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281–290 of 290 storiesThe ACCC said Mazda, Kia and BYD improved access to service and repair information in Australia after separate investigations, with lower-cost daily options now available for Kia and BYD.
Fleet Auto News’ AI coverage points to faster fleet analysis, but the available evidence still places the human fleet manager at the centre. The exact 17 September item and any local impact remain unconfirmed.
CarExpert reports that Leapmotor can revise software on vehicles before delivery, while the brand’s own OTA pages confirm remote updates for customer cars. Australian applicability is plausible, but local approval and delivery impact are not confirmed.
BYD Australia has recalled 32,009 Shark 6 utes in Australia over a spare wheel support cable fault, with the repair described as short but the broader fleet impact less so.
Australian reporting says Mitsubishi’s Pajero Sport is in run-out in Australia after updated safety rules took effect on 1 March 2025, while the model continues in other markets.
Kia’s PV7 electric van has been unveiled globally, with Australian reporting pointing to a local launch in the fourth quarter of 2027.
MG Motor Australia has detailed the U9 EV ute for Australia, but local pricing, timing and availability remain unconfirmed in the material reviewed.
Tesla’s Cybercab will tour Australia and New Zealand in late 2026 as a showcase, with reporting saying it is not launching as a local robotaxi service.
The Victorian Government's monthly dataset records 27,847 new vehicle registrations for August 2026. This data brief reports the published figures and the limits of the comparison.
BYD Australia has recalled Shark 6 vehicles over a spare-wheel support cable fault that could let the spare wheel detach while driving.
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