3, Jaecoo J5 EV and Geely EX5 by up to $7,000 driveaway.

2026-06-21

2026 Leapmotor C10 Update: 510km Range, 220kW and 800V Charging for the Same $49,888

Leapmotor Australia hands the 2026 C10 Design Long Range BEV a big technical upgrade at no extra cost. New 800-volt architecture, an 81.9kWh battery (up from 69.9kWh), 510km WLTP range (up from 420km), 220kW (up from 160kW), 0-100km/h cut to 6.2s, and DC charging up from 84kW to 180kW (30-80 percent in around 22 minutes). Still $49,888 before on-roads, with a dual-motor AWD Sports+ Special Edition above it at $53,888. Available to order now, taking the fight to the BYD Sealion 7, Geely EX5 and Zeekr 7X.

2026-06-20

Hyundai Ioniq 9 Powers Australia's First Approved V2G Discharge: What It Means for Ioniq 5, 6 and 9 Owners

Hyundai Motor Company Australia announced on 18 June 2026 that it had completed the country's first standards-compliant V2G discharge under ISO 15118-20. The car was a $119,750 Ioniq 9 Calligraphy AWD, the hardware was a 7.4kW StarCharge Halo bidirectional DC charger (CEC approved March 2026, meets AS/NZS 4777.2). Same protocol pathway lined up for the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6. 110.3kWh battery, 800V E-GMP, 314kW/700Nm AWD, up to 600km WLTP, 350kW peak DC. ANCAP not yet rated. Why this resets the V2G case against Tesla and AGL's 2026 trial shortlist.

2026-06-19

2026 Renault Symbioz Priced for Australia: Three Variants From $36,990, First Renault Full Hybrid Lands in July

Renault Australia locks in Symbioz pricing. Techno mild hybrid from $36,990, Techno full hybrid $42,990 and Esprit Alpine full hybrid $45,990 before on-roads. The 1.8L E-Tech full hybrid is Renault's first locally sold full hybrid, claiming 116kW combined, 4.7 L/100km and up to 1,000km on a 48-litre tank. Standout 563-litre boot, sliding rear bench and a Solarbay electrochromic roof on Esprit Alpine. Euro NCAP 5-star from 2024 carries over to ANCAP assessment pending. Orders open before end of June, showroom date July 2026.

2026-06-19

2027 Geely EX5 Facelift Surfaces in China: 245kW Rear Motor, Roof LiDAR and Door Handles You Can Grab

Chinese MIIT regulatory paperwork dated 12 June 2026 reveals a heavily facelifted Geely EX5. New 245kW rear-mounted motor replaces the 160kW front unit, switching the cheap EV from FWD to RWD. Top speed climbs from 175 to about 201 km/h. Roof-mounted LiDAR enables Geely's higher-tier ADAS, traditional door handles return to meet China's 2027 safety rule, and the car grows 21mm to 4,636mm. Battery options not confirmed. Geely Australia just refreshed the current EX5 with the 68.4kWh pack and 475km WLTP for MY26 from $41,990 before on-roads and has not signed up for the new car yet.

2026-06-18

Chery Stockman: Australia's First Diesel PHEV Ute Gets Its Name, Public Vote Hands the Keys to a Victorian Bloke

Chery confirms 'Stockman' as the production name for its KP31 dual-cab on 17 June 2026. Chery called it the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid ute in February 2026 and has said Australia’s first since the June naming release. 3,500kg braked tow, 1,000kg payload, dual-cab body. Name won a 12,000-vote public ballot with 25%+ share, beating Outrider, Orca, Ironbark, Bushwalker, Longreach, Ridgeback, Terra and Mate, off the back of more than 20,000 entries. Victorian entrant Steve Kodikara takes the first Stockman delivered in Australia. Petrol PHEV follows in 2027, outputs not published. ANCAP has published no rating, RRP TBC.

2026-06-18

2026 XPeng G6 Update: 800V, 525km Range and a 358kW AWD Performance Flagship Confirmed for July 1 Australian Relaunch

XPeng locks 1 July 2026 for the updated G6 relaunch. Three variants confirmed: RWD Standard Range (68.5kWh LFP), RWD Long Range (80.8kWh LFP, up to 525km WLTP) and a new AWD Performance flagship (358kW/660Nm, 0 to 100 in 4.13s, 510km). New 800V architecture lifts peak DC charging to 451kW, 10 to 80 per cent in about 12 minutes. Nvidia Orin-X XPILOT, 15.6-inch screen, 10.25-inch driver cluster, full-width LED light bar. 5-star Euro NCAP rating expected to carry over. Final pricing on launch day.

2026-06-17

2026 Kia Sportage Facelift Priced for Australia: 13 Variants From $37,990, Hybrid AWD Finally Lands

Facelifted MY26 Sportage in showrooms now. 13 variants across S, SX, SX+ and GT-Line from $37,990 to $60,370 before on-roads. Hybrid AWD finally added across the range, hybrid extended to the entry S grade, 1.6T petrol AWD swaps its 7-speed DCT for an 8-speed torque-converter auto, manual gearbox dropped. Combined hybrid output 172kW/367Nm, 4.9 to 5.3 L/100km, 1,650kg braked tow. Kia Connect telematics rolled in, 5-star ANCAP (2022 protocol) retained, 7-year warranty carries over.

