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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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Ballarat EV chargers vandalised
Charging cables at 28 electric vehicle plugs across three locations in Ballarat were reportedly cut during Victoria’s AFL Grand Final long weekend.
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Lamborghini admits it knew ditching V10 power would upset enthusiasts
Lamborghini says it anticipated nostalgia for the Huracán’s V10, but stands by the Temerario’s high-revving hybrid V8.
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BMW Gen6 battery wins global technology award
BMW Group’s sixth-generation high-voltage battery has received a global technology award at the 2026 World New Energy Vehicle Congress (WNEVC) in China. The Gen6 battery was named a “Global New…
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Lexus RZ600e confirmed for Australia as brand’s most powerful EV
Lexus Australia has secured a small number of the wildly styled, carbon-fibre-clad RZ600e F Sport Performance electric SUV, its most potent EV yet.
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Tesla Cybercab in Australia: Our man Corby meets the future and comes away disturbed
Fear and dread mixed with a crushing, cruel sense of inevitability. It’s what I should have felt the first time The post Tesla Cybercab in Australia: Our man Corby meets the future and comes away…
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Forthing EV: First Drive of Australia’s next affordable electric SUV
Forthing is one of a number of new brands entering Australia's booming market, and its first EV is set to compete with popular models such as the Jaecoo J5 and the Geely EX5. The post Forthing EV:…
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Electric trucks are cheaper to operate than diesel in most markets, and offer two-year paybacks in some, new survey finds
Major new study finds that electric trucks are cheaper to operate than diesel counterparts in most markets, with two-year paybacks on offer. The post Electric trucks are cheaper to operate than…
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Woman charged with DV murder of husband
A father is being remembered after he was hit and killed by a station wagon with his wife allegedly behind the wheel.
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Aussie families await tomorrow's interest rate news
With petrol prices soaring, all eyes are on the Reserve Bank tomorrow as household budgets reach breaking point.
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Foton Tunland PHEV 2027: BYD Shark 6 and Ranger plug-in hybrid rival unveiled with 800Nm of torque, 3.5T towing
One of Australia’s slowest-selling utes, the Foton Tunland, might broaden its appeal, with a plug-in hybrid version debuting at the IAA Transportation Show in Hanover. Currently sold only with a…
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Australian fuel prices near six-month highs on US-Iran peace deal impasse
Average petrol prices climbed 10¢ a litre and diesel rose 14¢ last week to hit their highest levels since the second month of the Iran war.
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Waste collection giant trials electric rubbish truck at Australian operations
Waste collection giant with fleet of 600 rubbish trucks in Australia trials a fully electric version at its Brisbane operations. The post Waste collection giant trials electric rubbish truck at…