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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.
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Savic Motorcycles has opened a strategic transaction process inviting acquirers and investors, nine months after raising $2m and appointing a new chief executive.
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.
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…
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,…
Chery will give Australians their first public look at its highly anticipated Stockman diesel hybrid ute at Everything Electric Australia in Sydney.
“We'll do it very much in a McLaren way," says McLaren's CEO on the British brand's first-ever SUV.
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…
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”.…
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…
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…
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…
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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