2026-06-16

Forthing Taikon 5 Lands in Australia This June: 170km EV Range From a Range-Extender, Combined Range Cut to 937km Pre-Launch

Dongfeng-owned Forthing arrives in Australia in June 2026 under Ateco Group distribution. The Taikon 5 mid-size SUV comes as a 64.4kWh LFP BEV (150kW, 400km WLTP) or a REEV with a 31.94kWh battery, 120kW electric drive and a 1.5L petrol generator. EV-only range 170km WLTP, combined range corrected to 937km on 12 June (down from 1,050km). Luxury and Exclusive trims, both powertrains. AUD pricing at local launch this month, NZ Super Hybrid Luxury opens at NZ$39,990. ANCAP not yet rated.

2026-06-16

Lepas L6 Electric SUV Confirmed for Australia Q4 2026: Chery Opens Its Third Local Brand With a 450km Mid-Sizer

Chery Group locks in a Q4 2026 Australian launch for new sub-brand Lepas, kicking off with the L6 mid-size electric SUV. 67kWh LFP battery, 160kW front motor, ~450km WLTP range, 120kW DC charging. Own dealer network separate from Chery and Omoda Jaecoo, positioned about 5% above Jaecoo on price. ANCAP not yet rated. Lepas L4 small EV and L8 PHEV due in 2027. Aimed squarely at the Geely EX5, BYD Atto 3 and Tesla Model Y.

2026-06-15

2026 VW Tiguan and Tayron eHybrid Priced for Australia: From $61,990 Driveaway, 117km WLTP Electric Range

Volkswagen Australia opens order books for the Tiguan eHybrid and Tayron eHybrid PHEVs. Tiguan 150TSI Elegance $63,990 driveaway, R-Line $73,990. Tayron 150TSI Elegance $61,990 driveaway, R-Line $75,990. Shared 19.7kWh battery, 1.5L TSI plus electric motor, 150kW or 200kW system outputs, WLTP electric range up to 117km (Tiguan) and 116km (Tayron). 11kW AC and 40kW DC charging, the first VW PHEVs in Australia with DC fast charging. Tiguan retains 5-star ANCAP (2024), Tayron not yet rated. Q2 2026 deliveries, 5-year unlimited-km warranty.

2026-06-15

2026 Mini Countryman Update: 48V Mild Hybrid Petrols, 501km Electric From $54,490

Mini Australia rolls in the MY26 Countryman update. Petrol Countryman C and S ALL4 pick up a 48V mild hybrid, lifting outputs by 10kW and 50Nm. The C is now 125kW/280Nm (0-100 in 8.3s), the S ALL4 is 160kW/360Nm (7.1s). Five variants from $54,490 to $75,490 before on-roads. Electric Countryman E lifts WLTP range from 422km to 501km on a slightly larger 65.2kWh battery and new silicon carbide inverter, dual-motor SE ALL4 goes from 396km to 467km. DC charging unchanged at 130kW. Five-star ANCAP retained, on sale now from March 2026 production.

2026-06-14

2026 Polestar 3 Update Priced for Australia: 800V Architecture, From $116,700, July Deliveries

Polestar Australia opens the 2026 Polestar 3 order book. Rear Motor $116,700 (down $1,720), Dual Motor $131,100, Performance $146,700, all before on-roads. New 800-volt platform takes peak DC charging to 350kW on dual-motor cars and trims 10-80% to about 22 minutes. New 250kW/480Nm rear motor across the line, automatic front-motor disconnect on AWD, NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin processor. Plus Pack ($9,000 value) now standard. WLTP up to 635km (Dual Motor), 604km (Rear Motor), 593km (Performance). 5-star ANCAP (2024) carries over. Deliveries from July 2026.

2026-06-14

2026 Ford Everest Wildtrak Returns: 1,000 Cars for Australia, $79,990 Before On-Roads With Platinum Kit

Ford Australia locks in a third run of the Everest Wildtrak. 1,000 units from $79,990 plus on-roads, $3,000 over the Sport V6 but matching the Tremor and undercutting the Platinum by $3,500. Carry-over 3.0L Lion V6 diesel making 184kW/600Nm, 10-speed auto, full-time 4WD, 3,500kg braked tow. Picks up matrix LED headlights, panoramic roof and a power-folding third row that used to be Platinum-only. Ignite Orange grille, 20-inch black-and-orange alloys. Production from May, customer deliveries July to September 2026. 5-star ANCAP retained.

2026-06-13

BMW M Concept Neue Klasse: A Near-Production Preview of the Electric M3

BMW pulled the covers off the M Concept Neue Klasse before Le Mans, and it is the clearest look yet at the electric M3, possibly badged i3M. Quad-motor BMW M eDrive, 800V architecture, a battery over 100kWh, and reports of 1,000kW+ combined. A petrol mild-hybrid M3 continues alongside it, but no longer as the flagship. What the shift means for Australian buyers.

2026-06-13

2026 Hyundai Elexio Base Model: New $58,990 Entry Variant Hits Aussie Showrooms This June, 562km WLTP

Hyundai opens the cheaper Elexio in Australia from $58,990 before on-roads, $57,990 driveaway between 1 and 30 June 2026 at participating dealers. Same 160kW/310Nm front motor and 88.1kWh LFP battery as the Elite, but the smaller 18-inch wheels stretch WLTP range to 562km, up 16km on the flagship. Carries the Elexio's 5-star ANCAP rating (92% Adult, 87% Child) under 2023-25 protocol, 7-year warranty and 8-year battery cover. Built in China by Beijing Hyundai.

