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GWM’s new 3.0-litre diesel arrives in Australia
GWM has confirmed an all-new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel for the Cannon Alpha and Tank 500 in Australia, with local arrivals described as expected from mid-September 2026.
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Holden Zeus Dominator takes Australian Hot Wheels round
The 1976 Holden Zeus Dominator has been reported as the Australian round winner of the 2026 Hot Wheels Legends Tour, sending the custom build into the next stage of the competition.
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Ageing Nissan 200SX/Silvia remains a strict condition buy
Australian history and buyer guides show the Nissan 200SX/Silvia S15 is now an ageing modern classic, with condition and originality doing most of the work in the used market.
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MTAA calls for migration priority for automotive trades
MTAA has called for automotive trades to be given higher priority in skilled migration settings, citing shortages in key workshop roles and the Draft Core Skills Occupation List process.
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IVECO S-Way profile focuses on specialist horse transport
Fleet Auto News has profiled Peter Carcary’s use of an IVECO S-Way AS 550 for interstate horse transport, but local pricing and wider market effects are not confirmed.
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VACC marks World EV Day as Australia records another EV milestone
VACC marked World EV Day on 9 September 2026, as Australian EV numbers crossed a fresh milestone and a separate NSW community event was scheduled the same day.
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DingGo launches AI motor claims platform for insurers and fleets
DingGo has launched MotorClaimPro, an AI platform aimed at complex third-party motor claims for insurers, claims administrators and large fleets.
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Leapmotor admits driver-assist tuning still needs work
Leapmotor has acknowledged its safety and driver-assistance systems are still too intrusive, with further tuning under way for export markets including Australia.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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World EV Day belongs to the industry, not just the technology
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.
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Driver waits for compensation after new EV suddenly stops on freeway
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Victoria's best-selling vehicle no longer appears in the VFACTS tables
The state grew 5.1% in August. The single largest contributor was a car the industry's standard sales report doesn't count.
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