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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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BYD prices its upgraded Atto 3 with a new look, longer range and the promise of more performance and fun
Chinese car giant BYD has announced more details and pricing for the upgraded version of the Atto 3, its first electric car in Australia, which is to be called the Atto 3 Evo. The post BYD prices its…
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A new BYD Atto 1 already? All-new generation of Australia’s cheapest EV switches to RWD and gains practicality
A week after a markdown made the BYD Atto 1 Australia’s cheapest EV at $19,990 driveaway, the Chinese electric car giant appears to have unveiled its successor. Known as the Seagull in China, Seagull…
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Premium Exeed launches new mid-size EX6: Is this the brand and SUV to expand Chery’s Aussie line-up even further?
Think Chery has enough brands coming to Australia already? Meet Exeed and its new EX6 plug-in hybrid SUV. The premium The post Premium Exeed launches new mid-size EX6: Is this the brand and SUV to…
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HDT sold to Bathurst winner ahead of major announcement
The Holden Dealer Team, synonymous with iconic Aussie racing driver Peter Brock, has now changed hands.
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Next-generation Mitsubishi Delica firms for Australia
Mitsubishi’s popular people mover is looking more likely for the Australian market, following a recent local trademark submission from the brand.
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Wild looking Renault 8 Gordini returns as electric coupe, but production ruled out
Renault has revived the 1960s Renault 8 Gordini as a two-seat electric coupe with rear-wheel drive and a 270hp (approximately The post Wild looking Renault 8 Gordini returns as electric coupe, but…
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Bentley unveils new showroom format for its 220-plus retailers
Bentley has unveiled a new global retail format for its 220-plus retailers, debuting at Jack Barclay in London, with no Australian timetable given.
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Bridgestone marks 40 years supporting Leukaemia Foundation
Bridgestone and the Leukaemia Foundation are celebrating 40 years of partnership supporting Australians living with blood cancer. The affiliation is one of Australia’s longest-running corporate…
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GWM Australia sets ambitious deadline for utes to meet key sales target
A senior GWM executive has set an ambitious sales target for its utes, and a deadline for the company to meet it.
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Another cheap Chinese EV brand is coming? Wuling Eksion approved for Australia
Yet another Chinese electric vehicle brand appears to be heading for Australia, with the Wuling Eksion electric SUV surfacing in The post Another cheap Chinese EV brand is coming? Wuling Eksion…
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The WORST cars we've EVER reviewed!
Following on from our best cars of all time, this is the other side of five and a half years of ReDriven: the worst cars we've reviewed. We break it down by category, biggest disappointment, most…
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We Didn’t Expect This… Toyota Landcruiser 300 Series diesel vs hybrid comparison review
The Toyota Landcruiser 300 Series finally has a hybrid option in Australia but, weirdly, it’s actually thirstier than the existing diesel! With an extra 110kW and 90Nm, the 300 Series GR Sport…
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