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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.
Sales & market
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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Ram 2500 sales surge as Australians move to bigger pickups
Ram Trucks Australia says the Ram 2500 Warlock, the first Hemi V8-powered pickup in local showrooms since 2024, marks the start of a new era.
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Tesla’s New FSD v14 is Actually Dangerous
Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) version 14 has arrived in Australia, bringing new driving profiles like sloth chill, standard, and hurry mode to our local roads. While it handles congested inner-city…
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Inside GWM: Everything Electric Sydney 2026 feat. Haval H7 Hi4 & Cannon PHEV Hi4-T!
In this Inside GWM Special, we’re coming to you from Everything Electric Sydney 2026, where GWM Australia has unveiled two important new additions to its growing electrified line-up. The all-new…
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Hyundai Signs on with UEFA Champions League
Hyundai Motor Company will use one of the world’s biggest sporting competitions to showcase its next generation of vehicles after becoming the Official Automotive Partner of the UEFA Champions…
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Ram Trucks Australia warns new emissions regulations could push prices higher
The boss of Ram Trucks Australia says Australia’s relatively new emissions legislation could push prices up, although their impact remains uncertain.
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2026 Forthing Taikon 5 EV Review: 427km of range for $38,990 drive-away from a brand that currently can’t say its own name
Yep, Australia has yet another new Chinese brand – and this one is one you’ve likely never heard of (we The post 2026 Forthing Taikon 5 EV Review: 427km of range for $38,990 drive-away from a brand…
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Safer vehicles and stronger data key to reducing road trauma
Independent vehicle safety advocate, ANCAP SAFETY, welcomes the release of the Australian Government’s Mid-term Review of the National Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030 and its recognition of the contribution safer vehicles are making to reduc
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Is buying a 25-year-old Nissan Silvia/200SX a TERRIBLE idea?
The Nissan S15 200SX Silvia is one of the most celebrated JDM performance icons of its era, but 25 years on, is it still worth buying? We take you through what it's actually like to drive and live…
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MTAA urges migration priority for automotive trades
The Motor Trades Association of Australia is calling for automotive trades to be added to the nation’s priority skilled visa processing categories amid an estimated shortage of 38,000 workers. The…
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Light commercial road deaths up 12.1% as ANCAP pushes beyond passenger cars
Fatalities involving light commercials rose 12.1% and motorcycles 28.3% over the period covered by the national road safety strategy mid-term review, against 0.3% for passenger cars.
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