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41–50 of 50 storiesThe ACCC said Mazda, Kia and BYD improved access to service and repair information in Australia after separate investigations, with lower-cost daily options now available for Kia and BYD.
Fleet 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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Every 9 September, World EV Day turns the spotlight onto the vehicles. I prefer to turn it toward the people who sell, service, and repair them.
New round of rebates announced to help install EV chargers at car dealerships, repairers, and mechanics, and to help with cost of tools and equipment. The post Dealerships, mechanics and repair shops…
If you’re looking to buy a steering lock to secure your car, which one should you buy? We’ve tested almost EVERY steering lock on the market to figure out which is best and which is worst. We even…
Key Headlines National used and demonstrator vehicle sales rose 1.3 per cent in August to 243,514 vehicles, the second consecutive monthly increase. Sales of one-to-five-year-old used vehicles…
The rising cost of living and declining wages have led to an uptick in petrol theft.
Ford Australia has issued more recalls than any other automaker so far in 2026, after also topping the list last year, but says they haven't damaged its brand image.
The Dacia Spring loses its crown as Europe's cheapest EV, but has a larger body and more modern underpinnings.
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) has congratulated the Albanese Government for expanding the DRIVEN Program to include EV servicing and repair equipment, a change that adopts…
The GWM ORA 5 SUV is Australia's most affordable electric SUV, from $33,990 driveaway with up to 435km* range. It now comes in six colours. Which ORA 5 SUV colour would you choose? Let us know in the…
By Yiying Li
Topic:Automotive Industry
For the first time, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and EVs outsell combustion across Australia’s passenger, SUV and light-commercial markets
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