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Bentley reveals Torcal as first electric model
Bentley has unveiled the Torcal as its first fully electric model, with London reveal timing, Australian arrival expectations and pricing all carrying different degrees of certainty.
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Porsche rules out ANCAP testing for its models
Porsche Cars Australia says it has no plans to submit its models for separate ANCAP testing, leaving no local safety rating for the brand despite Euro NCAP results for key models overseas.
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Hyundai Ioniq 9 Calligraphy: Australian assessment
Hyundai’s Ioniq 9 Calligraphy presents as a sizeable, well-specified three-row electric SUV for Australia, with strong comfort and practicality signals from attributed road tests, but its price, size and driver-assist behaviour remain part of the evidence-backed picture.
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Geely confirms three electrified models for Australia in 2027
Geely Auto Australia has confirmed three new electrified models for 2027, headed by the 830kW Battleship 700 off-road SUV, while pre-orders open for the Monjaro EM-i SUV and Emgrand L EM-i sedan.
Policy & safety
ACCC again blocks IAG’s RAC Insurance deal
The competition regulator has again opposed Insurance Australia Group’s proposed $1.35 billion purchase of RAC Insurance in Western Australia, with IAG to seek a public benefit determination under the new merger regime.
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BYD Atto 1 positioned as Australia’s cheapest new car
BYD Australia has cut the Atto 1 Essential to $19,990 driveaway in a retail campaign running to mid-December, with delivery required by 31 December 2026 and separate conditions attached.
Policy & safety
BYD recalls 32,009 Shark 6 utes in Australia over spare-wheel fault
BYD Australia has recalled 32,009 Shark 6 utes after identifying a spare-wheel support fault that could allow the wheel to detach, with owners told to remove the spare wheel until the free repair is completed.
EVs & hybrids
Lexus NX 450h+ lands in long-term test as pricing and PHEV details are set out
Chasing Cars has started a six-month long-term test of the Lexus NX 450h+ F Sport, while GoAuto’s recent reviews add confirmed pricing, hardware, charging and equipment details for Lexus’s plug-in midsize SUV.
EVs & hybrids
BYD Atto 2 DM-i priced as Australia’s cheapest PHEV
BYD Australia has priced the 2027 Atto 2 DM-i Essential from $24,990 before on-road costs. Its $25,990 drive-away retail launch offer covers orders from 24 September to 15 December 2026, with delivery required by 31 December.
Sales & market
New Nissan Leaf: Australian launch delayed after 2025 global reveal
Nissan’s third-generation Leaf was revealed in June 2025, but its proposed Australian arrival was subsequently delayed indefinitely, according to CarExpert’s March 2026 report.
Policy & safety
Honda and Ford recalls issued over seat compliance and fuel-leak fire risk
Honda is recalling 554 ZR-V, Civic and Accord vehicles for a seatback-frame compliance issue, while Ford is recalling 777 diesel Transit Custom Double Cab in Van models over a potential fuel leak and fire risk.
EVs & hybrids
Smart launches #5 in Australia with pricing from AU$58,900
Smart has launched the all-new #5 in Australia, with the mid-size electric SUV priced from AU$58,900 before on-road costs and local deliveries expected from November 2026.
Industry
Tuesday petrol bargain myth fades as SBS points drivers to live price checks
SBS News says the old Tuesday petrol bargain is largely a myth, with Perth the only city still on a weekly cycle and motorists urged to compare real-time prices before filling up.
Industry
Nissan moves away from piano-black trim and chrome
Nissan says it is moving away from gloss-black cabin trim and heavy chrome detailing, with the 2027 Rogue Hybrid showing the first visible changes and Australia’s Qashqai line-up offering a useful local reference point.
Industry
MTA Queensland names 25 finalists for 2026 Industry Awards
MTA Queensland has named 25 finalists across five categories for its 2026 Industry Awards, with the winners to be announced at a gala at The Star Brisbane on 28 November.
EVs & hybrids
GAC S7 makes Australian debut in Sydney
GAC has shown its S7 plug-in hybrid large SUV in Australia for the first time, but local launch timing, pricing and specification remain unconfirmed.
EVs & hybrids
iCaur V25 EREV under consideration for Australia
iCaur has confirmed an early-2027 Australian arrival for the V25 in battery-electric form, while signalling that an overseas-style EREV could be considered later.
Industry
ReDriven adds podcast arm to used-car media brand
ReDriven has expanded its used-car advice brand into podcasting, with Adam Morris and Jim Hull carrying the format’s practical, no-nonsense focus from YouTube into audio.
Industry
Subaru Trailseeker gains underfloor spare wheel kit and towbar for Australia
Subaru Australia has added a locally developed underfloor spare wheel kit and towbar for the Trailseeker EV, giving the adventure-focused electric wagon new factory-backed accessories, published prices and fitment timing.
Industry
Bentley says AI will support, not replace, its craftspeople
Bentley is expanding AI use in leather inspection, factory systems and maintenance while insisting craftsmanship remains central to how its cars are built.
EVs & hybrids
Flinders backs EV battery second-life pathway with industry partners
Flinders University says it is working with industry partners on a commercially viable pathway to repurpose end-of-life EV and plug-in hybrid batteries for stationary and remote uses, alongside related Australian research into battery second-life economics and diagnostics.
Dealers & retail
Griffith City Volkswagen changes ownership in regional NSW
Owen Motor Group has sold Griffith City Volkswagen to employees Damian and Sarah Taranto after a year-long transition, with the dealership now listing the pair in senior roles on its website.
