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41–49 of 49 storiesFleet Auto News’ AI coverage points to faster fleet analysis, but the available evidence still places the human fleet manager at the centre. The exact 17 September item and any local impact remain unconfirmed.
CarExpert reports that Leapmotor can revise software on vehicles before delivery, while the brand’s own OTA pages confirm remote updates for customer cars. Australian applicability is plausible, but local approval and delivery impact are not confirmed.
BYD Australia has recalled 32,009 Shark 6 utes in Australia over a spare wheel support cable fault, with the repair described as short but the broader fleet impact less so.
Australian reporting says Mitsubishi’s Pajero Sport is in run-out in Australia after updated safety rules took effect on 1 March 2025, while the model continues in other markets.
Kia’s PV7 electric van has been unveiled globally, with Australian reporting pointing to a local launch in the fourth quarter of 2027.
MG Motor Australia has detailed the U9 EV ute for Australia, but local pricing, timing and availability remain unconfirmed in the material reviewed.
Tesla’s Cybercab will tour Australia and New Zealand in late 2026 as a showcase, with reporting saying it is not launching as a local robotaxi service.
The Victorian Government's monthly dataset records 27,847 new vehicle registrations for August 2026. This data brief reports the published figures and the limits of the comparison.
BYD Australia has recalled Shark 6 vehicles over a spare-wheel support cable fault that could let the spare wheel detach while driving.
The latest from automotive publishers, collected by ADME. Follow each headline to its original source.
EVs now make up a quarter of new car sales in Australia as fuel prices soar. The rollout of public chargers, parts warehouses and technicians now must keep pace.
State government to invest $16.5 million to boost kerbside electric vehicle charging to enable more organisations and people to make the switch from petrol and diesel. The post Councils and…
The new Xpeng X9 is not only an electric Kia Carnival rival – it’s a completely different type of people mover.
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
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…
The next batch of GWM models will have safety and cruise control systems designed for Australian buyers, after a comprehensive development program.
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.…
First customer deliveries of the Zeekr 7GT, an electric wagon with essentially no rivals, will begin early in 2027.
Smart is entering the most competitive segment in the Australian electric vehicle market with the #5 mid-size SUV.
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…
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…
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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