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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EVs & hybrids
2027 Geely Battleship 700 confirmed for Australia, pre-orders open for Monjaro SUV and Emgrand sedan
Geely is doubling its range in 2027, with three new plug-in hybrid models confirmed for Australian launch next year – including an 830kW SUV.
Sales & market
Ram Dakota: Ford Ranger rival "would sell very well" in Australia
The Ram Dakota is scheduled to enter production in 2028 as a Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux rival – and the brand’s global product and sales chief says it would make sense for Australia.
Industry
MTAA urges migration priority for automotive trades
The Motor Trades Association of Australia is calling for automotive trades to be added to the nation’s priority skilled visa processing categories amid an estimated shortage of 38,000 workers. The…
Policy & safety
Light commercial road deaths up 12.1% as ANCAP pushes beyond passenger cars
Fatalities involving light commercials rose 12.1% and motorcycles 28.3% over the period covered by the national road safety strategy mid-term review, against 0.3% for passenger cars.
Industry
How Euclidic upgraded 650 vehicles without disrupting the fleet
Replacing telematics hardware across a national fleet sounds straightforward until the vehicles are spread across Australia, operating on customer-controlled sites, working in remote locations and…
EVs & hybrids
Six months into the war, regional areas are leading the growth in the uptake of electric cars
It’s time to do a deep-dive on where the growth in BEV uptake has been the most spectacular – and the results are eye-opening. The post Six months into the war, regional areas are leading the growth…
Industry
How Blacktown plans to serve a growing city without endlessly growing the fleet
Blacktown City Council is a finalist in the Fleet of the Year category in the 2026 Fleet News Group Awards. In the final article in our six-part series, we look at how the fleet team is planning for…
EVs & hybrids
Wey forward: New Chinese brand gains Aussie sales approval for PHEV and hybrid G9 people-mover
GWM’s new luxury Wey brand has surfaced in Australia ahead of its showroom launch, with its first model approved for The post Wey forward: New Chinese brand gains Aussie sales approval for PHEV and…
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Top family SUVs
Choosing a family SUV is tough, so we've done the hard work with five standout models, one for every type of family
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Top tradie vehicles
Australia's most competitive segment, simplified — five of the best dual-cabs to suit the way you work and play
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Top off-road 4x4s
From the entry-level Suzuki Jimny to the legendary LandCruiser 300 Series, our five picks cover every budget and every type of adventure
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Top electric vehicles
The EV market is moving fast but our five standout picks, from the practical Tesla Model Y to the exciting IONIQ 5 N, help you buy with confidence
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