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McLaren W1 confirmed for Australia
McLaren has confirmed the W1 hypercar will reach Australia, with local deliveries reported for 2026 and some clients already linked to bespoke examples.
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ANCAP widens safety focus as national road review broadens the debate
Australia’s road-safety review has renewed attention on vehicles and users beyond passenger cars, while ANCAP continues to broaden its testing agenda.
Industry
BYD Seal 6 Touring already on sale in Australia, September drive piece adds no new launch details
BYD’s Seal 6 Touring is already on sale in Australia, with local pricing and specifications established months before the September 2026 drive piece.
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Race of Champions confirms first New Zealand event in Wellington
Race of Champions has confirmed its first New Zealand event for Wellington in January 2027, with Sebastian Vettel, Valtteri Bottas, Chaz Mostert and Hayden Paddon among the first drivers named.
Industry
Queensland woman charged over alleged demerit-points fraud scheme
Queensland Police have charged a 27-year-old woman over an alleged scheme to take demerit points and fines for other drivers in exchange for payment.
EVs & hybrids
Australia’s EV market posts a record month
Battery-electric vehicles reached about a quarter of Australian new-car sales in August 2026, with monthly BEV sales also reported to have outpaced petrol cars for the first time.
Sales & market
EV share climbs as price competition sharpens
Australia’s EV market has hit a new high, while BYD’s sub-$20,000 Atto 1 price cut has sharpened the fight for entry-level buyers.
EVs & hybrids
Ford Bronco Basecamp confirmed for Australia, with 2027 timing
Ford has confirmed the Bronco Basecamp for Australia and New Zealand, with the electrified SUV targeted to arrive in 2027, although local pricing and final specification are still unconfirmed.
Industry
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.
Industry
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.
EVs & hybrids
Nissan Qashqai hybrid update centres e-POWER in Australia
Nissan has moved the Australian Qashqai to an e-POWER-only hybrid line-up, with independent reporting pointing to a March 2026 on-sale window and a higher-priced entry grade.
EVs & hybrids
Volkswagen unveils ID.3 GTI electric hot hatch
Volkswagen has unveiled the ID.3 GTI, an electric hot hatch that the company says is its first rear-wheel-drive GTI and most powerful series-production example so far.
Industry
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.
EVs & hybrids
Regional NSW areas lead growth in The Driven’s EV analysis
The Driven’s 18 September 2026 analysis of New South Wales LGA registrations says regional areas were generating the strongest BEV growth within that state, led by Kempsey.
EVs & hybrids
Fortescue Zero lines up Formula E entry through Penske acquisition
Fortescue Zero has announced plans to acquire the Penske Autosport Formula E operation and enter the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship from the 2026/27 season, pending approvals.
Industry
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.
EVs & hybrids
XPeng court dismissal leaves Australian customer support in focus
The Federal Court has dismissed True EV Distribution’s case against Shenzhen Xiaopeng Motors, leaving XPeng’s Australian support commitments and distribution model under closer scrutiny.
Industry
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.
Industry
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.
Industry
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.
Sales & market
Established brands match Chinese rivals in Australia search growth
AutoTalk’s latest Australian market report says online search growth for established marques has kept pace with Chinese rivals, even as Chinese brands continue to climb the sales rankings.
Industry
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.
Industry
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.
EVs & hybrids
Geely confirms Emgrand L EM-i sedan for Australia
Geely has confirmed the Emgrand L EM-i plug-in hybrid sedan for Australia, with multiple reports pointing to a first-half 2027 on-sale window.
EVs & hybrids
Forthing’s EREV push adds a new angle to Australia’s EV market
Forthing has publicly argued that extended-range electric vehicles suit Australia, as the Chinese brand expands its local line-up around the Taikon 5.
Industry
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.
EVs & hybrids
MGU9 electric ute to debut in Australia first
MG has confirmed Australia as the first market for its MGU9 electric ute, with reported towing, payload and range figures now circulating, though local pricing and on-sale timing are still unconfirmed.
EVs & hybrids
MSI Eco Series reaches Australia with home-charging focus
MSI has brought its Eco Series EV charger range to Australia, with local coverage pointing to up to 22 kW AC charging, app control and solar-ready functions, although key local pricing and availability details remain unconfirmed.
EVs & hybrids
Scania announces claimed 720 km electric long-haul truck range
Scania has announced a battery-electric long-haul truck configuration claiming up to 720 km of range, but the package is framed for European operations and Australian timing or specification is not confirmed.
Industry
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.
EVs & hybrids
AEVA proposal keeps road-user charging debate in focus
AEVA has been reported backing a universal road-user charge across all vehicles, but there is no confirmed Australian government adoption of the idea.
Industry
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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Bigger new second-generation BYD Seal 07 sedan revealed in China
BYD’s large electric and plug-in hybrid Seal 07 sedan has been renewed in its domestic market, and it could come to Australia.
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