2026-06-13

2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness Priced for Australia: Turbo Boxer Returns From $59,690

Subaru Australia drops pricing for the new seventh-gen Outback. Range opens at $48,990 for the 2.5L AWD, the off-road Wilderness lands at $59,690 and Wilderness Apex at $62,690 before on-roads. Turbo 2.4L boxer making 194kW/382Nm returns under the Wilderness pair, with 240mm clearance, ZF adaptive dampers, ACT-4 AWD and a 2,100kg braked tow rating. ANCAP not yet rated. Customer deliveries Q2 2026.

2026-06-12

Australia's 2026-27 LCT Thresholds Lift to $80,809 and $91,661, $120,000 EV Tier Agreed For 2027

ATO confirms the new Luxury Car Tax thresholds for 2026-27. Non-fuel-efficient cars use $80,809, fuel-efficient cars use $91,661 from 1 July 2026, both nudged up by a tiny 1.003 indexation. The headline news is a dedicated $120,000 zero-emissions threshold agreed under the Australia-EU FTA and expected to start 1 July 2027, subject to ratification and enabling legislation. Worked LCT examples, the family SUVs sitting right on the line, and what it means for novated-lease EV buyers.

2026-06-12

2026 Mazda 6e: Mazda's Electric Liftback Opens From $49,990, 560km WLTP

Mazda Australia opens the 6e order book. GT $49,990, Atenza $52,990 before on-roads. 78kWh LFP battery, 560km WLTP, 190kW/290Nm RWD, 195kW DC peak charging, 30-80% in about 15 minutes. First 300 GT pre-orders get a free Atenza upgrade until 30 June. ANCAP not yet rated, 5yr unlimited km warranty, 8yr/160k battery. Built in China by Changan Mazda, first deliveries July 2026.

2026-06-11

2027 Genesis GV60 Update: New $88,300 RWD Slips Under LCT, 561km WLTP, June Deliveries

Updated Genesis GV60 lands in Australian dealers from June 2026. New Advanced RWD entry from $88,300 before on-roads, about $15,000 below the outgoing AWD-only range, slipping it under the fuel-efficient LCT cap and into FBT-exempt territory. Bigger 84kWh battery, 561km WLTP range, 168kW/350Nm rear motor, 350kW DC charging, new 27-inch OLED dash. Magma 448kW AWD flagship confirmed with pricing TBC.

2026-06-11

2027 Geely Starray EM-i Extended Range: 136km of Plug-In Driving for $41,490

Geely Australia opens the Starray EM-i Inspire Extended Range from $41,490 before on-roads. New 29.8kWh LFP battery, 136km WLTP electric range (up from 83km), 996km combined, DC charging doubled to 60kW, 30-80% in about 16 minutes. Same 160kW drive motor, 1.5L petrol generator and 5-star ANCAP. Complete ($37,490) and Inspire ($39,990) carry over.

2026-06-10

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Update: Bigger Battery, 221kW, From $58,990

Updated Outlander PHEV in Australian showrooms. New 22.7kWh battery, 86km WLTP electric range, combined 221kW system power, four AWD grades from $58,990 to $74,490 before on-roads. Australia-tuned dampers, steering and Bridgestone tyres. 5-star ANCAP retained, 10-year warranty.

2026-06-10

2026 Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV: Range-Extender Small SUV From $37,888, 84km Electric Range

Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV opens for delivery in Australia from 9 June 2026. Style $37,888, Design $40,888 before on-roads. 18.8kWh LFP battery, 84km WLTP electric range, 900km combined with the 50L tank, 160kW/240Nm rear-wheel drive, 0-100 in 7.5s. First 500 buyers get 3yr capped servicing, a 7kW wallbox, premium paint and a V2L cable. Five-star ANCAP on the EV variant, hybrid rating pending.

2026-06-10

2027 Audi Q7 Revealed: New-Gen Luxury Seven-Seater Lands in Australia Early 2027, Diesel V6 First

The third-generation Audi Q7 breaks cover. Australia gets it from early 2027, diesel V6 first (180kW/500Nm or 220kW/630Nm with 48V mild-hybrid), a V6 petrol plug-in under evaluation and a new SQ7 V8 to come. All-new cabin with twin curved screens, open-pore wood and a 22-speaker B&O. Five, six or seven seats, 805L boot. Pricing late 2026.

2026-06-09

2026 Kia Tasman: Driveaway Prices Slashed By Up to $13,000 as Kia Hits the Panic Button

Kia Australia cuts the Tasman dual cab pickup driveaway pricing by up to $13,000 until 30 June 2026. X-Pro now $64,990, X-Line $59,990, SX+ $54,990, SX $51,990, S 4x2 held at $42,990. Same 154kW/441Nm 2.2L diesel, 3,500kg braked towing, 5-star ANCAP under 2023-2025 protocol. Move follows 1,658 sales to end of April against a 20,000 annual target.

