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Hyundai confirms electric Staria Load for Australia, but price remains unverified
Hyundai has confirmed an electric Staria Load for Australia, but verified local pricing has still not been published.
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ACCC says Mazda, Kia and BYD improve repairer access in Australia
The 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.
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Fleet AI coverage keeps the manager in the loop
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.
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Leapmotor software updates can move from factory to showroom, but Australian impact remains 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.
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BYD Shark 6 recall exposes recall-time cost beyond the repair
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.
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Mitsubishi Pajero Sport enters Australian run-out
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.
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Kia PV7 electric van unveiled, Australia timing reported
Kia’s PV7 electric van has been unveiled globally, with Australian reporting pointing to a local launch in the fourth quarter of 2027.
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MG U9 EV detailed for Australia, with launch timing still unclear
MG Motor Australia has detailed the U9 EV ute for Australia, but local pricing, timing and availability remain unconfirmed in the material reviewed.
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Tesla Cybercab tour confirmed for Australia and New Zealand
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.
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Victorian new vehicle registrations fall 3.7% in August 2026
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.
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BYD recalls Shark 6 utes over spare-wheel fault
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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Chinese EV giants Geely and Nio strike major deal on battery swapping and charging technologies
Geely and Nio have struck a major deal that provides both companies with access to their unique battery swapping and EV charging technologies. The post Chinese EV giants Geely and Nio strike major…
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“We didn’t know if this was going to work:” Battery recycler converts its 1,000th Nissan Leaf EV battery into stationary storage
"Every process we developed, every step in building a factory for re-manufacturing EV batteries was new. There was no playbook," says CEO of battery recycle after major milestone. The post “We didn’t…
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All-new Subaru Outback Wilderness at Sunraysia Safari Cross Country Rally | Subaru Australia
The all-new Outback Wilderness got a serious taste of the NSW outback! The Sunraysia Safari Cross Country Rally sees competitors tackle more than 1,000 kilometres of demanding outback terrain. And…
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Video: Is Chery’s $37,990 driveaway E5 electric SUV still good?
The Chery E5 is one of the more affordable electric SUVs on sale in Australia, but does the driving experience match the price? The post Video: Is Chery’s $37,990 driveaway E5 electric SUV still…
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Searching for the next-generation of EV mechanics: Classic-car conversion training centre planned for Sydney
A Sydney not-for-profit is planning a dedicated training centre to teach apprentices and qualified tradespeople how to convert classic cars The post Searching for the next-generation of EV mechanics:…
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Ford Mustang Mach-E recalled
More than 1200 Mustang Mach-E electric SUVs have been recalled due to a potentially faulty seal fitting which may see the rear-quarter window detach.
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Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid recalled
Almost 2000 examples of the hybrid-powered Chery Tiggo 4 have been recalled due to an issue with their emissions system.
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BYD Sealion 5 slapped with three-star safety rating
The plug-in hybrid medium SUV is the first BYD to miss out on a five-star ANCAP rating, as another scores highly under tougher 2026 testing protocols.
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2027 Volkswagen ID. Tiguan to replace ID.4 – and ID.5
Volkswagen is about to shake up its mid-size electric SUV lineup, with the heavily upgraded ID. Tiguan to replace both the ID.4 and ID.5.
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Kia Sportage S Hybrid 2027 review
The lack of an entry-grade hybrid variant was a sore point when Kia launched its facelifted Sportage in mid 2025, though quite a bit has changed in the past 12 months. Most notably, pure ICE power –…
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Hyundai Kona recalled
Almost 15,000 Hyundai Kona small SUVs have been called back to workshops to fix potentially faulty seat belt buckles.
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Coalition pledges to scrap vehicle efficiency standard
The federal opposition has pledged to repeal the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard as part of a wider overhaul of Australia’s energy and climate policies.
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