EVs & hybrids
Geely confirms Emgrand L EM-i sedan for Australia
Geely has confirmed the Emgrand L EM-i plug-in hybrid sedan for Australia, with multiple reports pointing to a first-half 2027 on-sale window.
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Forthing’s EREV push adds a new angle to Australia’s EV market
Forthing has publicly argued that extended-range electric vehicles suit Australia, as the Chinese brand expands its local line-up around the Taikon 5.
Industry
Leapmotor C10 update flagged for early 2027, Australia still unconfirmed
Reported remarks from Leapmotor point to an early-2027 C10 evolution with new hardware and software, but Australia has not been confirmed as part of the rollout.
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MGU9 electric ute to debut in Australia first
MG has confirmed Australia as the first market for its MGU9 electric ute, with reported towing, payload and range figures now circulating, though local pricing and on-sale timing are still unconfirmed.
EVs & hybrids
MSI Eco Series reaches Australia with home-charging focus
MSI has brought its Eco Series EV charger range to Australia, with local coverage pointing to up to 22 kW AC charging, app control and solar-ready functions, although key local pricing and availability details remain unconfirmed.
EVs & hybrids
Scania announces claimed 720 km electric long-haul truck range
Scania has announced a battery-electric long-haul truck configuration claiming up to 720 km of range, but the package is framed for European operations and Australian timing or specification is not confirmed.
Industry
Kia Tasman review keeps established ute in focus
Chasing Cars’ long-term Kia Tasman review keeps the ute in Australian focus, but the material points to an established model rather than a new market event.
Dealers & retail
McLaren SUV plan lands as Eagers moves on Zagame
McLaren has confirmed a performance SUV under a £500 million UK investment plan, days after Eagers Automotive moved to take a 50 per cent stake in Zagame Automotive Group.
Industry
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.
Industry
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.
Industry
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.
EVs & hybrids
AEVA proposal keeps road-user charging debate in focus
AEVA has been reported backing a universal road-user charge across all vehicles, but there is no confirmed Australian government adoption of the idea.
Industry
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.
EVs & hybrids
Volvo starts FH Aero Electric production and unveils 80-tonne electric truck
Volvo Trucks has started series production of the FH Aero Electric and unveiled a new 80-tonne battery-electric truck, while Australian availability remains unconfirmed.
Industry
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.
Industry
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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2027 Xpeng X9 review
The new Xpeng X9 is not only an electric Kia Carnival rival – it’s a completely different type of people mover.
Policy & safety
Safer vehicles and stronger data key to reducing road trauma
Independent vehicle safety advocate, ANCAP SAFETY, welcomes the release of the Australian Government’s Mid-term Review of the National Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030 and its recognition of the contribution safer vehicles are making to reduc
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Nissan Silvia/200SX. Is buying a 25-year-old JDM classic a BAD idea?
The Nissan S15 200SX Silvia is one of the most celebrated JDM performance icons of its era, but 25 years on, is it still worth buying? We take you through what it's actually like to drive and live…
Policy & safety
GWM continues ADAS refinement for Australia
The next batch of GWM models will have safety and cruise control systems designed for Australian buyers, after a comprehensive development program.
EVs & hybrids
Nissan Qashqai hybrid review: BEST hybrid in the segment?
Nissan has rolled out an update to its hybrid Nissan Qashqai. https://car.expert/4AjdwnF But, it’s quite an expensive proposition in the hybrid SUV market with a litany of new Chinese competitors.…
EVs & hybrids
2027 Zeekr 7GT: Australian arrival timing locked in for electric sports wagon
First customer deliveries of the Zeekr 7GT, an electric wagon with essentially no rivals, will begin early in 2027.
EVs & hybrids
2027 Smart #5 price and specs: New Tesla Model Y rival here this year
Smart is entering the most competitive segment in the Australian electric vehicle market with the #5 mid-size SUV.
Industry
Safety, fuel and customers: the pressures shaping Australian fleet management
Australian Fleet Managers are balancing safety, operating costs and rising service expectations, according to new research from Geotab. The Geotab Report 2026: Connected Fleets in Australia surveyed…
EVs & hybrids
BYD M9 lands from $61,990: Forget other Chinese people-movers, the M9 is aimed straight at the top-selling Kia Carnival
BYD has put a sharp $61,990 plus on-road costs starting price on its new M9 plug-in hybrid people-mover, pitching the The post BYD M9 lands from $61,990: Forget other Chinese people-movers, the M9 is…
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GAC S7 2027: large PHEV SUV likely for Australia as Aion UT, Emzoom maker aims upmarket
Chinese carmaker GAC is likely to grow its Australian line-up, if a large SUV it’s displaying at Sydney’s Everything Electric show gets the public reaction it hopes for. Shown off in Australia for…
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Locked in for Australia: Geely confirms 830kW Toyota Prado rival and Monjaro PHEV family SUV as 2027 model blitz grows
Geely has confirmed two significant new plug-in hybrid SUVs for Australia in 2027, including an 830kW Toyota Prado and Ford The post Locked in for Australia: Geely confirms 830kW Toyota Prado rival…
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Toyota Hilux 2028: hydrogen ute with 400km range teased amid Dakar shakedown
Toyota has released a teaser image of its incoming hydrogen-powered Hilux and backed it up with a target of 400 kilometre of range and a 2.5-tonne towing capacity. The Hilux FCEV (fuel cell electric…
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