2026-06-09

2027 BMW 7 Series and i7 Priced for Australia: $277,900 740, $306,900 i7, 727km WLTP Range

Updated BMW 7 Series locked in for Australian Q4 2026 deliveries. Petrol 740 inline-six mild hybrid from $277,900, all-electric i7 60 xDrive holds at $306,900. New 112.5kWh Gen6 cylindrical-cell battery lifts i7 WLTP range to 727km, peak DC charging now 250kW, 400kW dual-motor outputs unchanged. ANCAP not yet rated.

2026-06-08

2026 Geely EX5 Extended Range: New 68.4kWh Battery Pushes WLTP to 475km, Up $1,000

Geely Australia drops the MY26 EX5 Extended Range update. New 68.4kWh LFP Short Blade battery, up to 475km WLTP, 100kW DC charging, V2L standard. Complete now $41,990, Inspire $45,990 before on-roads. 5-star ANCAP retained, 7yr warranty, 8yr battery. Cargo blind and Mode 2 cable now standard.

2026-06-08

2026 Ford Ranger Hybrid: New XL Trim Lands From $59,000 Driveaway, PHEV Badge Quietly Retired

Ford rebadges the Ranger PHEV as the Ranger Hybrid for MY26.5 and adds an entry XL grade from $59,000 driveaway. Sport $66,000 and Wildtrak $70,000 driveaway. Same 207kW/697Nm system, 11.8kWh battery, 49km electric range and 3,500kg braked towing. XL deliveries from Q3 2026.

2026-06-07

2027 Cadillac Lyriq: Luxury Dropped, Sport AWD Now $90,000 Before On-Roads in Australia

The MY27 Cadillac Lyriq is on sale in Australia and the Luxury grade has been dropped, leaving the Sport AWD and the high-performance LYRIQ-V.

• •The Luxury grade is gone: the MY27 Lyriq range is the Sport AWD plus the high-performance LYRIQ-V
• •$90,000 before a $1,500 preparation fee and on-road costs; Cadillac's drive-away runs $93,417 to $99,107 by state
• •384kW / 720Nm dual-motor AWD, 0-100km/h in 4.9s, 92kWh battery, 503km WLTP range
• •130kW DC and 22kW AC charging, 33-inch curved display, 23-speaker AKG Studio audio with Dolby Atmos

2026-06-06

Toyota Locks In 10,000 Extra Cars for Australia in 2026, Pushes Full-Year Forecast to 220,000

Toyota Australia secures an additional 10,000 vehicles for 2026 and lifts its full-year forecast to 220,000 units. Extra RAV4 hybrid, HiLux and bZ4X allocation targets a wait list sitting at three to six months. Move lands the same week BYD docks almost 5,000 vehicles in Melbourne.

2026-06-06

2026 JAC Hunter PHEV: Australia's Cheapest Plug-In Ute Opens From Under $50,000, Out-Punches the Shark 6

JAC Hunter PHEV opens reservations from under $50,000 plus on-roads with a combined 360kW (the segment's highest), 31.2kWh LFP battery, claimed 1,005km NEDC range, 3,500kg braked towing and a 7-year warranty. Hunter X adds front and rear locking diffs. Deliveries Q3 2026, ANCAP not yet rated.

2026-06-05

Hyundai Drops Kona Electric and Ioniq 5 Pricing by Up to $8,000 for EOFY 2026

Hyundai Australia cuts list prices on its two best known EVs and adds tight EOFY driveaway offers. Kona Electric Standard Range from $45,990 driveaway, Extended Range $49,990, Premium $59,990. Ioniq 5 RWD from $71,990 driveaway, base MLP now $68,200. Heat pump, V2L cabin port and portable charging cable trimmed from entry cars. Offer ends 30 June 2026.

2026-06-05

VFACTS May 2026: Tesla Model Y Is the First EV Ever to Top Australia's Sales Charts

Tesla Model Y finishes May with 5,605 deliveries, beating the Ford Ranger (4,474) and Toyota HiLux (4,005). Industry total 106,887 (down 2.3%). BEVs hit a record 19.9% share with 21,303 units, up 111.6% on May 2025. Jaecoo J5 cracks the top 10. Full breakdown and what it means for buyers.

2026-06-04

2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV: Australia's First Plug-In Toyota Lands in Dealers From Late June, From $58,840

Toyota's first locally sold plug-in hybrid hits Australian dealerships from late June 2026. XSE PHEV 2WD $58,840, XSE PHEV AWD $63,340 and GR Sport PHEV AWD $66,340 before on-roads. 22.7kWh battery, up to 100km WLTP EV range, 227kW dual-motor AWD, 50kW DC and 11kW three-phase AC charging, 1,500kg braked towing AWD. ANCAP rating still pending.

2026-06-04

2026 Toyota HiLux BEV: Australia's First Electric HiLux Lands From $74,990, Tows 1,600kg

Toyota Australia opens the HiLux BEV order book from $74,990 plus on-roads for the SR cab-chassis, $76,490 for the SR pick-up and $82,990 for the SR5. 59.2kWh battery, 144kW/468Nm dual-motor AWD, 240km WLTP, 150kW DC charging. Braked towing cut to 1,600kg, fleet launch only.

2026-06-03

2026 Toyota GR Yaris Lands in June: Sharper Steering, Race-Spec Tyres, Same Price From $55,490

Toyota Australia confirms a June 2026 showroom date for the refreshed GR Yaris with prices held from $55,490 before on-roads. New 360mm steering wheel, retuned power steering, and Bridgestone Potenza Race tyres standard on the GTS. Carry-over 221kW/400Nm three-cylinder turbo and GR-FOUR AWD.