Industry
2027 Hyundai Tucson detailed with stronger turbo-petrol and XRT trim ahead of Australia
Hyundai has detailed more of the fifth-generation Tucson’s Korean-market package, including a stronger 1.6-litre turbo-petrol, a revised hybrid system, new safety technology and an XRT trim ahead of an Australian arrival expected in 2027.
Vehicle Reviews
2027 Mazda CX-5 Evolve AWD: early review signal and verified Australian specifications
Mazda’s new CX-5 Evolve AWD looks promising on paper and in early ownership impressions, but the strongest evidence is still a mix of verified specification, practical packaging and outlet-specific road-test comments rather than a finished verdict.
Vehicle Reviews
Cadillac Lyriq-V: Australian specifications, ownership and quick-drive signal
Cadillac’s Lyriq-V lands in Australia at $99,000 before on-road costs with 459kW, 880Nm and a 471km WLTP claim. CarExpert’s quick drive says the electric performance SUV is calm in Tour mode and far sharper in VMax, while also exposing its mass and some cabin refinement quirks.
Policy & safety
Audi recall filed in Japan over fuel-leak risk
Volkswagen Group Japan has filed a recall in Japan for six Audi models and 858 vehicles over a fuel-tank valve defect that could cause fuel leakage.
EVs & hybrids
BYD Sealion 5 appears on Australian market materials
BYD’s Australian model page has added the Sealion 5 plug-in hybrid SUV, with local materials now listing Essential and Premium grades, 156kW and NEDC range claims alongside launch pricing reported at $33,990 before on-road costs.
EVs & hybrids
BYD cuts Dolphin Essential to $28,888 driveaway
BYD has cut the Dolphin Essential to $28,888 driveaway in Australia, with the offer tied to a fixed ordering window, delivery deadline and standard exclusions.
Industry
Global fuel buffers thin as Australian prices stay elevated
Australian fuel leaders say global stockpiles that buffered the Iran war are thinning, but official fuel statistics still show supply arriving and reserves holding at healthy levels.
Industry
Australian fuel prices jump as Saudi pipeline outage deepens Middle East supply shock
Australian fuel prices jumped back to six-month highs after drone attacks disrupted Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline and wider Middle East shipping routes, with analysts warning the cost could rise further if supply pressures persist.
EVs & hybrids
GWM confirms mid-October Australian launch for all-new Haval H7
GWM has confirmed the all-new Haval H7 for Australia from mid-October 2026, with five-seat hybrid and plug-in hybrid all-wheel-drive variants due first and pricing signalled from below $50,000 drive-away.
EVs & hybrids
Xpeng confirms Australian L03 pricing from $41,900 with EREV option
Xpeng has confirmed Australian pricing and specifications for the L03 medium SUV, with four grades, an EREV option and first local arrivals targeted for November.
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The EV tipping point has arrived and Australia is no longer the exception | Analysis
The numbers are becoming difficult to ignore. Around the world, the shift from petrol and diesel power to electric vehicles The post The EV tipping point has arrived and Australia is no longer the…
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Leapmotor B03: Bargain EV approved for sale in Australia
Those looking to get into an EV for the least money possible could have another option in the not-too-distant future with the Leapmotor B03 receiving local certification.
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2028 Mitsubishi Pajero Cross: Smaller SUV imagined
Mitsubishi is set to lean further on the heritage of its most famous SUV nameplate. We imagine what a Pajero Cross could look like.
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Toyota | HiLux | Mud Dance
When it comes to the big dance, you don’t send a ute to do a HiLux job.
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Off-road test! MG U9 2026 review Australia: Explore Pro | New dual-cab 4WD better than Ford Ranger?
The 2026 MG U9 enters Australia's competitive mid-size pick-up market as the brand's premier dual-cab offering. Placed at the top of the full-time line-up, the flagship Explore Pro trim takes centre…
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New luxury EV brand to begin deliveries of its first electric SUV in Australia in 2027
Luxury Chinese EV brand created as a joint venture between three industry giants confirmed for Australia with new electric SUV to land in early 2027. The post New luxury EV brand to begin deliveries…
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EV charging company to invest $30 million in expanding its Australian network, including 600 new fast chargers
Exploren to add hundreds of chargers as EV uptake soars, increasing demand on existing networks nationwide. The post EV charging company to invest $30 million in expanding its Australian network,…
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2027 Bentley Torcal First Ride: Brit brand’s debut EV with pace, grace and ultimate sound innovation
There’s theatre from standstill. The Bentley Torcal’s passenger door automatically opens, then once I’m settled into the luxurious leather chair, The post 2027 Bentley Torcal First Ride: Brit brand’s…
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Alfa Romeo Stelvio. A BEAUTIFUL car, but should you buy one?
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has a reputation for being beautiful to look at and a nightmare to own, but how much of that holds up for a used example today? We look at what it's like to drive and live…
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Bentley Torcal 2027: British marque’s first-ever electric car takes fight to Rolls-Royce Cullinan
News from the world of ultra-luxury: British carmaker Bentley has unveiled its first electric car, the Torcal. A large SUV spun off the electric Porsche Cayenne – both Bentley and Porsche belong to…
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2027 Avatr 07L: Mazda-linked Chinese brand Australia-bound with UFO-inspired large e-SUV
Chinese carmaker Changan has confirmed its Avatr subsidiary is coming to Australia, with its all-electric 07L SUV set for local release in the first half of 2027. Avatr is Changan’s “premium…
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European landmark as over 50 percent of sales for August were electrified
European new car sales hit the same tipping point as Australia in August, with electric cars and hybrids outselling petrol and diesel for the first time. Automotive News reports more than half of…