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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.
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.
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.
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.
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Policy & safety
BYD Shark 6 recall highlights the hidden fleet cost of a 30-minute repair
BYD Australia has announced a safety recall affecting approximately 32,009 Shark 6 vehicles, providing Fleet Managers with a timely reminder that the real cost of a vehicle recall can extend well…
EVs & hybrids
6.48kWh/100km! Volkswagen Mission Efficiency electric car shows how frugal an EV can be in the real world
Volkswagen has built an ultra-efficient electric prototype capable of travelling more than 1200km while consuming less than half the energy The post 6.48kWh/100km! Volkswagen Mission Efficiency…
EVs & hybrids
Nissan Casting Australia Plant
40 years of local grit meets world-class engineering. From high-pressure aluminium casting to heavy-duty accessories and EV components, NCAP shows what Australian manufacturing is capable of on the…
EVs & hybrids
MSI Eco Series EV charger review: A smart home charger with some properly useful hardware
Home EV charging should be simple enough to forget about. MSI’s new Eco Series aims to do just that, combining practical installation features with smart charging, solar integration and up to 22kW AC…
Industry
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.
EVs & hybrids
History made! $19,990 BYD Atto 1 becomes Australia’s cheapest new car as EV price war hits new low
An electric vehicle has become Australia’s cheapest new car for the first time, with BYD slashing the Atto 1 Essential The post History made! $19,990 BYD Atto 1 becomes Australia’s cheapest new car…
EVs & hybrids
Impressive family car! Subaru Trailseeker 2026 review Australia: New Toyota bZ4X Touring twin tested
Emily Agar takes a close look at the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker AWD to see how the new EV fits into the crowded large-SUV segment. This detailed review covers the line-up's entry-level AWD variant…
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Subaru Crosstrek Finance Offer | Subaru Australia
Ready to move to the beat of your own drum? Discover the Subaru Crosstrek AWD 2.0L from $38,990 Driveaway¹, with a 3.99% p.a. comparison rate² available across the Crosstrek petrol range (excludes…
Sales & market
Established car brands keep pace with Chinese rivals in online searches
Online searches for Australia’s established vehicle brands are growing at a similar rate to their Chinese rivals, despite the newcomers gaining ground in the sales rankings. Data from vehicle…
Industry
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.
Industry
GWM 3.0L Turbo-Diesel (170kW/620Nm): TANK 500 & Cannon Alpha | Built for Australia
Australia is the first market in the world to launch GWM's new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel, but the Australian involvement goes much further. Producing 170 kW and 620 Nm, and paired with GWM's nine-speed…
EVs & hybrids
MY 27 Chery E5 Updated with Enhanced Comfort, Technology and Convenience Features
Chery Motor Australia has enhanced its popular E5 electric SUV for MY27 with a range of new comfort, technology and convenience features.
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