2026-06-02

2026 Honda HR-V e:HEV RS: New Hybrid Flagship From $44,400 Driveaway

Honda Australia adds a sportier e:HEV RS to the HR-V range from $44,400 driveaway, $1,500 above the e:HEV L. Same 96kW two-motor hybrid, 4.3 L/100km, 18-inch alloys, black RS grille and red interior trim. Orders open now.

2026-06-02

Suzuki Jimny Rhino Special Edition Confirmed for Australia: Five-Door XL Gets a Yellow Coat

Suzuki Australia opens registrations for a new Jimny Rhino Special Edition based on the five-door Jimny XL. Kinetic Yellow paint with a black roof, fresh alloy design, carry-over 1.5L petrol and AllGrip Pro 4WD. Full reveal in June 2026, deliveries later in the year.

2026-05-30

Mazda CX-6e vs Tesla Model Y RWD: How Australia's Two $60k Electric SUVs Actually Compare

Mazda CX-6e $59,106 vs Tesla Model Y RWD $65,900. The Mazda undercuts by $6,794, charges faster on public DC, but gives up 136km of range. Buyer-decision breakdown with FBT-exempt novated lease maths.

2026-05-25

2026 Renault Master: New-Gen Van From $55,990, Electric E-Tech From $77,990

New-generation Renault Master priced for Australia. Diesel from $55,990 (125kW/380Nm, 6-spd manual or 9-spd auto), electric E-Tech from $77,990 (87kWh, up to 409km WLTP). Up to 1,923kg payload, 2,000kg towing, 5yr warranty. Diesel arrives June 2026.

2026-05-25

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Gains Two Blacked-Out Special Editions for Australia

Two limited-number E-Class editions land here. E300 AMG Night Edition from $129,400 (190kW/400Nm mild hybrid) and Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid Dark Carbon from $206,900 (450kW/750Nm inline-six PHEV, up to ~100km EV range). Blackout styling, carbon trim, on sale now.

2026-05-25

2026 Cupra Leon Ve: 123km Electric Range PHEV Hatch From $62,990

Cupra's new second-gen plug-in hybrid hatch lands from $62,990 before on-roads. 123km WLTP electric range from a 20kWh battery, 150kW/350Nm, 7.7s 0-100, 11kW AC plus DC fast charging for the first time. 5yr warranty, deliveries June 2026.

2026-05-25

2026 Tesla Model Y L: Six-Seat, 681km EV On Sale From $74,900

Tesla's longer six-seat Model Y L is on sale in Australia from $74,900 before on-roads. 681km WLTP range (the longest of any Tesla here), 378kW dual-motor AWD, 0-100 in 5.0s, first Tesla with V2L, up to 250kW charging. Deliveries under way.

2026-05-25

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N: 478kW Electric Super-Sedan From $115,000

Hyundai's electric sedan goes full N. From $115,000 before on-roads, dual-motor AWD with 448kW (478kW on N Grin Boost), 0-100 in 3.2s, 84kWh battery, 487km WLTP range, 800V charging 10-80% in ~18min. On sale now.

2026-05-25

2026 Subaru Uncharted: Brand's Cheapest EV Lands From $59,990

Subaru's smallest, cheapest EV opens for orders from $59,990 before on-roads. Single dual-motor AWD spec, 255kW, 0-100 ~5.0s, 74.7kWh battery, 522km WLTP range, 150kW DC charging and V2L. Deliveries mid-2026.

2026-05-25

2026 Audi Q3: Bigger, Tech-Loaded Small SUV Priced From $61,600

Third-gen Audi Q3 lands with 10 variants from $61,600 before on-roads. New 1.5L mild-hybrid base (110kW FWD), plus 150kW and 195kW 2.0L quattro (5.7s 0-100). 488L boot, twin curved screens, 5yr warranty, Q2 2026.

2026-05-25

2026 GAC Aion UT: Affordable Electric Hatch Lands From $31,990

GAC's budget EV hatch from $31,990 before on-roads, or $30,990 driveaway for the first 600 orders. 60kWh battery, 430km WLTP, 150kW/210Nm, 87kW DC, 8yr warranty. Takes on the BYD Dolphin and MG 4.

2026-05-25

2026 MG S6 EV: All-New Mid-Size Electric SUV From $49,990 Drive-Away

MG's new mid-size electric SUV lands in Australia. Essence RWD $49,990 driveaway (180kW, 530km WLTP, 7.3s 0-100), Essence AWD $56,990 (266kW, 485km, 5.1s). 77kWh battery, 150kW DC charging, up to 1,690L boot, 10-year warranty.

2026-05-25

2026 Kia EV6 Update: Bigger 84kWh Battery and More Range From $72,660

Mid-life EV6 update for Australia. New 84kWh battery lifts WLTP range to 582km (RWD), Air from $72,660 to GT $99,660 before on-roads, only ~$70 dearer. New ccNC tech, OTA updates, 800V 350kW charging, 430kW GT flagship.

2026-05-24

2026 Kia PV5 Cargo: Australia's Cheapest Electric Van From $55,990

Kia's first electric van lands from $55,990 before on-roads. Single Long Range variant, 71.2kWh battery, 416km WLTP, up to 4.4m³ load space, 690kg payload, V2L, 7-year warranty. On sale late May 2026.

