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Friday, 16 October 2026

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GWM / Haval / TANK / ORA · Manufacturer news

Haval Jolion Awarded 5-star ANCAP rating

Celebrate GWM's commitment to safety with the Haval Jolion, awarded a prestigious 5-star ANCAP rating. Click here to read more!

Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

Second Season Of Isuzu UTE A-League Kicking Off

Heading into the second year of a three-year partnership, and Isuzu UTE Australia and the A-Leagues are celebrating a successful first season of the Isuzu UTE A-League men’s competition, all the while looking towards an action-packed 2022/23 season ahead.

Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

Isuzu UTE Australia Partners With The Amazing Race

Isuzu UTE Australia joins forces with The Amazing Race Australia to offer this year's contestants the chance to win not one, but two brand new cars – an Isuzu D-MAX ute and Isuzu MU-X SUV.

Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

Half A Million Dollars Raised For Surf Lifesavers

For their annual Mission Zero Tax Appeal, the Surf Life Saving Foundation (SLSF) called for additional donations from supporters right across the country, and Australians came to their aid—raising an impressive $550,047.15.

GWM / Haval / TANK / ORA · Manufacturer news

Haval H6 Triumphs in Drive.com.au Medium SUV Megatest

Celebrate GWM's triumph as the Haval H6 clinches the esteemed "Best Value Medium SUV in 2022" award from Drive.com.au, affirming its leading position in the Australian automotive market.

GWM / Haval / TANK / ORA · Manufacturer news

The Haval Jolion Hybrid extends the line up of New Energy Vehicles

Join us in welcoming the GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid to our expanding lineup of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs). As the second addition to our NEV range, the Jolion Hybrid represents our commitment to sustainable mobility, with more innovations on the horizon for 2023.

Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

Catch Up With Hook, Line And Sinker

For over a decade, Hook, Line and Sinker has relied on their Isuzu utes to pull their boats across the nation and reach fishing locations often unavailable to most anglers.

Nissan · Manufacturer news

Ready For A New Warrior?

The wait is almost over for the Nissan Navara SL WARRIOR by Premcar, with the full pricing and specification details of the most accessible Warrior to date to be revealed soon.

Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

Supporting Our Surf Lifesavers

Isuzu UTE Australia matched donations made towards the Surf Life Saving Foundation's Mission Zero Tax Appeal across the month of June—effectively doubling donations to double the impact of volunteer surf lifesavers.

GWM / Haval / TANK / ORA · Manufacturer news

Introducing the All-New GWM Haval H6 GT

GWM proudly introduces the All-New GWM Haval H6GT, the epitome of innovation, performance, and safety in our exceptional lineup. With two exhilarating grades, Lux and Ultra, this remarkable vehicle sets a new standard for driving excellence, exceeding expectations at every turn.

Isuzu UTE · Manufacturer news

Back-to-Back Customer Satisfaction Awards for Isuzu UTE

For the second-consecutive year in a row, Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA) has been awarded the 'Car Manufacturer of the Year' title, at the 2021 Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards, besting close to 50 Australian automotive brands to the top step and marking the third time IUA has won the prestigious award; winning it in 2018, 2020, and 2021.