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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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Drive says it is now Australia's second-largest automotive marketplace by dealer listings with 85,000-plus dealer vehicles, taking a dealer-only position as carsales widens.
Bentley's first-ever electric vehicle will be revealed on September 23, touted as the marque's most powerful and quickest-accelerating production car in its history.
The state grew 5.1% in August. The single largest contributor was a car the industry's standard sales report doesn't count.
Toyota’s flagship truck is here and ready to work hard, and play harder. Are you ready for it?
Safety, driver comfort and ease of operation are proving just as important in specialist transport as they are in large commercial fleets, with amateur show jumper Peter Carcary choosing an IVECO…
The iconic German firm will slash 50,000 jobs and make far fewer models, but it still faces major tests amid fierce competition from Chinese car makers.
If you need a capable ute but don’t want to pay record-high diesel prices, then Chinese commercial vehicle brand JAC
Part two of our forever cars series looks at another batch of vehicles worth holding onto for good, with several picked from suggestions left on part one. We get into reliability, running costs and…
The 911 Challenge is effectively a 2026 Porsche 911 GT3 road car with a rollcage, but it won't be offered to Australian buyers.
The hybrid-only Nissan Qashqai small SUV range has lost some features, while prices are up incrementally.
Skoda is edging closer to launching factory-backed connected services in Australia, but has ruled out a 2026 debut.
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