2026-05-24

Range Rover Sport TWENTY Edition: Just 25 for Australia From $233,200

20th-anniversary special. 4.4L twin-turbo V8 mild hybrid (390kW/750Nm), 0-100 under 5s, Black Exterior Pack, 23-inch wheels, optional Sanguinello Orange interior. Only 25 units, orders open now.

2026-05-24

2027 Volvo EX60 Electric SUV Confirmed for Australia From $86,990

Mid-size 800V electric SUV. P6 RWD $86,990 (610km WLTP), P10 AWD $99,606 (660km), drive-away as Volvo Australia quotes it. Up to 370kW DC charging. Orders open, deliveries late 2026.

2026-05-24

GWM Tank 800 V8 PHEV Confirmed for Australia

Full-size flagship with a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid making up to 735kW. Aimed at the LandCruiser 300 and Nissan Patrol, expected from north of $100k, local launch 2027.

2026-05-24

2026 Honda ZR-V: Cheaper Hybrids Join the Range From $43,400

Two new e:HEV grades slot in below the flagship. Range now $39,900 (petrol VTi X) to $51,900 (e:HEV LX) driveaway, entry hybrid down $11,500. 135kW hybrid, Google built-in, 4-star ANCAP.

2026-05-24

Mercedes-AMG GT Goes Electric: 860kW Four-Door Confirmed for Australia

AMG's first bespoke EV. GT63 860kW/2000Nm, GT55 600kW, three axial-flux motors, 2.1s 0-100, 106kWh battery, up to 700km WLTP and 600kW DC charging. Pricing TBC.

2026-05-24

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA Priced: Hybrid From $66,500, EV From $72,200

Five variants: three 48V mild hybrids plus two 800V EVs. CLA 200 electric 58kWh/470km RWD, CLA 350 4MATIC 85kWh/663km AWD, up to 320kW DC charging. Deliveries from June 2026.

2026-05-24

2026 MG 4 EV: Range Cut to Two Variants, XPower Price Slashed

MG 4 simplified to Essence 64 from $39,990 driveaway (452km range) and XPower AWD from $47,990 driveaway (320kW/600Nm, 3.8s 0-100). 5-star ANCAP, up to 10yr warranty.

2026-05-24

2027 Kia Seltos: All-New Hybrid Small SUV Coming to Australia Late 2026

Kia Australia says the all-new 2027 Seltos hybrid small SUV is coming late 2026 with its local ride and handling tune.

• •Kia Australia says the all-new 2027 Seltos hybrid small SUV is coming late 2026. One local report says October
• •Kia confirms the new Seltos gets its Australian ride and handling tune
• •Reported hybrid-only for Australia, with no pure-petrol version
• •Reported 1.6L hybrid: 113kW FWD, 131kW (UK figure) to around 133kW AWD, 6-speed DCT in UK spec

2026-05-24

Chery Tiggo 9 vs Kia Sorento vs Toyota Kluger 2026: Seven-Seater Showdown

Chinese newcomer Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid PHEV ($59,990) takes on Kia Sorento GT-Line Hybrid AWD ($74,540) and Toyota Kluger Grande ($85,135). Price, powertrain, interior, safety, running costs and verdict.

2026-05-18

2026 212 T01: China's Wrangler-Sized Off-Roader Updated, Australia Bound 2027

BAW's 212 T01 ladder-frame off-roader gets a 2026 update with reprofiled bonnet, wider front panel and Grenadier-style mono colours. Confirmed for Australia in 2027 with ladder chassis, solid axles and coil springs to chase Wrangler from $81,990.

2026-05-18

Firefly Electric Car Confirmed for Australia in 2026: Premium, Not Budget

Nio's pint-sized Firefly EV due in Australian showrooms by end of 2026. 105kW rear motor, 41.2kWh battery, 330km WLTP range, 100kW DC charging. Pricing from $40k+ to chase Mini and Volvo EX30, not BYD or MG. Distributor model, no battery swap stations here.

2026-05-15

Ford F-150 Earns ANCAP Platinum ADAS Rating, Tops RAM 1500 and LC79

ANCAP's inaugural Large Utilities ADAS Safety Comparison: F-150 Platinum + Lariat win with 81% Platinum grading. RAM 1500 Limited Gold 70%, LC79 Single+Double Cab Silver 55%. Not a traditional 5-star rating.

2026-05-13

Cupra Recalls 1,102 Ateca, Formentor, Leon and Terramar Over Steering Software Fault

VGA recall covering Cupra Ateca, Formentor, Leon hatch and Terramar built 2024-2026. Software fault can disable electric power steering assistance. Free software update at any Cupra Service Partner. Hotline 1800 879 112.

2026-05-13

GAC Yue 7 PHEV: 188km EV Range Denza B5 Rival Could Land in Australia

Boxy GAC Yue 7 PHEV revealed in Beijing. 1.5L turbo + dual electric motors AWD, CATL battery in 28.3 or 45kWh sizes, 188km EV range, 4,999mm long. GAC AU flagged it in a local press release.

2026-05-10

BYD Seal 6 Earns 5-Star ANCAP: Camry-Tier Safety From $34,990

Sedan and Touring wagon both 5-star under 2023-2025 protocol. 92% Adult, 90% Child, 84% VRU, 84% Safety Assist. Beats Camry on 3 of 4 sub-scores. Now eligible for fleet and rideshare procurement.

