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Youi flags 3pm as peak risk hour in Australian road data
Youi’s Project 3PM says 3pm is the riskiest hour on Australian roads, based on its claims data and a national driver survey.
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Skoda gets closer to Australian connected services, but timing remains unconfirmed
Skoda Australia says connected services remain unavailable locally, but the brand says it is getting closer and still expects to update customers later in 2026.
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.
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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.
EVs & hybrids
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Savic opens to acquirers nine months after $2m funding round
Savic Motorcycles has opened a strategic transaction process inviting acquirers and investors, nine months after raising $2m and appointing a new chief executive.
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Kia, BYD and Mazda cut repairer access costs after ACCC investigations
Kia, BYD and Mazda have changed diagnostic access for independent repairers after ACCC investigations, with BYD's entry cost falling from $14,719.60 to $140 a day.
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From 750 events to 15: how Parkes is using fleet data to change behaviour
Parkes Shire Council is a finalist in the Fleet of the Year category in the 2026 Fleet News Group Awards. Its safety program shows why, using telematics, driver scorecards, trailer braking data and…
Industry
All-New Nissan Patrol delivers more space, flexibility and towing capability
Nissan Australia today reveals further details of the all-new Nissan Patrol, with notable gains in passenger space, cargo capacity and towing capability reinforcing its credentials as a true,…
EVs & hybrids
Chery reveals new energy models at Everything Electric
Chery will give Australians their first public look at its highly anticipated Stockman diesel hybrid ute at Everything Electric Australia in Sydney.
EVs & hybrids
McLaren to make performance SUV, and it won’t be electric
“We'll do it very much in a McLaren way," says McLaren's CEO on the British brand's first-ever SUV.
EVs & hybrids
All-new Subaru Trailseeker SEV | Subaru Australia
Introducing the all-new Subaru Trailseeker Sport Electric Vehicle™, made for those who live for the trail. Unleashing electrifying performance with 0-100 km/h acceleration in just 4.5 seconds* plus…
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Leapmotor B03X 2027 review: international first drive
A small and cheap electric SUV isn’t a natural contender to stir excitement in buyers beyond a bargain hunt, yet that hasn’t stopped Leapmotor from boldly billing the new B03X as a “passion magnet”.…
EVs & hybrids
Kia is back in the van business — and it is starting with an EV
Kia has returned to the Australian van market after a long absence, but rather than easing its way back in with a conventional petrol or diesel model, it has chosen to start with a dedicated electric…
EVs & hybrids
Everything Electric Sydney 2026 preview: The new electric cars, SUVs and utes you need to see this weekend
Sydney is about to become the centre of Australia’s electric-car universe, with a record crop of new EVs, plug-in hybrids The post Everything Electric Sydney 2026 preview: The new electric cars, SUVs…
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Another potential electric ute for Australia? Geely’s new Riddara King Kong EV takes aim at workhorse market
Geely has revealed an updated version of its affordable King Kong electric ute in China as the Australian market finally The post Another potential electric ute for Australia? Geely’s new Riddara…
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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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