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BMW X5 launch pricing reported for Australia
Australian reporting has put fresh local prices and specs on the new-generation BMW X5, with two launch grades identified for Australia and Q4 2026 timing cited for arrival.
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Defender pickup talk rises, but the project is still unconfirmed
Jaguar Land Rover and Stellantis have signed a non-binding deal exploring Defender-related opportunities in North America, with reports pointing to a US-built pickup that has not been formally confirmed for Australia.
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Carsales updates tradie-vehicle buyer’s guide
Carsales has updated its Australian tradie-vehicle buyer’s guide, but the supplied evidence only confirms the article’s date, dual-cab focus and editorial nature — not prices, rankings or market effects.
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Carsales updates family SUV buyer’s guide
Carsales’ family-SUV guide is a consumer editorial list for Australian shoppers, but the evidence does not show it is a market ranking or an official industry result.
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Nissan details all-new Patrol’s Australian fit-out
Nissan Australia has detailed the all-new Patrol for the local market, highlighting more space, more flexibility and a higher towing rating for the new Y63 model.
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Parkes finalist status highlights fleet data’s role in behaviour change
Parkes Shire Council’s finalist status in the 2026 Fleet of the Year awards is backed by a telematics program that turned fleet data into behaviour monitoring and coaching.
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ACCC says Mazda, Kia and BYD improve repairer access in Australia
The ACCC said Mazda, Kia and BYD improved access to service and repair information in Australia after separate investigations, with lower-cost daily options now available for Kia and BYD.
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Fleet AI coverage keeps the manager in the loop
Fleet Auto News’ AI coverage points to faster fleet analysis, but the available evidence still places the human fleet manager at the centre. The exact 17 September item and any local impact remain unconfirmed.
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Mitsubishi Pajero Sport enters Australian run-out
Australian reporting says Mitsubishi’s Pajero Sport is in run-out in Australia after updated safety rules took effect on 1 March 2025, while the model continues in other markets.
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Crazy cheap, amazingly practical, BUT... (Leapmotor B03X review)
The B03X is the smallest and cheapest SUV yet from Leapmotor, Stellantis’s Chinese joint-venture brand. Its price will undoubtedly catch plenty of attention. With indicative pricing for Australia…
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Supply crunch hits Australian fuel distributors at east-coast ports
Independent fuel distributors are struggling to access their usual volumes of petrol and diesel at key east-coast terminals, adding pressure to small service stations.
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Ram 2500 Warlock brings Hemi V8 back to Australia
The famous Hemi V8 is returning to Ram’s Australian lineup for the first time in almost two years, under the bonnet of the heavy-duty 2500 Warlock.
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A Compelling Alternative To Land Rover (Ineos Grenadier Trialmaster 2026 Review)
The Ineo Grenadier Trialmaster is pitched at off-road enthusiasts looking for something different than what wears a Land Rover or Toyota LandCruiser badge. It blends old-school charm, rugged 4x4…
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Land Rover Defender pickup coming via Jeep, Ram parent in the US – report
Classic Defender ute fans rejoice! Land Rover will reportedly enlist Stellantis to make a modern Defender pickup in the US – and it could come here.
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Why fleet replacement plans need more than age and kilometres
Fleet replacement planning is often treated as a timetable. An asset reaches a nominated age, records a certain number of kilometres or hours, and enters the replacement program. It is a familiar…
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Kia Tasman long-term review
It’s well known that dual-cab utes have become a popular lifestyle-vehicle choice for Australian families, regardless of whether there’s a tradie in the household or not. And that’s how the Kia…
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2027 BMW X5 price and specs
The new-generation BMW X5 wears bolder styling inside and out, packs more power, and comes with a price tag only slightly higher than before.
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Subaru WRX claims Australian rally victory
Subaru has found rally success at a local level, with an Australian motorsport icon driving an almost-standard WRX to victory.
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Why Summit Fleet is backing recognition for Australia’s fleet professionals
Fleet management has become an increasingly complex professional discipline, and Summit Fleet Leasing and Management Managing Director Darren Gore believes the people doing the job deserve greater…
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Leapmotor admits intrusive safety systems still need work
Leapmotor is making driver-assistance functions easier to disable, but admits the real challenge is making them accurate and subtle enough that drivers leave them switched on.
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Do you know what accidents are really costing your fleet?
For fleet managers, knowing how much the organisation spends on vehicle repairs should be straightforward. But according to DingGo Co-Founder and Chief DingGo, Shaun Janks, the true cost of accidents…
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