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241–280 of 291 storiesRace 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BYD’s Sealion 7 has been added to Amber Electric’s Australian vehicle-to-grid trial, with the program now reported to have scaled well beyond its original pilot stage.
Geely’s Australian 2027 model push is being reported to include the Monjaro EM-i, the Emgrand L EM-i and a larger off-road SUV, but some local details remain unconfirmed.
MG has detailed the U9 EV for Australia, but the reported EV price remains unconfirmed in the September coverage.
Leapmotor has acknowledged its safety and driver-assistance systems are still too intrusive, with further tuning under way for export markets including Australia.
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.
Youi’s Project 3PM says 3pm is the riskiest hour on Australian roads, based on its claims data and a national driver survey.
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.
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.
Forthing has publicly argued that extended-range electric vehicles suit Australia, as the Chinese brand expands its local line-up around the Taikon 5.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
McLaren has confirmed a performance SUV under a £500 million UK investment plan, days after Eagers Automotive moved to take a 50 per cent stake in Zagame Automotive Group.
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.
Volvo Trucks has started series production of the FH Aero Electric and unveiled a new 80-tonne battery-electric truck, while Australian availability remains unconfirmed.
Nissan Australia has detailed the all-new Patrol for the local market, highlighting more space, more flexibility and a higher towing rating for the new Y63 model.
Parkes Shire Council’s finalist status in the 2026 Fleet of the Year awards is backed by a telematics program that turned fleet data into behaviour monitoring and coaching.
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