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81–120 of 290 storiesMitsubishi has detailed the ASX VR-e’s four-grade New Zealand range ahead of December arrivals. Australia is also due to receive the electric SUV in 2026, but its local price and final specifications remain unannounced.
The electric Mazda began Australian deliveries in July with two grades priced below $53,000 before on-road costs. A later claim of 693 deliveries remains unverified and conflicts with the documented launch timeline.
Hongqi has named three electric SUVs for its Australian HQ launch and outlined a 15-dealership plan. The E-HS9 is due first, with deliveries expected in January 2027.
CarExpert’s Australian-market 2027 ZR2 review covers the existing 6.2-litre V8 truck; Chevrolet’s redesigned North American Silverado has different engines, equipment and pricing.
CarExpert reports that GWM’s Wey G9 people mover is planned for Australia with hybrid and plug-in hybrid power, ahead of a Wey soft launch expected this year.
The returning V8 performance pickup has drawn more Australian orders than Ram expected. First deliveries are targeted for early 2027, while a local Rumble Bee remains undecided.
Ram executives see a place for a Ranger-sized ute in Australia, but local supply remains unconfirmed and reports conflict on the North American truck’s production plans.
A reported static-charging downtime estimate raises a productivity question for BHP’s Jimblebar electric-truck trial, while Fortescue outlines a faster-charging fleet plan.
Zeekr has set late-2026 Australian launch timing and early-2027 deliveries for its electric wagon, and published figures for three local variants. Pricing is still to come.
The opposition wants a two-week Brent crude price average to trigger temporary fuel-tax relief. Its estimated savings, funding and inflation effects remain disputed.
Separate Australian drives praise the electric Cayenne flagship’s pace and composure, while its optioned suspension, cabin controls and towing claims call for a closer reading.
Australians can again place a $66,000 reservation for the long-delayed electric sports car, but its final price, production specifications and local delivery prospects have not been confirmed.
An Australian first drive details three battery-electric HiLux variants, their prices and capabilities. Toyota’s European announcements concern a separately specified ninth-generation range.
The strategy’s mid-term review found much larger increases in fatalities involving light commercial vehicles, heavy vehicles and motorcycles than in those involving passenger cars. ANCAP wants a wider safety focus and more detailed national crash data.
Queensland has passed higher drug-driving penalties due from December, while NSW’s medicinal cannabis registration scheme has passed Parliament but is not yet operating.
Geely reports a four-and-a-half-minute charge from 10 to 70 per cent in two test vehicles, using a new battery and high-power charging system. The result depends on compatible equipment.
CarExpert has raised the prospect of an Ora 5 hatch and sedan for Australia. GWM has announced more Ora models, but has identified prices and specifications for the existing SUV, not those reported additions.
Geely has opened pre-orders for its incoming plug-in hybrid sedan and outlined preliminary Australian powertrain and range figures ahead of a planned first-half 2027 arrival.
CarExpert’s Australian launch drive found composed handling but a firm ride and rough low-speed shifts in the Techno Mild Hybrid. Renault lists a 563–695-litre upright boot.
The electric 7GT is scheduled to launch late in 2026 ahead of early-2027 deliveries, while the timing and Australian specifications of Zeekr’s two plug-in hybrid SUVs remain less settled.
Australian and overseas reviews praise the electric Cayenne’s steering and composure, while its useful SUV space comes with costly options and conflicting published range claims.
GWM’s latest Australian timetable runs to mid-2027. The Haval H7 is due in October, while the local model for a planned V8 remains unspecified.
A manufacturing defect may allow fuel or fuel vapour to escape from certain diesel Double Cab in Van variants. Ford will contact affected Australian owners about a free inspection and repair.
The company is reviewing allegations raised by an ABC security demonstration, while industry groups press for clearer rules on vehicle data and software security.
Chery’s incoming Lepas brand has previewed its smaller electric SUV and outlined a five-model Australian rollout. Lepas now aims to launch the electric L4 in the first half of 2027, and its figures remain subject to change.
Both Q6 e-tron body styles will start at $89,900 before on-road costs for 2027. Audi has also announced a separate MY26 sport edition offer, though its published drive-away details conflict.
Cadillac’s first electric V-Series SUV has been unveiled locally with 459kW, an estimated 471km WLTP range and an indicative $99,000 starting price before on-road costs.
Continental has launched the CrossContact A/T2 in Australia, a new all-terrain tyre aimed at a 50:50 road-and-trail balance, with most local sizes using LT construction and retailer pricing starting from $349.
Inchcape’s Foton dealer locator now lists Penrith among its Australian sites, while the brand page sets out the ute and light-duty truck range and ownership support attached to the local offer.
Premcar has marked 30 years in operation, with the Australian engineering firm highlighting its Tickford and FPV heritage, its current Nissan and Mitsubishi programmes, and management saying more work is already underway.
Tesla marked the first year of FSD Supervised in Australia and New Zealand with more than 160 million km driven, a regional safety scorecard and fresh context on the software’s rollout across the two markets.
Bentley has unveiled the Torcal as its first fully electric model, with two powertrain versions, up to 375 miles of range, UK pricing claims that vary by source and production due to start in 2027.
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