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121–160 of 291 storiesBentley 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.
GMSV has added a blacked-out Signature Black edition to the GMC Yukon Denali line-up in Australia and New Zealand, bringing new exterior treatment, captain’s chairs and the same V8 towing hardware at a higher before-on-road-cost price.
Cupra has returned the Formentor VZ5 to Australia as a limited-run five-cylinder flagship, with pricing, equipment and delivery timing now outlined for the facelifted range.
iCaur will launch the V25 in Australia first as a battery-electric SUV, with a range-extender variant still under consideration for the local line-up.
GWM says Australian ute buyers are not ready for a battery-electric ute, and is turning instead to diesel and plug-in hybrid Cannon variants, including a smaller Cannon Hi4-T PHEV due in mid-October 2026.
BYD has cut the Atto 1 Essential to $19,990 drive-away in Australia, putting the electric hatch at the top of the cheap-car market and sharpening its budget EV pitch.
McMillan Shakespeare says its BYD relationship has been formalised in Australia and now extends to DENZA, alongside stronger FY26 novated leasing results and a wider OEM partner network.
Supercars has added the Subaru Outback AWD Wilderness to its 2026 support fleet, while Subaru Australia lists the off-road model from $59,690 before on-road costs and pairs it with a 194kW turbo boxer drivetrain.
GWM has used the new Haval H7 plug-in hybrid for its 4,000th crash test, as the SUV heads towards an Australian launch from mid-October with hybrid and plug-in hybrid all-wheel-drive versions.
Subaru Australia has added a Genuine Subaru Australia underfloor spare wheel kit and towbar for the Trailseeker electric wagon, with pre-orders open and fitment timing set for early December and December 2026.
Hongqi’s Australian debut is now pointed at three electric SUVs under the HQ name, with first deliveries expected in January 2027 and a sedan later foreshadowed.
The Coalition has proposed an eight-point overhaul of climate and energy policy that would scrap or unwind current federal laws, including the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard’s penalties, if it won government.
Changan’s premium Avatr brand has confirmed an Australian launch, led by the 07L electric SUV, with pre-orders targeted for late 2026 and first deliveries targeted for the first half of 2027.
Tuhu has agreed to buy Continental’s Australian mycar tyre and auto service chain in a conditional A$403 million transaction that remains subject to local approvals.
BYD has cut its Atto 1 to $19,990 drive-away in Australia just weeks after Beijing urged Chinese carmakers to avoid disorderly price wars in overseas markets.
IVECO has opened its Master Technician Tournament to New Zealand technicians for the first time, with more than 100 entrants and a Melbourne final won by Matthew Radke.
Porsche has added optional wireless inductive charging to the Cayenne Electric, with the 11 kW home system going on sale first in Europe from 2026 and then expanding to other markets.
Everything Electric Sydney drew a record 37,421 visitors in September 2026, with 12 major debuts, more than 5,300 test drives and a bigger show floor for EVs and home-energy technology.
Honda Australia says more models are under consideration for 2027-28, with hybrids still the core of its strategy and a small electric SUV among the vehicles still in play.
GWM is steering its Australian ute strategy towards plug-in hybrids and diesel, with the Cannon Hi4-T PHEV due from mid-October and a new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel now underpinning the Cannon Alpha and Tank 500.
Xpeng has begun local calibration of its XPilot driver-assistance technology in Australia and New Zealand, while confirming L03 pricing and a 2027 NGP rollout plan that remains subject to approvals.
McMillan Shakespeare Group has formalised its Australian partnership with BYD, extending the arrangement to DENZA and saying the deal strengthens its novated leasing push across dealers, OEMs and EV buyers.
GWM’s right-hand-drive push is widening the Australian pipeline, with CarExpert reporting a 2027 Tank 800 arrival plan and South African launches adding more future-model possibilities.
BYD has begun promoting a China launch for the Shark pickup, while Australian listings and reviews already place the plug-in hybrid ute on sale locally with multiple variants and clearer specification detail.
Chery’s Stockman ute is headed for Australian showrooms in late 2026, with Premcar local validation, a diesel plug-in hybrid powertrain and headline capability claims now outlined, but final pricing and complete specifications still to come.
CarExpert says Damon Rielly has exited after four and a half years as chief executive, with founders Paul Maric and Alborz Fallah taking interim co-chief executive roles.
Lamborghini says the Temerario’s new hybrid architecture can support a broader family of variants, while Australian launch coverage has detailed its pricing, timing and core performance figures.
Mitsubishi has confirmed the ASX VR-e battery electric SUV for Australia and New Zealand in 2026, with New Zealand pricing published and Australian pricing still to come.
Ford Australia has confirmed the Transit City van and Bronco Basecamp SUV as its first China-built local models, with the van due in November at a $50,000 drive-away price and the SUV set for the second half of 2027.
BYD Australia has launched a $19,990 drive-away campaign for the Atto 1 Essential, with the offer running until 15 December 2026 and delivery due by 31 December 2026.
Ram Trucks Australia has confirmed the 2500 Warlock for local sale with a 6.4-litre HEMI V8, $157,950 before on-road costs and heavy-duty towing credentials, with first showroom arrivals reported for this month.
Hongqi’s Australian arm, HQ, has confirmed three battery-electric SUVs for local showrooms and foreshadowed a sedan, with first deliveries slated for January 2027.
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