2026-05-10

XPeng's Australia Reset: G9 SUV and X9 People Mover Could Land Sooner

XPeng restructuring its local setup. 18 dealers, 2,000+ G6 sales in 12 months. G6 update Q1 2026, X9 people mover Q2 (Zeekr 009 rival), G9L large SUV Q3 (Kia EV9 rival). Three more models forecast.

2026-05-06

2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid Price Australia: All 3 Variants Confirmed From $39,990

Ascent Hybrid $39,990, Ascent Sport Hybrid $42,990, SL Hybrid $53,990 RRP. Hybrid-only since 2024, 170kW combined, 4.0 L/100km. No Camry EV exists.

2026-05-05

11 Cars Sold in Australia You Probably Didn't Know Were Built in China

Tesla, Polestar, Volvo, Mini, Cupra, Mazda, Hyundai, Kia and Lotus all sell Chinese-built cars in Australia. Full list with platforms, plants and what it means for buyers.

2026-05-05

Hyundai, Kia and Genesis Extend EV Charger Warranty to 15 Years in Australia

ICCU coverage jumps from 5-7 years to 15 years or 300,000km on early Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, EV6 (MY22-MY24), GV60, G80 EV and GV70 EV. Mirrors Europe.

2026-05-05

2027 Chery Q Electric Confirmed for Australia: Atto 1 and MG4 Urban Rival

Chery's second EV for Australia. RWD, 90kW/115Nm, 42kWh, ~350km WLTP estimated. 374L boot plus a 70L frunk, 15.6-inch screen, heated/ventilated seats. Pricing TBC, expected high-$20,000s.

2026-05-04

BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme Confirmed for Australia

An Australian collector pays AU$2.7m for one of 30 U9 Xtremes built worldwide. 2,978bhp quad-motor, 496.22km/h verified at Papenburg, beats Bugatti Chiron Super Sport. Promo car only, lands early 2027.

2026-05-02

2026 Suzuki e Vitara: Brand's First EV From $46,990 Driveaway

Suzuki's first Australian EV opens pre-orders. Motion FWD $46,990, Ultra ALLGRIP-e AWD $56,990 driveaway for first 100 buyers. 49kWh or 61kWh LFP, up to 395km WLTP. July 2026 deliveries.

2026-04-30

GWM Tank 700 V8 Confirmed, Built for Australia and New Zealand

Chairman Jack Wei used the Beijing Auto Show 2026 to confirm a V8 for the Tank 700, with Australia and New Zealand named as priority target markets. Specs and timing TBC.

2026-10-03 AEST

Hyundai Ioniq 3 Cancelled for Australia: Electric Hatch Won't Be Imported

Hyundai Australia said on 2 October 2026 it will not import the Turkish-built Ioniq 3 small electric hatch, which had been slated for early 2027, citing high import costs and a very price-sensitive segment. The car has been removed from Hyundai's Australian website. Overseas it offers 42.2kWh or 61kWh batteries and up to 496km WLTP.

2026-04-30

Polestar Cuts Emissions Per Car Sold by 31% Since 2020

Polestar's 2025 Sustainability Report: emissions per car down 31% since 2020. Polestar 4 the brand's lowest-carbon model. Net-zero Polestar 0 target slips to 2035.

2026-04-30

2026 Volkswagen ID. Polo Revealed: First Electric Polo Ever

VW unwraps the all-electric ID. Polo. Three power outputs, 37kWh LFP or 52kWh NMC battery, up to 454km WLTP, V2L standard. From €24,995 in Germany.

2026-04-30

Zeekr 8X and 9X Confirmed for Australia, Full EV Versions Possible

Zeekr's 8X and 9X land across late 2026 and 2027. Beijing show reveal: both engineered as full EVs first on a 900V platform, range extender bolted on after.

2026-04-27

2026 Jaecoo J5 Petrol Lands in Australia From $25,990 Driveaway

Jaecoo J5 petrol joins the top-selling J5 EV. 1.5T, 108kW, CVT, 7.5L/100km, 13.2-inch screen, seven airbags, 8-year warranty.

2026-04-27

Suzuki Jimny EV Spied With Solid Front Axle Intact

Camouflaged Jimny EV prototype caught testing in snow. Solid front axle survives, hinting Suzuki isn't softening the off-road formula.

2026-04-27

Nissan Terrano PHEV and Urban PHEV Revealed at Auto China 2026

Rugged Terrano PHEV and curvier Urban PHEV revealed in Beijing. Built in China, in showrooms within 12 months. Australia firmly on the radar.

2026-04-20

9 New Chinese Car Brands Coming to Australia in 2026 and 2027

212, Dreame, Firefly, Forthing, Freelander, iCaur, Jetour, JMC and Lepas. Specs, timing and what they bring. First arrivals June 2026.

2026-04-19

2026 Toyota RAV4 Lands From $45,990 Without an ANCAP Rating

Sixth-gen RAV4 in showrooms now but unrated by ANCAP until a mid-year running change meets tougher 2026 protocols. 227kW GR Sport PHEV mid-2026.

2026-04-19

2026 GWM Haval H6GT Hi4 PHEV: $52,990 Driveaway, 321kW AWD

Coupe-SUV PHEV drops $3,000, gains dual-motor AWD, 4.6s 0-100, 183km NEDC EV range, 14.6-inch Coffee OS with wireless CarPlay.

2026-04-16

2026 Toyota bZ4X Touring: New EV Flagship Wagon From $69,990

Toyota's wagon-bodied flagship EV. 280kW AWD, 4.4s 0-100, 488km WLTP, 550L boot, 10-year battery warranty. Lands May 2026.

2026-04-15

2026 Subaru Trailseeker: Price, Specs and Range Confirmed for Australia

Subaru's electric Outback in all but name, introduced in Australia in May 2026.

• •On sale now, introduced in Australia in May 2026, from $63,990 before on-roads to $69,990 for the AWD Touring
• •280kW combined system output (167kW per motor), 0-100km/h in 4.5s claimed
• •74.7kWh CATL battery, 533km WLTP range (AWD), 150kW DC fast-charging
• •609L boot and 211mm ground clearance, 35mm shorter than the all-new petrol Outback

2026-04-15

Zeekr 9X PHEV and 7GT Electric Wagon Confirmed for Australia

Tri-motor 1,030kW PHEV flagship, 2.85s electric wagon and an 8X PHEV SUV. Zeekr's Australian lineup triples in 12 months.

2026-04-11

Top 10 Best-Selling EVs in Australia: March 2026

Tesla Model Y leads with 2,818 sales, BYD Sealion 7 surges 243.8%, Zeekr 7X debuts third. Chinese brands take 5 of the top 10.

2026-04-11

2026 Mazda CX-5: All-New Third Gen From $39,990 AWD

132kW 2.5L, all AWD as standard, 12.9-inch screen, 5 grades. Hybrid coming 2027. Full pricing and specs.

2026-04-11

Cupra Raval Revealed: Baby EV Hatch From ~A$43k

Up to 450km range, 166kW top output, 441L boot. Cupra's cheapest model yet on VW's MEB+ platform. Australia likely 2027.

2026-04-10

MG U9 EV Ute: 3,500kg Towing Electric Dual-Cab

Fully electric ute with 3,500kg braked towing and 430km range. MG's answer to diesel utes.

2026-04-10

Renault Symbioz: Hybrid SUV Confirmed for H2 2026

Full hybrid with 1,000km range, mild hybrid option. Sliding rear seats, Solarbay liquid crystal sunroof. Pricing TBC.

2026-04-11

2026 Honda Prelude Australia: Price, Specs, Release Date

$65,000 driveaway confirmed. 135kW/315Nm hybrid, 4.3L/100km, Brembo brakes, S+ Shift Mode. Orders open now, deliveries May 2026.

2026-04-10

GWM ORA 5: Cheapest Electric SUV From $33,990

150kW, 430km range, V2L, 120kW DC. Undercuts BYD Atto 3 by $10k driveaway. 7-year warranty.

2026-04-10

Kia K4 Recalled: Rear Seat Belt Defect

4,817 units of the 2025-2026 K4 Hatch recalled. Rear centre seat belt may not latch properly. Free dealer fix.

2026-04-10

Mitsubishi Triton Raider: Full Specs, Price, Premcar Off-Road Pack

Rally-inspired, Melbourne-built. Premcar suspension, ROH alloys, Bridgestone AT tyres, 25mm lift, 3,500kg towing. Due May 2026.

2026-04-09

Zeekr X Drops to $49,900 Driveaway

$7,000 slashed off the RWD. Now the cheapest premium electric SUV in Australia under $50k driveaway.

2026-04-11

Chery KP31 Diesel PHEV Ute: Interior Revealed

World's first diesel plug-in hybrid ute. Three diff locks, leather cabin, 170km EV range, 3,500kg towing. Due late 2026.

2026-04-11

Denza Z9GT Australia: 850kW Electric Super Wagon Confirmed

Triple motor, 2.7s 0-100, 1,036km range, 9-minute charging. BYD's luxury brand Denza arrives Q3 2026. Full price and specs.

2026-04-09

Mazda CX-6e: Full Specs and Pricing Confirmed

77.94kWh, 484km ADR range, 190kW, 26-inch widescreen. From $59,106 before on-roads.

2026-04-09

Chery E5 Drops to $37,990 Driveaway for MY26

MY26 slashes $5,000 off the Ultimate. Urban variant axed. 430km range, 7-year warranty, full-size spare.

2026-04-09

BYD Shark 6: 3.5T Towing Performance and Cab-Chassis

New Performance model from $62,900 with 3,500kg towing and Crawl Mode. Cab-chassis from $55,900.

2026-04-08

BYD Seal 6 Price and Specs Australia

Plug-in hybrid sedan from $34,990, wagon from $39,990. 1400km+ combined range.

2026-04-08

EV Sales Hit Record 17.9% in March 2026

Battery electric vehicles hit a record 17.9% market share. BYD cracks 6th, Chery enters top 10.

2026-04-08

Forthing Taikon 5 Confirmed for June 2026

New Chinese brand Forthing launching mid-size EV and range-extender SUV. Up to 1,150km combined range.

2026-04-08

What's New in April 2026: Cars, Prices & News

Monthly roundup: BYD Seal 6, Forthing Taikon 5, record EV sales, new RAV4 and Ioniq 5 changes.